Cedar Grove used a well-balanced and aggressive brand of offense to begin their 2021 campaign at 2-0. The Panthers, led by dynamic southpaw Alfonso Lombardi, raced out to a 21-7 lead at halftime and would eventually secure a 42-7 win over Wallkill Valley.

The Panthers opened their season down in Florida last week and topped the Rangers on a rare Monday afternoon game. The contest was a Super Football Conference Independence White Division game.

JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Essex County: