West Morris Mendham came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 24-13 victory over the Warren Hills Regional Blue Streaks. This was payback for the Minutemen, who suffered a 42-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
West Morris Mendham had a senior duo take command as Kevin King gained 173 total yards and two touchdowns and Cole Capuzzi rushed for 212 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 83 yards.
West Morris Mendham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 423 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 244 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
West Morris Mendham's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Harrison Spence.
West Morris Mendham's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Warren Hills Regional, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Morris Mendham will venture away from home to face off against Morris Hills at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Warren Hills Regional, they will head out to challenge Randolph on Friday.
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