Pioneers to Blair

So, Somerville heads to Warren County with hopes of winning its first Saturday night against Blair Academy.

The Pioneers are the only public school on Blair's schedule. The Bucs count as a Group I school, but power points aren't what Somerville is thinking about.

"We have to win a game," Somerville coach Greg Arakelian said.

Blair, which does have fifth-year students on its roster, is 1-0.

"They're pretty good; we saw them last week and they have several good backs," Arakelian said. "They want to run the ball. They run a power wishbone.:

Running back Ed Imeokparia is a Division I talent and has received several offers.

Somerville will have one of its starters back. Junior Williams Watson, who injured his ankle early in the Immaculata game, will return, Arakelian said. He missed last week's game with Delaware Valley.

"I'm really happy with the attitude and the toughness of our kids," Arakelian said. "They have been resilient."

Delaware Valley lineman Drew Bourassa, who is playing more and more on defense, has been getting a lot of attention from Cornell, according to Terriers head coach Mike Columbo.

This year, Bound Brook is playing North Warren twice in the regular season. The Crusaders lost to North Warren 24-22 last week and will play again up at North Warren Oct. 12. Last year, Bridgeton played Lower Cape May twice in the regular season, winning both games.