One of the most anticipated weeks of the high school football season in South Jersey is here.
The slate includes games with plenty of playoff and division title implications and features a pair of contests that pit defending state champions against one another.
Get your popcorn ready!
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Games to Watch - Week 7
Millville (4-2) at Atlantic City (3-3), Thursday, 6 p.m.
Two of the region’s premier quarterbacks will face off in this showdown to kick off the weekend. … Millville QB Robert O’Connor threw for a season-best 346 yards and tied a school-record with five touchdowns in last week’s 38-0 win at Mainland last week. The senior has thrown for 10 TDs with only three picks over the last four games. … Atlantic City is also coming off a victory against Mainland and had a bye last week. Junior quarterback Marvin Burroughs has seven TD throws over his last two games and has 13 for the season to go along with two interceptions.
Predictions: Rimback-Atlantic City; McGurk-Millville.
Timber Creek (5-2) at Bridgeton (6-1), Thursday, 6 p.m.
After losing its opening two games by a combined 10 points, Timber Creek has rattled off five consecutive wins, including the last two by a combined 99-0 score. The Chargers are averaged 44.8 points per game over their successful stretch. Sophomore quarterback Keeanu Darji has been on a heater over the last three weeks with 15 touchdown passes and no interceptions. For the season, Darji has thrown for over 1,500 yards with 19 TDs and two picks. Timber Creek needs a win if it wants to climb back into the WJFL Liberty Division title race. … Bridgeton hasn’t lost since August and boasts a six-game winning streak. The Bulldogs have held opponents to six-of-fewer points in five of their last games, including a pair of shutouts. The defense has 13 sacks, including a team-best four by Jayden Pender, and seven interceptions with two returned for touchdowns by Rakeem Stubbs and Jah’Zeer Thompson.
Predictions: Rimback-Bridgeton; McGurk-Timber Creek.
Pennsauken (4-3) at Eastern (4-3), Friday, 6 p.m.
The Indians have flip-flopped wins and losses over the last five weeks after starting 2-0. The team has struggled offensively over the last three games, averaging just 10 points over the stretch. Running back Daishaun Lassiter has rushed for a touchdown in each of the last four games and has 10 for the season. … The Vikings can take a huge step toward their first division title since 2013 with victory here. After hitting the win column four times in the first five weeks, Eastern has stumbled with consecutive losses to Paul VI and Rancocas Valley by a 77-7 combined score. Eastern has mustered just two touchdowns on its last three games with zero over the last two weeks.
Predictions: Rimback-Pennsauken; McGurk-Eastern.
Camden (4-2) at Glassboro (6-1), Friday, 6 p.m.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the regular season featuring two defending state champions, the winner of this tilt will gain the inside track to the WJFL Classic Division title. It will be the sixth meeting between the two teams in a series that began in 1916, according to local historian Chuck Langerman. Camden has won four of the five previous games. … Camden’s offense has been punishing opponents, especially on the ground where the Panthers have pounded out 1,555 yards (7.3 yards per carry) and 15 TDs. Sophomore Jayden Boyce leads the squad with 761 rushing yards and is coming off a four-TD performance against Kingsway. … Since a 21-7 loss to Winslow on Sept. 11, Glassboro’s offense has kicked into high gear. That’s also the stretch where senior quarterback Charlie Foulke became eligible following his transfer. He’s thrown for 973 yards with 12 touchdowns and one pick in four games. Oregon commit Xavier Sabb became the fourth wide receiver in South Jersey and fifth in history to eclipse the 3,000-yard mark.
Predictions: Rimback-Glassboro; McGurk-Glassboro.
Pennsville (4-3) at Schalick (7-0), Friday, 6 p.m.
The Eagles look to play spoiler in the WJFL Diamond Division race in this one. Pennsville is 3-2 in games, decided by one score, including wins over Penns Grove and St. Joseph Acadey over the last two weeks. Senior quarterback Jake Layfield has thrown for over 1,400 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while sophomore Chase Johnson leads the team with 746 rushing yards. … Schalick has outscored its opponents 232-49 over its seven-game unbeaten streak. The defense is coming off its second shutout of the season. Senior lineman Aiden Torres has four sacks and 12 tackles over his last two games.
Predictions: Rimback-Schalick; McGurk-Schalick.
Paul VI (4-1) at Seneca (5-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
If either team wants to say in the race for the WJFL Constitution Division title, this is a must win. The blue-and-white Eagles have scored 35 points in each of their last two games – both victories. Nate Klecko has rushed for 691 yards and seven touchdowns in Paul VI’s four wins. … The Golden Eagles are riding a four-game winning streak, averaging 34.6 points per game over the stretch. Quarterback Anthony Tirico boasts the most passing yards in Burlington County history with 6,452, surpassing the old mark of 6,323 set by Shawnee’s Matt Welsey in 2021, according to Langerman.
Predictions: Rimback-Seneca; McGurk-Seneca.
Winslow (4-2) at Washington Twp. (7-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
It’s the second showdown between state champions in another highly anticipated matchups of the weekend. … Winslow went 1-1 against teams ranked No. 1 in South Jersey at the date of the games, beating Glassboro 21-7 on Sept. 11 and falling to St. Augustine 42-14 eight days later. The Eagles are coming off a bye week following one of their best performances of the season in a 31-24 comeback win at Red Bank Catholic on Oct. 3. Sophomore quarterback Javon Thompson has performed well in the spotlight, throwing for over 1,000 yards with 11 touchdowns in his first six games. … Washington Township boasts a state-best 21-game winning streak and will try to set a program record with a 22nd straight victory. Quarterback Jalen Parker faces off against his former team where he helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back state titles. The senior hasn’t missed a beat with his new team, tossing nine TD passes in three games. He’s developed quite a connection with Isaac Parra as the senior has seven touchdown catches over the last three weeks.
Predictions: Rimback-Washington Township; McGurk-Washington Twp.
Delran (4-3) at West Deptford (7-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
The Bears answered a two-game losing streak with wins in consecutive weeks leading into this contest. Delran used a little trickery to pull off a 17-14 triumph over Ewing last week as wide receiver David Reissman tossed his first career pass, hitting Liam Simon for the decisive touchdown. Delran kicker Shane Palena kicked his 16th career field goal in the win against Ewing, tying him for the program record with Ryan Molinero set in 1998, according to Langerman. … West Deptford traveled to the Sunshine State and returned with a 17-7 win over previously undefeated West Nassau. The Eagles were held to a season-low 112 rushing yards but still produced enough offense to earn the W. West Deptford hasn’t allowed an opponent to reach double-digit points in any of its seven games this season.
Predictions: Rimback-West Deptford; McGurk-West Deptford.
Northern Burlington (6-1) at Williamstown (5-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
The Greyhounds have won three straight and hit the road for the third time in four weeks. After allowing 38 points in its only loss of the season to Eastern, Northern’s defense has tighten up allowing just 31 points over its three-game win stretch. Senior Josh Melton leads the squad with six sacks while Brent Walulak has three of the defense’s four interceptions. Walulak has also accounted for close to 1,500 yards of total offense from his QB spot. … Williamstown has been one of the region’s hottest teams over the last four weeks, posting 99 points over its four-game winning streak. The Braves’ defense has also stellar over the last two contests, allowing 20 points and breaking up a two-point conversion to preserve a 15-14 victory over Kingsway on Oct. 2
Predictions: Rimback-Northern Burlington; McGurk-Williamstown.
Overbrook (3-4) at Paulsboro (5-2), Saturday, 12:30
Both teams are coming off thrilling victories in a game that will likely have big stakes as far as the postseason push is concerned. … The Rams knocked off Woodstown, 38-35, last week. Senior running back Axcel Bailey eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark for his career, joining Heisman Trophy winner Ron Danye as the only Ram to achieve the feat. … Paulsboro scored a touchdown in the closing seconds to knock off Haddonfield, 24-21, last week. The Red Raiders, winners of two straight, are battling for the top seed in the ultra-competitive Group 1 field.
Predictions: Rimback-Paulsboro; McGurk-Paulsboro.
Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 15
West Jersey Football League
Millville at Atlantic City, 6
Timber Creek at Bridgeton, 6
Friday, Oct. 16
West Jersey Football League
Collingswood at Audubon, 6
Salem at Burlington City, 6
Lenape at Cherry Hill East, 6
Gloucester at Cherry Hill West, 6
Eastside at Cinnaminson, 6
Highland at Cumberland, 6
Pennsauken at Eastern, 6
Camden at Glassboro, 6
Ocean City at Holy Spirit, 6
St. Augustine at Kingsway, 6
Camden Catholic at KIPP Cooper Norcross, 6
Cedar Creek at Mainland, 6
Florence at Maple Shade, 6
Rancocas Valley at Pleasantville, 6
Vineland at St. Joseph Academy, 6
Pennsville at Schalick, 6
Burlington Township at Shawnee, 6
Northern Burlington at Williamstown, 6
Sterling at Bishop Eustace, 6:30
Cherokee at Delsea, 7
Haddon Heights at Gateway, 7
Gloucester Catholic at Haddon Township, 7
Willingboro at Haddonfield, 7
West Windsor-Plainsboro at Holy Cross Prep, 7
Buena at Pitman, 7
Paul VI at Seneca, 7
Winslow at Washington Township, 7
Delran at West Deptford, 7
Saturday, Oct. 17
West Jersey Football League
Oakcrest at Atlantic County Tech, 11 a.m.
Clayton at Woodbury, 11 a.m.
Wildwood at Palmyra, 11 a.m.
Egg Harbor at Absegami, noon
Mastery Charter at Clearview, noon
Lower Cape May at Hammonton, noon
Woodstown at Penns Grove, noon
Overbrook at Paulsboro, 12:30
Triton at Moorestown, 1
Bordentown at Riverside, 1:30
Deptford at Pemberton, 2
Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 40 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by email tmcgurk@usatodayco.com. Follow him on Twitter at @McGurkSports. Help support local journalism with a digital subscription.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Games to Watch, schedule and predictions for Week 7 in South Jersey