Marlboro's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Freehold Township Patriots 22-21. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Mustangs were down 14-0 in the third quarter.
Freehold Township lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Nick Cardone, who threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Cardone is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Noah Cancela was Cardone's top target, picking up 146 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win got Marlboro back to even at 3-3. As for Freehold Township, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Marlboro will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lacey Township at 6:01 p.m. on October 18th. As for Freehold Township, they will welcome Freehold Boro at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Freehold Township is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season.
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