Liberty was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 33-8 to the New Paltz Huguenots. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huguenots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
A big part of New Paltz's win came down to the chemistry between Nick Drewnowski and his top target Nicolas Horowitz. Drewnowski rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries while Horowitz rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Drewnowski didn't just play on offense: he also made a tackle (1.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for New Paltz, they moved to 2-4 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty will take on Beacon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Beacon's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Liberty's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for New Paltz, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Highland at 1:00 p.m. Highland will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something New Paltz surely won't give up without a fight.
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