We close out Week 7 of the high school football season with three great matchups from the Saturday slate. Bergen Catholic collides with Delbarton in Super Football Conference action, St. Augustine looks for revenge in a WJFL matchup with Rancocas Valley, and Hopewell Valley tries to clinch a second-straight division crown against Steinert. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the evening!
Bergen Catholic 42 Delbarton 7 | Super Football Conference
The Crusaders used a blend of explosive offense and punishing defense to pick up their second-straight win in as many weeks. Ohio State commit Jordan Thomas was recognized as a 2026 Navy All-American pregame and then proceeded to snare two interceptions while anchoring the Bergen Catholic (6-1) defense. Sophomore QB Trey Tagliaferri ripped off a career-high 332 yards and four TD passes in an impressive showing. Delbarton (3-4) got their lone score from an impressive 80-yard touchdown via Matt Tafuri in the first quarter.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights + reaction from Oradell:
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St. Augustine 28 Rancocas Valley 14 | West Jersey Football League
The Hermits fell behind 14-0 early in the first quarter, but rallied with 28 unanswered points to avenge a loss to the Red Devils a year ago. Roman Coney ran wild for 135 yards and three touchdowns to lead the way in the victory. Maine commit Ty McLeer and Liam Flynn had interceptions to highlight a stellar defensive effort from St. Augustine (6-1). Jameer Bellamy and Mikey McQueen had touchdowns in the loss for Rancocas Valley (4-4).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Richland:
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Hopewell Valley 31 Steinert 13 | West Jersey Football League
The Bulldogs marched into Spartan territory on Saturday afternoon and clinched back-to-back Capitol Division titles. The ground game led the way for Hopewell Valley, as Ethan Valenza rushed for 191 yards and a touchdown, while Lucas Hemmer added two scores on the ground. The highlight of the game came when Mike Whitlock soared over a defender for a 39-yard touchdown reception—one of just two pass attempts by the Bulldogs in the second half. With the win over Steinert (5-2), Hopewell Valley (6-2) secured the division championship in convincing fashion.
JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights + post-game reaction from Hamilton Township:
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