It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elizabeth had no problem doing just that on Friday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 34-33 win over the Morristown Colonials. The victory was familiar territory for the Minutemen who have now won four games in a row.
Arique Fleming continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 189 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run. Antoine Blount was in the mix as well, providing Elizabeth with two touchdowns.
Reed Donegan and Jasiah Brown certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Donegan rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, while Brown picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Elizabeth's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Morristown, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Elizabeth will face off against Passaic County Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Passaic County Tech will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Elizabeth surely won't give up without a fight. Morristown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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