FOOTBALL: Massaro Posts Monster Performance in 35-6 Road Win at South River Saturday

SOUTH RIVER -- South Plainfield junior running back Dominic Massaro had a game for the ages. Massaro totaled 320 all-purpose yards with two rushing touchdowns, one kickoff return for a score and one interception return for a score to power South Plainfield to a 35-6 road victory at South River on Saturday, Oct. 19. Massaro, who had eight carries for 101 yards, had two rush TDs of 18 yards (first quarter) and eight yards (third quarter), a 70-yard kickoff return for a score in the first quarter and recorded a 74-yard interception return for another score in the third quarter. Oh yeah, he also had eight total tackles on defense. Senior wide receiver A.J. Perales had a 25-yard touchdown catch from senior quarterback Ryan Balent in the third quarter to complete the Tigers' scoring. "Dom had an unbelievable game. He and his team worked hard to make it happen. Four touchdowns, two running the ball (18 and eight yards), 1 interception (74 yards), and 1 kick return (70 yards). He also had eight carries for 101 yards and one reception for 14 yards. Add to that, he had eight tackles, knocked down a pass, and had a punt return for 29 yards," said South Plainfield head coach William Hamilton. This week, South Plainfield will complete their two-game road trip with a visit to Iselin Kennedy (3-5) at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. The Mustangs have lost three of their last four games, including a 36-32 road loss at Middlesex on Friday, Oct. 18. Junior quarterback Richie Trotman completed 14-of-26 passes for 220 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss. Junior running back Fiheem Howell, Jr. had 30 carries for 140 yards, junior wide receiver Grant Lorentzen had eight catches for 132 yards with two TDs and senior wide receiver Lee Tobon had five receptions for 133 yards and another two scores. South Plainfield had won two straight against Iselin Kennedy, including a 26-7 road win on Sept. 1, 2023. "We are excited about the game with JFK. It's a meaningful game. If we win, we get a share of the United Silver Division and the opportunity to finish the season with a .500 record," said Hamilton.

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