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Newton claims sectional title, while New Milford RB rewrites history
NEWTON – It’s rare for two of New Jersey’s leading rushers to meet head-to-head, let alone with a sectional championship on the line. With much of the attention centered on the star running backs, both delivered strong performances in the biggest game of the season. But it was Newton’s Evan Cotter who made the biggest impact when the stakes were highest. Behind a dominant effort from the junior running back, Newton rolled to a 40-7 victory over New Milford in the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 sectional final on Friday, Nov. 13, at Palmer Field in Sussex County. The championship is the Braves' first since 2017 and just the second sectional title in program history. The win sends Newton (12-0) into the Group 1 semifinal, where it will face three-time defending North 2 champion Cedar Grove (10-1) next Friday in Essex County. The Panthers defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 27-7 in the North 2, Group 1 final on Nov. 13, their seventh straight win. While Cotter powered Newton to the championship with 243 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, Kobe St. Hilaire delivered a historic performance of his own. The New Milford senior rushed for 156 yards and became Bergen County's
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