With a playoff game on the line, Point Pleasant Boro rose to the challenge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 41-13 win over the Gloucester City Lions. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 28 points or more this season.
Point Pleasant Boro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Clayton, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 84 yards and two touchdowns. 84 of those passing yards were hauled in by Colin Obser, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Point Pleasant Boro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 216 rushing yards in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Point Pleasant Boro's defense and their four sacks. Tanner Hynes was especially locked on to Gloucester City's QB and sacked him twice.
Point Pleasant Boro pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Gloucester City, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Point Pleasant Boro will take on Manchester Township on Friday. Manchester Township will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Point Pleasant Boro surely won't give up without a fight. After both having extra time off, Gloucester City and Gloucester Catholic will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 11:00 a.m. on November 28th.
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