Livingston Defeated Morristown 26-17
Abel Paul powered the Livingston victory with four rushing touchdowns in Friday night's matchup.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Football
Livingston secured a 26-17 win over Morristown on Friday night at Morristown High School. Abel Paul led the offensive effort with four touchdowns and 353 rushing yards.
Why it matters
The victory highlights a ground-heavy strategy for Livingston as the team works to improve its season standing. The win brings the team record to 3-2, while Morristown remains winless at 0-5.
Abel Paul carried the ball 43 times for 353 yards and four touchdowns, helping Livingston reach 406 total rushing yards. Troy Naylor added 52 rushing yards and completed 5 of 9 passes for 55 yards.
The players
Abel Paul
He is a running back for Livingston who accounted for all four of the team's touchdowns in the recent game.
Troy Naylor
He is a player for Livingston who contributed both as a rusher and a passer during the victory against Morristown.
Anthony Sosa
He is a receiver for Livingston who recorded three receptions during the game.
Joe DeCorso
He is a receiver for Livingston who contributed two catches in the team's win.
The details
Livingston relied on a dominant ground attack to overcome Morristown in the road game. Supporting contributors included Anthony Sosa, who hauled in three catches for 30 yards, and Joe DeCorso, who recorded two receptions for 25 yards.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Livingston defeated Morristown in the game at Morristown High School.
Season Trajectory
This performance reinforces a trend of ground-dominant offensive strategies observed throughout the 2026 high school football season. The win helps Livingston stabilize its season record as teams prepare for the second half of the year.
Livingston improves to a 3-2 record with this win, while Morristown falls to 0-5 on the season. The heavy usage of Abel Paul with 43 carries suggests a high-volume workload that could impact his durability in future matchups.
The takeaway
Livingston's win demonstrates how effectively utilizing a featured running back can control the game clock and output. The team now turns its attention to building momentum for a potential fourth consecutive victory.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
