Linden unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 42-7 loss at the hands of the Elizabeth Minutemen. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
A'Rique Fleming was a one-man wrecking crew For Elizabeth. as he threw for 259 yards and four TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 48 yards and one touchdown. Those 259 passing yards gave Fleming a new career-high. Qua'Yon Williams was another key player, picking up 110 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Coming up, Linden will take on Sayreville on Friday. As for Elizabeth, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Bayonne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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