PJR SPORTS REPORT

Public Groups 1-2

January 10, 2025

Here is the belated Catholic school poll. I apologize for my tardiness in this poll. I am involved with a project that has consumed my time.

1 – Rumson-Fair Haven (11-0)
2 – Glassboro …

January 10, 2025

Here is the belated Public Groups 3-4-5 poll. I apologize for my tardiness in this poll. I am involved with a project that has consumed my time.

1 – Winslow (14-0)
2 – Toms River North (14-0)…

Catholics  

January 10, 2025 

Here is the belated Catholic school poll. I apologize for my tardiness in this poll. I am involved with a project that has consumed my time.

1 – Bergen Catholic (11-1)
2 – DePaul (11-1)
3 …

Public Groups 1-2 

November 19, 2024 

The Top 10 won seven games, including the Top 4, which won three. Remember, I do not penalize a public school for losing to a good Catholic or large public school.   

1 – Rumson-Fair …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

November 19, 2024 

The Top 5 won their games, the Top 8 won 7, and the Top 15 won 10. Remember, I do not penalize a public school when they lose to a good Catholic school.  17-9…

Catholics  

November 19, 2024 

1 – Bergen Catholic (9-1)
2 – Don Bosco (7-3)
3 – DePaul (9-1)
4 – St. Joe’s, Montvale (6-4)
5 – Holy Spirit (9-1)
6 – St. Augustine (7-3)
7 – St. Thomas Aquinas (8-3)…

Ramapo 35 Morris Knolls 28 

November 17, 2024 

Ramapo outlasted previously undefeated Morris Knolls, 35-28, to win the North Jersey Section 1 Group 4 championship. The offenses dominated, the teams stayed mostly on the ground, and there was only one …

Hanover Park 24 Glen Rock 3  

November 16, 2024

Hanover Park jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and controlled the game to record a 24-3 victory to win the North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 championship, their first in …

Public Groups 1-2 

November 12, 2024 

The Top 10 won nine games; after that, it is around .500. Remember, I do not penalize a public school for losing to a good Catholic or large public school.   

1 – Rumson-Fair Haven …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

November 12, 2024 

The Top 13 won 10 games, the Top 18 won 14, and the Top 23 won 17. Remember, I do not penalize a public school when they lose to a good Catholic school.  17-9…

Catholics  

November 12, 2024 

1 – Bergen Catholic (8-1)
2 – Don Bosco (6-3)
3 – Delbarton (7-2)
4 – DePaul (8-1)
5 – St. Joe’s, Montvale (5-4)
6 – St. Thomas Aquinas (8-2)
7 – Holy Spirit (8-1)
8 …

Public Groups 1-2 

November 5, 2024 

The Top 16 won their games, 19 of the Top 20 won, and 21 of 25 won with two losses coming to other Top 25 teams. That percentage will be lower after this upcoming …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

November 5, 2024

The Top 22 won their quarterfinal games, while 23 through 25 lost. That percentage will be lower after this upcoming weekend. Remember, I do not penalize a public school when they lose to a …

Catholics  

November 5, 2024 

1 – Bergen Catholic (8-1)
2 – Don Bosco (6-3)
3 – Delbarton (7-2)
4 – DePaul (8-1)
5 – St. Joe’s, Montvale (5-4)
6 – St. Thomas Aquinas (7-2)
7 – Holy Spirit (7-1)
8 …

Belated Bull Session Week Eight  

November 3, 2024 

We are finally here! It’s the first week of the playoffs, and while this round isn’t always great, there will be some classic games, and it only gets better after that….With the …

New Providence 49 Chatham 24 

November 2, 2024

New Providence scored on all seven possessions for a 49-24 victory over Boonton in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 1 quarterfinals. It was a game without any punts and only six …

Chatham 24 Wayne Valley 7 

November 2, 2024 

Chatham dominated the last three quarters of play, controlling the clock for over 21 minutes in the second half to defeat Wayne Valley, 24-7, in the first round of the North Jersey …

Public Groups 1-2 

October 29, 2024 

It’s playoff time, and we have all been waiting for this. I have explanations for why I rank teams. Arguments can be made for the teams I have at the bottom of the order, …

Public Groups 3-4-5 

October 29. 2024 

It’s playoff time, and we have all been waiting for this. I have explanations for why I rank teams. Arguments can be made for the teams I have at the bottom of the order, …

Catholics  

October 29, 2024 

1 – Bergen Catholic (7-1)
2 – Don Bosco (5-3)
3 – Delbarton (6-2)
4 – DePaul (7-1)
5 – St. Joe’s, Montvale (5-3)
6 – St. Thomas Aquinas (7-2)
7 – Holy Spirit (7-1)
8 …

Bergen Catholic 28 St. Joe’s (Montvale) 17 

October 26, 2024 

Bergen Catholic jumped out to a score, broke a 7-7 tie, and was in front the rest of the game for a 28-17 win. 

First Quarter: Joe’s had the ball …

Pascack Valley 27 Old Tappan 21 

October 25, 2024 

Pascack Valley beat Old Tappan, 27-21, in a battle of next-door neighbors. It was Old Tappan’s first loss of the season, while Pascack Valley also has one loss this year. 

First …

Bull Session Week Seven 

October 24, 2024 

A big weekend awaits, the last of the regular season for public schools, not including Thanksgiving Day. Playoff seedings will be finalized and some teams will know whether they will qualify….I look forward …

Public Groups 1-2 

October 22, 2024 

1 – Rumson-Fair Haven (7-0)
2 – Camden (6-2) */**
3 – Point Pleasant Boro (6-2) **
4 – Willingboro (6-2) *
5 – Glassboro (7-0)
6 – Westwood (6-1)
7 –…

Public Groups 3-4-5 

October 22, 2024 

One more week and it’s for real. Remember, I do not penalize public school teams for losing to a Catholic school. 

1 – Winslow (8-0)
2 – Toms River North (8-0)
3 – Millville …