Highlanders lose to Spartans

West Milford lost to Sparta, 42-14, at home Friday, Oct. 18.

The Spartans (6-1) are at the top of the Patriot Red division of the SFC, followed by the Highlanders (5-3).

Brady Shagawat and Christian Brevig made touchdowns on passes of 75 and 42 yards, respectively, from Sparta quarterback Shane Hoover in the first quarter.

Brevig made another touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Hoover and Jace Stiansen scored on a run in the second quarter.

Stone Herbison and Anthony Settembre each made a touchdown for Sparta in the fourth quarter.

Brody Tanyeri kicked six extra points for the Spartans.

Aydin Deane and Chase Tyburczy each made a touchdown for West Milford, and Braden Amundson kicked two extra points.

Tyburczy’s score was on a 75-yard run; his rushing yardage totaled 85 for the game.

Hoover completed 17 of 27 pass attempts for a total of 302 yards.

Deane completed seven of 29 pass attempts for a total of 40 yards.

Brevig caught eight passes for a total of 101 yards.

Jefferson wins

Jefferson beat Dover, 15-14, at home Oct. 18 to post its season win of the season. Both teams now have 2-6 records.

Andrew Parisi made a touchdown for the Falcons in the second quarter and Jack Reed kicked the extra point.

Christopher Connolly scored in the fourth quarter on a pass from Connor Consiglio, and Connolly made two extra points.

Consiglio competed 14 of 26 pass attempts for a total of 220 yards.

No statistics for Dover were available.