Ramapo proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 24) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Northern Highlands Highlanders 25-23. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
It was another big night for Casey Grusser, who threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 57 yards.
Ramapo wouldn't let Northern Highlands keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ramapo can thank Harrison Kearney and Braden Macke for forcing both of them. Macke has been hot , having also posted five or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
The victory (which was Ramapo's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-3. As for Northern Highlands, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Ramapo will be playing in front of their home fans against Randolph at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Ramapo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.2 points per game this season. As for Northern Highlands, they will host Westfield at 6:15 p.m. on Friday.
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