Because of deadline, this game won't be appearing in Monday's paper:
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 42, CRANFORD 20
by By Staff Report
SCOTCH PLAINS … Junior running back Anthony Taylor ran for 237 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries to lift Scotch Plains-Fanwood to a 42-20 win over Cranford Sunday night.
The win was critical for Scotch Plains-Fanwood's drive to a North 2 Group III playoff berth.
Senior defensive end Keith Baker had 11 tackles and a sack, junior corner Mike Ferrara had seven tackles and junior Marcus Green had seven tackles and a sack.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood (5-2) now will prepare for Westfield (5-2) Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
leader>ƒSCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD (5-2) 21 14 ƒ0 ƒ7 … 42CRANFORD (4-4) N6 14 ƒ0 ƒ0 … 20SCORINGC - Petrowski 49 pass from Smith (kick failed)SPF - Taylor 1 run (Domanski kick)SPF - Green 31 pass from Chervenyak (Domanski kick)SPF - Baker 21 fumble return (Domanski kick)SPF - Taylor 13 run (Domanski kick)C - Smith 3 run (kick failed)SPF -- Taylor 7 run (Domanski kick)C - Falcon 3 run (Bagniewski kick)SPF - Taylor 1 run (Domanski kick)INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING … SPF - Chervenyak 3-23, Taylor 36-237, Green 4-36, Williams 2-9; C: Smith 10-26, Konieczny 6-51, Petrowski 1-22, Falcon 11-37, Tubelli 3-11.
PASSING … SPF -- Chervenyak 3-7-0-46; C-Smith 7-18-1-147.
RECEIVING … SPF -- Dagastaro 1-40, Mihansky 1-11, Green 1-31; C: Petrowski 6-122, Falcon 1-25.„
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Former Franklin coach and Middlesex native meets Theo
The rumors were flying Friday that Charlie Weis (Middlesex High '74) and former Franklin coach (1989), now the head coach at the University of Notre Dame was in Somerville Friday. The story was true. Weis stopped by to express his interest in Immaculata star running back Theo Riddick and lineman Mark Brazinski. Weis also stopped by Somerville to see receiver Mike Naples.
"It was great," said Riddick, who later Friday led Immaculata to its 20th straight win, a 23-0 conquest of Voorhees with two touchdown runs. "It's basically an honor. You see him on television and then you get to meet him."
Riddick said it's too early to talk about serious college destinations for him, but he added that it would be interesting to "explore" life outside of New Jersey, but also "it would be nice to be home."
"It was great," said Riddick, who later Friday led Immaculata to its 20th straight win, a 23-0 conquest of Voorhees with two touchdown runs. "It's basically an honor. You see him on television and then you get to meet him."
Riddick said it's too early to talk about serious college destinations for him, but he added that it would be interesting to "explore" life outside of New Jersey, but also "it would be nice to be home."
Friday, October 26, 2007
CENTRAL NOTES
No contest in Bernards Township tonight as unbeaten Hunterdon Central (8-0) breezed past Ridge 50-0 at Lee Field. Ridge had the tempo early as junior quarterback Ryan McGuirl moved his team to the Central 37 on the game's first drive. Ridge kept the momentum when Dan Finn intercepted a Rich Lachner pass.
Ridge was stopped by the Central defense. But lineman Jeff Gakos dropped Anthony Toresco for a 3-yard loss. That was really the last big play for Ridge before the game got out of control.
On the next play, Ridge was penalized five yards for an off-side that moved the ball to the 50. On the next play, Toresco went 50 yards for a touchdown. Central scored on its next three drives of the half, scored again on its first drive of the third quarter and got another score when Derek Goreczny returned a McGuirl pass 27 yards for yet another score.
I had Toresco for 97 yards on 10 carries and junior Jared DeLelello 47 yards on six carries. Goreczny is an outstanding player on defense and also does a great job for Ridge in returning punts. Junior Joe Herzog, Garrett Williamson and Mike Diehl made big defensive plays early for Central.
Immaculata held up its end of the showdown as it beat Voorhees 23-0. So both Central and Immaculata will bring 8-0 records into next Friday's showdown at BROOKS FIELD.
There has been some talk around that Immacualta will once again play Hunterdon Central at Basilone Field in Bridgewater. But that isn't happening, so prepare to get to Brooks early. Parking spaces are a premium.
Ridge was stopped by the Central defense. But lineman Jeff Gakos dropped Anthony Toresco for a 3-yard loss. That was really the last big play for Ridge before the game got out of control.
On the next play, Ridge was penalized five yards for an off-side that moved the ball to the 50. On the next play, Toresco went 50 yards for a touchdown. Central scored on its next three drives of the half, scored again on its first drive of the third quarter and got another score when Derek Goreczny returned a McGuirl pass 27 yards for yet another score.
I had Toresco for 97 yards on 10 carries and junior Jared DeLelello 47 yards on six carries. Goreczny is an outstanding player on defense and also does a great job for Ridge in returning punts. Junior Joe Herzog, Garrett Williamson and Mike Diehl made big defensive plays early for Central.
Immaculata held up its end of the showdown as it beat Voorhees 23-0. So both Central and Immaculata will bring 8-0 records into next Friday's showdown at BROOKS FIELD.
There has been some talk around that Immacualta will once again play Hunterdon Central at Basilone Field in Bridgewater. But that isn't happening, so prepare to get to Brooks early. Parking spaces are a premium.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Terrible Friday night (for yours truly). Immaculata-BR note
4-6 for Friday night. Stench.
I'm not sure what my worst pick was -- there are quite a few choices.
Belvidere losing to North Plainfield at Krausche Field. I'm glad I wasn't there because I would have taken a beating. I took Belvidere to beat North Plainfield 18-0, and I took a big hit. Congratulations to the Canucks, who won it 27-14.
I spoke to a few people after the game, who said they weren't entirely surprised. Bound Brook moved the ball on Belvidere a couple of weeks ago for the majority of the Crusaders' 37-12 loss. I spoke to two coaches NOT CONNECTED with Bound Brook, who said they felt North Plainfield could move the ball on Belvidere, plus stop Belvidere.
I didn't hold that opinion, thus my terrible pick. But North Plainfield looks good to make the Central Jersey Group II playoff field.
That was the worst.
The next lowlight? Hackettstown 10-7 over Somerville. My pick was Somerville 24-12. Close, ugh? I might have to retire. I figured that Hackettstown, which beat Johnson 22-0 two weeks ago, but lost to Bernards 6-0 last Saturday, would be beatable. I'm down on Somerville by the way. I'm picking with my heart and past performance.
The third?
Westfield beats Elizabeth. Tremendous. The Blue Devils were 0-17-1 against the defending North 2, Group IV champions over the last 18 games. The Devils hadn't beaten Elizabeth since 1984. So, what happens? The Blue Devils win 13-7 and pretty much ice up a North 2, Group IV berth.
The fourth?
I took North Hunterdon to beat Watchung Hills 18-13. Reality? Watchung Hills 45-13. Did I say terrible? Watchung Hills ran all over the Lions in the second half. It was 13-13 at half, and the Warriors scored 32 unanswered in the second half.
The Immaculata-Bridgewater-Raritan game has been moved to tonight at 7 p.m. at Basilone Field. The game was scheduled to be played Friday at Brooks Field in Somerville, but the Spartans will march across the highway -- along with their homecoming activities. We will not be covering the game, but look for results of this one in Monday's paper.
I'll blog again sometime Saturday.
I'm not sure what my worst pick was -- there are quite a few choices.
Belvidere losing to North Plainfield at Krausche Field. I'm glad I wasn't there because I would have taken a beating. I took Belvidere to beat North Plainfield 18-0, and I took a big hit. Congratulations to the Canucks, who won it 27-14.
I spoke to a few people after the game, who said they weren't entirely surprised. Bound Brook moved the ball on Belvidere a couple of weeks ago for the majority of the Crusaders' 37-12 loss. I spoke to two coaches NOT CONNECTED with Bound Brook, who said they felt North Plainfield could move the ball on Belvidere, plus stop Belvidere.
I didn't hold that opinion, thus my terrible pick. But North Plainfield looks good to make the Central Jersey Group II playoff field.
That was the worst.
The next lowlight? Hackettstown 10-7 over Somerville. My pick was Somerville 24-12. Close, ugh? I might have to retire. I figured that Hackettstown, which beat Johnson 22-0 two weeks ago, but lost to Bernards 6-0 last Saturday, would be beatable. I'm down on Somerville by the way. I'm picking with my heart and past performance.
The third?
Westfield beats Elizabeth. Tremendous. The Blue Devils were 0-17-1 against the defending North 2, Group IV champions over the last 18 games. The Devils hadn't beaten Elizabeth since 1984. So, what happens? The Blue Devils win 13-7 and pretty much ice up a North 2, Group IV berth.
The fourth?
I took North Hunterdon to beat Watchung Hills 18-13. Reality? Watchung Hills 45-13. Did I say terrible? Watchung Hills ran all over the Lions in the second half. It was 13-13 at half, and the Warriors scored 32 unanswered in the second half.
The Immaculata-Bridgewater-Raritan game has been moved to tonight at 7 p.m. at Basilone Field. The game was scheduled to be played Friday at Brooks Field in Somerville, but the Spartans will march across the highway -- along with their homecoming activities. We will not be covering the game, but look for results of this one in Monday's paper.
I'll blog again sometime Saturday.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
injuries, coaches and those pesky scribes
For the most part, coaches and reporters have a solid relationship. But, as I tell some of the younger folks on our staff -- as long as you write good things about those coaches and their teams, they'll love you -- if not, well -- you know the drill.
Fortunately, 99.9 percent of what we write about high school sports is positive. Makes it easier on us -- but, let me get to the point -- how about coaches' reporting injuries and telling you straight up what really is going on.
Don't hold your breath on getting a straight answer. We understand it. It's been part of the game since the days of Alonzo Stagg and Pop Warner, part of the gamesmanship. We're part of it. But it kind of gets tiring after awhile.
Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti and I talk to each other quite a bit during the course of a week. That happens when your team is ranked second in the area.
Matt tried to be as open as he could with me about his injured senior quarterback Rich Lachner. Perotti told me Thursday night that Lachner, who tore ligaments in his right thumb on the last play of the first half in last week's 30-6 whipping of Phillipsburg, will be dressed Friday night -- weather pending -- for the game with Franklin.
Franklin running back Brian Thompson didn't practice this week. I got that much. While Matt told me Lachner is "doubtful," Franklin coach Lou Solomon told me Thompson is "50-50." Will Thompson play? His teammate, senior wideout/defensive back Gavin Roberts, told me that Thompson intends to buckle it up. He suffered a high ankle sprain on the first play of last Saturday's 14-0 win over Warren Hills.
I guess we'll find out Friday night. I think Thompson's absence could affect Franklin a lot more than Lachner. Expect Cole Moore, a junior, to start for Central if Lachner can't go.
Let's hope for a dry weekend. We've been lucky so far.
Fortunately, 99.9 percent of what we write about high school sports is positive. Makes it easier on us -- but, let me get to the point -- how about coaches' reporting injuries and telling you straight up what really is going on.
Don't hold your breath on getting a straight answer. We understand it. It's been part of the game since the days of Alonzo Stagg and Pop Warner, part of the gamesmanship. We're part of it. But it kind of gets tiring after awhile.
Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti and I talk to each other quite a bit during the course of a week. That happens when your team is ranked second in the area.
Matt tried to be as open as he could with me about his injured senior quarterback Rich Lachner. Perotti told me Thursday night that Lachner, who tore ligaments in his right thumb on the last play of the first half in last week's 30-6 whipping of Phillipsburg, will be dressed Friday night -- weather pending -- for the game with Franklin.
Franklin running back Brian Thompson didn't practice this week. I got that much. While Matt told me Lachner is "doubtful," Franklin coach Lou Solomon told me Thompson is "50-50." Will Thompson play? His teammate, senior wideout/defensive back Gavin Roberts, told me that Thompson intends to buckle it up. He suffered a high ankle sprain on the first play of last Saturday's 14-0 win over Warren Hills.
I guess we'll find out Friday night. I think Thompson's absence could affect Franklin a lot more than Lachner. Expect Cole Moore, a junior, to start for Central if Lachner can't go.
Let's hope for a dry weekend. We've been lucky so far.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Injuries and Central and Franklin
Friday night's Skyland Conference game between Franklin and Hunterdon Central will decide the champion of the East Division. Game time at Stewart Field is 7 p.m.
Phillipsburg had won it the past four years, but has been beaten this year by Franklin and Hunterdon Central.
Central (6-0) and Franklin (4-1) have taken control of the division. Central will win the division with a win. If Franklin wins, the Warriors would have to beat Watchung Hills a week from Saturday to seal it. Central is 4-0 in divisional play; Franklin 3-0.
Two major players in the game are hurt and their status is uncertain.
Central quarterback Richie Lachner tore ligaments in the thumb on his right hand during last Friday's 30-6 rout of Phillipsburg. Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti said Tuesday that Lachner has been fitted with a special brace and practiced without pads. His status for Friday's game would be listed as "doubtful."
Franklin senior running back Brian Thompson, who is the motor of the Warriors' offense, is "50-50" to play, according to coach Lou Solomon. Thompson suffered a high ankle sprain in Saturday afternoon's 14-0 win over Warren Hills.
Governor Livingston plays host to Rahway Saturday afternoon. Rahway is coming off a stunning loss at Brearley Friday. The Indians were beaten by Governor Livingston 21-6 last year, so to say they have some motivation for this game would be an understatement.
More later.
Phillipsburg had won it the past four years, but has been beaten this year by Franklin and Hunterdon Central.
Central (6-0) and Franklin (4-1) have taken control of the division. Central will win the division with a win. If Franklin wins, the Warriors would have to beat Watchung Hills a week from Saturday to seal it. Central is 4-0 in divisional play; Franklin 3-0.
Two major players in the game are hurt and their status is uncertain.
Central quarterback Richie Lachner tore ligaments in the thumb on his right hand during last Friday's 30-6 rout of Phillipsburg. Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti said Tuesday that Lachner has been fitted with a special brace and practiced without pads. His status for Friday's game would be listed as "doubtful."
Franklin senior running back Brian Thompson, who is the motor of the Warriors' offense, is "50-50" to play, according to coach Lou Solomon. Thompson suffered a high ankle sprain in Saturday afternoon's 14-0 win over Warren Hills.
Governor Livingston plays host to Rahway Saturday afternoon. Rahway is coming off a stunning loss at Brearley Friday. The Indians were beaten by Governor Livingston 21-6 last year, so to say they have some motivation for this game would be an understatement.
More later.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Bound Brook beats North Warren
Bound Brook scored an enormous win tonight in Blairstown -- love those hay bales! -- against North Warren. The 22-19 win should be enough to qualify the Crusaders for their second straight Central Jersey Group I playoff berth and perhaps get them a first-round home game.
Did I say it was a big win? The Crusaders (4-2) lost to Group II North Warren (4-2) 28-26 back on Sept. 14 in Bound Brook. That game counted as the Skyland Conference Valley Division game.
This game was simply about Bound Brook recovering from its 37-12 loss to Belvidere, and getting back on track toward a playoff berth. The Crusaders were eighth in the section last week. North Warren also desperately needed it as it wanted to make some headway in the North 1 Group II field. The Patriots were ninth last week.
Bound Brook coach Kevin Carty believed that if his team was 5-3 a the cutoff, there'd be no playoffs this year. Bound Brook was eighth last week in the sectional playoff race power points, but gained 12 power points with the win.
It wasn't easy. The Crusaders had four fumbles -- every one of them was taken of advantage of by North Warren and turned into a touchdown. Bound Brook's first two touchdowns were set up on blocked punts by senior Chris Jeskie and junior Joe Caban.
The Crusaders jumped out to a 14-0 lead on two touchdown passes from junior quarterback Mike Romanella to junior wide receiver Jordan Hawkins, fell behind 19-14, but rallied to win it on freshman -- yes freshman -- Andrew Campolattano's 1-yard touchdown run with 1:58 left in the third quarter. Campolattano ran in the two-point conversion to make it 22-19.
More on the game in Monday's paper.
Did I say it was a big win? The Crusaders (4-2) lost to Group II North Warren (4-2) 28-26 back on Sept. 14 in Bound Brook. That game counted as the Skyland Conference Valley Division game.
This game was simply about Bound Brook recovering from its 37-12 loss to Belvidere, and getting back on track toward a playoff berth. The Crusaders were eighth in the section last week. North Warren also desperately needed it as it wanted to make some headway in the North 1 Group II field. The Patriots were ninth last week.
Bound Brook coach Kevin Carty believed that if his team was 5-3 a the cutoff, there'd be no playoffs this year. Bound Brook was eighth last week in the sectional playoff race power points, but gained 12 power points with the win.
It wasn't easy. The Crusaders had four fumbles -- every one of them was taken of advantage of by North Warren and turned into a touchdown. Bound Brook's first two touchdowns were set up on blocked punts by senior Chris Jeskie and junior Joe Caban.
The Crusaders jumped out to a 14-0 lead on two touchdown passes from junior quarterback Mike Romanella to junior wide receiver Jordan Hawkins, fell behind 19-14, but rallied to win it on freshman -- yes freshman -- Andrew Campolattano's 1-yard touchdown run with 1:58 left in the third quarter. Campolattano ran in the two-point conversion to make it 22-19.
More on the game in Monday's paper.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Some more stuff
Two teams that have been through a bit of the grinder early in the season will play Friday night in Bernards Township.
North Hunterdon (0-4) at Ridge (2-2)
Ridge, after losing to Immaculata and Montgomery to start the season, has bounced back with wins at Warren Hills and Voorhees. Quarterback Ryan McGuirl, who has thrown for seven touchdowns, but hasn't been intercepted, has helped Ridge turn it around.
"Ryan McGuirl has been outstanding," Ridge coach Tony Mottola said. "The big thing for him as been running our offense and not making mistakes. he's really doing a good job and he has only four varsity starts under him."
McGuirl was the team's third stringer last year. He did get some varsity snaps.
"We knew he'd be a good one. We wanted to give him some varsity experience (last year) and he has exceeded my expectations," Mottola said. "He has that 'it' factor like Brett Farve. He's brings intensity, energy, toughness. If he weren't our starting quarterback he'd be playing linebacker."
North Hunterdon head coach Dennis Haughey will be back on the sidelines for the Lions. He missed last Friday's 42-21 loss to Phillipsburg to tend to his father, who was injured in a car accident.
"We're through the meat of our schedule," said Haughey, whose team has lost to Hunterdon Central (5-0), Immaculata (5-0), Montgomery (4-0) and Phillipsburg (3-2). "Now we're in games where we know we can compete in."
North Hunterdon junior Ted Delia rushed for 227 yards and two scores last week.
Bound Brook's game with North Warren, orginally scheduled for Friday night in Blairstown, has been moved to Saturday night at 7 p.m. So all you folks from Manville can come scout North Warren and root against Bound Brook. lol. We know how you think.
North Hunterdon (0-4) at Ridge (2-2)
Ridge, after losing to Immaculata and Montgomery to start the season, has bounced back with wins at Warren Hills and Voorhees. Quarterback Ryan McGuirl, who has thrown for seven touchdowns, but hasn't been intercepted, has helped Ridge turn it around.
"Ryan McGuirl has been outstanding," Ridge coach Tony Mottola said. "The big thing for him as been running our offense and not making mistakes. he's really doing a good job and he has only four varsity starts under him."
McGuirl was the team's third stringer last year. He did get some varsity snaps.
"We knew he'd be a good one. We wanted to give him some varsity experience (last year) and he has exceeded my expectations," Mottola said. "He has that 'it' factor like Brett Farve. He's brings intensity, energy, toughness. If he weren't our starting quarterback he'd be playing linebacker."
North Hunterdon head coach Dennis Haughey will be back on the sidelines for the Lions. He missed last Friday's 42-21 loss to Phillipsburg to tend to his father, who was injured in a car accident.
"We're through the meat of our schedule," said Haughey, whose team has lost to Hunterdon Central (5-0), Immaculata (5-0), Montgomery (4-0) and Phillipsburg (3-2). "Now we're in games where we know we can compete in."
North Hunterdon junior Ted Delia rushed for 227 yards and two scores last week.
Bound Brook's game with North Warren, orginally scheduled for Friday night in Blairstown, has been moved to Saturday night at 7 p.m. So all you folks from Manville can come scout North Warren and root against Bound Brook. lol. We know how you think.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Central-P'Burg, Immaculata, Montgomery and...
Week six.
As last week was light because of the SAT testing, this week is pretty heavy with some good games.
Up first will be Immaculata (5-0) at Montgomery (4-0). Big game for the Cougars, but it's not a make or break game for them. They are headed for the Central Jersey Group IV playoffs. Immaculata is bound once again for the non-public State Group III playoffs.
The Spartans have won 17 straight.
An interesting matchup for sure. Montgomery quarterback Kevin Watson has been as good as advertised; tight end Chris Garcia is having another solid season and sophomnore J.T. Tartacoff is playing the way head coach Zoran Milich envisioned.
But for all of that -- the game will be won up front. Immaculata has the advantage there with the likes of Jim Fisher and defensive back Mike Kuhn. More in the game of the week story Friday.
Hunterdon Central (5-0) plays at Phillipsburg (3-2) in another critical game. Phillipsburg is trying to claw itself back into the North 2, Group IV race. A win over Central might just be enough to put them in. Central is hoping -- it better -- play better than in did in last week's 12-0 over Bridgewater-Raritan.
"We aren't as focused as we need to be," Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti said. "We had a couple of penalties that really hurt us. We had two personal fouls. We had a pass interference call that kept a drive alive. We had seven penalties, which is a lot for us."
More later
As last week was light because of the SAT testing, this week is pretty heavy with some good games.
Up first will be Immaculata (5-0) at Montgomery (4-0). Big game for the Cougars, but it's not a make or break game for them. They are headed for the Central Jersey Group IV playoffs. Immaculata is bound once again for the non-public State Group III playoffs.
The Spartans have won 17 straight.
An interesting matchup for sure. Montgomery quarterback Kevin Watson has been as good as advertised; tight end Chris Garcia is having another solid season and sophomnore J.T. Tartacoff is playing the way head coach Zoran Milich envisioned.
But for all of that -- the game will be won up front. Immaculata has the advantage there with the likes of Jim Fisher and defensive back Mike Kuhn. More in the game of the week story Friday.
Hunterdon Central (5-0) plays at Phillipsburg (3-2) in another critical game. Phillipsburg is trying to claw itself back into the North 2, Group IV race. A win over Central might just be enough to put them in. Central is hoping -- it better -- play better than in did in last week's 12-0 over Bridgewater-Raritan.
"We aren't as focused as we need to be," Hunterdon Central coach Matt Perotti said. "We had a couple of penalties that really hurt us. We had two personal fouls. We had a pass interference call that kept a drive alive. We had seven penalties, which is a lot for us."
More later
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Game of the week and some other things..
This week's game of the week is: Belvidere (4-0) at Bound Brook (3-1) LaMonte Field at 7 p.m. It can't be the big boys every week.
It's worth the trip if you're not doing much -- Immaculata at Warren Hills, Bridgewater-Raritan at Hunterdon Central? -- c'mon, give the little schools some love.
Belvidere has rolled through Kearny, South Hunterdon, Bernards and Hackettstown, scoring 41. 5 points per game.
If you want to see one of the better Group 1 teams in the state -- that would be the County Seaters, coached by former Somerville head coach Larry Dubiel.
Belvidere beat Bound Brook 49-12 last year. The Crusaders scored on a long interception return by Chris Jeskie and a long kickoff return by Deven Baker. Baker's return came long after the game was decided in the second half.
The Crusaders are trying to claw their way back into the Central Jersey Group I race after a 28-26 loss to North Warren a few weeks ago. Kevin Carty, the Bound Brook coach, believes that if Bound Brook loses to Belvidere AND North Warren again, the Crusaders might not be returning to the CJ Group I playoffs.
Right now, the Crusaders are sixth in the playoff hunt. We'll have more on the game in Friday's paper.
Nice job by Ridge, which knocked off Warren Hills 25-6 last Friday night for its first win. Quarterback Ryan McGuirl threw for 234 yards and two touchdown and ran th eball 12 times for 84 yards and a touchdown. Great night. I overlooked Ryan's contributions in Monday's paper.
My colleague Jerry Carino and I will be recording our podcast Wednesday afternoon. hopefully, it'll be up on our website sometime Thursday afternoon.
GO NAZARETH
It's worth the trip if you're not doing much -- Immaculata at Warren Hills, Bridgewater-Raritan at Hunterdon Central? -- c'mon, give the little schools some love.
Belvidere has rolled through Kearny, South Hunterdon, Bernards and Hackettstown, scoring 41. 5 points per game.
If you want to see one of the better Group 1 teams in the state -- that would be the County Seaters, coached by former Somerville head coach Larry Dubiel.
Belvidere beat Bound Brook 49-12 last year. The Crusaders scored on a long interception return by Chris Jeskie and a long kickoff return by Deven Baker. Baker's return came long after the game was decided in the second half.
The Crusaders are trying to claw their way back into the Central Jersey Group I race after a 28-26 loss to North Warren a few weeks ago. Kevin Carty, the Bound Brook coach, believes that if Bound Brook loses to Belvidere AND North Warren again, the Crusaders might not be returning to the CJ Group I playoffs.
Right now, the Crusaders are sixth in the playoff hunt. We'll have more on the game in Friday's paper.
Nice job by Ridge, which knocked off Warren Hills 25-6 last Friday night for its first win. Quarterback Ryan McGuirl threw for 234 yards and two touchdown and ran th eball 12 times for 84 yards and a touchdown. Great night. I overlooked Ryan's contributions in Monday's paper.
My colleague Jerry Carino and I will be recording our podcast Wednesday afternoon. hopefully, it'll be up on our website sometime Thursday afternoon.
GO NAZARETH
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