Hasbrouck Heights football sets up playoff rematch with shutout win
Nick Haines scored four touchdowns as Hasbrouck Heights crushed Pompton Lakes in the first round of the North 2, Group 1 playoffs.
Hasbrouck Heights football secured a playoff rematch with a dominant shutout victory over Pompton Lakes. In the first round of the North 2, Group 1 playoffs at Depken Field, the Aviators came out on top with a score of 27-0. Nick Haines was the star player, scoring all four touchdowns in the impressive win. As the No. 2 seed (7-3), Hasbrouck Heights will host No. 3 Butler in the sectional semifinals the following weekend.
The teams had previously faced off on October 2, with Hasbrouck Heights winning 30-27 in their NJIC Meadowlands matchup. Haines, who had been injured in the first game, was often in the game against the No. 7 seed (5-5) Cardinals, surpassing 200 rushing yards for the second consecutive game. The Aviators' defense also played a crucial role, preventing Pompton Lakes from scoring after three takeaways during the first half. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting football story.
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