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New Jersey Super 25 rankings heading into sectional finals | Football

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New Jersey Super 25 rankings heading into sectional finals | Football

Only 56 high school football teams are still alive in New Jersey.

As we head into the public sectional finals and non-public state quarterfinals, one new team rejoined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings.

Shabazz returns for the first time since early September after winning its seventh straight game and returning to a sectional final.

This week features four games between ranked teams: No. 23 Millville at No. 4 Winslow in South Group 4, No. 19 Kingsway at No. 12 Atlantic City in South Group 5, No. 13 Northern Highlands at No. 10 Ramapo in North Group 4, and No. 16 St. Joseph (Metuchen) at No. 3 Bergen Catholic in Non-Public A.

Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey rank the top teams in the state. The rankings are posted every Tuesday morning.

25. Shabazz (9-1)

Karriem Coston threw four touchdown passes as the Bulldogs shut out Rutherford, 47-0, in the North 2, Group 2 sectional semifinals. Coston also ran for a 5-yard touchdown in the second quarter to build a 34-0 halftime lead. Shabazz has not allowed more than 21 points in any of their victories in 2025.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Madison (7-3)

24. Mount Olive (8-2)

Quarterback Frank Gallo’s 1-yard touchdown prevented a shutout in a 20-7 loss to Northern Highlands in the North 1, Group 4 sectional semifinals on Nov. 7. The 20 points allowed by the Marauders were the most surrendered in a month. Mount Olive has now reached the sectional semifinals in four of the last five seasons.

Next game: Season complete

23. Millville (6-4)

The Thunderbolts checked into their fifth consecutive sectional final with a 42-0 rout of Northern Burlington in the South Group 4 semifinals. Robert O’Connor fired four touchdown passes and has 13 TD throws in his last four games. Millville has won five straight games and has outscored its opponents 91-7 in two postseason contests.

Next game: Nov. 15 at Winslow (11-0)

22. Holmdel (8-2)

Senior quarterback Jack Cannon continued his sensational season as he accounted for a school single-game record nine TDs as the Hornets set a school-record for points in a game in a 65-42 win over Neptune in a Central Group 3 semifinal. Holmdel advanced to a sectional final for the first time since 1991 and just the second time in its history. Cannon compiled 431 yards of total offense.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Seneca (9-2)

21. Brick Memorial (9-2)

Senior running back Nazeer Whittaker ran for a career-high 237 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Mustangs beat Steinert, 40-7, in a Central Group 4 semifinal. Senior quarterback Jason Lajara ran for three touchdowns as Brick Memorial advanced to a sectional championship game for the second straight season. The Mustangs have won six straight.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Middletown North (5-4)

20. Donovan Catholic (8-3)

Junior running back Ethan Nicolas ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns as the Griffins’ ran their winning streak to seven with a 49-21 win over Notre Dame in the Non-Public B first round. Junior quarterback Kahden Davis completed 11 of 21 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown in the win.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Holy Spirit (6-3)

19. Kingsway (9-2)

The Dragons went on the road and returned to Woolwich Township with a 28-7 upset win over Southern in the South Group 5 semifinals. Cole DeNick rushed for a pair of touchdowns, quarterback David Oravetz ran for a score and Mason Bryan recorded a pick-six to power Kingsway. The Dragons are chasing the program’s third sectional title and will try to match the 2001 and 2021 squads.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Atlantic City (9-1)

18. Phillipsburg (9-1)

The Stateliners reached their fourth consecutive sectional final with a 35-7 win over Colonia in North 2, Group 4. The defending champs opened a 21-7 lead at halftime on three short Tyler Wargo runs. Sam Dech sealed the win via two scoring scampers in the second half and finished with 217 rushing yards on 23 carries.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Montgomery (8-3)

17. Camden (8-2)

The Panthers checked into the Central Group 2 championship with a 46-6 victory over Manasquan. Senior quarterback Ahmad Jones continued his torrid streak with 304 passing yards and five touchdowns. Jones has thrown for 900 yards and 14 touchdowns with no picks in his last three games. Camden has won four games in a row, outscoring opponents 159-20 over the span, including 99-6 in two postseason tilts.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Wall (8-2)

16. St. Joseph (Metuchen) (8-1)

The Falcons look to bounce back in the Non-Public A quarterfinals after suffering their first loss of the season on Oct. 31 against Donovan Catholic. St. Joseph, which didn’t play last week, won its first eight games by outscoring opponents by an average of 30-9 per contest. Justin Scaramuzzo has thrown for 1,045 yards and has a team-high 561 rushing yards.

Next game: Nov. 15 at Bergen Catholic (7-2)

15. Red Bank Catholic (10-1)

Freshman running back Gabe Kemp ran for 77 yards and freshman quarterback Rahmir Rivera threw two touchdown passes as the Caseys defeated Hudson Catholic, 41-0, in the Non-Public B first round. Sophomore Jason Berecsky returned an interception 49 yards for a TD, and sophomore Asher Cummins recovered a blocked punt in the end zone. It was Red Bank Catholic’s second straight 41-0 win.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Paul VI (5-4)

14. Paramus Catholic (4-6)

The Paladins, who are seeded No. 2 in Non-Public B and had a first-round bye in the 14-team bracket, last won a state title in 2016. Senior Marco Green, slowed by injury, and sophomore Rowan Martin have combined for 2,197 yards passing and 17 TDs. Senior Achylles DuPont leads a balanced run game with 533 yards and seven scores.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Immaculata (9-2)

13. Northern Highlands (8-2)

The Highlanders nearly posted a shutout in a 20-7 victory over then-No. 14 Mount Olive in a North 1, Group 4 semifinal. Junior Tucker Kanning rushed for 115 yards and two TDs, and senior Chase Calarco ran for 89 yards and a score. Senior Jack O’Callaghan threw for 112 yards. Calarco made nine tackles and Kanning made eight.

Next game: Nov. 14 at Ramapo (9-1)

12. Atlantic City (9-1)

The Vikings took down three-time defending state champion Toms River North with a 42-0 rout in a South Group 5 semifinal. Sophomore quarterback Marvin Burroughs threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, surpassing 2,200 yards for the season. Atlantic City has rolled out seven straight wins, including three by shutout. The team has allowed seven points over its last three games.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Kingsway (9-2)

11. West Morris (11-0)

Mike Finlay rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-7 win over Roxbury in the North 2, Group 3 sectional semifinals. The Wolfpack are headed to a sectional final for the fourth time in five seasons. They won three straight crowns from 2021-23. West Morris has allowed 13 total points in the sectional playoffs.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Summit (9-2)

10. Ramapo (9-1)

The Green Raiders broke 40 points for the sixth time with a 48-20 win over Wayne Valley in a North 1, Group 4 semifinal. Senior Casey Grusser passed for 196 yards, with two TD passes to Joseph Yessis and one each to fellow seniors Michael Ballan and Sal Livoti. Junior Jack Schneider returned an interception 44 yards for a score.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Northern Highlands (8-2)

9. DePaul (5-4)

The Spartans are the defending Non-Public B champion and No. 1 seed, and had a first-round bye. Senior Derek Zammit has thrown for 1,674 yards and 10 TDs, and rushed for 641 yards and five scores. Senior Marquan Carter has run for 582 yards and six scores. Senior Mason James has 24 receptions for 584 yards and six scores.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. St. John Vianney (5-5)

8. Glassboro (11-0)

Make it 24 consecutive wins for the Bulldogs, and eight shutouts this season, after the team’s 35-0 win over Salem in a South Group 1 semifinal. The team is one shutout away from tying the South Jersey record for shutouts in a season held by the 1917 Millville squad. The state record is 10 held by the 1904 Newark Academy team. Glassboro has surrendered 40 points in 11 games, including 20 to Haddonfield in the season opener.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Schalick (5-6)

7. Washington Township (11-0)

The Minutemen tied a program record with their 11th win thanks to a 44-26 triumph over Rancocas Valley in a Central Group 5 semifinal. Senior Andrew Osborn blocked a punt, recovered two fumbles and rushed for a touchdown for Township. Senior quarterback Cole Aquino threw for two touchdowns as he earned the school records for TD passes in a season with 19 and career TDs thrown with 44.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Old Bridge (10-1)

6. Old Tappan (10-0)

The defending Group 3 state champions earned their second consecutive shutout, 40-0, over West Milford in a North 1, Group 3 semifinal. Junior Zach Miceli threw TD passes of 28 and 12 yards to senior Joey Crescitelli, and ran for a score. Junior Christakis Nicolaou returned the second-half kickoff 87 yards for a TD for the top-seeded Golden Knights.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Wayne Hills (9-2)

5. St. Peter’s Prep (7-2)

The Marauders are seeded No. 2 in Non-Public A and won their last state title in 2019. Senior Tyler Bell has thrown for 1,514 yards and 24 TDs, and senior Hunter Watson has 38 catches for 769 yards and 14 scores. Junior Adbul Turay has rushed for 741 yards and five TDs, and senior Tyler Barksdale has run for 435 yards and six scores.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. St. Augustine (6-3)

4. Winslow (9-2)

The defending Group 4 state champions knocked off Shawnee 47-7 to advance to the South Group 4 final. The Eagles have won eight in a row, scoring 41 or more points in six of those games including each of the last five contests. Junior quarterback Jalen Parker threw for four touchdowns, giving him 34 TD passes for the season and 98 for his career, moving him into second place on New Jersey’s all-time list past Butler’s Scott Brown (96, 1997).

Next game: Nov. 15 vs. Millville (6-4)

3. Bergen Catholic (7-2)

The Crusaders are seeded No. 4 in Non-Public A and are the four-time defending state champion. Sophomore Trey Tagliaferri has thrown for 1,991 yards and 23 TDs. Sophomore Austin Busso has 40 receptions for 864 yards and 10 scores. Senior Najee Calhoun has rushed for 621 yards and 10 TDs. Senior Joshua Cruz has a team-best 56 tackles.

Next game: Nov. 15 vs. St. Joseph (Metuchen) (8-1)

2. St. Joseph (Montvale) (7-2)

The Green Knights are seeded No. 3 in Non-Public A and last won a state title in 2018. Senior Mason Geis has replaced injured senior Lamar Best, and he threw for 274 yards and four TDs in last month’s 43-42 overtime win over Bergen Catholic. Senior Nate Bailey is a running and receiving threat. Senior Kyshawn Bryant has rushed for nine TDs.

Next game: Nov. 15 vs. Delbarton (4-5)

1. Don Bosco (9-0)

The Ironmen are the No. 1 seed in Non-Public A and won their last state title in 2015. They have outscored opponents, 257-82. Sophomore Carson Schoen has thrown for 1,118 yards and 10 TDs. Senior Dante DeLuca and sophomore Ca’Si Thomas have combined for 835 rushing yards and 10 scores. Senior Jack DeMenna has five interceptions.

Next game: Nov. 14 vs. Seton Hall Prep (3-6)

OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES (listed alphabetically): Burlington Township (10-1), Mainland (7-4), West Orange (9-2), Westwood (10-1)

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THE SCOOP

DEVILS

The New Jersey Devils are trying to end a two-game home-ice slide after losses to Philadelphia and Columbus most recently. New Jersey is coming off an emotional game against the Blue Jackets, where they were forced to reckon with the absence of Brenden Dillon, who was thrown to the ice in a fight with Dmitri Voronko. Dillon was playing in his 1000th NHL game, though he did return briefly; he was held out for the final period for precautionary reasons.

Over the last nine days, the Devils have played five games, with a 3-2-0 record. In that stretch, they’ve only played once on the road, in Buffalo (5-0, W). New Jersey currently sits second in the Metro standings, one point behind the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Devils did not practice on Tuesday, but spent their day out in the community, visiting local hospitals.

STARS

The Dallas Stars on one of the hottest teams in the league, currently on a run of 10-1-2 over their last 13 games. Most recently, the Stars lost in overtime to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. But the game wasn’t all they lost as forward Tyler Seguin left the game with an injury and did not return, while goaltender Jake Oettinger, who was scheduled to start the game, dressed as the backup, fighting an illness. Casey DeSmith started for the Stars.

The Stars have a wealth of offensive talent to be on the lookout for in Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen. Dallas has scored the third-most goals to date, with 95. They’re also a force to be reckoned with as a visitor, boasting a 9-1-4 record away from the Lone Star State.

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Latest forecast on how much snow North Jersey will get during storm

A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to create slippery travel conditions across parts of North Jersey on Dec. 2, prompting the National Weather Service to issue winter weather advisories for Morris and Sussex counties.

Here’s what to expect for the Dec. 2 storm.

How long will the snow last?

The National Weather Service said residents in the Garden State can expect rain, snow, freezing rain and sleet early in the day, becoming all rain after 10 a.m. Precipitation is expected to transition to all rain by late morning, with temperatures reaching around 39 degrees.

NJ declares state of emergency

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for parts of North Jersey. The state of emergency, under Executive Order No. 406, took effect at 5 a.m. for Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties due to a “potentially significant winter storm” bringing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, the governor’s office said.

“Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state,” Murphy said in a statement announcing the order. He urged drivers in the affected counties to “exercise caution, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols.”

Winter advisory by the NWS

The advisory for Morris County remains in effect until 1 p.m., with forecasters calling for up to an inch of snow and locally 2 inches at higher elevations, along with a light glaze of ice.

Farther north, Sussex County is under an advisory until 7 p.m., where the storm is expected to linger longer. A light glaze of ice is also possible as a wintry mix persists into the afternoon before changing to rain.

Roads may become slick during the morning commute, the weather service said.

Forecasters said the combination of light snow, sleet and patchy ice could cause hazardous travel, particularly during the morning commute. Drivers are urged to slow down, leave extra space between vehicles and use caution on untreated roads.

Residents can check updated road conditions by calling 511, according to state transportation officials.

Which schools have closed down?

The forecast led to many schools in the region to either close or call a delayed opening. Most of the districts are in Morris or Sussex counties. See the full list here.

Predicted snow inch counts by NJ town

Snow totals around 0.5 inch were expected in towns such as Morristown, Millburn, New Brunswick, Bergenfield, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Clinton, Flemington, Hackensack, Harrison, Lyndhurst, Paramus, Ramsey, Somerville, and Trenton.

Farther north, Sussex County is expected to see the highest totals, with 2 inches in Sussex Borough and Wantage, and around 1 inch in West Milford and Hackettstown, before the precipitation changes to rain later in the afternoon.

In Bergen County, little or no accumulation expected in places like Ridgewood, Rutherford, and Secaucus. Towns farther west and north may still pick up around half an inch, but widespread accumulation is not anticipated. Areas across central and southern New Jersey, including Cherry Hill, Freehold, and Glassboro, are expected to see no accumulating snow.

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