The 82nd meeting between Bergen Catholic and Don Bosco Prep highlights a tremendous night of action on the gridiron across the Garden State. We’ve got seven great games coming your way from a busy Friday night!

Don Bosco Prep 14 Bergen Catholic 9 | Super Football Conference

The Ironmen successfully made their claim as the new, undisputed No. 1 team in New Jersey after taking out their archival on Friday night. Led by a relentless defense, gritty ground game and a bruising offensive line, Don Bosco Prep (4-0) defeated nationally-ranked Bergen Catholic (4-1) in decisive fashion at home. Ca’Si Thomas and Dante DeLuca each had first half rushing touchdowns before Jack Hinspeter’s fourth quarter red-zone interception killed the Crusaders’ last offensive drive. Bergen Catholic’s 28-game in-state win streak is no more and Don Bosco Prep is out to their best start since 2014.

JSZ’s Jay Cook has all the highlights and reaction from Granatell Stadium in Ramsey:

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Red Bank Catholic 29 Holmdel 28 | Shore Conference

Gabe Kemp busted open a 48-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Caseys the lead and the Hornets (3-1) missed the game tying extra point by mere inches late in the fourth quarter as the 1 vs. 2 showdown in the Shore did not disappoint. Kemp finished with 178 yards and fellow freshman Rahmir Rivera was brilliant as well going 14 of 17 for 189 yards and two TD passes to go along with a TD run. RBC (5-0) trailed 15-14 at the half after Hornets QB Jack Cannon had a spectacular 52-yard TD run late in the second quarter. Cannon had 305 total yards of offense and accounted for all four Holmdel touchdowns with three runs and a TD pass to Carmine Aliperti.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Red Bank:

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Camden 8 Rancocas Valley 6 | West Jersey Football League

The Panthers stopped a potential game-tying two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to survive a defensive battle and score a key Colonial Division win against the Red Devils. Jeremiah Steeley came through with a pass breakup on the two-point try to seal the victory. Roman Duckett ran for 57 yards and a touchdown for Camden (4-1). Jameer Bellamy racked up 81 total yards and a touchdown in the loss for Rancocas Valley (4-1), which was without QB Sayvien Adams and TE Ricky Doppler due to injury.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Mount Holly:

Burlington Twp. 22 Delran 10 | West Jersey Football League

It was a clash of 4-0 teams in Burlington County as the Falcons traveled to “The Den” to take on the Bears. Burlington Township was without starting quarterback Bryce Carter, who was sidelined with an arm injury, but freshman Eddie McNair came through. On the first play from scrimmage, McNair connected with sophomore Julian Lattimore to open the scoring. Later, Kyheem Freeman recovered a fumble and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown. With the win, Burlington Township (5-0) remains undefeated and now looks ahead to next week’s “Battle of Burlington,” as they travel to face fellow unbeaten Burlington City (5-0).

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights from Delran:

Shabazz 38 Immaculata 17 | Super Football Conference

Shabazz hit the road and handled business against Immaculata in a SFC-National White showdown. Junior quarterback Karriem Coston threw a pair of touchdown passes, connecting with Nosym Brown for a 50-yard score and later hitting Nasir Richardson on a 42-yard strike. Zaiden McDonald was electric on the ground, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns, including a 55-yard sprint in the first half. Noah Foxworth added a 30-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to cap off the Bulldogs’ scoring. Brian Cilento and Daysir Spille each had rushing touchdowns for Immaculata. With the 38-17 victory, Shabazz (3-1) bounces back in a big way and will return home next week to face Snyder. Immaculata (3-2) looks to regroup next Saturday with a tilt against Hudson Catholic.

JSZ’s Nick Doll has the highlights and reaction from Somerville:

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DePaul Catholic 26 Paramus Catholic 14 | Super Football Conference

Derek Zammit threw two touchdown passes to Mason James and Marquan Carter had two second half touchdown runs as the Spartans (4-1) scored 20 second half points after falling behind 14-6 at the half. Paramus Catholic (1-4) took the lead on Nekhi Martin’s 8th touchdown of the season. Zammit threw a gorgeous 51-yard TD pass to James on 4th and 6 and followed it with a two point conversion to tie the game 14-14. Carter took care of the rest with his TD runs.

JSZ’s Sean Dugan has the highlights from Wayne:

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Manalapan 38 St. John Vianney 35 | Shore Conference

Ah’Sere Woolfolk ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns and put the game away with a 31-yard run after SJV (2-3) mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter. The Braves (4-1) built a 35-7 lead through three quarters before the Lancers and Zach LaBarca mounted an amazing rally. Jonathan Weinberg’s fourth quarter field goal proved to be the difference making it a 38-14 game. LaBarca had three TD passes and a TD run in the fourth quarter to close the gap to within three. Manalapan got a 50-yard pick six from DJ Corsaro to start the scoring.

JSZ’s Michael Griggs has the highlights from Manalapan: