SPRINGFIELD, NJ — With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, Jonathan Dayton High School’s desire is to turn three close losses last year into wins this season. The Bulldogs went 3-5 a year ago, and, with the exception of their games against state playoff teams New Providence High School and David Brearley […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — When things don’t go right, and, as a result, you finish with a nine-game losing streak, there are many things to fix. Is there major tweaking going on at Roselle Park High School? “The emphasis is to eliminate mistakes,” third-year head coach Greg Dunkerton said. “There are no small mistakes in […]
RAHWAY, NJ — With returning senior standouts such as quarterback Amir Robinson and wide receiver Kyle Hall, the Indians expect to light up the scoreboard at Rahway River Park. Rahway High School has an experienced offensive line to provide plenty of pass protection, one that includes senior Marc Osias at right tackle, senior Jalen Barnes […]
ROSELLE, NJ — As Ibrahim Halsey stood near one of the sidelines of Roselle Park High School’s Herm Shaw Athletic Field last Thanksgiving afternoon, this is how he explained the trials and tribulations of his first season as head coach of the Roselle High School Rams: “Rome was not built in one day,” Halsey said […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Comets have not one, but two senior running backs who both rushed for over 1,000 yards last year. Muwaffaq Parkman, 6-foot-0, 175 pounds, gained 1,187 yards. He has given a verbal commitment to continue his football career at Syracuse University. Kyon Simonson, 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, gained 1,162 yards. He is headed […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cougars took a big hit when last year’s talented senior class graduated. The group included quarterback Shane Van Dam; running back Colin Murray; wide receiver Will Gallagher; and standout linemen Kevin Shriner, Matt Fries and Geoffrey Gretta. Cranford High School must also do without the services of Villanova University commit Kyle […]
UNION, NJ — Although, with the exception of three players, we’re talking about an entirely new cast, Union football is looking forward to playing a game again. After last year’s state championship title contender had its season cut short in the middle of the North 2, Group 5 playoffs due to a COVID-19 decision to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three Union County football teams opened their seasons last weekend, a weekend labeled only as New Jersey could label — Week Zero — while the other 14 will commence their 2022 seasons this weekend, known as Week 1. New Providence High School and Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School opened at home triumphantly, […]
UNION, NJ — Zach Menon is one of only two returning non-kicker starters for the Union Farmers. While Union High School’s football roster is not overflowing with returning varsity starters, Menon has said that does not matter to him. The junior is as confident about Union having similar success as it has had at its […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Football in August, which began in New Jersey four years ago, is now here to stay. Some thought it would never happen. Football in August? The season starting before Labor Day? School before Labor Day? Well, now that’s the case. The 2022 high school football season in New Jersey kicks off […]