A win for Sayreville just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the St. Thomas Aquinas Trojans, falling 43-20. While losing is never fun, the Bombers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 172nd, while the Trojans are ranked 36th).
St. Thomas Aquinas found their leader in sophomore Chukwuma Odoh, who rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Odoh's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. St. Thomas Aquinas also got help from Josiah Zayas, who showed off his sure hands for 136 receiving yards.
Sayreville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Sayreville will welcome Monroe Township at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they and Riverdale Baptist are set to duel on Friday. Riverdale Baptist will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something St. Thomas Aquinas surely won't give up without a fight.
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