It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Cranford can now relate to. They took a 21-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Roxbury Gaels on Friday. Despite 55 more yards than the Gaels, the Cougars couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Aiden Capizzi threw for 136 yards and one touchdown. Luke Owens was his top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and one TD. On the ground, Gabriel Worrell rushed for 43 yards and one score.
Roxbury found their leader in sophomore Frankie Falco, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Falco.
Cranford's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Roxbury, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Cranford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Roxbury, they will take on West Morris Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolfpack's defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so the Gaels' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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