NJ Varsity Top 25: Groups 3, 4, and 5

No movement in or out of the Top 25. Two teams, Ridge and Washington Township lost, but it was not enough to move them out. Ridge moves down from 18 to 21, while Washington Township stays at 22.

1 - Don Bosco (8-1). Last week: (1). The Ironmen beat St. Augustine, 42-14, and have scored 319 and allowed 108 this year. They have won the last six state titles and eight of the last ten. This week: #4 St. Joe's (Montvale) at home, Thursday morning.

2 - Elizabeth (9-0-1). Last week: (2). The Minutemen beat Edison, 41-18, with the opposition being outscored, 377-94. This week: Bye week.

3 - Paramus Catholic (8-1). Last week: (3). The Paladins beat Paul VI, 49-9. Opponents have been outscored, 360-155. This week: #8 Bergen Catholic at home, Thursday morning.

4 - St. Joe's, Montvale (7-2). Last week: (4). The Green Knights beat Bishop Ahr, 57-20, beating their opponents, 355-166. They have won 13 state championships in the last 17 years. This week: at #1 Don Bosco, Thursday morning.

5 - St. Peter's Prep (8-1-1). Last week: (5). The Marauders beat Seton Hall Prep, 48-7, and have outscored opponents 375-41. They have been in state finals four times since 2005, winning one. This week: Bye week.

6 - Williamstown (9-0). Last week: (6). The Braves beat Millville, 41-6 last week, and have outscored the opposition, 325-101. This week: at #22 Washington Township, Thursday morning.

7 - Sayreville (10-0). Last week: (7). The Bombers beat Woodbridge, 31-6, and outscored opponents, 289-49. They have won state titles the last two years. This week: Bye week.

8 - Bergen Catholic (6-3). Last week: (8). The Crusaders beat Notre Dame, 63-0, and outscored the opposition this year, 397-219. There have been seven appearances in the state finals in the last eleven years, winning two. This week: at #3 Paramus Catholic, Thursday morning.

9 - Manalapan (9-0). Last week: (9). The Braves beat Monroe, 39-7, and have outscored the opposition, 324-99. Next: at 4-5 Marlboro, Wednesday night.

10 - Red Bank Catholic (9-0). Last week: (10). The Caseys beat Monsignor Donovan, 54-0, and have outscored the opposition, 351-53. This week: at 7-2 Rumson-Fair Haven, Wednesday night.

11 - Lacey (10-0). Last week: (11). The Lions beat Toms River South, 45-31, scoring 392 for the year and allowing 143. This week: Bye week.

12 - Montclair (9-0). Last week: (12). The Mounties beat Kennedy, 35-0, and have allowed 37 points for the year, scoring 338. This week: 8-1 Bloomfield at home, Thursday morning.

13 - Pascack Valley (10-0). Last week: (13). The Indians beat Vernon, 42-0, and have a cumulative 394-115 for the year. This week: Bye week.

14 - Delbarton (9-1). Last week: (14). The Green Wave beat St. John Vianney, 55-14. Opponents have been outscored, 383-121. This week: Bye week.

15 - Piscataway (6-2-1). Last week: (15). The Chiefs beat Watchung Hills, 21-0, and have outscored opponents, 237-89 and won five state titles since 2003, appearing in seven finals. This week: at 6-3 Franklin, Thursday morning.

16 - Timber Creek (7-2). Last week: (16). The Chargers beat Hammonton, 37-6, a week ago and have outscored opponents, 249-97. This week: at 3-6 Triton, Thursday morning.

17 - Delsea (9-1). Last week: (17). The Crusaders beat Highland Regional, 28-6. Opponents have been outscored, 354-149. This week: Bye week.

18 - Southern Regional (7-2). Last week: (19). The Rams beat Washington Township, 33-32. They have allowed 125 points and scored 221. This week: at 3-5 Central Regional, Thursday morning.

19 - Roxbury (9-1). Last week: (20). The Gaels beat Mount Olive, 35-21. They have scored 269 points and allowed 104. This week: Bye week.

20 - Atlantic City (7-2). Last week: (21). The Vikings beat Absegami, 34-30, outscoring opponents, 273-170. This week: at 6-3 Holy Spirit, Thursday morning.

21 - Ridge (7-2). Last week: (18). The Red Devils lost to Bridgewater-Raritan, 23-22. They have scored 264 for the year and allowing 127. This week: 5-4 Watchung Hills at home, Thursday morning.

22 - Washington Township (7-2). Last week: (22). The Minutemen lost to Southern Regional, 33-32. They have outscored the opposition, 234-134. This week: #6 Williamstown at home, Thursday morning.

23 - Ramapo (8-2). Last week: (23). The Raiders beat Ramsey, 37-0. They have outscored opponents 388-96. This week: Bye week.

24 - River Dell (10-0). Last week: (24). The Golden Hawks beat Jefferson, 47-14, and have outscored opponents, 333-117 this year. They also lost their best player for the year in the pre-season and then lost their second best player and quarterback for the year in the second game. This week: Bye week.

25 - Summit (10-0). Last week: (25). The Hilltoppers beat West Side, 44-6 and have outscored the opposition, 355-126. This week: Bye week.

Honorable Mention: Long Branch (8-1), Colts Neck (8-1), Burlington Township (8-1), Bloomfield (8-1), Colonia (9-1), Allentown (9-1), Lakeland (9-1), Sparta (8-1-1), Nottingham (8-1), South Brunswick (7-2), Parsippany Hills (8-2), Cranford (7-2-1), Neptune (7-2), Old Bridge (7-2), Camden Catholic (7-2), Union Hill (7-2), Ridgewood (7-2), West Essex (8-2), Mahwah (8-2), Seton Hall Prep (8-2), Palisades Park (8-2), Franklin (6-3), Eastern (7-3), Shawnee (6-3), Kingsway (6-3), Paramus (6-3).

Dropping Out: None

Games to watch:

#4 St. Joe's (Montvale) at #1 Don Bosco, Thursday morning.

#8 Bergen Catholic at #3 Paramus Catholic, Thursday morning.

#6 Williamstown at #22 Washington Township, Thursday morning.

8-1 Bloomfield at #12 Montclair, Thursday morning.

#15 Piscataway at 6-3 Franklin, Thursday morning.

#20 Atlantic City at 6-3 Holy spirit, Thursday morning.