PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School’s football team fell to Pequannock 28-26 on Thursday, October 29, in a closely contested matchup that marked the Red Hawks’ final game of the 2026 season.
Parsippany delivered one of its strongest offensive performances of the year, scoring four touchdowns but ultimately falling just two points short of a victory.
Four different Red Hawks found the end zone, with Shane Petzinger, Mason Alameda, Chris Kelly, and K’ahmori Cotto each contributing a touchdown.
Petzinger and Cotto scored on rushing plays, while Alameda and Kelly also added touchdowns to keep Parsippany within striking distance.
The Red Hawks’ offense put up 26 points, matching its highest scoring output of the season. However, Pequannock managed to score 28 points to secure the narrow victory.
Despite the loss, Parsippany’s four-touchdown performance demonstrated its ability to generate offense against the Panthers.
The two-point margin made Thursday’s contest one of Parsippany’s closest games of the season, with the Red Hawks remaining within reach of a victory on the scoreboard.
Pequannock ultimately held on for the 28-26 win, bringing Parsippany’s 2026 football season to a close.
Author’s Note: Special thanks to Pruthvi Sheyte for providing game information and details, and to Ryan Cobeo (Instagram: @ryanc.media) for providing photographs from the game.
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