WF.com’s Week 7 – GMC White Division – Game Predictions

by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 10/25/16

By: Charles McDevitt  WoodbridgeFootball.com – October 25, 2016, 0745

Week 7 Record: 3-1  .750 

Friday, October 28^th

JP Stevens (1-5) at Woodbridge (3-4) – Analysis

This one is for all the marbles. The JP Stevens Hawks are coming to town on Friday, October 28th  at 7pm. As the Barrons did unto Perth Amboy, so shall they do unto JPS. A win will guarantee a Playoff berth for Woodbridge. With those stakes, I don’t anticipate any let down by the Barrons.

JPS has 71 PF in 6 games (11.8 PPG).  They are limited in their offensive ground game and minimal passing game. Their defensive side has allowed 165 PA (27.5 PPG). Their scoring differential is -94 (-15.7 PPG).

The Woodbridge bounce-back win against Perth Amboy (35-0), set up this last chance. With a 144 PF (20.6 PPG) – 113 PA (16.1 PPG), and a scoring differential of +31 (+4.4 PPG), I see the Barrons easily handling the Hawks both offensively and defensively.  And with Holger Alcivar PK putting 3 of 4 PAT attempts through the uprights against Amboy, the kicking game is looking a bit brighter and that is a good sign.

The bottom line is the Barrons’s Playoff hopes and seeding ride on their ability to defeat the Hawks. They are currently sitting with 69 PP in the sixth slot. A win over JPS will provide an additional 14 PP. The Colonia – Kennedy game will produce a guaranteed 3 PP, and the St Joseph – Carteret games a guaranteed 1 PP.  If Perth Amboy defeats North Brunswick, add another 3 PP. This scenario will yield a final total of 90 PP. Then, it depends on how the 6th through 10th NJ2 - G4 teams fare so as to what seed the Barrons will have earned.

There is nothing the Woodbridge can do other than take care of their business, and that is exactly what I predict. It’s time to “Strap up and Deliver”, and let the cards fall where they may.

(x) Woodbridge over J.P. Stevens, Friday, October 28th  7 p.m.

• A Playoff berth is on the line. WOOD +20

(x) Colonia over J.F. Kennedy, Friday, October 28th  7 p.m.

• A Playoff berth is on the line for both teams. COL +7
  

Perth Amboy over (x) North Brunswick, Friday, October 28^th  7 p.m.

• PA is capable, NOB doesn’t have the weapons. PA +10

(x) St Joseph over Carteret, Saturday, October 29^th 1 p.m.

• Not the last game, but the final real hurdle for an undefeated regular season. STJ +17
  

South Plainfield (Bye)

Home Team (x)

Season Record:  23-9   .719

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Borden's GMC football Week 8 Predictions

Marcus Borden, @bordenfb4ever 9:34 p.m. EDT October 27, 2016

J.P. Stevens (1-5) at No. 8 Woodbridge (3-4): The Hawks are led by senior quarterback Luke Jacobi and junior running back Quian Muse, who have combined for 615 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Dan Ricigliano leads all receivers with eight catches for 84 yards and a score. Muse is also a threat on kick returns having returned one 90 yards to propel the Hawks to their only win of the season.

Woodbridge is coming off a 35-0 win over Perth Amboy with senior RB/DB Keshaun Henry once again leading the scoring with three touchdowns and throwing for another. He has accounted for 613 yards of total offense with ten touchdowns and one kick return score. Nick Nyers leads the Barron defense with 88.5 tackles while Marquan Payne and Alex LaGrippo have combined for 80 plus tackles themselves. PICK: Woodbridge.

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