Tag: Football

  • Braves, Patriots ready for challenge of state football playoffs

    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…

  • A look at scholastic football in the region

    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…

  • Spotswood football team holds off fiesty Metuchen

    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…

  • Shore Regional football team looking forward to state playoffs

    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…

  • Old Bridge, Sayreville ready for state playoffs after epic battle

    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…

  • Colts Neck victory official after refs walked off football field

    Colts Neck victory official after refs walked off football field

    Despite two referees not carrying proper officiating certifications, the Colts Neck High School’s football victory over Monroe Township High School was upheld by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA). Colts Neck won, 18-13, on Oct. 27 in a game where two of the referees who were scheduled to work the matchup in Monroe,…

  • Freehold protects its home turf with victory over Edison

    Freehold protects its home turf with victory over Edison

    Ashante Worthy made sure that he and his Freehold High School football teammates thrived in their final home game of the regular season. The gifted Worthy was instrumental, as usual, with his arm and his legs. The senior quarterback exploded for 334 rushing yards and six touchdowns while he passed for 112 yards and a…

  • Allentown football team making state playoff push

    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…

  • North Brunswick football team embracing winning culture

    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…