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.
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