VOTE for the HSS North Jersey Football Team of the Week for Week 6
After an exciting Week 6 of the high school football season, it's time to look back on the top team performances. Vote for the Team of the Week!
In Week 6 of the North Jersey high school football season, several teams showcased remarkable performances. Garfield's Boilermakers emerged victorious, ending a 27-year title drought by defeating Becton 48-18. Quarterback Jorheny Rodriguez dominated the game with 288 rushing yards and a school-record-tying six touchdowns, while Talib McCullough contributed 146 passing yards and a 52-yard scoring strike to Jonathan Nolasco.
Glen Rock's Panthers, who had not suffered a losing season since 2017, secured a narrow 14-13 win over Elmwood Park. Running back Luca Cassano contributed 128 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with 100 passing yards and a score. Lyndhurst's Golden Bears, on the other hand, collected their first win of the season with a 22-8 triumph over Manchester.
Running back Allen Frias had a standout performance with 71 rushing yards and two second-half touchdowns, while Chris Penny recorded 11 tackles. Paramus Spartans continued their turnaround, defeating Newark West Side 27-15. Running back Alexandro Perides led the charge with 102 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Alexandro Perides completed 41 passing yards, including a touchdown pass to Max Finkelman.
Paramus Catholic's Paladins delivered arguably the most impressive win of the week, defeating Bergen Catholic 31-17. Running back Chu Odoh carried 227 yards and scored three times, while backup quarterback Walker Snee, a Bergen Catholic transfer, rushed for 192 yards and threw for 110 yards, including an 18-yard score to Josiah Tucille.
Passaic Tech's Bulldogs put on an aerial show in their 48-26 victory over Union City, with quarterback Bryce Longo throwing for 301 yards and four touchdowns, while Tyson Watkins amassed 246 passing yards and four scores. Longo and Ian McDuffie each contributed a touchdown run during the game. Saddle Brook's Falcons secured their first win of the season with a dominant 54-12 victory over Secaucus.
Quarterback Chris Vermilyea completed 146 passing yards and three touchdowns, while running back Andrew Filan contributed 207 rushing yards and two scores. Saddle Brook's running backs, Filan and Anthony Way, were also instrumental in the victory with 207 and 129 rushing yards respectively. Teaneck's Highwaymen secured their biggest regular-season win in years, defeating Ridgewood 27-26.
Quarterback Aiden Talley completed 107 passing yards, with two touchdown passes to Deyton Walcott and Malakai Johnson. Running back Jaydon Casto contributed 66 passing yards, including a 17-yard touchdown to Jonah Flournoy. Finally, Waldwick/Midland Park's Warriors captured the NJIC Liberty title in double overtime, defeating previously unbeaten Rutherford 43-42.
Wide receiver Luciano Mayer was the star of the game, rushing for 221 yards and three touchdowns, while EJ Cozzupoli caught a touchdown pass and rushed for a score in the second overtime period.
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