It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hasbrouck Heights had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Wood-Ridge Blue Devils 41-7. The Aviators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 21 points or more this season.
Hasbrouck Heights was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
One reason for the win was Hasbrouck Heights' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. Joseph Russo was especially locked on to Wood-Ridge's QB and sacked him four times. Russo has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 18 times he's played.
Hasbrouck Heights pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Wood-Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5-1.
Hasbrouck Heights will square off against New Providence on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (New Providence: 14.8, Hasbrouck Heights: 14.1) so any points scored will be well earned. Wood-Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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