Northern Burlington is 0-3 against Burlington Township since September of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Greyhounds will challenge the Falcons at 1:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Northern Burlington 14.3, Burlington Township 7.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, Northern Burlington was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-22 to Trenton Central.
Meanwhile, Burlington Township strolled into their game on Saturday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They strolled past Hopewell Valley Central with points to spare, taking the game 28-14.
Northern Burlington better keep an eye on Aiden Binns. He was instrumental in Burlington Township's win, rushing for 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Binns is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Burlington Township's run defense was locked in: Hopewell Valley Central could only muster 2.2 yards per carry. The Falcons didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.4.
Burlington Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Binns and Solomon #Name?.
Northern Burlington's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Burlington Township, their record is now 7-0.
Northern Burlington ended up a good deal behind Burlington Township in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 26-7. Can the Greyhounds avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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