The Caldwell Chiefs will take on the Cedar Grove Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Caldwell finally turned things around against Wayne Hills on Friday. They came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 34-27. The Chiefs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Cedar Grove put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Newark Collegiate Academy at home to the tune of 52-14. Fans of Cedar Grove have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Stephen Paradiso continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 163 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Jackson Morrice was Paradiso's top target, picking up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Caldwell's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Cedar Grove, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Caldwell strolled past Cedar Grove in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a score of 42-28. Does Caldwell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cedar Grove turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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