GMC FOOTBALL TOP 10 - THNT
by WoodbridgeFootball.com / MyCentralJersey.com / NJ.com on 10/30/16
1. Old Bridge (4-2-1): Old Bridge suffered its
second out of conference defeat at the hands of Jackson Memorial
27-13. They currently sit in the fifth spot for a Central Group V
playoff spot. Next: Sayreville, Friday, 7 p.m.
2. Piscataway (5-2): Piscataway could not hang on to a 10-0 lead in the third quarter of the Rutgers football showcase and eventually lost to Manalapan 21-10 at High Point Solutions stadium. Currently third in Central Group V, they can secure the second seed with a win on Friday. Next: Edison, Friday, 7 p.m.
3. South Brunswick (5-2): The Vikings defeated Brick Memorial 34-14 and currently hold the sixth position in Central Group V and can be either the fourth or fifth seed depending on the outcome of the Old Bridge game. Next: at Monroe, Friday, 7 p.m.
4. Sayreville (6-2): The Bombers defeated Neptune 35-6 and look to be the fifth seed in North 2 Group IV. They will either play Colonia or Woodbridge in the first round of the playoffs depending on residual points. Their game against Old Bridge only counts in the division standings. Next: at Old Bridge, Friday, 7 p.m.
5. St. Joes (8-0): The Falcons held on for a 14-7 win versus Carteret to win the White Division title. They look to be the eighth seed in the Non-Public Group IV section and will have to travel to number one seed Paramus Catholic. Next: J.P. Stevens, Saturday, 1 p.m.
6. South Plainfield (5-2): Was idle. Currently in the sixth spot of Central Group III, they could go as high as fifth should Carteret lose to Rumson Fair-Haven. It will come down to residual points. Next: at Colonia, Friday, 7 p.m.
7. Carteret (5-2): The Ramblers lost a hard-fought battle with St. Joseph 14-7 for the White Division championship. They will need to regroup fast as they currently are fifth in Central Group III and can win a home playoff game should they defeat current seventh seed Rumson Fair-Haven this weekend. Next: at Rumson Fair-Haven, Friday, 7 p.m.
8. Woodbridge (4-4): The Barrons are currently seventh in Central Group IV after beating J.P. Stevens 44-0. They will likely travel to Middletown playing either North or South depending on the outcomes of this week’s games. Next: Perth Amboy, Friday, 7 p.m
9. Bishop Ahr (6-2): The Trojans defeated a tough Asbury Park team 20-7. They will be the seventh seed in Non-Public Group III and will travel to play DePaul in the first round of the playoffs the weekend of Nov. 11-12. Next: at Middlesex, Saturday, 1 p.m.
10. New Brunswick (3-5): The Zebras look to have secured the eighth seed in Central Group V with their 32-20 over Howell. An Edison upset of Piscataway could vault the Eagles past New Brunswick depending on residuals. Next: at East Brunswick, Friday, 1 p.m.
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