Marlboro Central gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Spackenkill Spartans 39-3 at home. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Dukes also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Sal Jr Montaperto was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another player making a difference was Carter Rivieccio, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Marlboro Central wouldn't let Spackenkill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Marlboro Central can thank Sean Robertson and Dylan Sanchez for forcing both of them. Robertson is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Marlboro Central was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 462 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spackenkill only gained 122.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marlboro Central will welcome Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Spackenkill, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Red Hook at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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