UNION, NJ — Union High School’s Farmers lead the Big Central Conference’s American Gold Division standings at 3-0. Hillsborough High School’s Raiders are tied for the lead atop the American Silver Division group of gridiron powers at 2-1. Both teams are 4-1 overall. Each got by their latest challenges by playing big-time defense and finding […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County schools that were 3-1 went 3-2 last week, while teams that were 2-1 went 4-1. So that now leaves us with seven one-loss teams in the county, three at 4-1 and four at 3-1. The three 4-1 squads are Group 5 Union High School, Group 4 Linden High School […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — In order to succeed on the football field, you need to perform with a certain amount of confidence. It is imperative for those who don the shoulder pads and lace up their cleats to have a strong belief in their abilities once they line up for battle. Winning breeds confidence, but […]
UNION, NJ — Heading in the direction that it wants to go, to be a player again out of North, Group 5, the Union Farmers are back to playing winning football so far this season. At 3-1 and on a three-game winning streak, the Farmers will be playing at home at Cooke Memorial Field three […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are no undefeated football teams remaining in Union County, but that does not mean that there are not a bunch of good teams out there. Through the first four weekends of the 2023 campaign, 10 of Union County’s 17 football playing schools have just one loss. Five are 3-1 and […]
HILLSIDE, NJ – There was plenty to focus on in practice, coming off a double-digit, season-opening, home loss to non-division rival Bernards High School. The host Comets felt the need to set the tone immediately against 1-0 Metuchen High School, and they did just that. On the game’s second play, senior wide receiver Al-Jamir Davis […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Winning for the first time in Week Two last weekend were Arthur L. Johnson and Roselle Park high schools on Friday night, Sept. 8, and Hillside High School on a steamy, sweltering Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9, at Hillside’s John Zappulla Field. Arthur L. Johnson won at home against Bound Brook High […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School’s football team beat Elizabeth High School for the first time since 2019. The Tigers then beat Rahway High School for the first time since 2009. As a result, Linden is now 2-0 for the first time since 2021. However, that 2021 squad went 3-0 and then never won again, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union High School found a way to win in overtime to, this time, beat Bridgewater-Raritan High School in a close one. Cranford High School got off to a rousing start by venturing into Hunterdon County and coming away with a 41-0 triumph against North Hunterdon Regional High School. Linden High School […]
SUMMIT, NJ – Last year was the first season the Hilltoppers did not make the playoffs since 2008. However, Summit High School made the most of its first participation in the new Regional Invitational Tournaments designed for teams that did not qualify for the playoffs in their sections. After closing their regular season with a […]