It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hasbrouck Heights can now relate to. They fell 21-14 to the New Providence Pioneers on Friday. The Aviators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2018.
Hasbrouck Heights' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Napolitano, who rushed for 72 yards, and also caught a touchdown.
Hasbrouck Heights' defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3. As for New Providence, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Hasbrouck Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Providence, they will head out to take on Cedar Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Grove will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something New Providence surely won't give up without a fight.
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