The playoffs have begun in New Jersey high school football. The Jersey Sports Zone team brings you two playoff games from South Jersey along with RBC’s regular season finale in Red Bank. Check out all the action!
Kingsway 23 Eastern 14 | South Jersey Group 5 Quarterfinal
In their first home playoff game since 2022, the third-seeded Dragons won the second-half battle to keep their season alive. David Oravetz accounted for two touchdowns—one passing and one rushing—while Cole DeNick’s outstanding junior season continued as he added his 23rd total touchdown of the year. On defense, Jordan Hernandez was stellar on the D-line, recording two sacks, including the dagger that resulted in a safety. With the win, Kingsway (8-2) sends sixth-seeded Eastern (6-4) home for the season and advances to its fifth consecutive sectional semifinal, where the Dragons will either host seventh-seeded Williamstown or travel for a road matchup against second-seeded Southern.
JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights from Sweedsboro:
Shawnee 28 Pennsauken 12 | South Jersey Group 4 Quarterfinal
The Renegades used their bruising rushing attack to pull away in the fourth and advance to the South Group 4 semifinals. Cole Anderson went for 223 yards on the ground with a pair of touchdowns in the victory. Duke lacrosse commit Brett Lundberg added over 100 rushing yards and had a pair of touchdowns in the final frame for fourth-seeded Shawnee (7-3). Temple commit RJ Blount ran for 230 yards and two touchdowns in the loss for fifth-seeded Pennsauken (7-3). Shawnee will face the winner of Winslow Township and Cumberland next week.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Medford:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Shawnee is made possible by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
Red Bank Catholic 41 Notre Dame 0
The Caseys hung up 28 second quarter points with freshman running back Gabe Kemp and wide receiver Daniel Zabora each reaching the end zone two times to give RBC (9-1) a dominating performance to close out the regular season. Jason Berecsky got the scoring started with a 36-yard pick six on the third play from scrimmage. RBC will be a top seed in the upcoming Non-Public “B” state playoffs.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Red Bank:
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