Manalapan has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the St. John-Vianney Lancers 35-34. Winning may never get old, but the Braves sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
When it comes to explaining why St. John-Vianney lost, don't look at Abdul Turay. Despite the final result, he rushed for 225 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Turay a new career-high in rushing yards. Jahmere James was another key player, picking up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Manalapan now has a winning record of 3-2. As for St. John-Vianney, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Manalapan will square off against Howell at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Manalapan's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Howell's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for St. John-Vianney, they will be playing at home against Middletown North at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Middletown North will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something St. John-Vianney surely won't give up without a fight.
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