Paramus Catholic (Paramus, N.J.) was up 34-0 at the half after taking the lead on a touchdown pass by
Steve Shanley to
Jabrill Peppers in the first quarter.
The Paladins expanded their lead to 48 points entering the fourth quarter. Paramus Catholic scored two times in the third, including once on a Shanley touchdown pass to
Dejon Harrison.
Kyle Wilczynski made a difference for Northern Highlands (Allendale, N.J.). The junior running back ran for one touchdown. He has now scored four touchdowns on the season.
The Highlanders' lone touchdown came on a 1-yard run by Wilczynski in the fourth quarter.
Led by Peppers, PC entered the contest giving up 19.9 points per game this year. The defense really stepped up, holding Northern Highlands well below its season average of 24.6 points scored per game.
A 41-7 Paramus Catholic victory was the result when the squads faced off last season.
With the win Paramus Catholic extended its winning streak to three games.
In its next matchup PC (7-1) will take on Bergen Catholic in a Big North - United game. The Crusaders enter the contest having posted a 5-3.
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