The Point Pleasant Boro Panthers hosted the Manasquan Warriors on September 7th, 2018 for the PPBHS football program’s home season-opener. With a final score of 42-28, the Panthers put up a hard fight against the Warriors.

The Panthers and Warriors exchanged the lead twice throughout the game. PPBHS scored three consecutive touchdowns, after starting off with a 21-7 deficit, to make it a 21-28 game.

Senior Quarterback Garrett Romer rushed for 201 yards on 30 carries, averaging 6.7 yards a touch, with 1 touchdown. Senior Kyle Komanitsky rushed for 69 yards on 10 carries, averaging 6.9 yards a touch, with 3 touchdowns. Senior Bobby Cooper rushed for 78 yards on 7 carries, averaging 11.1 yards a carry.

Although the Panthers lost, it was a very close game. As the home season-opener, there was a great crowd turnout, with the stands packed on both sides of the field.