Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Ketcham Indians by a score of 21-14. The win was some much needed relief for the Force as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Nazir Fields had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 149 yards on only 12 carries, and also threw for 115 yards on seven of 12 attempts. His longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Joshua Testamark did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 124 receiving yards.
Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers]'s defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jose Dejesus and Tristan Meyers.
Ketcham's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] will challenge Yonkers Brave [Saunders Trades & Tech/Lincoln/Riverside/Palisade Prep] at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ketcham, they will take on White Plains at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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