Sussex Stags lose season opener
| 13 Jul 2015 | 03:50
Sussex Stags running back Rasheed Nelson goes airborne in an attempt to avoid being tackled.
Sussex Stags defender Brian Weissmuller knocks the ball loose from a Watertown Red & Black kick returner. The Watertown Red & Black (New York) defeated the Sussex Stags (Sussex County, NJ) in semi-pro football on Saturday, July 11th 2015. The final score was 8-7. The Empire Football League season opener took place at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, New Jersey.
Sussex Stags wide receiver Tahke Martin catches the ball but the official ruled his foot was out of bounds negating the reception in the second quarter.
Sussex Stags running back Raheem Ridley about to get the ball from quarterback Cameron Beatty during a running play.
Sussex Stags running back Raheem Ridley with the ball.
Sussex Stags running back Raheem Ridley gets caught behind the line of scrimmage by the Watertown Red & Black.
After catching the ball Sussex Stags wide receiver Tahke Martin holds on to it while being tackled.
AUGUSTA — The Sussex County Stags lost their first semi-pro Empire Football League game on Saturday, July 11, 8-7, to the Watertown Red & Black at Skylands Stadium in Augusta.
— Photos by George Leroy Hunter