VERY STRONG DEFENSIVE BATTLE...Cougar defensive lineman Mike Scotti, No. 68, defensive back Niko Aloi, No. 6, close in on Patriot Yisrael Custodio, No. 13, during the game in Cranford on October 18. The Cougars won 18-13. David B. Corbin more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports
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Cougars Sting Patriots, 18-13, In Wild, Defensive Grid Battle
Getting a home game in the playoffs was on definitely on the Cranford Cougars’ minds but first, they had to get past the Colonia Patriots in a football showdown at Memorial Field in Cranford on October 18. The contest had some big ups and downs but when all seemed to be lost, the Cougars staged a late 11-play scoring drive, which included four drive-saving catches and a one-yard Philadelphia Eagles style quarterback sneak to emerge with an 18-13 victory.