Somerville had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Schalick Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 34-17.

Justin Bowen
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Somerville was led to victory by Aidan Vesuvio-Bush and Justin Bowen. Vesuvio-Bush rushed for 120 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, while Bowen gained 140 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Bowen a new career-high in rushing yards (103).
Somerville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut James Hampton.
Looking ahead, Somerville will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Cranford at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Schalick, they are taking a road trip to square off against Cumberland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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