It was a proper cat-fight when Glen Rock took on Cresskill on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 34-21. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by exactly 13 points.
Brendan Burkhardt was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 216 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 passes. Andy Arrighi got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Glen Rock's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Jack Spitaleri was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three himself.
Jake Lewin and Joey Connelly certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Lewin rushed for 80 yards and one score on only seven carries, while Connelly gained 118 total yards and two touchdowns.
Glen Rock has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Glen Rock has already played their next match, a 27-14 victory against North Arlington on the 12th. As for Cresskill, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 28-7 win against Pompton Lakes on the 13th.
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