There were only a few playoff games on the docket Saturday and we bring you a pair of those – and they just so happen to feature two of the 10 remaining undefeated teams in the Garden State. Stay tuned for highlights from Morris Knolls vs. Mount Olive and Winslow vs. Manalapan!
Morris Knolls 42 Mount Olive 14 | North 1 Group 4 Semifinal
The Golden Eagles’ dangerous rushing attack piled up a staggering 456 rushing yards to overpower the Marauders in an all-Morris County showdown. Chris Kaiser and Bobby Brickner each accounted for two rushing scores to lead the way for top-seeded Morris Knolls (10-0). Jake Asbury threw a pair of touchdowns in the loss for fourth-seeded Mount Olive (6-4). Morris Knolls will host Ramapo in the sectional final next Saturday afternoon.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights + reaction from Rockaway:
Winslow Township 49 Manalapan 8 | South Group 4 Semifinal
The Eagles delivered another dominating performance as they reached their third sectional final in the last four years. Jalen Parker went for 253 yards and five touchdowns through the air, while Nyqir Helton finished with 126 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Helton also had an interception on defense for Winslow (11-0). Ryan Dougherty and Justin Troxell connected for a touchdown in the loss for fourth-seeded Manalapan (5-6). Winslow will host third-seeded Shawnee for the South Group 4 title next Saturday.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Winslow Township:
