The Plainfield Cardinals will head out to challenge the Somerville Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Plainfield is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 34 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Colonia on Friday. The game between the Cardinals and the Patriots didn't end well, with the Cardinals falling 27-13. The matchup marked the Cardinals' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Somerville came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 points), and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lions 43-14. That 29 point margin sets a new team best for the Pioneers this season.
Plainfield better keep an eye on Aidan Vesuvio-Bush. He was instrumental in Somerville's win, rushing for 178 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. James Hampton got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Somerville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Somerville's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Justin Bowen refused to say out of the backfield, picking up a sack all by himself. Hampton got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Plainfield now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Somerville, their record now sits at 6-1.
Plainfield suffered a grim 30-7 defeat to Somerville in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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