North Hunterdon, meanwhile, rolled to a 6-0 mark with a 49-27 decision over Scotch-Plains Fanwood on Friday. The Lions led 28-6 at the break and 42-13 after three quarters. Norrth Hunterdon leads the all-time series with Scotch Plains, 5-0.
Senior back Luke Wain rushed 17 times for 146 yards and two scores, while QB Matt Busher was 8 of 14 for 170 yards and a score. Connor McMahon returned a kickoff back 95 yards for a score. Busher is now 75-of-136 for 1,317 yards and 10 touchdowns.
North Hunterdon, 302-340-14 since first playing in 1921, is 6-0 for the first time since 1983 when it finished 7-2. The last time a Lion team won seven games in a season was in 2002 when it finished 7-4.
The Lions, No. 1 in power points in North 2, Group 4, are seeking their eighth playoff appearance, including their first since 2014 and second since 2006. The school is 4-5 in the playoffs with the last win coming in 2002.
North Hunterdon, averaging 28.6 points per game and giving up 13.0, will host Hillsborough on Friday. The Raiders are averaging 31 points per game.
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County football: Voorhees, North Hunterdon seeking to re-write history Hunterdon County football: Voorhees, North Hunterdon seeking to re-write history
