After an exciting Week 6 of the North Jersey high school football season, it’s time to look back on the top team performances.
Read about the teams that stood out last week and let us know which one should be the HSS North Jersey Football Team of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page.
Voting closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
Garfield
The Boilermakers (6-1) captured their first division title in 27 years with a 48-18 win over Becton in the NJIL Colonial. Jorheny Rodriguez rushed for 288 yards and a school-record-tying six TDs. Talib McCullough threw for 146 yards, with a 52-yard score to Jonathan Nolasco.
Glen Rock
The Panthers (3-3) haven’t suffered a losing season since 2017, and a 14-13 win over Elmwood Park keeps alive their chance to continue that streak. Luca Cassano rushed for 128 yards and a TD and threw for 100 yards and a score. Liam Rickett caught nine passes for 72 yards and a TD.
Lyndhurst
The Golden Bears (1-6) collected their first win, 22-8, over Manchester. Allen Frias rushed for 71 yards, with two second-half TDs to help overcome an 8-7, halftime deficit. Anthony Smith scored the first TD on a fumble recovery in the end zone. Chris Penny had 11 tackles.
Paramus
The Spartans (4-3) continued their turnaround from a winless season with a 27-15 victory over Newark West Side. Alexandro Perides rushed for 102 yards and two TDs and threw for 41 yards, including a TD pass to Max Finkelman. Mario DiNapoli rushed for 65 yards and a score.
Paramus Catholic
The Paladins (4-3) registered arguably North Jersey’s most stunning win, 31-17, over Bergen Catholic. Chu Odoh rushed for 227 yards and three TDs. Walker Snee, a Bergen Catholic transfer, ran for 192 yards and threw for 110 yards, including an 18-yard score to Josiah Tucille.
Passaic Tech
The Bulldogs (4-3) took to the air in a 48-26 win over Union City. Bryce Longo threw for 301 yards and four TDs, and Tyson Watkins made nine catches for 246 yards and the four scores. Ahmad Williams returned a kickoff 83 yards for a TD, and Longo and Ian McDuffie ran for scores.
Saddle Brook
The Falcons (1-6) scored their first victory, 54-12, over Secaucus. Chris Vermilyea threw for 146 yards and three TDs, and he ran for 102 yards and two TDs. Andrew Filan rushed for 207 yards, and Anthony Way ran for 129 yards and two scores. Filan was credited with 21 tackles.
Teaneck
The Highwaymen (4-2) secured their biggest regular-season win in years, 27-26, over Ridgewood. Aiden Talley threw for 107 yards, with TD passes to Deyton Walcott and Malakai Johnson. Jaydon Casto passed for 66 yards, including a 17-yard score to Jonah Flournoy for a 27-13 lead.
Waldwick/Midland Park
The Warriors (6-1) captured the NJIC Liberty title in double-overtime, 43-42, over previously-unbeaten Rutherford. Will Dell’Aglio won it on a 2-point conversion run. Luciano Mayer rushed for 221 yards and three TDs. EJ Cozzupoli caught a TD pass and ran for a score in that second OT.
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