The Edison football team faced a tough challenge against Old Bridge, falling to 1-1 for the season. The game was a tale of two halves, with Edison trailing 21-0 at halftime.
Coming out of the break, Edison quarterback Anthony Calantoni connected with Robert Roma for a 22-yard touchdown pass. Unfortunately, the extra point attempt failed, leaving the score at 21-6.
Old Bridge responded swiftly, extending their lead to 28-6 in the third quarter.
Edison refused to give up. Nykier Eato scored on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 28-13. Despite their determination, Old Bridge answered back with another touchdown, securing a 35-13 victory.
While the loss stings, Edison showed resilience in the second half. They’ll need to build on that fighting spirit as they start to prepare for their next game at Sayreville on September 13th at 7pm.
