Eastside is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Bergenfield a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Thursday. The Eastside Ghosts will host the Bergenfield Bears at 6:00 p.m.
Eastside will head into Friday's matchup out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were beaten by East Orange Campus 41-3. The contest marked the Ghosts' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Bergenfield can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Millburn 29-26. The Bears' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nasir Evans was his usual excellent self, rushing for 212 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 113.5 rushing yards per game.
Eastside's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Bergenfield, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
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