Morristown-Beard has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 33-9 to the Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Crimson came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 61st, while the Cougars are ranked 216th).
Kalvin Thomas went supernova for Montclair Kimberley Academy, rushing for 324 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 17.1 yards per carry. Thomas' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 157 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Morristown-Beard's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morristown-Beard will venture away from home to face off against Dobbs Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morristown-Beard's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Dobbs Ferry's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, they will face off against Dalton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Montclair Kimberley Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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