Sparta spanks Jefferson
Sparta. The final score was 46-10 in the game played Oct. 9 at Sparta High School.
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Jefferson quarterback Erik Garv is in the midst of throwing the ball while under pressure by Sparta defenders in the second quarter (George Leroy Hunter)](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/GAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1481520_20201013162934.jpg)
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Sparta wide receiver James Maloney gains a few yards after catching the ball in the second quarter. Maloney made three receptions for 102 yards resulting in one touchdown. (George Leroy Hunter)](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/KAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1488434_20201013162935.jpg)
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Sparta quarterback Brendan Cina is about to throw the ball in the second quarter. Cina passed for 69 yards and achieved one rushing touchdown.](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/LAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1488437_20201013162937.jpg)
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Sparta wide receiver Luke Szabo is in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter. (George Leroy Hunter)](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/FAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1488440_20201013162939.jpg)
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Jefferson wide receiver Caleb Rippey catches the ball from a long range pass resulting in a first down in the first quarter. Rippey caught a pass for a touchdown during the contest. (George Leroy Hunter)](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/LAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1488443_20201013162943.jpg)
![Sparta spanks Jefferson Jefferson running back Michael Gould carries the ball in the first quarter (George Leroy Hunter)](http://www.advertisernewssouth.com/binrepository/652x432/0c0/0d0/none/808998/IAKN/image-sparta-high-school-sussex-county-new_4-1488446_20201013162945.jpg)
Sparta High School (Sussex County) defeated Jefferson Township High School (Morris County) in varsity football on Friday, Oct. 9.
The final score was 46-10. The game took place at Sparta High School.
Brendan Cina and Austen Frattura split time at the quarterback position for Sparta. Frattura passed for 189 yards, resulting in one touchdown. Cina passed for 69 yards and achieved one rushing touchdown.
Wide receivers James Maloney and Luke Szabo each caught a pass for a touchdown. Running back Sam Esposito scored three rushing touchdowns. Joseph Byrnes scored a touchdown off an end zone fumble recovery.
Quarterback Theodore Fisher connected with receiver Caleb Rippey for a 31-yard touchdown for Jefferson Township. Kicker Michael Studnick accomplished one field goal kick.