After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Waldwick/Midland Park, Cresskill was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Palisades Park/Leonia Tigers by a score of 28-21. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Cougars were down 21-7 in the second quarter.
Cresskill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joey Connelly led the charge by picking up 59 receiving yards and one TD, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground. Connelly also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Max Reiner was another key player, gaining 100 total yards and a touchdown.
Cresskill now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Palisades Park/Leonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Cresskill will be playing in front of their home fans against Secaucus at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. Palisades Park/Leonia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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