Hopatcong was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 41-6 loss at the hands of the Wallkill Valley Rangers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chiefs of the 34-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2020.
A big part of Wallkill Valley's victory came down to the chemistry between Zack Clarken and his top target Ethan Alfonso. Clarken threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes while Alfonso picked up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Alfonso torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 93 yards.
Hopatcong's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Wallkill Valley, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Hopatcong will welcome Kinnelon on Thursday. As for Wallkill Valley, they are taking a road trip to take on Whippany Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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