West Deptford and Manchester Township squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but West Deptford had to settle for second. They and the Manchester Township Hawks were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 30-29 loss. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 26-21 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
West Deptford's loss came despite strong showings from Cole Paskiewicz and Zamir Davis. Paskiewicz gained 84 total yards and two touchdowns, while Davis rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown. Paskiewicz was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 53 yards.
Even though they lost, West Deptford was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches.
Manchester Township had a senior duo take command as Aidan Lunn rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns and Avery Phillips gained 150 total yards and two touchdowns.
West Deptford's record is now 5-5. As for Manchester Township, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-2.
West Deptford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Manchester Township, they will challenge Point Pleasant Boro on Friday. Manchester Township is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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