Bulldogs
| 10/03/25 vs Hasbrouck Heights | 43-36 |
| 09/26/25 @ Secaucus | 35-0 |
| 09/19/25 @ Saddle Brook | 42-10 |
| 09/12/25 vs Hawthorne | 28-14 |
| 09/05/25 vs Becton | 27-6 |
Butler extended their winning streak to five on Friday, bumping them up to 5-0. They came out on top against the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators by a score of 43-36. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
David Smith was his usual excellent self, rushing for 161 yards and four TDs, while also throwing for 128 yards and one touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes. Those 161 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Butler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
As for Hasbrouck Heights, they moved to 4-2 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 14.5 points allowed.
When it comes to explaining why Hasbrouck Heights lost, don't look at Nico Nipitella. Despite the final result, he threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 109 yards and one score on only seven carries. Michael Napolitano helped out on the ground, rushing for 102 yards.
Butler didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 28-14 victory against New Milford on the 11th. As for Hasbrouck Heights, they have also already played their next contest, a 47-21 win against Secaucus on the 10th.
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