Montgomery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Somerville Pioneers at home and fell 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 152nd, while the Pioneers are ranked 39th).
Somerville had a senior duo take command as Brenden Pacheco threw for 215 yards and four touchdowns and Terrell Mitchell gained 133 total yards and two touchdowns. Mitchell really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run. 86 of those passing yards were hauled in by Brady Scheier, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Montgomery's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Somerville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Montgomery will face off against North Hunterdon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery is facing North Hunterdon at the right time seeing as North Hunterdon is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Somerville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Rahway at 7:00 p.m. Rahway will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Somerville surely won't give up without a fight.
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