Weekend of 10/29-10/30

Scanning the High School Football scene with Ed Sarluca-Week 9:



The Top Ten:



1-Matawan(7-0)- Off a bye week the Huskies remain up top despite a big win from #2 Lacey(8-0) over Neptune(4-3). Matawan comes back with a winless New Brunswick team, so they should make it 8-0 and get a top seed in CJ Group 2 and defend their State title they won last year.



2-Lacey(8-0)- Lacey won easily at Neptune(38-0), which really opened allot of eyes around the shore. They now have a monster game at home vs. 6-1 Mid South. having already played 8 games(max allowed before State cutoff) they have already secured the top spot in SJ Group 3. Mid South could get huge power points with a win, not to mention, a move up the poll to the #2 spot, assuming Matawan wins.



3-Middletown South(6-1)-The Eagles demolished Brick,41-6, to move up a spot, as Manalapan(#3 last week), lost to Brick Memorial. The Eagles could really make a statement with a win vs Lacey this week, but it won't be easy. They would like to wrap up a top seed and get at least 2 home games in CJ Group 3, with the finals played at a neutral site(more than likely Rutgers University).



4-Brick Memorial(7-1)-Huge win for the Mustangs over Manalapan by a 21-7 score. Manalapan's all-shore RB, Josh Firsker, was held in check defensively, and the Stangs used a ground control offense with a timely 46 yard TD pass to Jordan Lodice from QB Mike DiGuilmi to win it and secure a #1 or 2 seed in CJ Group 4. the Stangs have completed their schedule as far as the playoffs are concerned. They will play at Howell(4-3) on Friday night, in a game that means so much to the Rebels, as they look for a spot in the same bracket. Will Wowkanyn continues to be a monster on defense for Brick Memorial and he again played outstanding against the Braves. The Mustangs have played in 2 straight finals in that group, winning in 2008 and losing last year in the snow-storm at the College of New Jersey to East Brunswick.



5-RBC(6-1)-The Caseys are rolling at a good time of the year! They easily beat Ocean Twp 33-0 and now focus on TR East(4-3) from the A-South. East needs the game badly to qualify for SJ Group 4 playoffs, while RBC is looking for a good seed in Non-Public group 4.



6-Freehold Boro(5-2)-Not an easy victory for the Colonials when they have to go into OT to beat a 1-6 Colts Neck team, but that's what happen. Freehold has Mon Don(2-5) this week as they go for 6 in a row, after starting out 0-2.



7-Manalapan(5-2)-Could the season be in jeopardy for the Braves after the 21-7 loss to Brick Memorial. They now face a very good TR North team who are coming off a bye and have had 2 weeks to prepare for them.



8-Manasquan(6-1)-The Warriors took care of Holmdel 20-7 and now focus on Colts Neck, who despite being 1-6, have played everyone very tough.



9-TR North(5-2)-Tough one for Mariners, as they face an angry Manalapan team. Both teams need the win to qualify for States; somebody's going home a loser, and very disappointed.



10-Wall(5-2)- The Knights make their way into the top ten for the first time, on the heels of their 49-0 shutout of TR South. That's 5 in a row for Wall, who play a 4-3 Colonia team this week, as they look for a better seed in CJ Group 3.



Just outside looking in:



Shore Reg.(6-1)-looks like #1 seed for the Blue Devils.



Asbury Park(5-2)- Looking for a rematch with Shore in CJ Group 1. Play a 1-7 Metuchen team this week.



Manchester(4-3)-Fighting for a playoff berth, as is Point Boro(4-3) this week. The 2 face each other. Winner has a shot, loser goes home.



Rumson(5-2)-Have won 3 in a row, to fight back into playoff picture. It won't be an easy one this week as they face the Bishops of Asbury Park.