After a great week of high school football games, here are the latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings.
As teams continue to move up and slide down the weekly polls, we have two new teams jumping into the Top 5.
There's also another team entering the rankings, and others still jockeying in the Top 10.
Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings are posted every Tuesday morning.
25. Piscataway (7-1)
The Chiefs enter the rankings after beating Monroe, 35-7, for their third straight win. Zaire Young has paced the offense with 1,290 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns for the season, while the program’s all-time leading passer Landon Pernell has thrown for 1,313 yards.
Next game: Oct. 23 at Sayreville (6-2)
24. Old Bridge (7-1)
The Knights rolled to their seventh straight win with a 43-0 shutout over East Brunswick. Old Bridge displayed its versatility by scoring five different ways highlighted by Chase Rizzo’s 77-yard kickoff return and Aiden Rios throwing for three TDs and running in another score.
Next game: Oct. 23 at Ridge (5-2)
23. Morris Knolls (7-1)
Morris Knolls rewrote the record book Saturday, erupting for the highest point total in program history during a 57-15 rout of Immaculata. Quarterback Ryan McDonald and running back Lucas Zuravnsky scored two rushing touchdowns apiece as the Golden Eagles found the end zone eight times, with four different players scoring touchdowns. The victory extended the Golden Eagles’ winning streak to six games.
Next game: Oct. 24 at Chatham (5-3)
22. Elizabeth (8-0)
The Minutemen broke open a tight first half with 21 points in the third quarter to beat Westfield 34-3. A'rique Fleming finished 16-for-20 passing for 359 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair of scores to Jamiir Gregory. Elizabeth has allowed a touchdown or less in half of its games this season.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Somerville (5-3)
21. Brick Memorial (7-1)
Senior quarterback Tyler Pierce went 13-for-16 for 174 yards with three TD passes and ran for 143 yards and a TD on 13 carries, senior Shawn Fowler ran for a career-high 101 yards and two TDs on 12 carries, had a 21-yard TD reception and an interception and senior Colin Schoellkopf ran for 133 yards and a TD on 31 carries and had two TD receptions as the Mustangs outlasted Rumson-Fair Haven, 48-41. Brick Memorial ran for 377 yards on 56 attempts and compiled 551 yards of total offense on 72 plays
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Southern (6-2)
20. Winslow (4-3)
The Eagles suffered their third loss in four games – all coming against state-ranked squads. On Friday, Winslow dropped a 42-17 decision at Washington Township in a battle of two defending state champions. Winslow has surrendered an average of 40 points in those three losses. The team is still without its top running back Tre Alexander and linebacker Benji Carter due to injuries.
Next game: Oct. 23 at Millville (4-3)
19. Millville (4-3)
The Thunderbolts suffered their second loss in three games with a 35-14 setback at Atlantic City. Millville mustered just 200 yards of offense, including 72 through the air. Millville’s 35 points allowed is the second-highest total of the season. Reggie Holley and Jachere Graves had touchdowns for the Thunderbolts, but the team surrendered 21 unanswered points over the final 15 minutes of regulation.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Winslow (4-3)
18. Donovan Catholic (7-1)
Senior quarterback Kahden Davis threw an 8-yard TD pass to sophomore receiver Chris McLaren and senior Sal Reynosa booted a 38-yard field goal in the Griffins' 24-10 loss to Red Bank Catholic.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Toms River North (6-2)
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17. Camden (4-3)
The Panthers' offense struggled during a 15-6 loss at Glassboro in a showdown of defending state champions. Camden mustered 145 yards of offense, including 87 on the ground, the first time the Panthers were held under the century mark in seven games. Camden broke up the shutout with Gregory Wyche Jr. found the end zone on a 14-yard run with 1.1 seconds left in the game.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Mainland (2-6)
16. Red Bank Catholic (6-2)
Sophomore running back Gabe Kemp ran for 143 yards and three TDs on 33 carries, sophomore placekicker Simon Picinich booted a 34-yard field goal, sophomore quarterback Rahmir Rivera was 13-for-16 for 148 yards and ran for 44 yards on three carries and the defense held Donovan Catholic to 197 yards of total offense as the Caseys defeated then No. 6 Donovan Catholic 24-10
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Wall (4-3)
15. Atlantic City (4-3)
The Vikings rattled off their third straight win in dominating fashion with a 35-14 victory over visiting Millville in a game that will likely have huge playoff implications in South Group 4. Junior quarterback Marvin Burroughs completed nine of his last 12 passes for 195 yards, including three for touchdowns. Senior wideout Kenai Austin had five grabs for 144 yards and two scores. Austin has 15 catches and five touchdowns over AC’s winning streak. AC’s defense held Millville’s high-flying passing offense to just six completions for 72 yards. Don’Taye Thompson led the defensive charge with a pick-6.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Kingsway (0-8)
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14. Shabazz (6-1)
Shabazz continued its dominant run Friday night, erupting for 60 points in a 60-6 rout of Snyder to clinch at least a share of the SFC Patriot White title. The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to four games while reaching the 60-point mark for the first time since the 2024 season. Their defense, which had not allowed a point since surrendering 13 to West Orange last month, has given up only 38 points all year.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. West Side (4-4)
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13. West Orange (6-1)
West Orange clinched at least a share of the SFC Freedom White title Saturday, rolling to a 54-7 victory over Barringer for its sixth straight win. Tyreon Spruell sparked the offense with 66 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries, while defensive back Sydney Padilla returned an interception for a touchdown.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Montclair (2-6)
12. Wayne Hills (7-1)
The Patriots stormed to an early lead in a 34-13 victory at Ramapo. Senior James Wolf threw for 110 yards, with TD passes of 48 and 18 yards to senior Chase Canning and 13 yards to senior Chernoh St. Paul. Junior Ethan Zacharski rushed for 101 yards and two scores to help open a 34-0 halftime lead against their longtime rivals.
Next game: Oct. 22 at Fair Lawn (3-5)
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11. DePaul (4-3)
The Spartans gave up more than 300 rushing yards in a 34-14 loss at top-ranked Don Bosco. Junior Frank Morano threw for 127 yards, with TD passes to seniors Kyron Dubose and Aiden Davis. Senior Zach Wugman made 10 tackles and junior Noah Folmar and seniors Zyon Rivera and Sebastian Rosario had eight apiece.
Next game: Oct. 23 at Paramus Catholic (4-3)
10. Glassboro (7-1)
The Bulldogs reeled off their fifth consecutive win with a 15-6 triumph over visiting Camden in a battle of defending state champions on Friday. Glassboro’s defense has allowed seven points over the first three quarters of its winning streak and just 31 total over the stretch. St. Augustine has held its last three opponents to three points combined.
Next game: Oct. 22 vs. Ocean City (6-2)
9. Paramus Catholic (4-4)
The host Paladins didn’t score in the first half and lost to St. Peter’s Prep, 34-10. Sophomore Walker Snee passed for 170 yards, including a 45-yard TD to junior Anthony Lopez in the third to cut the deficit to 10-7. Junior Harry Jones kicked a 31-yard field cut to trim the deficit to 24-10. Junior RJ Mangan was credited with 20 tackles.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. DePaul (4-3)
8. St. Augustine (7-1)
The Hermits scored 28 unanswered points en route to a 28-3 win at Kingsway in a game called in the fourth quarter because of lightning. Quarterback Dylan Dellanoce completed 8-of-13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a third score. After allowing a season-worst 21 points in a loss to Millville on Sept. 25, the Hermits have allowed just three points over the last three weeks combined.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Washington Township (8-0)
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7. St. Joseph (Montvale) (3-4)
The Green Knights gave up too many big plays and became the latest North Jersey non-public power to suffer an upset loss, 31-24, at Seton Hall Prep. Freshman William Mitchell threw for 120 yards and a TD, and junior Ralph Tristani threw for 110 yards and a score. Senior Nasir Snead opened the scoring on an 11-yard fumble return.
Next game: Oct. 24 vs. Bergen Catholic (4-3)
6. St. Peter’s Prep (5-2)
The Marauders were impressive in a 34-10 victory at Paramus Catholic. Junior backup Zack Karelis, who splits time at QB, threw second-half TD passes of 80 and 16 yards to senior Chris Horn, and he ran for 87 yards. Senior Abdul Turay rushed for 103 yards and two scores. Junior Bradley Abraham kicked two field goals.
Next game: Oct. 23 vs. Don Bosco (6-1)
5. Washington Township (8-0)
The Minutemen extended their winning streak to a program-record 22nd straight, which is also a state-best, with a 42-17 home win over Winslow on Friday night in a battle of defending state champions. Senior quarterback Jalen Parker accounted for five touchdowns, including a career-best four rushing TDs, as he faced off against the team that he help guide to two consecutive state titles. Senior lineman Gabe Palaganas recorded four sacks to highlight another stellar performance by the Township defense.
Next game: Oct. 23 at St. Augustine (7-1)
4. Rancocas Valley (8-0)
The Red Devils topped the 50-point plateau for the first time since 2018 as they rolled to a 52-16 victory at Pleasantville, extending their unbeaten streak to eight. Junior quarterback Zach Merhar tied a career-high with five touchdown passes, raising his season total to a program-record 28.
Next game: Oct. 24 vs. Burlington Township (4-4)
3. Old Tappan (7-0)
The Golden Knights scored in the final two minutes to pull out a 30-24 victory at then-No. 25 Northern Highlands. Senior Zach Miceli threw for 209 yards and two TDs, including a 33-yard score to senior Crosby Levine with 1:27 remaining. Miceli also rushed for 62 yards and two TDs and threw a pair of 2-point conversions.
Next game: Oct. 23 at Montville (6-2)
2. Bergen Catholic (4-3)
The Crusaders pulled away early and held on for a 24-17 victory at Delbarton. Junior Trey Tagliaferri passed for 265 yards and two TDs. Senior Anthony Willis had six catches for 144 yards, and his second TD catch, on a 70-yarder, provided a 24-3 lead in the fourth. Senior Bryan Porter rushed for 85 yards and a score.
Next game: Oct. 24 at St. Joseph (3-4)
1. Don Bosco (6-1)
The Ironmen rushed for more than 300 yards in a 34-14 home victory over DePaul. Junior Ca’Si Thomas rushed for 205 yards and two TDs, and sophomore Chad Richardson ran for 70 yards and a score. Junior Carson Schoen passed for 123 yards, including a TD to senior Isaiah Alvarez. Junior Joseph Bercovicz kicked two field goals.
Next game: Oct. 23 at St. Peter’s Prep (5-2)
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