It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but North Rockland had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-14 win over the Mamaroneck Tigers. The victory was nothing new for the Raiders as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Jaquan Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played.
North Rockland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
North Rockland wouldn't let Mamaroneck keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Rockland can thank King Saint Fleur and Michael Garofal-Heavner for forcing both of them. North Rockland got some further help from Noah Kukielczak: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
North Rockland's record now sits at 9-2. As for Mamaroneck, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
North Rockland will square off against Christian Brothers Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Christian Brothers Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something North Rockland surely won't give up without a fight. Mamaroneck does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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