South River had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 37-6 defeat at the hands of the Point Pleasant Beach Garnet Gulls on Friday. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Point Pleasant Beach's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matthew Rossi, who threw for 266 yards and three TDs while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also punched in one rushing score. Danny Cavanaugh was Rossi's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South River will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Metuchen at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Point Pleasant Beach, they will square off against Asbury Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Garnet Gulls' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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