By Gridiron New Jersey Staff
Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7:15 pm
1. Don Bosco Prep (3-0; last week #1)
A strong Bosco rushing attack led the way to 327 yards on the ground and a 41-14 thumping of Fort Pierce Central (Fla.), 41-14. The Ironmen will get a chance to breathe before opening their Big North United Division slate at #2 Paramus Catholic on Oct. 11.
2. Paramus Catholic (4-0; last week #3)
Quarterback Willy Hansen’s one-yard touchdown run in double overtime lifted the Paladins to a 37-31 victory over St. Ignatius (Ohio). PC will kick off its Big North United schedule with archrival #7 Bergen Catholic on Saturday in Paramus.
3. St. Peter’s Prep (3-1; last week #2)
Receiver Minkah Fitzpatrick caught a touchdown and rushed for another, but St. Peter’s Prep lost to IMG Academy (Fla.), 36-20. They will get a chance to regroup with a bye before facing Ferris on Oct. 11.
4. St. Joseph (Hamm.) (3-0; last week #4)
Running back C.J. Lafragola scored two first quarter touchdowns to pace Joe’s 56-8 win over Millville, 56-8. They’ll look to keep rolling when they head to Vineland on Friday night.
5. DePaul (3-0; last week #5)
Kareem Walker continued to build his case for the best start to the season by any player by rushing for 151 yards and four touchdowns in DePaul’s 62-20 rout of Lawrenceville. They’ll have a short practice week before hosting Northern Highlands on Thursday in Wayne.
6. Red Bank Catholic (4-0; last week #6)
Quarterback Eddie Hahn’s four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) led the Caseys to a win over Neptune, 37-0. They’ll rest for a week before battling Colts Neck on Oct. 10.
7. Bergen Catholic (3-1; last week #14)
Jarrett Guarantano connected with tight end Mike Aniello for a game-winning five-yard score with just 26 seconds to play as the Crusaders beat St. Edward (Ohio), 14-10. Things don’t get any easier for the resurgent BC, though, as it’ll be on the road at #2 Paramus Catholic on Saturday.
8. St. Joseph (Mont.) (2-1; last week #7)
The Green Knights took their foot off the gas a bit after leading 34-0, but despite allowing their opponent back into the game, they still beat St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.), 47-29. They’ll be on the road to meet undefeated Old Tappan on Thursday night.
9. Shawnee (3-0; last week #8)
Running back Jake Parola scored three touchdowns as the Renegades downed Washington Township, 37-0. They’ll play host to Moorestown on Thursday night.
10. Piscataway (3-0; last week #9)
Ten running backs combined for over 300 rushing yards (312 to be exact) as Piscataway beat Edison, 31-6. After a week off, the Chiefs will be at J.P. Stevens on Oct. 10.
11. Timber Creek (3-0; last week #10)
Quarterback Khalil Trotman’s 218 yards and two scores led Timber Creek to a victory over Delsea, 18-15. The Chargers will be at home Thursday night against Washington Township.
12. Pascack Valley (2-1; last week #11)
Running back Rocco Swatek and quarterback Colin Dedrick produced two scores a piece and PV beat West Milford, 35-7. The Indians will be on the road at Wayne Hills on Thursday night in a Big North crossover contest.
13. Phillipsburg (3-0; last week #12)
Running backs Joe Maso and Manny Romero and quarterback Anthony Guarino combined for five rushing touchdowns to lead the Stateliners to a 48-20 win over Watchung Hills. Their next test will be at Franklin on Saturday.
14. Brick Township (3-0; last week #13)
Ray Fattaruso and Ja’Sir Taylor each scored three touchdowns as the Dragons beat Toms River East, 48-6. Brick Township will be at Jackson on Saturday to take on their Shore Conference Class A-South rivals.
15. South Brunswick (3-0; last week #15)
Dontae Strickland (168 yards, two touchdowns) and a stifling defensive effort (four turnovers) gave South Brunswick a big GMC Red win over Old Bridge, 34-14. The Vikings will try for another at Sayreville on Thursday.
16. Montclair (1-1; last week #16)
After a bounce-back win over Union City, the Mounties were idle in week four. They’ll get back to action in a home Super Essex Conference crossover against Nutley on Saturday.
17. Haddonfield (3-0; last week #17)
Collingswood just couldn’t find breathing room, and totaled just 39 offensive yards en route to 28-0 Haddonfield victory. The Bulldawgs meet old Colonial Conference nemesis West Deptford on Thursday night.
18. Manalapan (3-0; last week unranked)
Running back Imamu Mayfield rushed for 248 yards and five touchdowns to lead Manalapan to a shockingly dominant 64-28 victory over Sayreville. They host Middletown North on Thursday.
19. Cherokee (2-1; last week #19)
Kick returner Jon Lovett had one of the weekend’s most exciting plays, taking a kickoff 96 yards to the house as Cherokee beat Eastern, 38-19. The Chiefs take a week off before a showdown at Williamstown on Oct. 10.
20. Camden (3-0; last week #20)
Quarterback Kahlil Williams threw four touchdowns and Camden continued rolling with a convincing 49-17 victory over Cumberland. They’ll be on the road Friday for a matchup with Willingboro.
Others Getting Consideration (in alphabetical order): Delbarton, Elizabeth, Hammonton, Jackson, Linden, Pope John, Sayreville, Summit, Union City