High school football returns with action all over the state, including the inaugural Battle at the Beach showcase event in Ocean City. Check back throughout the night to watch all of the action!
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St. Peter’s Prep 61 Paramus Catholic 0
The season openers for two new Super Football Conference head coaches couldn’t have been more different. Rich Hansen III and St. Peter’s Prep pounded the rock for five touchdowns and leaned on an aggressive front seven to control the pace of the game. Paramus Catholic, led by their new head coach Steve Rybak, mustered only 43 total yards in the losing effort.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has highlights from this SFC United Red Division showdown at Rutgers University:
Salem 22 Camden 20 | Battle at the Beach
The Rams made the most of their trip to the shore, knocking off The High in Ocean City. Nathan Wilson kicked a 37-yard field goal to give Salem the lead for good with three minutes left in the game. Luis Ward threw a pair of touchdown passes to Hamin Anderson for Camden in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from this marquee matchup at the Battle at the Beach:
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St. Joseph Academy 31 Northeast (PA) 18 | Battle at the Beach
The Wildcats raced out to a 31-6 lead, beating one of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s top teams to open the season. Cohl Mercado was sensational in the victory, as the Boston College baseball commit caught a touchdown pass and rushed for a score. Ja’son Prevard threw a pair of touchdown passes, while Jahqir Haley returned an interception for a score.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from a steamy Carey Stadium:
Ocean City 21 Vineland 0 | Battle at the Beach
The Red Raiders turned in a dominant performance, shutting down the Fighting Clan to open up the 2021 season. Senior RB Jacob Wilson led the way for the Ocean City offense, rushing for a pair of touchdowns on the night. Junior QB Riley Gunnels added a rushing touchdown of his own to cap off the scoring.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from the nightcap of Day 1 at the Battle at the Beach:
Delran 27 Willingboro 14
Zach Palmer-Smith had 162 yards and three touchdowns but the Bears needed to hold off a 4th quarter rally from the Chimeras to preserve an opening night victory. Delran had a 20-0 lead at the end of three quarters before Willingboro stormed back. Connor Daly preserved the win with a 34 yard TD run and an interception in the final minute. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the WJFL Colonial Division highlights:
Carteret 37 J.P. Stevens 0
With no season in 2020 due to Covid-19, it was an emotional and electrifying home opener for Carteret. The Ramblers ran their unbalanced single wing offense efficiently in the first two quarters to lead 30-0 at halftime. Kanye Groover finished with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights:
