On Friday, the Brick Memorial Mustangs didn't have quite enough to beat the Point Pleasant Boro Panthers and fell 27-24. While the Mustangs had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Panthers 14-3.
Despite the loss, Brick Memorial still got an impressive performance from Nazeer Whittaker, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Whittaker a new career-high in rushing yards. Jason Lajara was another key player, throwing for 209 yards on only 13 passes.
Nick Spanola had an outrageously good game for Point Pleasant Boro as he rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Spanola also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making four total tackles.
Brick Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Point Pleasant Boro, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Brick Memorial will face off against Toms River South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brick Memorial is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Point Pleasant Boro, they will challenge Manasquan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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