Newark Central and Phillipsburg squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Newark Central had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Stateliners and fell 55-14. The Blue Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Sincere Gilmer had an outrageously good game for Phillipsburg as he rushed for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries. Gilmer's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Xavier Campbell-Graham was another key rusher, rushing for 57 yards and one TD.
Newark Central's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4. As for Phillipsburg, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Newark Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Phillipsburg, they will welcome Colonia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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