The Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team was defeated by Phillipsburg High School, 35-14, on Friday night, October 16, at historic Maloney Field in Phillipsburg.
Bridgewater-Raritan, the defending North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 state sectional playoff champion, had its five-game winning streak snapped and is now 6-2. Phillipsburg is 5-2.
Bridgewater-Raritan was led by quarterback JB Bater, who completed 15 of his 23 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Evan Woodring.
The TD passes between Baxter and Woodring were from six yards and 33 yards, both in the second half after Phillipsburg had built a 21-0 lead at halftime. Woodring ended with five catches for 123 yards
Bridgewater-Raritan will seek to rebound when it plays at home against Watchung Hills Regional High School on Friday, October 23.