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25. Northern Highlands (4-2)

The Highlanders are coming off a bye week and carry a four-game winning streak. Senior Tucker Kanning leads the ground game with 553 yards and eight TDs. Sophomore Jack Branagh has thrown for 639 yards and six TDs and rushed for 386 yards and five scores. Junior Jimmy Tarleton has a team-best 58 tackles.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. Old Tappan (6-0)

24. Old Bridge (6-1)

Aiden Rios threw four touchdown passes and Chase Rizzo scored four times as the Knights topped Monroe 38-20 for their sixth straight win. Amari Alsbrook added 120 receiving yards and a score for Old Bridge’s largest margin-of-victory win since Week 2.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. East Brunswick (3-4)

23. Morris Knolls (6-1)

Lucas Zuravnsky's 185 rushing yards and two touchdowns helped power the Golden Eagles to a 42-21 win over Randolph on Oct. 9. Morris Knolls rushed for a team total of 404 yards and six rushing touchdowns in their fifth straight win. Morris Knolls has earned at least a share of the SFC Liberty White division title with a chance for an outright claim in their regular season finale.

Next game: Oct. 17 vs. Immaculata (5-2)

22. Elizabeth (7-0)

Nahjae Smith returned an interception 92 yards for a touchdown as the Minutemen continued to roll with a 44-0 win over Hillsborough. A'rique Fleming threw for 175 yards and three scores, including a pair of TD passes to Eric Cespedes in Elizabeth’s first shutout since 2018.

Next game: Oct. 17 at Westfield (1-6)

21. Brick Memorial (6-1)

Senior quarterback Tyler Pierce went 10-for-12 for 139 yards with TD passes to junior Jay'von Ellison, senior Shawn Fowler and freshman Zyion Weaver and Fowler ran for a TD as the Mustangs defeated Jackson Township 28-7. Senior middle linebacker Colin Schoellkopf had two tackles for a loss and 11 tackles in all.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Rumson-Fair Haven (5-2)

20. Red Bank Catholic (5-2)

Sophomore Simon Picinich booted a 27-yard field goal with 1:48 left to give the Caseys the lead and Rumson-Fair Haven then missed a 30-yard field goal with 20 seconds left as Red Bank Catholic bounced back from the defeat to Winslow on October 3 with a 31-28 victory and clinched a tie for the Shore Conference Class A North championship. . It is the second straight season the Caseys have won at least a share of the Class A North title and 18th divisional championship in program history. Sophomore running back Gabe Kemp ran for 256 yards with TD runs of 30 and 3 yards on 32 carries and sophomore quarterback Rahmir Rivera had a 24-yard TD run and threw a 50-yard TD pass to junior wide receiver Ethan Kennedy, Kemp has 1,176 yards and 12 TDs on the season.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Donovan Catholic (7-0)

19. Winslow (4-2)

The Eagles had a bye week following their 31-24 upset win at Red Bank Catholic on Oct. 3. Sophomore quarterback Javon Thompson is enjoying a breakout season with 1,095 passing yards to go along with 11 touchdown throws. Winslow’s defense has produced 11 takeaways, including eight interceptions.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Washington Township (7-0)

18. Atlantic City (3-3)

The Vikings had a bye week following their 49-13 win over Mainland on Oct. 2. Atlantic City has scored 85 points over its two-game winning streak and has 190 total points in six games (31.7 ppg) this season. Junior quarterback Marvin Burroughs has thrown for 926 yards with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions.

Next game: Oct. 15 vs. Millville (4-2)

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17. Shabazz (5-1)

Quarterback Gerrod Mallette threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs shut out Hudson Catholic, 36-0, on Oct. 10. Shabazz's stellar defense has not allowed a point since their only loss of the season on Sept. 18 and has gone 15 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown. A victory over Snyder will clinch a share of the SFC Patriot White title.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. Snyder (1-6)

16. Camden (4-2)

Following a loss in the Lone Star State, the Panthers checked back into the win column in dominating fashion with a 50-14 home win over Kingsway. Camden’s rushing game racked up 326 yards on 24 carries with five touchdowns as sophomore Jayden Boyce shined with 161 yards and four scores. The 50 points are a season-best for the offense while the Camden defense produced five sacks and two takeaways, including a pick-6 for Na’eem Grays.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Glassboro (6-1)

15. West Orange (5-1)

The Mountaineers were idle this week. West Orange has a five-game win streak since losing to Ramapo on Aug. 27. During that streak, the Mountaineers have averaged less than four points allowed to opponents. West Orange can clinch at least a share of the SFC Freedom White division title with a victory over Barringer.

Next game: Oct. 17 at Barringer (1-5)

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14. Wayne Hills (6-1)

The Patriots continue to pile up points and defeated crosstown rival and visiting Wayne Valley, 42-7. Junior Ethan Zacharski rushed for 196 yards and two TDs, and senior Evan Rapoport ran for 49 yards and two scores. Senior James Wolf threw for 99 yards, with TD passes of 7 and 9 yards to senior Chernoh St. Paul.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Ramapo (4-2)

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13. Glassboro (6-1)

The Bulldogs earned their second shutout in three weeks with a 33-0 victory over Burlington Township on Saturday. Last season, Glassboro had eight shutouts on its way to the state Group 1 title. The Bulldogs had four takeaways, including a pick-6 by Oregon commit Xavier Sabb. Glassboro’s offense produced four rushing touchdowns, a pair by Davon Barr along with one TD apiece for JoJo DeLecce and Ausar Heard. Glassboro quarterback Charlie Foulke threw for 200 yards but didn’t had a passing TD in the game. He had thrown for four TDs in each of his first three games with the Bulldogs following his transfer from Philadelphia’s St. Joseph Prep.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. Camden (4-2)

12. St. Augustine (6-1)

The Hermits earned the 200th win in program history and accomplished the feat in dominating style with a 37-0 triumph at Shawnee on Friday. Since a 28-21 loss at Millville on Sept. 25, St. Augustine has rattled off consecutive wins by a combined 86-0 score. Against Shawnee, the Hermits racked up 539 offensive yards while holding their opponents to just 69 yards. Senior Roman Coney, a Cincinnati commit, rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns, giving him 11 TDs over his last four games.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Kingsway (0-7)

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11. Millville (4-2)

Senior quarterback Robert O’Connor completed 15-of-19 passes for 346 yards and five touchdowns as the Thunderbolts soared to a 38-0 win at Mainland on Thursday. O’Connor connected with Amir Roberts on four passes plays that went for three touchdowns and covered 147 yards while Ronald Saunders made six catches for 139 yards and a score. Andrew Gross, Andrew Pinnock and Andrew Rivera each had sacks as Millville posted its first shutout of the season.

Next game: Oct. 15 at Atlantic City (3-3)

10. St. Peter’s Prep (4-2)

The Marauders gave up more big plays than they made in a 38-30 loss at St. Joseph (Montvale). Senior Abdul Turay rushed for 155 yards, with first-half TDs of 2 and 55 yards to keep them within 21-14 at intermission. Junior quarterback Zack Karelis came off the bench and ran for 113 yards, with fourth-quarter scores of 10 and 1 yards. 

Next game: Oct. 16 at Paramus Catholic (4-3)

9. DePaul (4-2)

The Spartans secured their first shutout, 38-0, over visiting Pope John. Senior Sebastian Rosario had seven tackles, and junior Hamidou Seidou and sophomore Mikey Castellitto each had an interception. Junior Frank Morano threw for 175 yards, with TD passes to seniors Kyron Dubose, Sean Nevers and Aiden Davis.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Don Bosco (5-1)

8. Washington Township (7-0)

The Minutemen tied a program record with their 21st consecutive win – a 42-7 triumph at Cherokee on Friday. The original record was set in 1992-93. Senior quarterback Jalen Parker was sharp, completing 10-of-13 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns. He has thrown for nine TDs in three games since becoming eligible following his transfer to Township. Drew Dorsey made the most of his seven carries, rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown while Zain Malik led the defensive effort with two sacks.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. Winslow (4-2)

7. Rancocas Valley (7-0)

The Red Devils pitched their fifth shutout of the season, one shy of the program record set in 1932 when the school was known as Mount Holly High, with 42-0 home win over Eastern on Friday. Rancocas Valley’s defense registered five sacks, including four combined by the tandem of David Ogunsola and Michael Beasley, while C.J. Gunter had a pick-6. Junior quarterback Zach Merhar led the offense with four touchdown passes, raising his season total to 23 with only three interceptions.

Next game: Oct. 16 at Pleasantville (3-4)

6. Donovan Catholic (7-0)

Senior running back Alex Staten continued his recent tear by racing for 199 yards and three TDs on 12 carries as the Griffins broke away from a tie game at halftime and defeated Point Pleasant Borough 24-7 and clinched a tie for the Shore Conference Class A South championship. It is the second straight season Donovan Catholic has earned at least a share of the A South title and the fifth divisional title in school history. Staten had TD runs of 78, 5 and 47 yards. He has 749 yards and six TDs the last three weeks and 1,068 yards and 13 TDs on the season. Senior Sal Reynosa booted a 41-yard field goal and is 4-for-4 on field goals and 33-for-34 on extra points on the season.

Next game: Oct. 16 vs. Red Bank Catholic (5-2)