With a playoff game on the line, Washington Township rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Hunterdon Central Red Devils 38-0. The Minutemen's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Colin Beeler continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also picking up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Cole Aquino, who threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Washington Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Da'Shawn Long and Ethan Wechter. Gabe Palaganas was another major factor on D, picking up 0.5 sacks, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles (3.5 for loss).
The win (which was Washington Township's third in a row) raised their record to 8-2. As for Hunterdon Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Washington Township will take on Cherry Hill East at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Cherry Hill East: 8.4, Washington Township: 14) so any points scored will be well earned. Hunterdon Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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