Long Branch's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 28-20 win over the Colts Neck Cougars. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Green Wave as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Colts Neck lost, don't look at Bryson Royal. Despite the final result, he rushed for 176 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Royal a new career-high in rushing yards.
Long Branch's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Colts Neck, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Long Branch will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Red Bank Regional on October 19th. As for Colts Neck, they will square off against Point Pleasant Boro at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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