We wrap up Week 2 with six more games of action from around New Jersey. We will be posting our highlights throughout the night and don’t forget to check out Game Ball nominees this Sunday and JSZ-TV at 10:30 pm on WLNY!
Bergen Catholic 21 Delbarton 6
After playing a pair of out-of-state opponents to open the 2022 season, Bergen Catholic (3-0) is ready to finally get into their New Jersey schedule. The Crusaders got off on the right foot Saturday with a quality win over a tough, well-coached Delbarton (0-2) squad. Maryland commit DJ Samuels and company held the Green Wave out of the endzone, while Samuels actually found paydirt himself on a 69-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Morristown:
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Marlboro 35 Freehold Township 7
Quarterback AJ Schwartz had a TD run and TD pass and the Mustangs defense produced a pair of fourth-quarter INT’s for scores to cap off a 2-0 start. The Mustangs had a 14-7 halftime lead that swelled to 21-7 after Schwartz’s 1-yard TD run. In the 4th, Jake Houston had a nine-yard pick-six TD followed by Anthony Tropeano taking a 37-yard pick to the house. Both plays saw Lucas McEvoy pressure the quarterback creating the turnovers.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Marlboro High School:
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Pennsauken 34 Camden Eastside 6
The Indians surged in the second half for the second-straight week to remain unbeaten to start the season. Dante Viccharelli rushed for three touchdowns to lead the way offensively for Pennsauken (2-0). Jayden Farmer provided the play of the game with a 96-yard interception return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Judah Anthony rushed for a touchdown in the loss for Camden Eastside (0-2).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from this West Jersey Football League clash:
Ocean City 21 Cedar Creek 7
The Red Raiders turned in a gritty defensive effort on the road, capped off by a Roy Salugta interception return for a TD to seal the win late in the fourth quarter. Jack Hoag rushed for a TD, caught a touchdown pass, and pulled in an INT for OC (2-1) in the victory. Billy Smith rushed for a touchdown for the Pirates (1-2) in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Egg Harbor City:
Hillside 45 Metuchen 0
Hillside picked up their second win of the season following a dominant 45-0 win over Metuchen. The Comets with two first half scores from Army commit Kyon Simonson led 20-0 at the break.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Metuchen:
Bonus Coverage: Westfield 21 Union 14
Westfield picked up their first win of the season following a tight 14-12 victory over Union. The Blue Devils trailed 14-7 at halftime until two rushing scores from quarterback Trey Brown would give Westfield a late 21-14 lead in the fourth quarter. Brown finished with 156 total yards to accompany his two touchdowns.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has postgame reaction from Westfield:
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