If Hasbrouck Heights was riding high fresh off their 33-0 takedown of Saddle Brook last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Aviators fell 43-36 to the Butler Bulldogs on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Aviators, who until this matchup were averaging 14.5 points allowed.
When it comes to explaining why Hasbrouck Heights lost, don't look at Nico Nipitella. Despite the final result, he threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 109 yards and one TD on only seven carries. Michael Napolitano was another key player, gaining 109 total yards and a touchdown.
David Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Butler, rushing for 161 yards and four scores, while also throwing for 128 yards and one TD while completing 78.6% of his passes. Those four rushing touchdowns gave Smith a new career-high.
Hasbrouck Heights' defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-2. As for Butler, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Hasbrouck Heights has already played their next game, a 47-21 win against Secaucus on the 10th. As for Butler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 28-14 victory against New Milford on the 11th.
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