For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Boonton and Kinnelon meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Bombers lost 44-18 to the Colts. The Bombers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Colts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Boonton had strong showings from Phoenix LaCorte, who rushed for 86 yards and two scores, and Josiah Chaplain, who rushed for 74 yards and one touchdown on only six carries. Chaplain also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending one pass.
Boonton's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-2. As for Kinnelon, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Boonton will square off against North Warren Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bombers are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Kinnelon, they will face off against Hopatcong at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colts will be up against the Chiefs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 25.67 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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