East Brunswick have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They and Old Bridge go head to head on Thursday at 10:00 AM in their first playoff matchup of the year. East Brunswick are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 31.9 points per game.
When you finish with 228 more yards than your opponent, a favorable outcome is almost sure to follow. Everything went East Brunswick's way against Colts Neck two weeks ago as they made off with a 35-14 victory. East Brunswick were expected to win, but the margin was definitely larger than the state rankings had forecast.
Meanwhile, Old Bridge probably have a sour taste in their mouth after their recent playoff contest against Franklin. Old Bridge took a 14-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Franklin. Old Bridge's loss continues a disappointing trend for the team, making it four losses in a row.
East Brunswick's win lifted them to 2-8 while Old Bridge's defeat dropped them down to 2-7. In their win, East Brunswick relied heavily on senior Joe Deguida, who picked up 128 yards on the ground on 15 carries and threw 2 TDs. Old Bridge will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.
See how Old Bridge vs. East Brunswick plays out in the box score
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