Four upsets last week shook up the New Jersey Super 25 rankings heading into the playoffs.
Delbarton stunned DePaul, Pascack Valley beat Old Tappan, St. Augustine beat Millville and Mount Olive beat West Morris, which brought some shuffling to the latest rankings.
The public-school playoffs begin this week. This is also the final week of the non-public regular season.
Every week, voters from across the Network will rank the top teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning.
25. West Morris (7-2)
The Wolfpack’s six-game win streak was snapped in a 35-28 loss at Mount Olive on Friday. Brady Bentrewicz ran for 184 yards and a touchdown as four different running backs reached the end zone. West Morris is the No. 3 seed in North 2, Group 3.
Next game: Friday vs. Wayne Hills (5-4)
24. Atlantic City (6-2)
The Vikings had a bye week following a 54-14 rout of Hammonton on Oct. 18. Atlantic City has won six in a row and scored 228 points in eight games (28.5 points per game). Atlantic City is the No. 2 seed in Central Group 5, and will play rival Holy Spirit for the WJFL Constitution Division title on Thanksgiving.
Next game: Friday vs. Eastern (5-4)
23. Point Pleasant Borough (7-2)
Sophomore quarterback Jake Clayton carried the ball four times for 65 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw a 30-yard TD pass to senior Jacob Reitemeyer as the Panthers defeated Howell, 38-6. Senior Colin Obser and junior Calvin Videon-Perino each added TD runs, and sophomore Jack Sullivan booted a field goal. They are the No. 2 seed in South Group 2.
Next game: Friday vs. Gloucester City (3-5)
22. Glassboro (8-0)
Kenny Smith rushed for 156 yards and a go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter as the Bulldogs polished off the West Jersey Football League Diamond Division crown with a 20-7 win over previously-unbeaten Woodstown on Friday. Smith added an insurance touchdown with a 45-yard reception in the fourth quarter. They are the No. 1 seed in South Group 1.
Next game: Friday vs. Point Pleasant Beach (5-3)
21. Mainland (6-3)
Quarterback John Franchini orchestrated a five-play, 79-yard drive in less than a minute, firing a game-tying touchdown pass to Jake Blum, and laterscored the decisive TD on a 4-yard run in overtime as the Mustangs prevailed with a 21-14 win at Delsea on Friday. The Mustangs are the No. 2 seed in South Group 3.
Next game: Friday vs. Barnegat (6-3)
20. Millville (6-2)
Alabama-bound Lotzeir Brooks became the state’s all-time leading receiver (4,243 career receiving yards), but the Thunderbolts fell 27-21 on the road against St. Augustine on Friday. Despite posting 332 offensive yards, including 234 through the air, Millville never led in the game and suffered its second loss in its last four games. The Thunderbolts are the No. 1 seed in Central Group 4.
Next game: Friday vs. Red Bank (5-3)
19. St. Augustine (6-3)
Playing in their 100th game at LaRosa Field, the Hermits delivered one of the program’s biggest wins, shocking Millville 27-21 on Friday. St. Augustine recorded 229 yards on the ground, including a whopping 192 yards on 31 carries for Julian Turney. The Navy-bound senior clinched the win with a 38-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. St. Augustine improved to 72-28 all-time at LaRosa Field.
Next game: TBD in Non-Public A playoffs
18. Old Tappan (7-1)
The Golden Knights suffered their first setback, 27-21, Friday at Pascack Valley. Senior Alex Orecchio scored on a 9-yard run to tie it, 7-7, and ran for a 1-yard score with 3:47 remaining to cut the deficit to 27-21. Sophomore Zach Miceli threw an 18-yard score to senior Ronan Malady to pull them within 20-14. They are the No. 1 seed in North 2, Group 3.
Next game: Friday vs. Weequahic (3-5)
17. Rancocas Valley (7-2)
The Red Devils rattled off 28 straight points in the third quarter to turn a seven-point lead into a comfortable 42-7 margin en route to 42-21 win at Lenape on Friday. Brody Deiter accounted for three touchdowns in the third quarter surge, catching a pair of TD passes and returning an interception for a 42-yard score. They are the No. 2 seed in South Group 5.
Next game: Friday vs. Edison (5-4)
16. Pascack Valley (7-1)
The Panthers knocked off then-No. 11 Old Tappan, 27-21, to snap an eight-game losing streak against their next-door rival. Junior Adam Shaw threw for 155 yards with TD passes to junior Marc Dellaquila and senior Kevin Regula, and ran for a score. Junior Kai Smith ran for a 5-yard TD for a 27-14 lead. They are the No. 1 seed in North 1, Group 3.
Next game: Friday vs. West Milford (5-4)
15. Somerville (9-0)
The Pioneers continued to top good teams with a 45-7 win over playoff-bound Watchung Hills. Brenden Pacheco completed 11 of 13 passes for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Somerville has allowed 21 points in its last five games, including two shutouts. The Pioneers earned the No. 3 seed in Central Group 3.
Next game: Friday vs. Absegami (5-4)
14. St. Thomas Aquinas (7-2)
The Trojans continued their Big Central Conference dominance with a 43-20 win over Sayreville. The big plays included Chukwuma Odoh scoring on runs of 61 and 65 yards, Ca’si Thomas bolting for a 98-yard touchdown and Roman Blanks throwing a 77-yard score to Josiah Zayas.
Next game: TBD in Non-Public B playoffs
13. Phillipsburg (7-1)
Senior quarterback Jett Genovese set the school record with his 40th career touchdown pass in a 49-21 win over Bridgewater-Raritan. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 322 yards. Phillipsburg has won five straight since losing to state-ranked Ridge, and earned the top seed in North 2, Group 4.
Next game: Friday vs. Nutley (4-5)
12. Camden (6-2)
The Panthers had a bye week following a 34-17 victory over Lenape on Oct. 18. Camden has won two straight and three of its last four. The team can clinch the West Jersey Football League Colonial Conference title outright with a win over rival Eastside on Thanksgiving. The Panthers are the No. 1 seed in South Group 2.
Next game: Friday vs. Middle Township (5-3)
11. Morris Knolls (8-0)
Bobby Brickner rushed 23 times for 150 yards and a touchdown as the Golden Eagles completed an undefeated regular season with a 21-13 win over West Essex on Friday night. Morris Knolls never attempted a pass as the running game earned 297 yards on the ground with touchdowns by Brickner, Chris Kaiser and Justin Hanson. Morris Knolls is the top seed in North 1, Group 4 in search of the program’s first sectional title since 2005.
Next game: Friday vs. Colonia (4-5)
10. Ridge (7-1)
The Red Devils beat playoff-bound Westfield, 28-10, for their seventh-straight win as Aidan Stieglitz rushed for 146 yards and two scores. The 18-point margin of victory was their closest game since topping state-ranked Phillipsburg in Week 3. Ridge earned the No. 2 seed in North 1, Group 4.
Next game: Friday vs. Rahway (7-2)
9. Rumson-Fair Haven (8-0)
Senior wide receiver Jordan Angstreich caught three touchdowns passes totaling 120 yards as the Bulldogs clinched the outright Shore Conference Class A North championship with a 49-7 win over Colts Neck. Owen O’Toole completed 9 of 10 passes for 176 yards and three scores. They are the No. 1 seed in Central Group 2.
Next game: Friday vs. Spotswood (8-1)
8. Holy Spirit (7-1)
The Spartans could have a lengthy layoff after their Nov. 1 game against St. Joseph Academy was cancelled. Holy Spirit knocked off Ocean City, 15-13, for its seventh consecutive win on Oct. 18. If the team doesn’t pick up a game for this coming week, the Spartans could go three weeks without a contest. Holy Spirit, which has outscored its opponents 195-84 in eight games this season, will play rival Atlantic City on Thanksgiving for the West Jersey Football League Constitution Division title.
Next game: TBD in Non-Public B playoffs
7. St. Joseph (Montvale) (5-3)
The Green Knights lost Saturday to top-ranked Bergen Catholic, 28-17, after allowing two TDs late in the fourth quarter. Junior Mason Geis, starting for injured junior Lamar Best, threw for 208 yards and a TD. Senior Jahmir Joseph had two end-zone interceptions in the third to keep them within 14-10.
Next game: Saturday vs. DePaul (7-1)
6. DePaul (7-1)
The Spartans suffered their first loss in Friday’s overtime shootout against Delbarton, 52-51. Junior Derek Zammit threw for 305 yards and four TDs, with three to senior Dez Jones and one to senior Elijah Burress. Senior Nolan James ran for 157 yards and two TDs, including a fourth-quarter score for a 45-31 lead.
Next game: Saturday at St. Joseph (Montvale) (5-3)
5. Delbarton (6-2)
Phillip Folmar scored five times. including catching a 35-yard Hail Mary on the final play of regulation during a 52-51 overtime win over DePaul on Friday night. The Green Wave trailed by as much as 28-7 before Folmar returned a kickoff 92 yards for an answering score. In overtime, Folmar ran for a 14-yard touchdown run to give Delbarton a seven-point lead. After allowing a touchdown in overtime, Delbarton spoiled a game-winning two-point try to escape with the win.
Next game: Friday at Paramus Catholic (3-5)
4. Don Bosco (5-3)
The Ironmen registered their second consecutive shutout and third of the season, 42-0, Friday at Paramus Catholic. Senior Deven Sisler thre TD passes to senior Hunter Ditrano and sophomore Zakai Murphy. Junior Colin Brennan ran for two TDs and sophomore Isaiah Alvarez ran for one.
Next game: Friday at St. Peter’s Prep (4-4)
3. Toms River North (9-0)
Senior quarterback T.J. Valerio completed 8 of 9 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for a score, as the Mariners extended their winning streak to 14 avenged a defeat from last season and clinched the outright Shore Conference Class A South championship with a 31-0 victory over Donovan Catholic. They are the No. 1 seed in South Group 5.
Next game: Friday vs. Bridgeton (6-3)
2. Winslow (9-0)
The Eagles put the finishing touches on a nine-game unbeaten streak in the regular season, wrapping up the West Jersey Football League American Division outright title with a 44-0 rout of Cherokee on Saturday. Winslow scored a touchdown in every phase of the game, including four touchdown passes by sophomore quarterback Jalen Parker. The Eagles are the No. 1 seed in South Group 4.
Next game: Saturday vs. Princeton (5-4)
1. Bergen Catholic (7-1)
The Crusaders scored two TDs late in the fourth to pull away to Saturday’s 28-17 victory over then-No. 6 St. Joseph. Junior Najee Calhoun ran for 116 yards and two TDs, including a 1-yard score for a 21-10 lead with 3:20 remaining. Junior Xavier Jackson’s 55-yard interception return for a score made it 28-10.
Next game: Saturday vs. Seton Hall Prep (2-6)
OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES (listed alphabetically): Mendham (8-1), St. Peter’s Prep (4-4), Union City (7-1), Woodbridge (9-0)
