Greg Tufaro's Week 5 GMC football predictions and analysis
by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 10/06/16
Woodbridge (1-3) at J.F. Kennedy (3-1), 7 p.m.: The
Barrons, who endured heartbreaking defeats to Manasquan (7-6) and South
Plainfield (15-12), look to break a three-game losing streak. Woodbridge
fell 28-7 last weekend to undefeated St. Joseph. The Mustangs, who have
not defeated their crosstown rivals since posting a 38-0 win in 2013,
have closed the gap with Woodbridge. J.F. Kennedy’s wins have come
against schools with a combined 1-8 record. Woodbridge has played a more
challenging schedule. J.F. Kennedy quarterback Kyle Heaney is one of
the GMC’s top newcomers. He is the league’s leading rusher with 537
yards and seven touchdowns on 64 carries. Heaney has also completed 12
of 35 passes for 118 yards and two scores to keep opponents honest.
Brian Santana (199 yards on 37 carries) and Anthony Shirley (99 yards on
21 carries) complement the signal caller. DeAndre Carter tops the
Mustangs with 51 receiving yards. David Lee (30), Michael Matusz (21),
Damon Washington (18) and Steve De La Cruz (18) anchor a J.F. Kennedy
defense that has allowed just 24 points in its last three wins. The
Mustangs have registered 12 sacks and forced eight fumbles. Mustangs’
placekicker Gianfranco Tiseo (8 of 8 PATs and a field goal) is a
difference-maker. Woodbridge has been balanced offensively with a trio
of backs complementing signal caller Donovan Tabon (31 of 56 for 360
yards). Da’Avian Ellington, a transfer from Carteret, leads the Barrons
on the ground with 271 yards on 57 carries. Keshaun Henry and Messiah
Daniels have rushed for 152 and 112 yards, respectively. Quaasim Glover
(169 yards) remains one of the league’s most dangerous receivers. Nick
Nyers has recorded a league-leading 55 tackles to anchor Woodbridge’s
defense. Teammates Antoine Hall (29), Alex LaGrippo (26), Glover (22),
Dylan Leone (21) and Marquan Payne (20) are also among Woodbridge’s
leaders in tackles. Pick: Woodbridge 19-17.
