High school football in the Garden State is BACK! The 2025 season is officially underway as training camps around the state are open for business. Preparations are being made and spirits are high as hundreds of teams hold aspirations of hoisting group state championship trophies at the end of the year.
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. 4. Thanks to our title sponsor, RWJ Barnabas Health, for making the annual Camp Countdown series possible.
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9/2: Holmdel | Shore Conference
Jack Cannon is one of the state’s top returning quarterbacks after 3,000 yards of offense, just under 2k in the air and over 1,000 on the ground for 37 total touchdowns. Cannon led Holmdel to an 8-2 record reaching the section semifinals in South Jersey Group 3. With his college commitment to Dartmouth secured, here’s a scary notion for Hornets opponents – Cannon‘s even better. Holmdel opens the season this Friday at Donovan Catholic.
Story by JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis
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8/27: Ramsey | Super Football Conference
The Rams enter the 2025 season with an experienced roster, returning several key starters on offense. Off the field, Ramsey made headlines during the offseason when three players—including senior linebacker Mason Gonzalez—helped rescue a woman following a serious car accident on the Garden State Parkway. The Rams will open their season outside of New Jersey for the second consecutive year, traveling to Trenton, Ohio to face Edgewood High School.
Story by JSZ’s Tyler Mroz
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8/27: Shawnee | West Jersey Football League
The Renegades turn to a talented core of seniors to continue the momentum after reaching a sectional final for the first time since 2021 a season ago. Sophomore quarterback Cole Anderson and Duke lacrosse commit Brett Lundberg are back to lead the offense after combined for over 2,000 rushing yards and 26 TDs in 2024. Shawnee heads out-of-state in Week 0 to face Pope John Paul II (PA) before contending for the WJFL Colonial Division title.
Story by JSZ’s James Mooney
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8/27: Timber Creek | West Jersey Football League
The Chargers will see a mix of experience and youth on the gridiron in 2025 as they embrace the clean slate of a new year after a 4-6 finish last season. Syracuse commit Roseby Lubintus, NJ’s 11th-ranked prospect according to 247Sports, gives Creek an imposing presence on both sides of the football. Tyrone Baker Jr., Zyeir Green, and Brody Conway will be some of the names to watch as the Chargers chase their first sectional title in nearly a decade.
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8/27: Monmouth Regional | Shore Conference
The Falcons move to the Shore Conference’s “D” North after a 1-9 season. Monmouth Regional’s 2025 roster picked up valuable experience during the 2024 campaign. The Falcons open the season in Week 0 at home against Barnegat.
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8/27: Red Bank Regional | Shore Conference
RBR alum Tyler Karalewich takes over for the retired Shane Fallon leading the Bucs football program. Red Bank Regional was a playoff team a year ago and hopes to keep that standard in 2025. RBR has a Week 1 opener against Neptune.
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8/27: West Morris | Super Football Conference
The Wolfpack have established themselves as one of New Jersey’s premier football programs in the 2020s. Highlighted by a state championship in 2021 and a three-peat of sectional titles from 2021-2023. Anchoring their signature run-heavy offense is standout lineman and Princeton commit Tommy Borgia, who leads the charge in the trenches.
Story by JSZ’s Tyler Mroz
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8/27: Somerville | Big Central Conference
The Pioneers rode a vastly talented senior class to 12 wins and a sectional title but had their season end on the final snap of the Group 3 state semifinal loss to Mainland. A new cast of playmakers will elevate to important roles as there’s only three returning starters on the roster. Junior Justin Bowen is going to be a two-way force at RB and LB while seniors like Aidan Bush, Sam Muse, Griffin Kaye, Dario Lozano and Troy Hampton will all get their shot to continue The Ville’s winning legacy.
Story by JSZ’s Jay Cook
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8/27: Piscataway | Big Central Conference
Hopes are high in 2025 for one of Middlesex County’s true blue blood programs. Piscataway returns a number of key pieces for this season but got a major boost when Piscataway natives Josiah Zayas and Mickeye Simmons announced they were transferring from St. Thomas Aquinas for their senior seasons. Zayas, an Iowa State commit, is one of the most well-rounded players in the state. QB Landon Pernell leads the offense in his third varsity season and the defense brings back a number of top playmakers like Na Jay Best, Sean Love and Aiden Antoine. The Chiefs will be ready to roll for the North Group 5 playoffs.
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8/26: Allentown | West Jersey Football League
The Redbirds are seeking their second division title in three seasons, coming off a six-win campaign that ended with a playoff loss to Ocean City. Quarterback Anthony O’Rourke takes the helm for Allentown as they aim to rise to the top of Mercer County. The Redbirds open the 2025 season with a Week 0 home showdown with Trenton.
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8/26: Colts Neck | Shore Conference
The Cougars are on the move to the Shore Conference’s “C” North division after a 1-9 schedule facing a brutal schedule. Colts Neck will have the chance to bounce back in 2025 starting with their opener at Marlboro in Week 0.
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8/26: Union City | Super Football Conference
The Soaring Eagles reached the Group 5 state championship game falling short to Toms River North at MetLife Stadium. Union City brings back Monmouth University commit Khalil Sutton and QB Xavien Rodriguez will work with new backs in the Wing-T offense. The Soaring Eagles face Pascack Valley to open the season in Week 0.
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8/26: Southern Regional | Shore Conference
The Rams are coming off their highest win total since 2019 but will have to reload with most of the production gone from a year ago. A training camp filled with position battles set the tone this offseason and could be the key for Southern to storm out of the gates in 2025. Joey Spina will lead the way in the trenches, while Ty Eck’Art will play key roles at running back and linebacker. Southern opens up with Highland in Week 0 at the Battle at the Beach.
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8/26: Westwood | Super Football Conference
The Cardinals only return five starters from last year’s talented 8-2 team, but they’re excited about the opportunity for plenty of new players to make big contributions. The biggest chess piece for head coach Bobby Guy is Boston College commit Steve Klein, a two-way force who ran for 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns while also making 81 tackles. Klein is one of the best players in the whole state and he’ll carry the load this fall.
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8/25: Paramus Catholic | Super Football Conference
The Paladins were hit hard by injuries finishing with a 4-7 record. Ten starters are back on defense and the offense will be bolstered by St. Thomas Aquinas RB transfer Chukwuma Odoh. Paramus Catholic has a tough schedule featuring state champs Bergen Catholic and DePaul Catholic along with non-conference matchups against RBC and Iona Prep. The Paladins open the season against St. Peter’s Prep.
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8/25: Marlboro | Shore Conference
The Mustangs are set to play their first home game under the lights this Thursday when they host Colts Neck. A new turf field and lights has Marlboro excited to start a new era of Mustangs football. Marlboro needs to find nine new starters on offense and six newcomers on defense from last year’s 6-4 team.
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8/25: West Deptford | West Jersey Football League
The Eagles got back into the playoff mix with a 5-5 finish led by a junior & sophomore-heavy squad. A heartbreaking loss in the postseason to Manchester Twp. has fueled the fire for an experience group to take a step forward in 2025. Senior Brady Cobb is back to lead this Wing-T attack and the Eagles will turn to several two-way standouts including Zamir Davis, Cole Paskiewicz, Charles Schriver IV, Sal Fife, Bryce Wynn, and Michael Joseph as they will chase the WJFL Patriot Division title. West Deptford opens with a Week 0 clash against KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy on Friday at the Battle at the Beach.
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8/25: Pope John | Super Football Conference
The Lions learned that the football season is a marathon, not a race. After a slow start to the 2024 season, Pope John reached the Non-Public B state final before losing to DePaul Catholic. Dom Gaston’s squad will turn to a two-headed rushing attack to replace Tylik Hill’s incredible production from last season. Sam Conetta leads the Lions defense this fall.
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8/24: Shabazz | Super Football Conference
Nasir Gaines is the new head coach at Shabazz after Naz Oliver left the Bulldogs for Penn State to become the Nittany Lions recruiting coordinator. Shabazz reached the Group 2 state finals losing 26-24 to Rumson-Fair Haven and this year’s captains are determined to set the tone to the newcomers and get the Bulldogs back to Rutgers.
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8/24: Matawan | Shore Conference
Young talent with success is ready to help the Huskies bounce back from a 2-7 season. Coach Matt Walsh’s freshman team went 7-1 while the JV posted a 5-2 mark. Matawan has a D1 talent in WR/DB Welman Crooms, Jr. who has five offers including Syracuse and Virginia Tech. The Huskies open the season in Week 0 against Hightstown.
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8/24: Northern Highlands | Super Football Conference
The Highlanders were stung by the injury bug last year but still made a sectional championship game appearance, showing just how tough and well coached this team is. Dave Cord’s squad has a ton of two-way players making impacts on both sides, including Cornell commit Chase Calarco and highly-recruited junior lineman Carter Blattner. Northern Highlands won’t have to wait long to begin the 2025 season – they play Holy Spirit in the first game of the new year Thursday morning at the Battle at the Beach.
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8/23: Pinelands | Shore Conference
Over a six-year stretch from 2016 to 2021, Pinelands football recorded just 17 wins. But under head coach John Tierney, now entering his fourth season at the helm, the Hawks have posted a 17-14 record and are playing some of their best football in recent memory. It’s been 21 years since Pinelands last reached the state playoffs and 38 years since the program claimed a division title. Now, with a realignment shaking up the “C” South Division, the Hawks will look to end both droughts and make a serious push for the postseason.
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8/23: Donovan Catholic | Shore Conference
The Griffins enter 2025 with a reloaded roster and a ton of promise as they look to erase the memory of a 2-7 finish last season. Donovan Catholic will be led by two of the state’s top prospects in Illinois commit Kai Pritchard and Seton Hall Prep transfer Kahden Davis. A fast start will be critical for the new-look Griffins as they open up with Kingsway in Week 0 and will face three divisional opponents before the end of September.
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8/23: Middletown South | Shore Conference
The Eagles were energized by an upset win over crosstown rival Middletown North on Thanksgiving to end the 2024 season on a major up note. Marc Tomo begins his second season leading South after a 4-7 record in 2024. Michael Murphy will be a key two way player and look for the Eagles to throw the ball a little bit more after being run dominant for the entire 21st century.
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8/23: Pascack Valley | Super Football Conference
Rob Bernier arrives to PV from Saddle Brook and takes over one of North Jersey’s top public programs. Michigan State commit Adam Shaw leads a Panthers squad that won a section championship and is eager to take the next step and play for a state title. Shaw is a fanastic dual threat QB who will concentrate on defense when he arrives in East Lansing. Kai Smith had 109 tackles and 5 turnovers – he’ll be involved more on offense as well. Pascack Valley opens at Union City in Week 0.
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8/23: Manchester Township | Shore Conference
After back-to-back 8-win seasons and earning their first-ever state playoff victory, the Hawks are ready to embark on a new chapter in a different division. Formerly competing in “C” South, Manchester Township now moves into the “B” South division, swapping places with Toms River East. This realignment brings some notable changes to the Hawks’ schedule, including matchups with Lacey and Central Regional for the first time in five years, as well as a showdown with Brick Township—their first meeting since 2011.
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8/23: Passaic Tech | Super Football Conference
The 2024 season was supposed to be a rebuilding year in Wayne but that was hardly the case. Matt Demarest’s squad won nine games and made their fourth-straight sectional championship game appearance. The players from that young team are now older and tougher. Michael Moro is a defensive captain this fall – you’ll see him anchor the middle of that stingy unit. Two-way junior athlete Ian McDuffie will contribute on both sides of the ball and is going to take on a huge role this fall. Expect PCTI to be one of the best Group 5 teams in the state this season.
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8/22: Holy Spirit | West Jersey Football League
The Spartans reset their focus after a 10-2 finish and a fourth-straight appearance in the Non-Public “B” semifinals last season. With several key contributors back, especially on offense, they will look to stay right in the championship mix. Quarterback Ty Costabile is back to lead an offense that will lean on its speed to find another gear this season, while juniors Ubrig Kurtz and Freddy Marczyk are just some of the names to watch on the defensive side of the football. Holy Spirit opens up with a great North-South matchup with Northern Highlands at the Battle at the Beach in Week 0.
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8/22: Wall | Shore Conference
The Crimson Knights bring back a ton of experience from an eight win team that reached the Central Jersey Group 2 final. QB Franny Scaramellino will be forced to sit out the first four games due to a brief transfer to RBC. Dylan Cohen is coming off a 108 tackle season and Justin Davis has multiple FCS offers after eight sacks at defensive end. Heath Reinhardt is a deep play threat and is invaluable in the special teams department handling the kicking and punting duties. Wall’s 17 returning starters are eager to contend for a state title.
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8/21: Mainland | West Jersey Football League
The Mustangs have their sights set on another deep run into December after winning a second-straight sectional crown last season. A decorated senior class leads the way as they will look to chase their second Group 3 state title in three seasons. John Franchini is back under center for a fourth-straight season as this veteran group will get the year started with a Week 0 battle with Atlantic City down in Delaware.
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8/21: Verona | Super Football Conference
Verona was one of New Jersey’s most improved teams going from a 2-8 mark to a 7-4 record highlighted by a first round state playoff win. The Hillbillies look to keep the momentum going starting with Week 0 against St. Mary in the Mountaineer Classic.
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8/21: Manalapan | Shore Conference
Five of the Braves six losses came by 10 points or less giving the 2025 edition of Manalapan a hunger to finish things off in the fourth quarter. The Braves bring back one of the Shore’s top returning rushers. Ah’Sere Woolfolk had 975 yards and 10 touchdowns – he’ll team up with Nick Palmieri in Manalapan‘s hybrid Wing -T attack. Manalapan opens the season hosting Tottenville High from Staten Island, NY in Week 0.
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8/21: Delbarton | Super Football Conference
The Green Wave are officially on the map as one of New Jersey’s most successful non-public teams over the last two years, evidenced by two-straight division titles and a 17-5 record in that span. However, with only seven returning starters back, Delbarton is going to lean on a roster of youth this season. Army baseball commit Matt Tafuri is set to be the go-to option on offense while Columbia commit Michael Sclafani will anchor the defense.
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8/20: Hopewell Valley | West Jersey Football League
The Bulldogs are coming off a dominant 10-0 regular season in 2024 that ended with a tough playoff loss to Seneca, but Hopewell Valley has reloaded and are ready to make another run. Despite graduating key starters — including All-Zone quarterback Milan Desai — the 2025 squad looks poised to remain among the top teams in Mercer County. Senior Grayson Vlasac steps in at quarterback to lead a talented group that opens the season with a Week 0 matchup against Montgomery.
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8/20: Middletown North | Shore Conference
The Lions won their first outright title in 41 years rolling off seven straight regular season wins and an opening round victory in the state playoffs. The 8-0 mark was tarnished by a loss to Shawnee and a Thanksgiving defeat to crosstown rival Middletown South. Owen Robson and Jack Viola are one of NJ’s top returning QB-WR duos and will look to lead a young group of Lions playing in the Shore’s “A” North division featuring some of the best in the conference.
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8/20: Camden | West Jersey Football League
The Panthers will look to put all of the pieces together and set their sights on the Group 2 state title in year four under Rob Hinson. Syracuse commits Joseph “JoJo” White and Ibn Muhammad lead a talented senior class that will set the tone for The High on a weekly basis. Camden opens up the season with an out-of-state clash with two-time West Virginia state champion Martinsburg in Week 0.
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8/20: Old Tappan | Super Football Conference
The Golden Knight have established a golden standard of public school football in North Jersey and beyond. Entering his 26th season, head coach Brian Dunn guided Old Tappan to a 12-1 record and the Group 3 state championship last season. All-stater Alex Oreccio is gone to graduation but the cupboards are full of talent. Zach Miceli, Ryan Miceli, Joey Crescietlli, Devyn Radoian and Shane Small will be the headliners this fall.
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8/19: Rumson-Fair Haven | Shore Conference
The Bulldogs went 13-0 capturing the Group 2 state championship. RFH will replace three year starting quarterback Owen O’Toole with three players completing for the spot. While coach Jeremy Schulte’s team has a lot of newcomers, the Bulldogs are determined to keep its status as one of the best public teams in New Jersey by reloading. Kellen Murray is one of the state’s top returning running backs and the defense is stacked on the line headlined by Ben Gredell and Toby Najenson.
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8/19: St. Augustine | West Jersey Football League
The Hermits are coming off their second Non-Public “A” semifinal appearance in four seasons, and this year they have their sights set on reaching MetLife Stadium. This season will be defined in the trenches, where the Hermits will feature five Division 1 commits. Ohio State commit Damari Simeon and Northwestern commit Nick Costa will lead the way on defense, while Rutgers commit Cam Greene and Long Island University commits Joe Irvine and Ethan Muller. Ryan Stoehr enters year two under center with a bevy of weapons at his disposal including Maine commit Ty McLeer and Roman Coney.
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8/19: Ramapo | Super Football Conference
The Raiders are looking to carry last season’s late surge into 2025 and beyond. After losing their first three games of the year, Ramapo rattled off eight-straight wins and captured the program’s 14th sectional title. An impressive group of playmakers are back and are led by senior QB Casey Grusser. This Ramapo team has the makeup of creating another big year of football in Franklin Lakes.
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8/18: Red Bank Catholic | Shore Conference
The Caseys missed out on playing at MetLife Stadium for the first time in four years but coach Mike Lange’s team is ready to return to elite status in the Shore Conference and the Non-Public B ranks. Lorenzo Tartamella is a highly recruited defensive end with Penn State and Notre Dame topping his offer list. There’s a QB battle going on and the winner will have some elite receiving options headlined by Daniel Zabora who has picked up three DI offers. RBC will open the season with three time state champ Toms River North coming to Red Bank in Week 0.
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8/18: Washington Township | West Jersey Football League
The Minutemen are coming off their best season of the millennium. After capturing their first sectional title since 1995, Washington Township returns most of its starting lineup and is setting its sights on two major milestones: repeating as sectional champions and claiming the program’s first-ever state title. The 2025 campaign kicks off just 10 minutes from home, as TWP opens the season at the Battle at the Beach with a high-profile matchup against Hillsborough at Rowan University.
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8/18: Toms River North | Shore Conference
The Mariners have been the kings of Group 5 in the state championship era, going 40-2 with three-straight state titles in that span. This year the Mariners will embrace the next man up mentality with several new faces getting their first opportunity on the varsity level. Jack Baker and Brady Cicala will lead the way on defense after combining for over 200 tackles last season, while Cole Garrison will see an expanded role on offense after breaking out in the playoffs last season. TRN opens up with a major Shore Conference clash against Red Bank Catholic in Week 0.
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8/18: Phillipsburg | Big Central Conference
The Stateliness are one of the most traditionally rich high school football programs in the entire state and the 2025 season will be another exciting one. Phillipsburg won 11 games last season, but the year was soured with a Thanksgiving Day loss to rival Easton (PA) and being shutout by Winslow in the Group 4 state championship. That will fuel the Stateliners this season. Two-way player Sam Dech is going to led the charge on offense and defense as there’s plenty of big shoes to fill on both sides. Phillipsburg opens their season in Week 1 on the road against Westfield.
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8/17: Shore Regional | Shore Conference
Head coach Don Klein’s return to his alma mater saw Shore roll off 10 straight wins before falling in the section championship game. The Blue Devils have had a full off season with their now second year head coach and ready to take on the challenge of moving up to Class C North in the Shore Conference with a number of games against significantly bigger schools. That should get Shore ready for another deep run in the Group 1 state playoffs.
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8/17: Seton Hall Prep | Super Football Conference
The Pirates ended 2024 with seven consecutive losses but feel good coming into 2025 thanks to a scheduling anomaly. Bill Fitzgerald’s squad will play a staggering seven home games during the 2025 regular season, giving his squad a home field advantage week in and week out. Montclair transfer QB Jaylin Bullock will become eligible after sitting for a few weeks – he’ll lead the offense with Bryce Robbins and Joseph Proscia at wide receiver.
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8/16: St. John Vianney | Shore Conference
The Lancers lost 2,500 yard rusher Abdul Turay to St. Peter’s Prep and SJV is on their fifth coach since 2019 with Greg Penta looking to bring some stability. St. John Vianney still has some key pieces to build off of last year’s 9-4 season that saw the Lancers reach the Non-Public “B” state semifinals. QB Zach LaBarca produced over 2,600 yards and 20 total touchdowns. DJ Carter is one of the state’s top returning defensive backs with five interceptions. WR Adam Urs and Carter finished 1-2 in the Shore Conference 400 meters giving the Lancers speed. SJV will get tested right away when they open the season at Seton Hall Prep:
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8/16: Rahway | Big Central Conference
The Indians are coming off an incredible turnaround in 2024 that saw they go from 3-7 to 7-3 with a young but talented team. With another year of experience under their belt, they will try to keep the momentum going in 2025. Two-way standout Andrew Avent leads Rahway into battle after a stellar junior campaign that saw him rush for over 1,400 yards, 16 touchdowns, and rack. up over 100 tackles.
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8/15: DePaul Catholic | Super Football Conference
A historically-impressive roster fueled the Spartans to an 11-1 record and a Non-Public B state championship last season. How will DePaul Catholic respond in 2025? Don’t expect much of a drop-off in Wayne as Derek Zammit is back for his senior season. The No. 1 QB in New Jersey leads a hungry team that’s out to prove they can continue to dominate in the dog-eat-dog world of North Jersey non-public football.
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8/15: Brick Memorial | Shore Conference
The Mustangs went 9-3 with their losses coming to two state champions (Rumson-Fair Haven, Toms River North) and a section champ (Poitn Pleasant Boro). Coach Walt Currie’s team brings back Colgate commit Trey Tallmadge who will be a two way factor and QB Jason Lajara leads an offense that has big time playmakers returning headlined by Nyzier Matthews and Nazeer Whittaker.
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8/15: Woodbridge | Big Central Conference
The Barrons posted their best record since 2019 a season ago, going 10-1 in their first season under Joe Goerge. With much of the production gone from that ten-win team, Woodbridge turns turn to a big senior class to maintain the standard and lead the Barrons into battle in 2025.
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8/15: Bridgewater-Raritan | Big Central Conference
Rutgers Lacrosse commit Declan Kurdyla is back at the helm for his senior season with BR. With Kurdyla leading the charge, the Panthers are locked in and ready for a Week 0 rematch against Notre Dame.
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8/14: Point Pleasant Boro | Shore Conference
The Panthers are a stellar 38-8 over the last four years capturing the 2024 South 2 Group title. Point Pleasant Boro lost in the state semifinals to eventual state champ Rumson-Fair Haven. That rematch is set for the opening night of the season on August 28th. QB Jake Clayton leads the lethal flexbone and triple option attack.
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8/14: Glassboro | West Jersey Football League
The Bulldogs lock back in after a dominant run to a 13-0 record and the program’s first Group 1 state title. With nearly every starter returning on both sides of the football, they will be a heavy favorite in 2025. Reigning NJ.com Defensive Player of the Year and Eastern Michigan commit anchor a ferocious defense, while Monmouth commit Jayce Grays and a veteran offensive line will look to open things up for Amari Sabb, Xavier Sabb, and Davon Barr.
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8/14: St. Peter’s Prep | Super Football Conference
The Marauders head into a fresh 2025 season with one of the state’s most explosive offenses at their disposal. Senior QB Tyler Bell, a UMass commit, has all the tools needed to put points on the board. Temple commit Hunter Watson and Amari Jones headline the receiving corps. St. Peter’s Prep also welcomes in St. John Vianney transfer Abdul Turay, who rushed for over 2,500 yards and 37 touchdowns last season.
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8/13: Don Bosco Prep | Super Football Conference
Do the Ironmen have what it takes to conquer New Jersey this season? With a championship-level defense and a bevy of experienced playmakers, Don Bosco is going for it all in 2025. Dan Sabella’s team begins the year with a rare trip to Texas, facing Melissa HS to open the season in Week 0. Matt Occhipinti, Mikahi Allen, Phoenix Evans, Dante DeLuca, Isaiah Alvarez and plenty more will be tasked with helping Bosco win their first state title in a decade.
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8/13: St. Thomas Aquinas | Big Central Conference
The Trojans were hit hard by the transfer portal but first year head coach Shamir Bearfield has come in and has his team with a positive mindset looking to keep the standard set by last year’s 8-3 team. Anwar Witherspoon is one of NJ’s top linebackers. The University of Buffalo commit is coming off a 100 tackle season with four sacks and three interceptions.
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8/13: Millville | West Jersey Football League
The Thunderbolts will begin the post-Lotzeir Brooks era, but the standard remains the same for a program that has gone 32-7 over the past three seasons. Robbie O’Connor will lead a young, but talented group into battle on offense, while UConn commit Jayden Jones and Eastern Michigan commit Shermar Collins will be versatile threats for the always tough Bolts defense. Millville will face one of the toughest schedules in the state once again, starting with a Week 0 clash with Rancocas Valley at the Battle at the Beach.
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8/12: Rancocas Valley | West Jersey Football League
The Red Devils will look to continue the program’s positive momentum after finishing 9-3 and reaching a sectional final for the first time since 2017 last season. Monmouth commit Sayvien Adams became the fourth QB in South Jersey history to pass for 2,000 yards, and rush for 1,000 yards in a single season a year ago, and he will be back to lead RV into battle. Rancocas Valley also returns a veteran offensive line, and physical defense with playmakers on all three levels, as they chase its first sectional title in nearly 40 years.
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8/12: Jackson Township | Shore Conference
Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty have merged to form Jackson Township High School. Once crosstown rivals, the football program will be the first opportunity to bring both sides together. Jackson Memorial head coach Vin Mistretta is the Township head man while former Liberty head coach Jim Sharples is on the staff as an assistant which has made the transition smooth. Jackson Township will play in Group 5 and will open the season at home against North Brunswick in the first ever sporting event for the Jackson Township Jaguars.
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8/12: St. Joe’s (Mont.) | Super Football Conference
St. Joe’s was a single failed overtime possession away from taking down Bergen Catholic and reaching last year’s Non-Public A state final. The Green Knights have assembled a fast and dangerous team this fall, led by Harvard commit Nate Bailey and Delaware commit Lamar Best on offense.
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8/11: Bergen Catholic | Super Football Conference
The Crusaders are the unquestioned kings of New Jersey football with the 2025 season right around the corner. Head coach Vito Campanile has guided Bergen Catholic to four straight Non-Public A championships, four-straight No. 1 statewide rankings and a Top-25 national ranking heading into this fall. Can BC keep it going for another year? A talented ground game paired with an elite defense will be the recipe for success.
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8/11: Hun | Mid-Atlantic Prep League
The Raiders are once again playing a national schedule and have become a fixture in the recruiting cycle among top Division I programs. Southern Cal commit Luke Wafle is New Jersey’s top prospect in the class of 2026 and he’s joined by a host of other D1 commits. QB Lukas Prock is one of the top sophomore prospects in America already getting an offer from defending national champion Ohio State. Hun will get started early with a game in Dublin, Ireland against the NFL Development Academy on August 22nd.
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8/11: Winslow Twp. | West Jersey Football League
The Eagles bring back several key contributors after an undefeated run to the program’s first Group 4 state title and finishing as the top-ranked public school in NJ a season ago. Winslow will hit the national stage in 2025 as they will open up with a Week 0 clash with IMG Academy (FL) at the Battle at the Beach in Ocean City, then in Week 2 will have an in-state showdown with Bergen Catholic before tackling a tough schedule in the WJFL American Division. While this season could have more twists and turns, the goal remains the same for the Eagles as they look to defend their crown in Group 4.
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8/11: Hillsborough | Big Central Conference
The Raiders head into the new season without star running back Jackson Jankowicz, who racked up over 1,800 yards and 28 touchdowns last year. Senior Andrew Schwarz will lead a retooled Hillsborough backfield tasked with filling that void — a challenge 15-year head coach Kevin Carty Jr. believes his team is ready for. Hillsborough opens its season at the Battle at the Beach at Rowan University, taking on reigning Central Group 5 champion Washington Township.
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