Morristown hadn't done well against Roxbury recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Morristown Colonials took their matchup with ease, bagging a 42-7 win over the Roxbury Gaels. Considering the Colonials have won three contests by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Reed Donegan was his usual excellent self, rushing for 85 yards and three touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Kenneth Sharperson, who rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Morristown was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Morristown's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. In that department, Ny Aire Lyle was the leader with two sacks.
Morristown's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Roxbury, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Morristown's road trip will continue as they head out to face Elizabeth at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Morristown will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. Roxbury does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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