Central suffered their biggest loss since October 5, 2023 on Saturday. They were dealt a 44-6 defeat at the hands of the Cedar Grove Panthers. The Blue Devils haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Cedar Grove had a senior duo take command as Jackson Morrice picked up 214 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Stephen Paradiso threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 14.0 yards per attempt. Those 214 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Morrice. Thomas Cannataro was in the mix as well, providing Cedar Grove with a touchdown.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Cedar Grove, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will venture away from home to face off against Newark Collegiate Academy on Friday. The timing isn't great for Newark Collegiate Academy: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Central has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. As for Cedar Grove, they will head out to take on Boonton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 41.8 points per game this season.
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