Rondout Valley had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it six. They were beaten by the Marlboro Central Dukes 42-8. The Ganders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Dukes from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
As for Marlboro Central, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Marlboro Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Devin Robertson out in front who threw for 177 yards and three TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes. Those 177 passing yards gave Robertson a new career-high. Marlboro Central's leading receiver Mateo Sajous was Robertson's top target yet again, picking up 103 receiving yards and one score.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rondout Valley will challenge Red Hook at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders' defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so the Ganders' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Marlboro Central, they will face off against Liberty at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Dukes will be up against the Redhawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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