A victory for North Hunterdon just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Somerville Pioneers on the road and fell 56-7. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-7.
It was another big night for Terrell Mitchell, who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown for Somerville. Mitchell was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 67 yards. Leonardo Altomari was another key player, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
North Hunterdon's loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Somerville, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Hunterdon will square off against East Brunswick at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Hunterdon is facing East Brunswick at the right time seeing as East Brunswick is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Somerville, they will challenge Plainfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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