Hawthorne was the 34-9 winner over Hasbrouck Heights when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hawthorne Bears lost 28-6 to the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators on Friday.
Hasbrouck Heights' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Summers, who rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Summers a new career-high in rushing yards. Michael Napolitano was another key rusher, rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Hawthorne's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hasbrouck Heights, they pushed their record up to 1-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hawthorne will take on New Milford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hasbrouck Heights, they will face off against Saddle Brook at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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