River Dell Senior Day Ends In Big Win

The River Dell Golden Hawks continued their gridiron domination on Friday night as they shut out the Dumont Huskies 41-0.

The 8-1 Hawks have already secured their bid in the North I Group II state tournament, that will kick off next week. So taking on the Huskies, was merely a matter of improving their standings and confirming their Big North Conference Patriot Division title.

Mike Purciello picked up the first touchdown for the Hawks on a 9-yard run and again on a 38-yard run. Spreading the ball around during the game, senior quarterback Brian McGooey handed off to John Sherlock (24-yard run), John Budka (20-yard run), Ryan Duran (5-yard run) and Tim Barnes (15-yard run) for the win. Kicker Dylan Smith was 5-for-6.

This was the third shutout of the season for the Hawks, having previously shut out Fort Lee and Ridgefield Park.  River Dell has scored 266 points this season, while allowing 79.

The Hawks will begin their state run on Nov. 12.