Allentown played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Hopewell Valley Central Bulldogs, falling 50-7. While losing is never fun, the Redbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 88th).
Grayson Vlasac produced another solid performance throwing for 233 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 83 yards on only seven carries for Hopewell Valley Central. Those 233 passing yards gave Vlasac a new career-high.
This is the second loss in a row for Allentown and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Hopewell Valley Central, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Allentown will challenge Northern Burlington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Greyhounds' defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so the Redbirds' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hopewell Valley Central, they will square off against Seneca at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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