NHFR Team of the Week: Campbell

A strong second half carried Campbell to an 18-0 victory over Monadnock on Saturday in a game that had signficant Division III playoff implications.

After a scorless first half, the Cougars took control in the third quarter. Nate Perry opened the scoring when he capped a 13-play drive with a 2-yard touchdown run. One of the game’s key plays followed.

The Cougars (4-1) attempted — and recovered — on onside kick, and that set up John Newell’s 15-yard TD run that increased the lead to 12-0. Jackson Kanaley finalized the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Campbell held Monadnock (3-2) to 46 yards of offense (11 rushing) in the victory.

Perry finished the game with 85 yards on 17 carries, and Newell rushed for 81 yards on 18 attempts.

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