Plainfield not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 10, 2024 (when they won 33-6). They put the hurt on the Kent Place Dragons with a sharp 28-8 win. The Cardinals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jahnae Lembrick had a dynamite game, rushing for 50 yards and a pair of TDs, while also picking up 35 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Plainfield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Imani Mullings and Lembrick.
Cardinals
| 05/02/25 @ Kent Place | 28-8 |
| 04/30/25 vs Ridge | 25-13 |
| 04/24/25 @ Watchung Hills Regional | 14-6 |
The victory (which was Plainfield's third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.0 points on average over those games. As for Kent Place, they now have a losing record of 0-1-1.
Coincidentally, Plainfield and Kent Place will both be playing Union the next time they take the field. The Cardinals will head out to face the Farmers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Dragons will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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