Vita Athletics - Gridiron New Jersey Top 20
By Gridiron New Jersey Staff
Posted: Monday, October 19, 9:25 pm
By Gridiron New Jersey Staff
Posted: Monday, October 19, 9:25 pm
After squeaking by DePaul, BC took a week off. The Crusaders return to action in perhaps their biggest in-state game this year when they host #2 St. Joseph (Mont.).
2. St. Joseph (Mont.) (5-2, last week #2)
Running back Brian Kearns' 129 yards led Joe's to a 44-12 win over Silver Oak (MD). They head to Oradell Saturday to meet rival #1 Bergen Catholic.
3. Middletown South (6-0, last week #3)
Running backs Cole Rogers and James McCarthy combined for four rushing touchdowns as the Eagles crushed Manalapan, 42-7. They'll travel for a big-time matchup with Brick Memorial Friday.
4. Paramus Catholic (3-3, last week #4)
Quarterback Allan Walters' three touchdowns helped PC keep their surge going, as it defeated Friendship Academy (DC), 55-22. The Paladins try to make it three in a row when they play IMG Academy (FL) in Florida.
5. Don Bosco Prep (4-2, last week #5)
Running back Malik Bakker ran for three touchdowns to spearhead a 35-0 Bosco win over Passaic County Tech. The Ironmen head west Friday to play Bishop Gorman (NV).
6. St. Peter's Prep (4-2, last week #7)
The Marauders earned their fourth shutout in their last five meetings with HCIL opposition, downing Bayonne, 48-0. They'll look to make it five when they head to the Eagles' Nest to play Union City.
7. St. John Vianney (6-0, last week #8)
Quarterback Anthony Brown threw for 297 yards and five touchdowns, and ran for 108 yards, as St. John Vianney beat Rarity, 56-26. They go on the road Friday to take on Donovan Catholic.
8. Delsea (6-0, last week #9)
The Crusaders rushing offense generated 519 yards to steamroll Delsea to a 55-6 win over Eastern. They will meet #17 Hammonton at home Friday.
9. Roxbury (6-0. last week #10)
Quarterback Grant Dixon was a perfect 9-of-9, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 50- Roxbury win over Mount Olive. The Gaels host a huge NJAC contest with Delbarton Friday.
10. Cherokee (4-1, last week #11)
Defensive lineman R.J. Wolf iced a 21-7 victory over Lenape with an 11-yard fumble return touchdown. They'll be on the road for a showdown with Shawnee Friday.
11. DePaul (2-4, last week #12)
Defensive back Kwadir Brown picked off two passes in DePaul's 21-0 victory over Poly Prep (NY). The Spartans play their final out-of-state game of the year this week when they meet Elder (OH).
12. Old Tappan (6-0, last week #16)
Wide receiver Jordan Fuller caught two touchdowns, threw for two, rushed for one and took an interception for a score as Old Tappan dominated Pascack Valley, 42-14. The Golden Knights are home this week for a matchup with Northern Highlands.
13. St. Augustine Prep (6-0, last week #14)
Kyle Dobbins rushed for 182 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Hermits to a 41-14 win over Absegami. They go on the road to battle Egg Harbor Friday night.
14. West Deptford (5-0, last week #15)
Just a week after beating Sterling, 62-0, the Eagles enjoyed a bye week. They'll be back in action against a solid Collingwood team this week.
15. Brick Township (6-0, last week #17)
Ja'Sir Taylor rushed for two scores and took a punt return 47 yards to the house to lead the Green Dragons to a 37-14 victory over Lacey. They'll play host to Lacey Friday.
16. Williamstown (5-1, last week #18)
Joe Early ran for 124 yards and scored a touchdown in the Braves' 43-0 rout of Clearview. They'll welcome Eastern to town Friday night.
17. Hammonton (6-0, last week #19)
Running back Zac Barnard rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns, and Hammonton downed Morristown, 42-3. They'll go on the road Friday for a big showdown with #8 Delsea.
18. Bridgewater-Raritan (6-0, last week #20)
With their 42-28 victory over Watchung Hills, the Panthers secured their first division championship since 1993. They go on the road to meet Franklin on Friday night.
19. Red Bank (6-0, last week unranked)
Running back/wide receiver Sadiq Palmer rushed for 79 yards and a score as the Bucs upset Red Bank Catholic, 24-21. They'll rest for a week before hosting Holmdel on Oct. 30.
20. South Brunswick (5-1, last week unranked)
Running back Phil Campbell rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Vikings to a 52-7 win over Monroe. They take to the road for a meeting with Edison.
Dropped Out: Pascack Valley, Red Bank Catholic
Others Getting Consideration (in alphabetical order): Brick Memorial, Cranford, Lincoln, Pascack Valley, Passaic County Tech, Piscataway, Ramapo, Red Bank Catholic, Timber Creek, Toms River North
Located in Summit, Vita Athletics is a small-group, full-service functional fitness & strength training facility, which can serve as a stand-alone, body transforming program, or in coordination with a high school athlete's team-assigned regimen. Each session delivers a different Vita Athletics experience and no two are ever the same, thereby eliminating the dreaded fitness plateau. Vita’s high-intensity programming facilitates improved cardiovascular health, a high rate of fat burning at rest, muscle growth, aid in sport and quick results. Vita Athletics is proud to support New Jersey high school football, and wishes every player in the Garden State a healthy and prosperous 2015 season.