If Highland was riding high fresh off their 54-14 takedown of Monticello two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Highland Huskies received a blow on Friday as they fell 21-7 to the Marlboro Central Dukes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Huskies of the 10-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
It was another big night for Sal Jr Montaperto, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown for Marlboro Central. An impressive showing, but Montaperto really ramped things up playing D: he made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Marlboro Central, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-2.
Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marlboro Central, they will take on Port Jervis at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Port Jervis: 14.2, Marlboro Central: 12.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
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