Colonia (N.J.) and
Perth Amboy (N.J.) both tightened up defensively, but Colonia managed to score enough to pull out the 6-0 victory.
The Patriots scored on a rushing touchdown to secure the victory.
The lead that Colonia took on a touchdown run by
Sam Pero with 11:00 remaining in the second quarter stood up for the duration of the game, as neither team managed to score in the second half.
Pero played well for CHS in the victory. The sophomore running back ran for one touchdown. He has now scored five touchdowns on the season.
When the two teams played each other last season, the Patriots came away with a 44-0 victory.
With the win Colonia extended its winning streak to four games.
Colonia (4-0) goes up against Woodbridge in a Greater Middlesex - White game matchup next week, while Perth Amboy (0-3) locks horns with St. Joseph also in a Greater Middlesex - White game.
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