PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Red Hawks have a multi-million dollar brand new AstroTurf field, beautiful red uniforms, a second year Head Coach in Jason Hurta and a coaching staff with a great attitude. The only thing else that was needed was a football team that could get the job done. The result was more of the same from the Red Hawks.
The game stated optimistically as Hackettstown fumbled on their third play from scrimmage on their own 19 yard line but the Red Hawks were unable to advance the ball and their field goal attempt was blocked. That was about it for Red Hawk highlights as Hackettstown scored by running the ball for touchdowns on all but their last possession of the first half. The halftime score was 35-0. The only other highlight was a second fumble by Hackettstown that the Red Hawks recovered but were unable to take advantage of. The only positive plays on offense were two fourth down runs by Punter Robert Hockey. One was on a fourth and 15 that fell 1 yard short and a second that gained their only first down of the half. The drive fizzled after that.
There was no scoring by either team in the third quarter and both teams traded touchdowns in the fourth.
Final score: Hackettstown 42, Parsippany 7.
The Red Hawks next game is Friday, September 25 at Newton at 7:00 p.m.
