If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Penns Grove. On Friday they take on Cumberland at 6:00 PM. Penns Grove don't have the home-field advantage, but they do enjoy an advantage in the MaxPreps rankings.
Penns Grove's and Schalick's game last Friday was close at halftime, but Penns Grove turned on the heat in the second half with 14 points. Penns Grove took their contest against Schalick by a conclusive 35-14 score. The win was familiar territory for Penns Grove, who now have six in a row.
Meanwhile, things haven't been easy for Cumberland, and their matchup last Saturday only extended their streak of losses to six. They suffered a grim 0-32 defeat to Cherry Hill East. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
Penns Grove's victory lifted them to 6-0 while Cumberland's defeat dropped them down to 0-6. In their victory, Penns Grove relied heavily on junior Jamar Johnson, who rushed for 135 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cumberland will need to find a way to minimize his impact if they want to win.
See how Penns Grove vs. Cumberland plays out in the box score
hereTo share comments, correct errors, or give any other feedback on the preview article please send an email to
maxpreps-infosentience-article-feedback@cbsinteractive.com
