GMC WEEK 1 TOP 10
by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 09/11/16
1. Piscataway (1-0): The Chiefs rushed for 308 yards
to pull away from New Brunswick in the second half by scoring 20
unanswered points to win 39-13. Elijah Barnwell shared the rushing load
with newcomer Juwon Jackson. Next: East Brunswick, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. Old Bridge (1-0): Artur Sitkowski showed tremendous poise and leadership, along with Nick Sodano, as the two accounted for over 250 yards of offense and four touchdowns, while Jon Sanmarco kicked the winning 33-yard field goal to lift the Knights over South Brunswick 31-28. Next: at Monroe, Friday, 7 p.m.
3. South Brunswick (0-1): The Vikings lost a hard-fought 31-28 rematch of the 2015 NJSIAA Group V championship with Old Bridge. Josh Liao, Anthony Blakey Jr. and Jayvon Palmer provided most of the fireworks in Monmouth Junction. Next: at New Brunswick, Friday, 7 p.m.
4. Sayreville (1-0): Quarterback Jason DeMild connected with three different receivers (Andrew Willie, Elijah Clark and Colton Redding) while running back Michael Liberti rushed for two touchdowns in a 46-18 win over East Brunswick. Next: at Edison, Friday, 7 p.m.
5. New Brunswick (0-1): The Zebras were no match for Piscataway’s formidable offensive line in the second half of their first Red Division encounter. Their special teams play and defense kept them in the game early. Next: South Brunswick, Friday, 7 p.m.
6. Woodbridge (1-0): Rookie head coach Kevin Coleman wins his first game and the 50th Bragging Rights trophy as the Barrons defeat their crosstown rival Colonia 19-14. The former defensive coordinator had high praise for his charges. Next: Manasquan, Friday, 7 p.m
7. South Plainfield (1-0): Zach DelVecchio and Charlie Lovett combined for 221 yards rushing and three touchdowns as the Tigers crushed Perth Amboy 33-14. Deshai Smith blocked a punt and also returned one 95 yards for a score. Next: at J.P. Stevens, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. St. Joseph (1-0): The Falcons steamrolled the Raiders 38-6 in their first-ever meeting on the gridiron. Paul Cocozziello threw for 212 yards and Luke Yakely and Manny Resto help St. Joe's rush for 136 hard-fought rushing yards.Next: at Perth Amboy, Friday, 7 p.m.
9. Colonia (0-1): The Patriots lost to rival Woodbridge 19-14 in their annualshowdown for the Bragging Rights trophy. Luke Pero scored on two short runs, but Colonia found the sledding tough on its home field blue turf. Next: at North Brunswick, Friday, 7 p.m.
10. Spotswood (1-0): Quarterback
Nick Mohr was cool under pressure as Spotswood beat the heat and rival
South River 31-6. He passed for 176 yards and two TDs while rushing for
another in his debut as signal caller for the Chargers. Next: at Holmdel, Saturday, 1 p.m.
