Clifton hasn't had much luck against Passaic County Tech recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Clifton has given up an average of 26.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clifton is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Morris Knolls on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mustangs were beaten by the Golden Eagles 43-14. The Mustangs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-6.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last game, Passaic County Tech made sure to put some points up on the board against Irvington on Friday. The Bulldogs simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Blue Knights 51-8. That looming 51-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Passaic County Tech has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.6 points over those games. As for Clifton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Clifton was dealt a bruising 40-0 defeat at the hands of Passaic County Tech in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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