After losing to Long Branch the last time they met, Colts Neck decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Cougars came out on top against the Green Wave by a score of 34-24 on Saturday. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
| 09/20/25 @ Long Branch | 115 |
| 09/13/25 vs Red Bank Regional | 21 |
| 08/28/25 @ Marlboro | 18 |
| 09/06/25 vs Freehold Township | 3 |
Leading Colts Neck to victory were Joe Pignatelli and Zack Caporale. Pignatelli gained 123 total yards and two touchdowns, while Caporale rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Pignatelli a new career-high in rushing yards (115).
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Colts Neck was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Colts Neck's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Long Branch, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Colts Neck is taking a road trip to square off against Matawan Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Long Branch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manasquan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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