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Woodrow Wilson 28 Rumson-Fair Haven 6 | Central Jersey Group 3 Final
Naz’sir Oglesby had 152 yards rushing including two fourth-quarter TD runs and the Woodrow Wilson defense was able to stifle RFH on its home field to win a third straight sectional championship. On a cold November night, Devin Kargman was able to throw for 205 yards on an RFH defense that did not give up a first down in its first two playoff wins. Colin Kennedy’s 1-yard TD run got Rumson within 8-6 with six minutes to go but Oglesby delivered the dagger with a 52-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage following the Rumson touchdown. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has highlights and post-game reaction from Borden Stadium:
Cranford 45 Sparta 21 | North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Final
(1) Cranford (11-0) defeated (3) Sparta (8-4) 45-21 for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Championship. Will Gallagher began the first quarter with an interception and a touchdown to put Cranford ahead 17-7 after one. Gallagher had three picks heading into halftime. Running back Colin Murray also effective through the first two quarters as he had 200 yards and two touchdowns to give the Cougars a 24-14 lead at the break. Cranford winning its first Sectional Title since 2015 will take on West Morris (9-3) in the North Jersey, Group 3 Championship. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction from Cranford:
Irvington 28 Middletown South 13 | North 2 Group 4 Final
For the first time in its 102 year history, the Irvington Blue Knights are a sectional champion. Irvington trailed Middletown South 13-7 at the half but outscored the Eagles 21-0 in the 2nd half to earn the sectional crown. JSZ’s Darron Wallace was there for the historic victory:
Don Bosco Prep 17 St. Augustine 0 | Non-Public A Semifinal
The sixth-seeded Ironmen make the long trip to South Jersey and emerge with a ticket to MetLife Stadium by shutting down the second-seeded Hermits to advance to the Non-Public A title game. Nick Minicucci tossed a pair of touchdowns in the win as Don Bosco (8-4) pulled away from the Hermits in the second half. Don Bosco Prep will take on the winner of Bergen Catholic and St. Peter’s Prep for the Non-Public A championship next week.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Richland:
Red Bank Catholic 21 St. Joseph Academy 10 | Non-Public B Semifinal
There aren’t many players in the state of New Jersey nearly as red-hot as Alex Brown is right now. The Caseys’ signal caller tallied up two touchdown runs for Red Bank Catholic (10-1) in a second half outburst against St. Joe (8-3.) Brown scored eight touchdowns in last week’s win over Morris Catholic, the day after his mother passed away after a long battle with cancer. RBC will advance to play top-seeded DePaul Catholic in the Non-Public B Final next week.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Red Bank:
