Rumson-Fair Haven gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Point Pleasant Boro Panthers by a score of 41-28. The Bulldogs pushed the score to 34-14 by the end of the third, a deficit the Panthers cut but never quite recovered from.
Kellen Murray had a dynamite game for Rumson-Fair Haven, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Murray a new career-high in rushing yards. Owen O?Toole was another key player, throwing for 161 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes.
Rumson-Fair Haven wouldn't let Point Pleasant Boro keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Evan Ridgway, Jacob Tobias, and Benjamin Roberts picked up one apiece.
Despite the defeat, Point Pleasant Boro saw an underclassman step up: Jake Clayton rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Point Pleasant Boro's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Rumson-Fair Haven will be playing at home against Marlboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Point Pleasant Boro, they will challenge Donovan Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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