Columbia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 47-7 loss at the hands of the Bayonne Bees. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 272nd, while the Bees are ranked 109th).
Chance Fischer was his usual excellent self, rushing for 182 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries for Bayonne. Fischer's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 145 rushing yards dating back to last season. Nico Sampson Jr. was another key player, throwing for 120 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes.
Columbia's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Bayonne, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Columbia will face off against Union City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union City's defense has only allowed 11.3 points per game this season, so Columbia's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bayonne, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Orange on Friday. Bayonne is facing Orange at the right time seeing as Orange is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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