Keyport/Hudson Regional had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Manville Mustangs, falling 28-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 30-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2022.
Manville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Naquavere Thomas led the charge by rushing for 122 yards, while also picking up 39 receiving yards. Backing up that air attack was Isaiah Bennett, who rushed for 92 yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keyport/Hudson Regional will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Kennedy on September 13th. As for Manville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hopatcong on Friday.
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