Bull Session Week Eight 

October 28, 2026

The NJIC final between Waldwick/Midland Park and Garfield was a great game, and I don’t say great lightly. It was an overtime thriller won by WMP, stopping Garfield on their two-point attempt …

Public Groups 1-2 

October 27, 2026

I made a small change: if a team lost to a Catholic school or private equivalent, I have a “C” after their record. Additionally, if a team lost to a good, larger public school, …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

This week’s jump is newcomer Sayreville, courtesy of their win over Piscataway. I made a small change this year: if a team lost to a Catholic school, I have a “C” after their record. I generally do …

Catholic Poll  

October 27, 2026

This week, it’s a 5-way tie for number 1 because I can toss it in a hat until proven otherwise. They all beat one another. The next five weeks will clear things up. 

1 (tie) …

St. Joe’s (Montvale) 10 Bergen Catholic 7 

October 24, 2026

St. Joe’s (Montvale) defeated Bergen Catholic when Kyle Salinas kicked a 41-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter to snap a 7-7 tie. 

First Quarter: Bergen Catholic opened the …

Waldwick/Midland Park 35 Garfield 34 in Overtime 

October 23, 2026

The Waldwick defense stopped Jorheny Rodriguez one yard short of the goal line on a potential winning two-point conversion run in overtime to beat Garfield, 35-34, and win the NJIC …

Bull Session Week Six 

October 21, 2026 

On Friday, I will be at the NJIC championship with Waldwick/Midland Park visiting Garfield. On Saturday, I will be at Bergen-Joe’s…. I liked the college football playoffs expanding to 12 teams. …

Public Groups 1-2 

October 20, 2026

I made a small change: if a team lost to a Catholic school or private equivalent, I have a “C” after their record. Additionally, if a team lost to a good, larger public school, …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

October 20, 2026

This week’s jump is newcomer Atlantic City with their convincing win over Millville. They have quality wins over Millville and Winslow and lost to a Catholic school, which I don’t penalize (see below). They …

Catholic Poll  

October 20, 2026

This week has a 4-way tie at number 2 because I can toss it in a hat until proven otherwise. PC beats BC, BC beats Prep, and Prep beats PC.  The next six weeks will …

West Essex 19 West Morris 14 

October 17, 2026

The West Essex defense made the game-winning stop with 28 seconds left, when West Morris had a fourth-and-1 on the 11-yard line to win, 19-16. 

First Quarter: After a fake punt …

Bull Session Week Six 

October 14, 2026 

A moment of silence for Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning coach, who passed away a few days ago. Whether you are a pro, college, or high …

Public Groups 1-2 

October 13, 2026

I made a small change: if a team lost to a Catholic school or private equivalent, I have a “C” after their record. Additionally, if a team lost to a good, larger public school, …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

October 13, 2026

I added Southern Regional and have them at 15. It may be a big jump, but I underrated them; they have good wins over Toms River North and Bridgeton and lost to a Catholic …

Catholic Poll  

October 13, 2026

This poll will make some of you mad at me. Some are wondering how I can knock Bergen Catholic from 1 to 5 and make Bosco #1 when Bergen just beat them. BC lost to …

Waldwick/Midland Park 43 Rutherford 42 in Double OT 

October 10, 2026 

Waldwick/Midland Park won a thrilling double-overtime classic when quarterback Will Dell’Aglio scored past the right pylon on the two-point conversion, 43-42. 

First Quarter: Rutherford came out of the gate …

Passaic Tech 48 Union City 26

October 9, 2026

Passaic Tech beat Union City, 48-26, and led with four Tyson Watkins touchdown receptions. The Bulldogs gained 401 yards of offense and controlled the game.     

First Quarter: Union City opened with …

Bull Session Week Five 

October 7, 2026

Big comeback wins for Bergen Catholic and Caldwell against previously undefeated teams last weekend. BC came back from a 24-0 deficit to beat Don Bosco with 16 seconds left, 34-30. Behind 28-6 in …

Public Groups 1-2 

September 29, 2026

This is the second poll, and I made a small change: if a team lost to a Catholic school or private equivalent, I have a “C” after their record. Additionally, if a team lost …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

October 6, 2026

This is the third week of the poll. I made a small change this year: if a team lost to a Catholic school, I have a “C” after their record. I generally do not …

Catholic Poll  

October 6, 2026

1 – Bergen Catholic (3-2)
2 – Don Bosco (5-1)
3 – St. Joe’s, Montvale (2-3)
4 – St. Peter’s Prep (4-1)
5 – DePaul (3-2)   |
6 – Paramus Catholic (3-3)
7 – Donovan …

Northern Highlands 27 Ramapo 17 

October 2, 2026

Northern Highlands scored 20 points in the first quarter, while running four offensive plays, on their way to beating Ramapo, 27-17. It was the big play that propelled the Highlanders, with touchdowns …

Bull Session Week Four 

September 30, 2026 

Camden heads to Odessa, Texas, to play Permian, the home of Friday Night Lights, to play this Thursday night….Rancocas Valley is 5-0 and has allowed only 6 points in those …

Public Groups 1-2 

September 29, 2026

This is the second poll, and I made a small change: if a team lost to a Catholic school or private equivalent, I have a “C” after their record. Additionally, if a team lost …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

September 29, 2026

This is the second week of the poll, and I shuffled some teams around. I made a small change this year: if a team lost to a Catholic school or a private equivalent, I …