With a playoff game on the line, Cedar Grove rose to the challenge on Friday. They breezed by the Verona Hillbillies to the tune of 42-14. Considering the Panthers have won ten contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cedar Grove had a senior duo take command as Stephen Paradiso threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt and Jackson Morrice gained 209 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Morrice also racked up 39 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September.
Despite the loss, Verona still got an impressive performance from Jayden Nigro, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Nigro's longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Cedar Grove's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30 points. As for Verona, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Cedar Grove will stay at home for another week and welcome New Providence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Providence will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Cedar Grove surely won't give up without a fight. Verona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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