Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Somerville). They blew past the North Hunterdon Lions, posting a 56-7 victory at home. Considering the Pioneers have won four contests by more than 21 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Terrell Mitchell, who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards. Joshua Rodriguez also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Somerville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Somerville's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for North Hunterdon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerville will head out to face off against Plainfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Hunterdon, they will face off against East Brunswick at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Hunterdon is facing East Brunswick at the right time seeing as East Brunswick is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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