Stateliners
| 10/17/25 vs Union | 42 |
| 10/31/25 vs Newark Central | 41 |
| 09/12/25 @ Hunterdon Central | 41 |
| 09/26/25 @ Hillsborough | 39 |
| 11/07/25 vs Colonia | 28 |
Phillipsburg had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 35-7 win over the Colonia Patriots. The Stateliners might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 22 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Sam Dech, who rushed for 208 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Shane Moore was another key back, rushing for 91 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Phillipsburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 334 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 293 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Colonia's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rj Wortman, who picked up 146 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wortman's receiving production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 113 receiving yards. Dylan Chiera was another key player, having thrown for 251 yards and onetouchdown.
Phillipsburg's record is now 9-1. As for Colonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Phillipsburg will welcome Montgomery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Colonia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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