The 2026 high school football season is officially underway as training camps around the Garden State are open for business! Our team of MMJ’s have hit the ground running and will have new previews and fresh content every single day leading up to the start of Week 1 on Sept. 3rd. Thanks to our title sponsor, RWJ Barnabas Health, for making the annual Camp Countdown series possible.
We’ll also have a special edition of the Beyond the Score Podcast this week as JSZ kicks off its tenth season covering high school football by hosting the Shore Conference Media Day at Dick’s House of Sport in Freehold.
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8/10: St. Joe’s-Montvale | Super Football Conference
The Green Knights finished 2025 as the top team in New Jersey after winning the Non-Public “A” state championship with a thrilling 25-21 win over Don Bosco Prep at MetLife Stadium. The quest to repeat begins with two high profile national games starting in Mount Carmel, Indiana in Week 0 on ESPN. St. Joe’s brings back a loaded defense headlined by DE Chaz Gray (Washington), LB Tahj Gray (over 40 offers) and DB Jonathan Gallette (Penn State). Stalin Knowlden brings experience back at wide receiver and will look to lead the offensive group that will earn their spots in August training camp.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the story from Montvale:
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8/10: Rancocas Valley | West Jersey Football League
The Red Devils are rallying around a solid core of returning starters after a 2025 season saw a 4-0 start derailed by injuries. RV has the pieces in place to make it a special fall as they look to get back into the championship mix in Group 5. Syracuse commit Mikey McQueen headlines the Red Devils on both sides of the ball at wide receiver and in the secondary. Villanova commit Thomas Ajasin leads what could be a ferocious defensive line that includes David Ogunsola and Michael Beasley, who combined for 24.5 sacks in 2025. Rancocas Valley kicks off the season at the Battle at the Beach against Wayne Valley in Week 0, then they will battle it out for the WJFL Colonial Division title.
Story by JSZ’s James Mooney:
8/10: Old Bridge | Big Central Conference
Story by JSZ’s Tyler Mroz:
