Friday night lights in Week 3 brought rivalries, big plays, and statement wins all across New Jersey. Our team has the highlights and postgame reaction from another loaded night on the gridiron.

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Old Tappan 28 Ramapo 24 | Super Football Conference

This colossal showdown between two Top 20 teams in the state was even better than advertised. Zach Miceli connected with Shane Small for four touchdowns on the night to fuel the offense before a wild defensive stand with time winding down secured a hard-fought win for Old Tappan (4-0). Miceli found Small on a wild broken play for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:49 to go in regulation to cap off their night. Leo Etter made a game saving tackle with no time on the clock to keep Raiders’ QB Casey Grusser out of the endzone to secure the win. Ramapo (2-1) had three rushing touchdowns in the loss – Gino Gorga, Liam Hayward and Grusser all found paydirt on Friday night.

JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights + reaction from Bergen County:

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Winslow Twp. 19 St. Augustine 6 | West Jersey Football League

The Eagles created some breathing room in the third quarter and leaned on a stout defensive effort to score a bounce back win against the Hermits. Jalen Parker threw for 177 yards and a touchdown while becoming Winslow’s all-time leading passer in the victory. Delaware commit NaKeem Powell rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown for Winslow Township (2-2). Luke Tanzola connected on a pair of field goals in the loss for St. Augustine (3-1).

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and post-game reaction from Richland:

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Mainland 42 Cherokee 21 | West Jersey Football League

After reaching the Group 3 State Final in 2024, Mainland (2-2) entered Week 3 below .500 but secured a key American Division victory over Cherokee (2-2). The Mustangs scored on all but one possession in the first half, capped off by a long touchdown run from Lucas DeBiaso, who added a flashy move at the end. Quarterback John Franchini later mirrored that move after scoring on a rushing touchdown in the second half. Mainland now shifts their attention to their Week 4 home matchup with top-ranked St. Augustine.

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights from Marlton: 

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Woodbridge 34 Colonia 21 | Big Central Conference

Woodbridge rode the one-two punch of Joshua Allen and Dylan Stephen to another rivalry win and an unbeaten record through Week 3. Allen opened the scoring with an 89-yard touchdown run and later sealed the game with a fourth-quarter punch-in. Stephen added two rushing touchdowns of his own and one through the air as the Barrons improved to 4–0 with a 34–21 victory at home.

JSZ’s Nick Doll has the highlights from Woodbridge: 

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Red Bank Regional 27 Matawan 19 | Shore Conference

Matt Huss had two first quarter touchdown runs and Kaden Jackson sealed the win in the third quarter with a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown to give coach Tyler Karalewich back to back wins in his first season as Busc head football coach.  Bennett Lopez had a two yard touchdown catch to give Red Bank Regional a 21-6 lead before Matawan scored late in the first half on a BlairCarter Gagneron 9-yard TD to Daamir Darby to make it a 21-12 game at the half.  Alexander Liss had a 47-yard scoop and score TD to get the Huskies within three but Jackson put the Bucs ahead by two scores to ensure the victory.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Little Silver:

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