Cedar Grove extended their postseason success on Friday against Butler. They blew past the Butler Bulldogs 52-21. Considering the Panthers have won 12 matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Stephen Paradiso was his usual excellent self, throwing for 381 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played. Jackson Morrice was Paradiso's top target, picking up 148 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 30 yards.
Cedar Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nick Russo, Morrice, and Xavier Andujar picked up one apiece.
Butler's loss came despite strong showings from David Smith and Peter Calvi. Smith threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns, while Calvi picked up 32 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Peyton Kiburz was in the mix as well, providing Butler with a touchdown.
The win for Cedar Grove keeps them at an undefeated 13-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.8 points per game. As for Butler, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-1.
Cedar Grove didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 56-14 defeat against Glassboro on the 29th. Butler does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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