Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Phillipsburg couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Ramapo Raiders on Friday, falling 41-20. It was the first time this season that the Stateliners let down their fans at home.
Sam Dech
| 11/21/25 vs Ramapo | 153 |
| 11/14/25 vs Montgomery | 127 |
| 11/07/25 vs Colonia | 217 |
When it comes to explaining why Phillipsburg lost, don't look at Sam Dech. Despite the final result, he rushed for 153 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Dech's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 127 rushing yards.
Ramapo had a senior duo take command as Casey Grusser threw for 187 yards and two TDs while completing 94.1% of his passes and Liam Hayward rushed for 127 yards and one score. Those 127 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hayward. Mike Viksjo also deserves some recognition as he hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season.
Phillipsburg's loss dropped their record down to 10-2. As for Ramapo, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Coming up, Phillipsburg will head out to square off against Easton Area at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. As for Ramapo, they will challenge Winslow Township at 3:00 p.m. on the 30th. The Raiders will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
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