South Jersey Football Games of the Week
For many teams, this is past the midway point of the regular season as this football season is really flying along.
Thursday
Paulsboro (4-0, 3-0 WJFL Patriot) at Overbrook, (3-1, 1-1), 6
Overbrook is the underdog, as Paulsboro is considered the top contender to favored West Deptford in the Patriot Division. In looking at the two teams, they share a recent common opponent—Collingswood. Paulsboro is coming off a 48-28 division win over Collingswood, while a few weeks ago, it was Collingswood beating Overbrook, 27-14.
Overbrook is the underdog, as Paulsboro is considered the top contender to favored West Deptford in the Patriot Division. In looking at the two teams, they share a recent common opponent—Collingswood. Paulsboro is coming off a 48-28 division win over Collingswood, while a few weeks ago, it was Collingswood beating Overbrook, 27-14.
Camden Eastside (3-1) at Kingsway (3-1), 6
After a 0-11 season, Eastside is vastly improved, with the only loss this season 21-6 to unbeaten Rancocas Valley. Kingsway’s lone loss was a 26-21 defeat to Camden, which is Eastside’s Thanksgiving Day rival. Kingsway quarterback David Oravetz has thrown for 779 yards and eight touchdowns, while running for two scores.
After a 0-11 season, Eastside is vastly improved, with the only loss this season 21-6 to unbeaten Rancocas Valley. Kingsway’s lone loss was a 26-21 defeat to Camden, which is Eastside’s Thanksgiving Day rival. Kingsway quarterback David Oravetz has thrown for 779 yards and eight touchdowns, while running for two scores.
Friday
Pleasantville (2-2, 1-1 WJFL Continental) at Haddonfield (3-1, 2-0), 6
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Pleasantville enjoyed a stunner last week with a 6-0 win over previously ranked Paul VI. That also matched the win total of last year for the Greyhounds. Elijah Glover, who was playing college football for Villanova in 2023, has done a masterful job in his first season as Pleasantville’s head coach. Haddonfield has won three in a row since an opening 36-20 loss to powerhouse Glassboro. The Bulldogs are coming off last week’s 14-11 win over Seneca as Van Lefakis threw two touchdown passes to Mike Keenan. Lefakis has thrown for 609 yards and nine touchdown passes.
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Pleasantville enjoyed a stunner last week with a 6-0 win over previously ranked Paul VI. That also matched the win total of last year for the Greyhounds. Elijah Glover, who was playing college football for Villanova in 2023, has done a masterful job in his first season as Pleasantville’s head coach. Haddonfield has won three in a row since an opening 36-20 loss to powerhouse Glassboro. The Bulldogs are coming off last week’s 14-11 win over Seneca as Van Lefakis threw two touchdown passes to Mike Keenan. Lefakis has thrown for 609 yards and nine touchdown passes.
Camden (3-1, 0-1 WJFL Colonial) at Rancocas Valley (4-0, 2-0), 6
Camden’s lone loss was a 21-20 home defeat to Shawnee. Last week Ahmad Jones played his first game at quarterback for Camden after having to sit three games following his transfer from Pleasantville. Jones threw for 134 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown in his Camden debut during last week’s 28-14 win over Holy Spirit. Last week Rancocas Valley’s Jameer Bellamy ran for 178 yards and one touchdown in 17-14 win over Shawnee.
Camden’s lone loss was a 21-20 home defeat to Shawnee. Last week Ahmad Jones played his first game at quarterback for Camden after having to sit three games following his transfer from Pleasantville. Jones threw for 134 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown in his Camden debut during last week’s 28-14 win over Holy Spirit. Last week Rancocas Valley’s Jameer Bellamy ran for 178 yards and one touchdown in 17-14 win over Shawnee.
St. Joseph Hammonton (3-0, 2-0 WJFL Liberty) at Lower Cape May (3-1, 2-0), 6
St. Joseph exceeded last year’s win total with last week’s 13-3 win over Cumberland. Quarterback Anthony Salamone has thrown for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Lower Cape May is coming off a 33-7 win over Absegami as Ryan Mallon scored four touchdowns.
St. Joseph exceeded last year’s win total with last week’s 13-3 win over Cumberland. Quarterback Anthony Salamone has thrown for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Lower Cape May is coming off a 33-7 win over Absegami as Ryan Mallon scored four touchdowns.
Burlington Township (4-0, 2-0 WJFL Independence) at Delran (4-0, 2-0), 6
For the second week in a row, Delran is meeting an unbeaten team. The Bears are coming off last week’s 31-0 win over Northern Burlington as J.J. Mary had two touchdown receptions. He has at least one touchdown reception in each game this season. Burlington Township has been absolutely dominant, having outscored teams 171-29. The Falcons are the defending division champions. Delran finished second last year, falling to Burlington Township 31-10. Nick Pean has rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns for Delran.
For the second week in a row, Delran is meeting an unbeaten team. The Bears are coming off last week’s 31-0 win over Northern Burlington as J.J. Mary had two touchdown receptions. He has at least one touchdown reception in each game this season. Burlington Township has been absolutely dominant, having outscored teams 171-29. The Falcons are the defending division champions. Delran finished second last year, falling to Burlington Township 31-10. Nick Pean has rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns for Delran.
Gloucester (3-1, 1-1 WJFL Continental) at Seneca (3-1, 1-1), 7
Gloucester is coming of an impressive 25-15 win over Willingboro as junior Ibrahim Hudwell rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Seneca is looking to bounce back from last week’s 14-11 loss to Haddonfield. Senior Brody Phillips has rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns for the Golden Eagles.
Gloucester is coming of an impressive 25-15 win over Willingboro as junior Ibrahim Hudwell rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. Seneca is looking to bounce back from last week’s 14-11 loss to Haddonfield. Senior Brody Phillips has rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns for the Golden Eagles.
Photo: Haddonfield QB Van Lefakis
Author: Marc Narducci
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