Cedar Grove was the 44-6 winner over Newark Central when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers took a 20-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Devils on Friday. While the Panthers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Blue Devils 7-0 in the first quarter.
Despite the loss, Cedar Grove still got an impressive performance from Xavier Andujar, who picked up 151 receiving yards.
Even if they lost, Cedar Grove's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Michael Leno was the leader with two.
Cedar Grove's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-3. As for Newark Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedar Grove will welcome Boonton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newark Central, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Newark Collegiate Academy.
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