Absegami Defense Tough for Three Quarters, But Braves Falls to Atlantic City in High School Football Playoffs
The Vikings erased a three touchdown deficit to advance.
The Absegami High School football team battled Atlantic City in near freezing temperatures Friday night, Nov. 16 in a game that saw strong defense by both teams in the first half. In the second half, an explosion of offense helped Atlantic City erase a three touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter. Fourth-seeded Atlantic City defeated No. 5 Absegami, 34-30, in an NJSIAA South Jersey Group V quarterfinal playoff matchup. The Vikings (7-2) will visit No. 1 Williamstown, a 41-6 winner over No. 8 Millville, in two weeks in the semifinals. On Friday night, after falling at home to Atlantic City last week, the Braves held a 30-13 lead with seven minutes left in the game. Atlantic City's defense then stopped the Braves' offense on consecutive …
