Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Lyndhurst couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Ramsey Rams by a score of 27-24 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Golden Bears have suffered since October 27, 2023.
Despite the loss, Lyndhurst had strong showings from Shawn Bellenger, who threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and Avery Cano, who picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bellenger also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Lyndhurst didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bellenger and Nate Boyd. Another thorn in Ramsey's side was Roddy Morinho, who forced a fumble, made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended a pass.
Ramsey's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joey Korcak, who picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Justus Favata, who threw for 238 yards and a touchdown.
Lyndhurst's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-2. As for Ramsey, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Lyndhurst does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ramsey, they will challenge Hanover Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hanover Park's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Ramsey's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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