Perth Amboy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Linden Tigers, falling 56-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 35-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Defeat or not, Perth Amboy got some senior leadership from Brandon Bradsher and Laivon Balthazar. Bradsher picked up 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Balthazar threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Bradsher is now averaging an impressive 106.1 receiving yards per game.
Perth Amboy's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Linden, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Perth Amboy will square off against Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Perth Amboy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Linden, they will challenge Carteret at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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