HAWTHORNE, NJ – Hawthorne High School’s football team maintained their perfect season by defeating Pompton Lakes 20-14 on Friday, September 15.
Game Summary
The game got off to a slow start with neither team managing to score in the first quarter. Momentum picked up in the second quarter when Pompton Lakes’ Tyler Benway caught a 7-yard pass from Joey Aungst, followed by a successful extra point by Jesus Cruz, bringing the score to 7-0. Hawthorne responded with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Menne to Matt Lorper and a 27-yard field goal by Dominic Passero, ending the half at 10-7 in favor of Hawthorne.
In the third quarter, Hawthorne extended their lead as Matt Lorper returned a punt for a 65-yard touchdown. Dominic Passero’s extra point increased the lead to 17-7. The fourth quarter saw Passero land a 30-yard field goal, while Pompton Lakes found the end zone once again with a 30-yard pass from Aungst to Benway, followed by a successful kick from Cruz. The game ended with Hawthorne defeating Pompton Lakes 20-14.
The victory brings Hawthorne’s record to 3-0 and keeps them undefeated in the NJIC. Pompton Lakes now holds a 2-1 record, suffering their first loss of the season.
Key Players
- Tyler Benway (Pompton Lakes): 2 touchdown receptions
- Joey Aungst (Pompton Lakes): 2 touchdown passes
- Matt Lorper (Hawthorne): 1 touchdown reception, 1 punt return for a touchdown
- Dominic Passero (Hawthorne): 2 field goals, 2 extra points
Hawthorne will look to continue their undefeated season in their next game, while Pompton Lakes will aim to bounce back from their first loss.