With a playoff game on the line, Mount Olive rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Newark Central Blue Devils 40-6. Considering the Marauders have won four matches by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tyler Cumming was his usual excellent self, rushing for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 143 rushing yards.
The victory made it two in a row for Mount Olive and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Newark Central, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-3.
Mount Olive will head out on the road to square off against Morris Knolls on Friday. Morris Knolls will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Mount Olive surely won't give up without a fight. Newark Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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