There’s a few big games on the pitch Thursday before we get into the weekend! Check in throughout the night as our coverage comes in!
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2 Elizabeth 1 | Boys
Aavik Akarte’s 25-yard missile in the 51st minute was the game winner after the two teams traded goals in the opening two minutes. Jayvon Young scored just 36 seconds into the match to put SPF in front before Elizabeth’s Miguel Brito answered at the 1:48 mark. Akarte’s goal was majestic and will be part of JSZ’s Top 10 Plays of the Week. Scotch Plains-Fanwood is off to a 2-0-1 start to the season.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Elizabeth:
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Delbarton 2 Randolph 0 | Boys
The Green Wave battled through a red card and numerous dangerous chances to emerge victorious in a fantastic all-Morris County clash. Delbarton (2-0) was given a red card in the 45th minute, but then scored twice on penalty kicks later in the second half to pull away for the win. Goalkeeper Sebastian Rubio was stellar in the clean sheet effort, as he made seven saves while Randolph (2-2) threw everything they could on goal.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Morristown:
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Notre Dame 3 Lawrence 0 | Boys
The Irish picked up their third win and third shutout of 2025. Penalty kick goals from Landon Hoenisch and Luca Ercolano lifted Notre Dame (3-0) past CVC Colonial Division rivals Lawrence (2-1). Hoenisch has scored in all three of Notre Dame’s games this season and recorded a game-high three points.
JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights + reaction from Lawrence Township:
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Sterling 0 Haddonfield 0 (OT) | Girls
The Bulldogs and the Silver Knights delivered a 100-minute battle but neither side could break through as this rematch of last year’s SJ Group 2 final ended in a draw. Madison Sims was outstanding in net for Sterling (2-0-1), as the senior racked up 12 saves to fend off a furious second-half effort from the Bulldogs. Olivia Budesa finished with a pair of saves in net for Haddonfield (1-2-1). These teams will meet again on October 3rd.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Haddonfield:
