New Providence and Cedar Grove squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but New Providence had to settle for second. They came up short against the Cedar Grove Panthers, falling 35-14. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 138th, while the Panthers are ranked 36th).
Jackson Morrice continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Cedar Grove, picking up 256 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Morrice really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards. Another player making a difference was Stephen Paradiso, who threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per attempt.
The loss snapped New Providence's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-3 record. As for Cedar Grove, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
New Providence does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cedar Grove, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Butler at 7:00 p.m. on November 29th. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Cedar Grove has won seven straight at home, while Butler won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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