Egg Harbor Township has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell just short of the Bridgeton Bulldogs by a score of 32-29. The Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Egg Harbor Township still got an impressive performance from Xavier Cocci, who rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 86 yards and a touchdown. Cocci is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Joseph Lacross got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Egg Harbor Township wouldn't let Bridgeton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Egg Harbor Township can thank Tyler Durham and Chris Ford for forcing both of them.
Egg Harbor Township's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Bridgeton, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
Egg Harbor Township will be playing in front of their home fans against Cherry Hill East at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Egg Harbor Township's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Cherry Hill East's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Bridgeton, they will head out on the road to challenge Deptford on Friday. Bridgeton is facing Deptford at the right time seeing as Deptford is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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