Tag: Football
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Braves, Patriots ready for challenge of state football playoffs
Chalk up a league championship and an undefeated record for the regular season for the Manalapan High School football team. Now the Braves will focus on their next and final goal of the season: an NJSIAA sectional playoff championship. Manalapan achieved winning both a Shore Conference A North Division title and ending the regular season…
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A look at scholastic football in the region
Colts Neck Colts Neck High School picked up its second straight victory when the Cougars knocked off Neptune High School, 42-28, on Nov. 3 in Neptune. Colts Neck is 2-7 on the season and awaits its opponent for an NJSIAA consolation game this week. Freehold Freehold High School was once again steered by the play…
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Spotswood football team holds off fiesty Metuchen
The Spotswood High School football team showed its fight when it had to hold off a furious rally by Metuchen High School to secure a 31-22 victory. Spotswood had built a 24-0 lead behind senior fullback Nicholas Vincelli, who scored two touchdowns in the first half of the game that was played on Nov. 3…
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Shore Regional football team looking forward to state playoffs
Following its first victory in the last four games, the Shore Regional High School football team is anxious to get back on the field and see if it can remain on a winning path through the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 sectional playoffs. The Blue Devils secured a 28-14 victory over Keyport High School on…
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Old Bridge, Sayreville ready for state playoffs after epic battle
A classic football rivalry between Old Bridge High School and Sayreville War Memorial High School was renewed in epic fashion when the teams battled into overtime. The Knights topped the Bombers, 22-21, in the extra session on Nov. 3 in Sayreville. Tied, 14-14, at the end of regulation, Sayreville struck first in overtime when running…
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Allentown football team making state playoff push
The Allentown High School football team has its sights set on successfully defending its state playoff championship. Allentown remains a strong candidate to retain the Central Jersey, Group 4 state championship even after the Redbirds fell to Trenton Central High School, 26-6, on Oct. 28 in Trenton. Allentown got on the scoreboard first when freshman quarterback…
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North Brunswick football team embracing winning culture
The North Brunswick Township High School football team is excited after capturing its fifth victory in a row. The Raiders scored a 33-22 victory over Perth Amboy High School on Oct. 27 in Perth Amboy. Junior quarterback Christian Petrillo scored all five touchdowns for North Brunswick. Petrillo threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to junior Kwenah…
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Old Bridge, Jackson Memorial make statements as playoffs loom
With the state football playoffs ready to kick off in a few weeks, teams are trying their hardest to make big statements in their final games. Both Old Bridge High School and Jackson Memorial High School made convincing statements on Oct. 27 in Old Bridge. The host Knights built an early lead and came away…
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A look at scholastic football in the region
Freehold Township Freehold Township High School improved to 7-1 after it defeated East Brunswick High School, 17-14, at home on Oct. 27. Freehold Township quarterback Nick Reardon threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns. His main target was receiver Kevin Doherty, who caught both touchdown passes and finished with 89 receiving yards. In a crucial…
