Week 5 is well underway and includes some must-see finishes around the state! Enjoy the highlights as they roll in!
Ramapo 34 Northern Highlands 33 | Super Football Conference
The Raiders erased a 21-point deficit to storm back and defeat their rivals in thrilling fashion Friday night. Ramapo (5-0), led by Harvard commit Landon DePrima, produced five second-half touchdown drives in the win. DePrima finished the night 25-34 with 291 yards and four TD passes in the win. TE Charlie Wingfield made a circus-type catch for the go-ahead touchdown with 5:34 left in the game. Northern Highlands (4-2) came out hot in this game and led 21-0 at the half. Nate Johnson finished with five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) and nearly 300 yards of offense.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights + reaction from the latest chapter in one of North Jersey’s most competitive rivalries:
Ridge 30 Bridgewater-Raritan 24 | Big Central Conference
Ridge (4-1) picked up a third straight victory following a 30-24 win over Bridgewater-Raritan (1-5). A field goal would get Ridge on the board in the first quarter, Will Deady would then return an interception for a 68 yard pick six to begin the second quarter. The Red Devils went ahead 17-12 at halftime and remained in front for the duration of the matchup, however a recovered onside kick and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter from Bridgewater-Raritan kept the game close late. Ridge quarterback Ryan Olivo passed for 157 yards, rushed for an additional 73 yards and also had a rushing and passing score. Will Deady ended the night with 175 total yards and two touchdowns including an interception.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Basking Ridge:
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St. Augustine 24 Shawnee 21 | West Jersey Football League
Ryan Gambill threw a touchdown pass to Paris Pratt Jr. with 33 seconds left to lift the Hermits over the Renegades in a thriller. Gambill and Pratt connected for two touchdowns on the night, while Julian Turney rushed for a score in the win. Julian Onesti had two interceptions in the victory for St. Augustine (4-2). Joe Papa threw touchdown passes to Tyler Nickles and Liam Gilmore, and rushed for a TD for Shawnee (3-3) in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Richland:
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Middletown South 30 Colts Neck 14 | Shore Conference
Jake Czwakiel had a touchdown run, a 26-yard field goal and a 34-yard pick six to score in all three phases of the game and Jesse Burbank’s 85-yard scoop and score touchdown set the tone for the Eagles second half. Middletown South took a 14-0 lead at the half and Colts Neck put together a strong opening drive before Colin Gallagher caused the fumble the Burbank took the distance down the near sideline. Czwakiel followed with his field goal and defensive score to make it 30-7. Colts Neck got a short touchdown run from Chris Scully and a late fourth quarter 39-yard touchdown catch from Eric Loureiro.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Middletown:
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Hammonton 21 Rancocas Valley 6 | West Jersey Football League
Kenny Smith and the Blue Devils took over in the second half to pick up a bounce back win over the Red Devils in a WJFL Memorial Division battle. Smith turned in another sensational performance as he rushed for three touchdowns in the win for Hammonton (4-2). Jameer Bellamy scored on a 42-yard touchdown run in the loss for Rancocas Valley (4-2).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Hammonton:
