GMC WEEK 4 TOP 10 - THNT
by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 10/02/16
1. Piscataway (3-0):The Chiefs had a bye following a 26-14 win over South Brunswick. Next: vs. Sayreville, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. Sayreville (4-0): The Bombers posted their first shutout over a Greater Middlesex Conference foe since Sept. 20, 2013 with a 28-0 blanking of winless Brick Memorial. Running backs Michael Liberti and JaQuae Roberts each rushed for two touchdowns and more than 100 yards on a rain-soaked grass field. Brick Memorial, which had not run much triple option in its three previous games, employed that offense against Sayreville, but was unable to catch the well-prepared Bombers off guard. Quarterback Jayson DeMild, who may be the league’s best signal caller, made a visit to Virginia Military Institute following last Friday night’s win. Next: at Piscataway, Friday, 7 p.m.
3. Old Bridge (2-1-1): The Knights rebounded from a 41-0 loss to Manalapan by salvaging a 42-42 tie with Edison in a triple-overtime thriller. Placekicker Jon Sammarco, who booted a game-winning field goal in the closing minutes of a 28-25 season-opening win over South Brunswick, missed a 40-yard field goal attempt by mere inches in the second overtime. His attempt came after the Knights were penalized five yards for a false start. Highly touted junior quarterback Artur Sitkowski scored on a 1-yard keeper in the first overtime for a 42-35 lead. Sitkowski completed 10 of 19 passes for 165 yards and rushed for two touchdowns including a 40-yarder on the game’s second play from scrimmage. Nick Sodano rushed 18 times for 162 yards and three touchdowns for the Knights, who extended their undefeated streak against Edison to seven games. Next: Bye.
4. South Brunswick (1-2): The Vikings had a bye following a 26-14 loss to Piscataway. Next: vs. Edison, Friday, 7 p.m.
5. Edison (1-1-1): The Eagles lost a fumble on first-and-goal from the 1 on the game’s final play and had to settle for a 42-42 triple-overtime draw with Old Bridge. Senior quarterback Justin Turner was absolutely brilliant, completing 17 of 27 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Running back James Stewart, limited to a mere 29 yards on his first 12 carries, broke off scoring runs of 64 and 29 yards on consecutive touches to help the Eagles erase the 21-14 deficit and take a 28-21 lead with 9:35 left in regulation. He finished with 173 yards and three touchdowns – including a 25-yard scoring jaunt in overtime – on 27 attempts. Dominic Kurtyan booted five PATs. He and Keanu Reed each had a touchdown catch. The Eagles played much of the game without skill position standout Sincere Williams, who was nursing an injury. Next: at South Brunswick, Friday, 7 p.m.
6. South Plainfield (4-0): Quarterback Charles Lovett completed 3 of 6 passes for 40 yards as the Tigers rolled to a 26-13 victory over winless North Brunswick. South Plainfield’s wins have come against foes with a 1-13 combined record. Sophomore running back Zach DelVecchio had two rushing touchdowns. Teammate Jean Sapini, a tight end, had a touchdown receiving. South Plainfield, which led 26-0, pulled its starters in the third quarters to keep them healthy for an upcoming battle for first place in the White Division. Next: vs. St. Joseph, Friday, 7 p.m.
7. St. Joseph (4-0): In the absence of starting quarterback Paul Cocozziello (injured) and playing for much of the game without star tailback Manny Resto (shoulder), the Falcons used a complete team effort in a 28-6 win over Woodbridge. Bruising fullback Luke Yakely, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, burdened much of the load, carrying 25 times for 146 yards and a score. Backup signal caller Mitchel Epstein efficiently managed the offense, rushing five times for 30 yards and completing 1 of 3 passes – a 41-yarder to tight end Roderic Carson – that set up a score. St. Joseph has outscored opponents 150-33. Those foes have a 2-13 combined record. Next: at South Plainfield, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. Carteret (3-0): The Ramblers followed a 40-0 win over North Brunswick with a bye. Next: vs. Colonia, Friday, 7 p.m.
9. Spotswood (4-0): Sal Mistretta’s 13-yard fumble return in the third quarter provided the decisive points as the two-time defending Blue Division champion Chargers held on for a 28-20 win over Dunellen. Quarterback Nick Mohr rushed eight times for 94 yards and two scores. He completed a 29-yard scoring strike to Ryan Szatkowski. Spotswood rushed for 239 yards and amassed 278 yards from scrimmage. Next: vs. Highland Park, Friday, 7 p.m.10. J.F. Kennedy (3-1): The Mustangs scored three times during a three-minute, 19-second span of the fourth quarter to erase a two-touchdown deficit in a dramatic 19-14 comeback victory over J.P. Stevens. Quarterback Kyle Heaney threw a 28-yard scoring strike to Deandre Carter and broke off a 95-yard run to help the Mustangs close to 14-13. Anthony Shirley’s 9-yard scoring run with 8:36 remaining produced the final margin. Next: vs. Woodbridge, Friday, 7 p.m.
