After flying high against Union City last Thursday, Pascack Valley came back down to earth. The matchup between the Panthers and the Westwood Cardinals didn't end well, with the Panthers falling 21-7. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Pascack Valley lost on Friday, don't look at Adam Shaw. Despite the final result, he rushed for 84 yards and one TD. Shaw was even better on defense, picking up two sacks and making 19 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even if they lost, Pascack Valley's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Shaw with two.
Pascack Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Westwood, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Pascack Valley and Westwood should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Panthers will challenge Teaneck at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (41 vs. 199). Meanwhile, Westwood (ranked 35th) will meet Pascack Hills (ranked 218th) on Friday.
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