NJ Varsity Top 25: Groups 1 and 2
Two new teams enter the Top 25. It's mid-season and at this point, any team who has no worse than one loss will get at least an Honorable Mention. Just remember, if you don't like where your team is in the poll, it's only a poll.
1 - St. Joe's, Hammonton (5-0). Last week: (1). The Wildcats had a bye week. This week: at 4-1 Atlantic City.
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2 - Madison (5-0). Last week: (2). The Dodgers beat Jefferson, 56-8, led 42-0 at the half, and have outscored opponents 240-46 in five games. This week: at 6-0 Lenape Valley.
3 - West Deptford (5-0). Last week: (3). The Eagles beat Audubon, 48-0 and have outscored opponents 220-80. This week: 1-4 Overbrook.
4 - Rumson-Fair Haven (5-0). Last week: (4). The Bulldogs beat Raritan, 31-10, allowing 42 points this year. This week: 4-1 Monsignor Donovan.
5 - Pompton Lakes (6-0). Last week: (5). The Cardinals beat New Milford, 48-14 and have outscored opponents, 258-22. This week: at 3-3 Secaucus.
6 - Penns Grove (5-0). Last week: (6). The Red Devils posted their third shutout against Pitman, winning 46-0, and have outscored the opposition, 228-26. This week: 2-3 Schalick.
7 - Bernards (6-0). Last week: (7). The Mountaineers beat Roselle Park, 36-7, and have outscored opponents, 262-66. This week: at 4-2 Bound Brook.
8 - Caldwell (4-1). Last week: (9). The Chiefs beat Barringer, 34-6. They have outscored opponents 173-42. This week: at 2-4 Orange.
9 - Cedar Grove (5-1). Last week: (10). The Panthers beat a good Shabazz team, 26-22. They outscored opponents, 213-114. This week: 4-1 Verona.
10 - Shore Regional (5-1). Last week: (11). The Blue Devils had a bye week. They have outscored opponents 152-45. This week: 0-6 Mater Dei.
11 - Immaculata (5-1). Last week: (14). The Spartans beat Linden, 27-0. They have outscored opponents, 142-48. This week: at 3-3 Hunterdon Central.
12 - Lenape Valley (6-0). Last week: (12). The Patriots beat Newton, 28-7. They outscored opponents, 203-79. This week: 5-0 Madison.
13 - Carteret (5-0). Last week: (13). The Ramblers beat Woodbridge, 33-12. They have outscored opponents, 197-52. This week: 4-2 Bishop Ahr.
14 - Mountain Lakes (6-0). Last week: (17). The Herd beat Butler, 14-13, as their defense responded in tough situations. They have outscored opponents, 214-82. This week: 2-4 Boonton.
15 - Point Pleasant Beach (6-0). Last week: (18). The Gulls beat Keansburg, 40-0, and have outscored opponents 269-54. This week: at 0-6 Highland Park.
16 - Delran (6-0). Last week: (24). The Bears beat Florence, 7-0, in a battle of unbeaten teams. They have outscored opponents, 134-61. This week: Bye week.
17 - Hasbrouck Heights (6-0). Last week: (25). The Aviators beat Saddle Brook, 31-17, in another battle of undefeated teams. Opponents have been outscored 215-77. This week: at 3-3 Waldwick.
18 - Glassboro (3-1). Last week: (19). The Bulldogs beat Salem, 59-6, outscoring the opposition, 175-84. This week: 4-2 Highland Regional.
19 - New Providence (5-1). Last week: (15). The Pioneers beat Bound Brook, 42-27, and have outscored opponents, 224-86. This week: at 0-6 Manville.
20 - Delaware Valley (4-1). Last week: (20). The Terriers beat Somerville, 41-0. Opponents have been outscored 166-49. This week: at 1-4 North Plainfield.
21 - St. Mary's (6-0). Last week: Unranked. The Gaels beat Weehawken 52-19 and have scored 252 points this year. This week: at 4-2 Bogota.
22 - Florence (4-1). Last week: (9). The Flashes received their first loss of the season to Delran, 7-0. This week: at 4-2 Maple Shade.
23 - Butler (5-1). Last week: (23). The Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker to Mountain Lakes, 14-13. This week: at 2-4 Wallkill Valley.
24 - Saddle Brook (5-1). Last week: (16). The Falcons lost their first to Hasbrouck Heights, 31-17. This week: at 2-4 Queen of Peace.
25 - Woodbury (4-1). Last week: Unranked. The Thundering Herd beat Haddonfield, 20-13, knocking Haddonfield out of the Top 25 and putting them in. This week: at 3-2 Sterling.
Honorable Mention: Cedar Creek (6-0), Verona (4-1), Weequahic (4-1), Newark Central (5-1), New Milford (5-1), Hoboken (5-1), St. Anthony (5-1), Elmwood Park (5-1), Johnson (4-1), Bordentown (4-1), Gloucester City (4-1), Keyport (5-1), Lincoln (5-1), Haddonfield (3-2), Asbury Park (3-2), Shabazz (3-2), Pennsville (3-2),
Dropping out of Top 25: Holy Spirit (21), Haddonfield (22)
Games to watch:
#1 St. Joe's (Hammonton) at 4-1 Atlantic City, Friday night
#2 Madison at #12 Lenape Valley, Friday night
4-1 Verona at #9 Cedar Grove, Friday night
#11 Immaculata at 3-3 Hunterdon Central. Friday night
4-1 Monsignor Donovan at #4 Rumson-Fair Haven, Friday night
#7 Bernards at 4-2 Bound Brook, Friday night
4-2 Bishop Ahr at #13 Carteret, Friday night
#25 Woodbury at 3-2 Sterling, Friday night