On Friday Vernon will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will venture away from home to challenge the Sparta Spartans. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Vernon is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Jefferson Township at home to the tune of 42-7 on Friday. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Falcons are ranked 260th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vernon got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Bruno out in front who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Thomas Benson handled things on the ground, rushing for 85 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Vernon's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Roman Drupka was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Meanwhile, Sparta entered their tilt with Newton on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 39-7 win over the Braves.
Vernon pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Sparta, their record now sits at 3-1.
Vernon strolled past Sparta in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 21-7. Does Vernon have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sparta turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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