Matawan Snaps 7-Game Losing Streak to Raritan With First Win in Their Rivalry Game Since 2014
In the first edition of their longtime rivalry in three years, Matawan dominated the first half on its way to a 37-14 win over visiting Raritan on Friday night for its second straight win.
The Huskies (4-2) doubled their win total from last year by zooming to a 37-0 lead on their way to snapping a seven-game losing streak to the Rockets (2-3) with their first win over them since 2014.
Matawan sophomore Cayson Williams had two catches for 95 yards and a touchdown in the win over Raritan. (Photo by Joseph Szutyanyi)
They posted their highest point total of the season behind sophomore quarterback BlairCarter Gagneron, who went 9-for-15 for 186 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 30 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Matawan quarterback BlairCarter Gagneron ran for two touchdowns and also threw for 186 yards and a touchdown in the win. (Photo by Joseph Szutyanyi)
Sophomore wideout Cayson Williams caught two passes for 95 yards and a score, and senior wide receiver Welman Crooms caught four passes for 58 yards and ran for a touchdown.
Senior running back Erik Martinez added 61 yards rushing and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Scott Stump is the football editor and a reporter for Shore Sports Insider. He first started covering Shore Conference football in 1999 and has covered basketball, baseball and seemingly every other Shore Conference sport at some point.
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