Sophomore Sanborn impressing for Farmers; Westfield defense continues to stifle foes
Roselle Park is 3-0 for the first time since 2005. Johnson will attempt to get to 3-0 for the first time since 2007. Both are involved in big Mid-State 38 Conference undefeated division matchups scheduled to take place Friday night. Roselle Park is at Belvidere, with both at the top of the Union Division standings […]
Senior goalkeeper Rojo posts first shutout of season
CRANFORD – Cranford boys’ soccer coach Greg Campbell was not particularly pleased with his team’s performance. “The second half was one of the worst halves we’ve played,” said Campbell, in his sixth season at the helm of the Cranford Cougars. “We looked tired, we didn’t possess the ball, there was a delay in distribution and […]
Sophomore quarterback Andrew Sanborn also stars, completing 10-of-15 passes for 122 yards, 1 TD and 6 first downs
UNION – Andy Martin could be considered very soft-spoken when it comes time to talk about his achievements. However, when he’s on the football field he’s a man on a mission. Plainfield found that out Friday night. Whether it was sprinting with the ball as a running back, catching it as a wide receiver or […]
Panthers have also won their first 2 games for the 5th time in 6 seasons under head coach Terry Hanratty
Getting off to a good start after its first two games has been a Roselle Park trademark under sixth-year head football coach Terry Hanratty. For the fifth time in his six seasons at the helm of the Panthers, Hanratty has guided Roselle Park to a 2-0 start. This season’s version includes identical 33-7 scores over […]
Big matchup: Westfield at Ridge, a battle of 1-0 Watchung Division teams with the Westfield Blue Devil defense attempting to halt the Ridge Red Devil offense
All 17 Union County football schools are scheduled to play Friday, Sept. 15, which will be a rare weekend when none are to play on Saturday. There are 12 games, including five featuring two Union County squads. Perhaps the most high profile matchup of the weekend is Westfield at Ridge, which is a battle of 1-0 […]
WESTFIELD – Less than five minutes in two-time defending North 2, Group 5 state champion Westfield already committed three mistakes. The Blue Devils allowed Linden to return the game’s opening kickoff for a touchdown, sophomore quarterback Hank Shapiro had to fall on a bad snap for a 12-yard loss on Westfield’s first play of the […]
CLARK – The visiting team hung tough the initial 24 minutes, first capitalizing on a turnover and second eventually moving the ball for a couple of first downs, including one made by the punter who saw open field and took advantage. The host squad knew it performed below its usual standards the first two quarters, […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Bulldogs return six starters – five of them seniors – and are ready to challenge each and every opponent on their schedule. Dayton had to forfeit games against playoff semifinal teams Roselle and Bound Brook a year ago, but was able to get back on the field and close with home wins […]
HILLSIDE – There are two quarterbacks vying for playing time, both seeking to lead Hillside’s spread offense. They are senior Tajee Irby (5-9, 160) and sophomore Gavin Melendez (6-3, 200). “Taj is mobile and a leader, who goes back to Pop Warner football,” second-year head coach Barris Grant said. “Also the point guard on the […]
Here is the Union County football schedule for the weekend of Sept. 8 and 9 – weather permitting, of course. As of Sunday, Sept. 3 there are 8 games scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 and 5 for Saturday, Sept. 9. Saturday, Sept. 9 is an ACT testing day, with games listed to start at 1 […]
