Football Recap: Lower Cape May Takes a Loss

After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last four matchups, Lower Cape May finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They were beaten by the Cedar Creek Pirates 42-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.

Aamir Dunbar was his usual excellent self, rushing for 170 yards and three scores while picking up 8.9 yards per carry for Cedar Creek. Dunbar's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 140 rushing yards.

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

10/09/25 @ Cedar Creek	0-42
10/03/25 @ Egg Harbor Township	34-6
09/26/25 vs St. Joseph	31-19
09/20/25 @ Absegami	33-7
09/12/25 @ Middle Township	42-0

Lower Cape May moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Cedar Creek, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.

Coming up, Lower Cape May will look to defend their home field on the 17th against Cumberland at 6:00 p.m. The Colts' defense has only allowed 12.5 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cedar Creek, they will face off against Timber Creek Regional on the 17th.