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Simms Propels Par Hills Past Defending State Champs
Quarterback completes 19 of 25 passes, throws four TDs as Vikings pound Morristown.
The Parsippany Hills High School football team was prepared when reigning NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 champion Morristown came to play Saturday afternoon and proved it with a resounding 31-13 victory on Homecoming.
IN SHORT
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Viking quarterback Tyler Simms completed 19 of 25 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns. His receiver group of Kyle Baxter, Mike Comerford and Dan Harwick created space and opportunities all over the soggy grass. C.J. Joyce racked up 123 yards on 18 carries for an average of 6.8 yards a carry.
VIKING OF THE GAME
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Tyler Simms, Quarterback—Simms was crisp in his throws and moved freely in the pocket against the historically strong Colonials. Simms' leadership was evident and maintained his composure while bringing his team up the field.
TOP VIKING OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCES
PASSING: Simms (19 of 25 for 220 yards and four TDs)
RUSHING: C.J. Joyce (18 carries for 123 yards)
RECEIVING: Mike Comerford (six catches for 42 yards and two TDs)
TOP VIKING DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCES
TACKLING: C.J. Joyce (8 tackles and 7 assists)
COACH'S TAKE
"The kids put quarters quarters together today, and that was what we had talked about. The last two games we played well in the second half. We just stressed to come out of the locker room and put the four quarters together and the kids did that today. We made some plays. We didn't turn the ball over. That is the key to football: After the Xs and Os are over, it is not turning the ball over that wins games."—Parsippany Hill head coach David Albano
THEY SAID IT
"We came out here knowing that Morristown was going to be good, they're defending state champs. We came out the second half and dominated them. We are really proud of everybody. The 'O-line, awesome. Tyler Simms, awesome. Couldn't ask for a better day."—Mike Camerford
"This was a real team effort. We ran the ball real well and wore them down in the second half. The line played good the whole game. The defense played great again. It is good to get the win."—Tyler Simms
Up Next—At Delbarton next Saturday, 2 p.m.
