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Summit Football Takes on Cranford in Next Round of State Playoffs
Summit bested Gov. Livingston Saturday, while the Cougars advance after defeating Palisades Park on Friday night.
Written by Nicole Bitette:
In a rare opportunity, the Summit Hilltoppers will take on the Cranford Cougars once again this season in the second round of the state football playoffs. The teams face off at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tatlock Field.
The Hilltoppers continued their winning streak, beating Gov. Livingston, 34-14, Saturday in the sectionals. The Cougars defeated Palisades Park on Friday night, 47-21 moving them on to the next round.
Cranford, now 7-3, will face the undefeated and second-seed Hilltoppers.
Summit has won 22 consecutive games, which is the longest current winning streak in New Jersey, according to NJ.com. The Hilltoppers defeated the Cougars back in September, 48-7.
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