West Morris Central has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.89 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mount Olive Marauders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolfpack of the 28-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Tyler Cumming continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Mount Olive, rushing for 143 yards and a touchdown. Cumming showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 55 yards.
West Morris Central's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2. As for Mount Olive, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. West Morris Central will host Wayne Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. West Morris Central will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Mount Olive, they will welcome Newark Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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