The public state playoff got underway on Friday as JSZ brings you five opening round matchups from around the Garden State. Plus, Non-Public title contenders collide to close out the regular season as NJ’s new #1 St. Peter’s Prep takes on Red Bank Catholic. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

St. Peter’s Prep 37 Red Bank Catholic 34

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has full coverage coming later tonight!

Williamstown 42 Freehold Twp. 26 | Central Jersey Group 5 Quarterfinal

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Mount Olive 44 Rahway 14 | North 2 Group 4 Quarterfinal

JSZ’s Ryan Sudol has full coverage coming later tonight!

Eastern 10 Egg Harbor Twp. 0 | South Jersey Group 5 Quarterfinal

The fifth-seeded Vikings snapped a four-game losing streak to close the regular season by knocking off the fourth-seeded Eagles for their first playoff win under head coach Lionel Bolen, and the first for the program since 2013. Sean Somers hit a go-ahead 29-yard field goal early in the fourth, then Anthony Salamone iced things with a 27-yard touchdown to seal the victory. Jaheim Alexander had an interception as part of a stout defensive effort that included a blocked field goal for Eastern (5-5). Ryder Willett forced a fumble as part of a great defensive performance for EHT (7-3). Eastern advances to face top-seed and defending state champ Washington Township next week.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Egg Harbor Township:

Passaic Tech 35 Bridgewater-Raritan 0 | North 2 Group 5 Quarterfinal

The fourth-seeded Bulldogs jumped all over the fifth-seeded Panthers, building a 28-point lead in the first half as they rolled to a quarterfinal victory. Bryce Longo led the way throwing three TDs though the air and added an 80-yard rushing touchdown in the win for Passaic Tech (7-3). Bridgewater-Raritan had a great season end with a record of 7-3. PCTI advances to face top-seeded Elizabeth next week.

JSZ’s Sean Dugan has the highlights from Wayne: