The Deptford Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Triton Mustangs on Friday. Deptford is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Deptford is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Cherry Hill East on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Deptford lost 35-14 to Cherry Hill East. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 296th, while the Cougars are ranked 117th).
Meanwhile, Triton beat Egg Harbor Township 17-10 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Deptford's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Triton, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Deptford ended up a good deal behind Triton in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, losing 28-14. Thankfully for Deptford, Mike Lewis (who rushed for 39 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 133 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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