TRYING TO GET TO THE BALL FIRST...Raider freshman midfielder Cain Lambert, No. 22, tries to get to the ball before Blue Devil co-captain Sam Judka, No. 9, during the hotly contested game at Scotch Plains on October 7. SPF won, 1-0. David B. Corbin
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Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
The air was thick with tension in Scotch Plains as the Westfield High School Blue Devils battled rivals Scotch Plains-Fanwood on October 7, fighting for control throughout the game. After a hard-fought 80 minutes, the Blue Devils maintained a strong defensive line and solid ball control, keeping the contest competitive. Ultimately, a decisive goal by the No. 7, 10-0-2 Raiders in the second half gave 5-5-2 Westfield the 1-0 defeat.