JSZ wraps up Week 0 with another tremendous slate of games from all over the Garden State! Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night.
St. Frances Academy (MD) 31 St. Joseph-Montvale 21 | Non-Conference
The Green Knights had a 21-17 halftime lead on the #14 ranked team in the Max Preps National Top 25 before the Panthers scored 14 fourth quarter points to escape New Jersey with a hard-fought victory. Nate Bailey had a 38-yard touchdown from Lamar Best and a five-yard TD run on a reverse in the first half. Mason Geis scored from two yards out to make it 21-14. St. Frances took the lead on a Brandon Wills-Dickson five-yard touchown run in the fourth quarter. The game marked the return of Augie Hoffmann as St. Joseph’s head football coach. Hoffmann led Joe’s to its last state title in 2018 before a four year stint coaching at Rutgers and Columbia.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights of a great game in Montvale:
Delbarton 34 Iona Prep (NY) 7 | Non-Conference
A consensus top-two ranked team from New York had no answers for one of New Jersey’s best teams and elite playmakers Saturday afternoon. Buffalo commit Phil Folmar had a career day – six catches, 238 yards and three touchdowns – to power Delbarton (1-0) to a statement win. Senior QB Jadon Prinzivalli was 16-23 for 337 yards and hurled four touchdown passes in the victory. Outside of a single touchdown, the Green Wave defense was overwhelming against Iona Prep (0-1).
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Morristown:
Marlboro 34 Colts Neck 0 | Shore Conference
The Mustangs sent a statement to Colts Neck and the entire Shore Conference that despite losing key players from 2023, they are not to be taken lightly. Christian LaFonte led the way for Marlboro, scoring three touchdowns on 18 carries to go along with 205 rushing yards. The defense for Marlboro was stellar all day with countless sacks and tackles for losses coming from the frontline. Jennaro Percodani recovered a fumble in the third quarter to give Marlboro yet another shot at the end zone. AJ Muhlbach and Jemell Bender added one touchdown each to round out the scoring for the Mustangs.
JSZ’s Mackenzie Bruno has the highlights and reaction from Marlboro:
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Pascack Valley 31 Rancocas Valley 14 | Battle at the Beach
The Panthers exploded for 21 points in the second quarter, 14 coming in the final minute, and leaned on a strong rushing attack to score a win for North Jersey in the Battle at the Beach. Adam Shaw was tremendous all afternoon as he finished with 218 total yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns to lead Pascack Valley (1-0) in the victory. Kevin Regula added 130 total yards and a touchdown, while Kai Smith shined in all three phases. Devin Duana went for 101 total yards and a touchdown in the loss for Rancocas Valley (0-1).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Egg Harbor Township:
Cedar Creek 20 Camden Eastside 6 | Battle at the Beach
The Pirates built a 14-0 halftime lead, and then held off the Tigers in the second half at the Battle at the Beach. Aamir Dunbar rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the win for Creek. Junior Bethea picked off two passes, and threw a TD pass to Jahmir Campfield in the victory. Dymear Hill scored the lone touchdown for Eastside in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from EHT:
