Bergen Catholic 28 Delbarton 19  

Bergen Catholic jumped out to a 14-0 lead and had to battle a Delbarton squad that wouldn’t quit before coming out with a 28-19 win. 

First Quarter: Bergen had a fantastic opening drive, going 81 …

Ridgewood 24 Wayne Valley 0

The defense led the way in leading Ridgewood to a 24-0 win over Wayne Valley on a wet night marred by turnovers from both teams. 

First Quarter: After forcing a Wayne Valley punt, Ridgewood took …

Sneak Peek at Next Week 

We have heard about all the games coming up this weekend. I was going to do something similar, but I thought of something else: next week’s games. Here are some potentially big games to see …

Last year’s #1 team in Public Groups 3/4/5, Wall is now 0-2, losing to Rumson-Fair Haven and Red Bank Catholic. They could easily be the best 0-2 team in the state. Phillipsburg can also make a case, losing in a …

No Thursday night games for me; I will be watching the Giants, no matter how bad it gets. I will be at a Friday night and Saturday afternoon covering games with the possibility of sneaking in some Saturday night action, …

Public Groups 1-2  

1 – Salem (3-0)
2 – Woodbury (3-0) 
3 – Paulsboro (1-1)
4 – Penns Grove (2-1)
5 – Newton (2-0)
6 – Ramsey (2-0)
7 – Camden (1-2)
8 – Haddonfield (2-0)
9 – Nottingham (2-0)…

Public Groups 3-4-5 

1 – Rumson-Fair Haven (2-0)
2 – Millville (3-0) 
3 – Cherokee (1-1)
4 – North Brunswick (2-0)
5 – Woodbridge (3-0)
6 – West Orange (1-1)
7 – Winslow (2-1) 
8 – Northern Highlands (2-0)
9 …

Catholics  

This is my first poll and things will change as the weeks go by. Bergen Catholic hosts Delbarton this Saturday and Seton Hall Prep travels to Jersey City to play St. Peter’s Prep. Those games will give us a …

Westfield 31 St. Joe’s (Metuchen) 20  

Westfield improved as the game progressed and won their opening game, 31-20 over St. Joe’s (Metuchen). They won the battle up front on both sides of the ball by running the ball on offense …

Clifton 27 Hackensack 7  

Donovan Swasey scored two touchdowns for Clifton in the first quarter; one on special teams and one on defense. After that, Clifton’s offense did the rest by scoring two touchdowns and controlling the clock to beat …

With the season underway, our state took a beating from last week’s storm. Fields and schools have been damaged; more importantly people’s homes have been damaged and let’s hope they can recover quickly….Woodbury opened eyes last week with their …

Games 3 and 4 at Rutgers  

Game 3: Northern Highlands vs. Somerville – Northern Highlands was first on the board when Nick Branca scored on a 13-yard run. Somerville answered two drives later when Mike Miller hit Jaimen Bryant for …

Games 1 and 2 at Rutgers  

Game 1: Wood-Ridge vs. North Arlington – Wood-Ridge scored on their first three possessions for a 20-0 lead and kept that lead at halftime on their way to a 38-0 win. They opened the …

Bergen Catholic and DePaul Win in Impressive Fashion   

Bergen Catholic and DePaul looked very good in their wins over Smyrna (Del.) and Cardinal Hayes (Bronx), respectively. 

Bergen Catholic 52 Smyrna (Del.) 6 

Quarterback Steve Angeli was nearly perfect, completing 14-of-15 …

Ramsey 35 Westwood 20 

Ramsey rushed for over 300 yards behind an imposing line and three good ball carriers and beat Westwood, 35-30. After falling behind early, they controlled the game and took advantage of their opportunities. 

First Quarter: Westwood …

Bull Session Week One

Another season of Bull Session is here and I have the Week Zero version….I only saw one scrimmage: Paramus-Westwood and only one game, St. Joe’s (Montvale)-Good Counsel (Maryland)….The Battle at the Beach completed its …

New Milford Knights  

2020: 

• 3-4
• 143 points scored; 20.43 average
• 138 points scored; 19.71 average 
• Wins: Lyndhurst, Saddle Brook, Harrison 
• Losses: Glen Rock, Hawthorne, Pompton Lakes, Butler 

Graduation:  

• WR/DB Jack Feeney – Albright 
• WR/DB Jack Heuer – Albright 
• OL/DL Darius

Cranford Cougars 

2020: 

• 6-2
• 236 points scored; 29.5 average 
• 114 points allowed; 14.25 average 
• Wins: Ridge, Colonia, Linden, Lacey, North Brunswick, JFK (Iselin) 
• Losses: Woodbridge, St. Joe’s (Met.) 

Graduation:  

• LB Kevin Keogh – Trinity 
• SB/DB Jake Chapman – Johns Hopkins 

Woodstown Wolverines 

2020: 

• 4-4 
• 126 points scored; 15.75 average 
• 126 points allowed; 15.75 average 
• Two shutouts 
• Wins: Buena, Schalick, Pennsville, Woodbury 
• Losses: Penns Grove, Deptford, Collingswood, Salem 

Graduation:  

• K Connor Batten – Rowan 
• RB/DB Wayne Robinson – track at D2

Southern Rams 

2020: 

• 5-4
• 248 points scored; 27.55 average 
• 153 points allowed; 17.0 average 
• Wins: Brick, Brick Memorial, Toms River North, Central, Pinelands 
• Losses: Toms River South, Donovan Catholic, Freehold Boro, Colts Neck 

Graduation:  

• OL Pat Fulginiti – Kutztown 
• TE

Brick Memorial Mustangs

2020: 

• 3-5 
• 117 points scored; 14.63 average 
• 195 points allowed; 24.38 average 
• Wins: Toms River South, Brick, St. John Vianney 
• Losses: Donovan Catholic, Southern, Lacey, Toms River East, Raritan 

Graduation:  

• QB/DB Rahmere Hutchinson – Caldwell College sprint

Florence Flashes 

2020: 

• 3-3 
• 73 points scored; 12.17 average 
• 111 points allowed; 18.5 average 
• Two shutouts 
• Wins: Bordentown, Palmyra, New Egypt 
• Losses: Holy Cross, Cinnaminson, Buena  

Graduation:  

• OL/LS Tom Hurley – King’s College (Pa.)  

2021 Captains:  

• Not named 

Offense:  

• Formation:

Passaic Tech Bulldogs 

2020: 

• 2-4 
• 86 points scored’ 14.33 average 
• 146 points allowed; 24.33 average 
• Wins: Columbia, Passaic 
• Losses: North Brunswick, Eastside, Pope John, Irvington 

Graduation:  

• DL Xavier Belton – Lackawanna JC (Pa.) 
• DB Keshon Holt – Monroe College (NY

Hasbrouck Heights Aviators 

2020: 

• 4-2 
• 176 points scored; 
• 102 points allowed; 
• Wins: Cresskill (twice), North Arlington, Saddle Brook 
• Losses: Becton, Park Ridge 

Graduation:  

• None 

2021 Captains:  

• Not named 

Offense:  

• Formation: Multiple Spread 
• Returning Starters: 8 

Quarterback: 

• Jake Diaz, Senior,

Boonton Bombers 

2020: 

• 6-1 
• 244 points scored; 34.86 average 
• 140 points allowed; 20.0 average 
• Wins: Rutherford, Parsippany, Hopatcong, Whippany Park, Wallkill Valley, North Warren
• Losses: Cedar Grove 

Graduation:  

• QB/DB Danny Portas – Ithaca 

2021 Captains:  

• Not named 

Offense:  

• Formation: Spread