The Pingry School had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They received a blow as they fell 42-27 to the Millburn Millers. The match was a 13-13 toss-up at halftime, but the Big Blue couldn't quite close it out.
When it comes to explaining why The Pingry School lost, don't look at Ryan Moye. Despite the final result, he rushed for 88 yards and two TDs on only ten carries, and also threw for 321 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 13.4 yards per attempt. Another player making a difference was Alex Finkelstein, who picked up 135 receiving yards and one score.
Looking ahead, The Pingry School will square off against Montclair Kimberley Academy at 2:00 p.m. on September 6. The game will give the Big Blue their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Millburn, they will take on Barringer at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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