Hackensack extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-4. They were beaten by the Ramapo Raiders 42-7. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Raiders are ranked 12th).
Brian Brancato threw for 33 yards on six of 13 attempts.
As for Ramapo, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won six matchups by 34 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Liam Hayward, who rushed for 122 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Casey Grusser, who threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hackensack will head out to face off against Barringer at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ramapo, they will venture away from home to square off against Northern Highlands at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Raiders 8, the Highlanders 9.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
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