Perth Amboy had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it seven. They were outmatched by the Rahway Indians and fell 48-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 28-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Amauris Peguero threw for 80 yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Ricky Henriquez rushed for 59 yards.
As for Rahway, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 117th, while Perth Amboy is ranked 295th).
Andrew Avent was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 175 yards and three scores on only 11 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up three sacks and made seven total tackles.
Perth Amboy and Rahway will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Panthers are set to face off against their familiar foe Plainfield at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. Meanwhile, Rahway will square off against rival Somerville at 12:00 p.m. on the 20th.
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