Point Pleasant Boro and Manasquan pushed the score to 49-14 the last time they played Manasquan, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. The Panthers took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Panthers came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Warriors are ranked 99th).
Point Pleasant Boro's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Manasquan, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Point Pleasant Boro will head out to take on Brick Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Manasquan, they will square off against Matawan Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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