Head Coach: Scott Miller
2005 Record: 10-2-0
North Jersey 2, Group I
Mountain Valley - Valley

9/08 CARDINAL MCCARRICK 7 p.m.
9/21 DAYTON 7 p.m.
9/30 @ New Providence 1 p.m.
10/06 CRANFORD 7 p.m.
10/14 @ Rahway 1 p.m.
10/21 ROSELLE PARK 7 p.m.
10/28 @ JFK (Iselin) 1 p.m.
11/03 HIGHLAND PARK 7 p.m.
11/23 @ Hillside 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Anthony Evans: He’s established now, so he
won’t be catching teams off guard like he did in 2005.
TE Eric Schindler: Possibly the most talented player
in Union County. He’s one reason Evans is a good bet
for a repeat performance.
RB John Dalman: Enormous shoes to fill, but
without an effective running game, Evans and
Schindler become more neutralized.
DE Jesse Boyden: All-county end is expected to be
a leader on the highly rated Bears defense.
FS Tom Mannix: He’s a slender 5-10, 160, but should
make an immediate impact in the secondary.
OUTLOOK: Anthony Evans and Eric Schindler provide
a lethal passing combination, while John Dalman is
waiting in the wings as the tailback. Thankfully for
Brearley, their defense is returning nine of 11 starters
from a squad that allowed just a hair over six points
per game last year.

Head Coach: Erik Rosenmeier
2005 Record: 6-4-0
North Jersey 2, Group 3
Watchung - National

9/08 RAHWAY 7 p.m.
9/15 WESTFIELD 7 p.m.
9/22 @ Newark East Side 2 p.m.
9/29 @ Linden 7 p.m.
10/06 @ Brearley 7 p.m.
10/13 KEARNY 7 p.m.
10/20 SHABAZZ 7 p.m.
10/28 @ Scotch Plains – Fanwood 1 p.m.
11/04 @ Irvington 2 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Simon Smith: Replacing 1st team all-county QB
Mark Zamorski. But at 6-4, 190, he looks to be
growing into a prototypical QB. Was 2nd team all-county last year as a defensive back.
DT Robert Foster: Possibly the only significant cog
on the defensive line.
HB Dan Gargiulo: Has to step into the shoes of the
departed Chris Brown, which is no small task.
OT Bryant McCue: Unproven and undersized at 6-2,
200 pounds, McCue will have to pull his weight in the
spread option offense.
OUTLOOK: Cranford lost an impressive group of
players last year, most notably on the offensive line
and on defense. The emergence of Frank Benimeo
and Sean Scanlon as Smith’s protectors is integral to
the success of Cranford’s offensive attack. Expect
second-year coach Erik Rosenmeier to at least match
his 6-4 mark from last year.

Head Coach: Chet Parlavecchio
2005 Record: 6-4-0
North 2, Group 4
Watchung - American

9/8 PLAINFIELD 7 p.m.
9/16 @ Hudson Catholic TBA
9/22 UNION 7 p.m.
9/30 IRVINTGON 1 p.m.
10/06 SHABAZZ 7 p.m.
10/21 @ Westfield 1 p.m.
10/27 @ Linden 7 p.m.
11/04 @ Newark East Side 2 p.m.
11/22 SCOTCH PLAIN – FANWOOD 7 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Michael Eargle: Has the arm and the legs to
keep opposing defenses off-balance, leaving holes in
coverage and receivers open.
WR Kasiem Greene: Large, solid target for Eargle,
in addition to anchoring the stellar linebacking corps.
G Richard Tabor: Lending senior experience on an
underclassman line.
DT Hafiz Williams: The Junior is starting for his
third straight year.
LB Basim Hudeen: Uber-talented and ready to lead
Elizabeth’s top-notch defense.
HB Jadeeh Mayers: Still unproven as a sophomore,
but if he’s ready, he’ll take some pressure off Eargle.
OUTLOOK: New coach Chet Parlavecchio has had
success in previous jobs, and could certainly return
Elizabeth to glory. If their defense plays to its potential, they could be looking at a 9-0 or 8-1 season and a berth in the playoffs. They certainly have the weapons.

Head Coach: Terry Hanratty
2005 Record: 6-4-0
Central Jersey, Group 2
Mountain Valley - Mountain

9/09 ROSELLE 1 p.m.
9/16 JOHNSON 1 p.m.
9/21 NEWARK CENTRAL 4 p.m.
9/21 @ Bishop Ahr 7 p.m.
10/14 HILLSIDE 2 p.m.
10/21 @ Rahway 1 p.m.
10/28 NEWARK EAST SIDE 1 p.m.
11/03 @ North Plainfield 7 p.m.
11/23 @ New Providence 11 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
DE/TE Matt Boyer: A future Division I player, Boyer
will play a larger role in the Highlander’s offense than
he did last year.
TB Matt Zimmerman: Will take plenty of pressure
off a relatively inexperienced QB.
QB Tyler George: The offensive line should give him
time to made decisions.
LB Joe Natale: A three-year returning starter at a
premium defensive position.
OUTLOOK: The stellar blocking capabilities of Nick
Matthes and Eric Toglia will enable Boyer to run
patterns, which will make up for the lack of a
dominant wide receiver on this Highlanders squad.
Matt Zimmerman will have plenty of holes to run
through. Defensively, the Highlanders are capable but
not overpowering. They’ll allow 15-20 points per
game, but their offense should be able to top that
mark consistently.

Head Coach: Jim Hopke
2005 Record: 3-7-0
Central Jersey, Group 2
Mountain Valley - Valley

9/09 PASSAIC 1 p.m.
9/16 RAHWAY 1 p.m.
9/30 @ Johnson TBA
10/07 NEWARK CENTRAL 1 p.m.
10/14 @ Governor Livingston 2 p.m.
10/21 ROSELLE 1 p.m.
10/28 NEW PROVIDENCE 1 p.m.
11/04 @ Spotswood 2 p.m.
11/23 BREARLEY 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Jerron McMMillan: Nothing quite like senior
leadership at quarterback.
WR Justin Matthews: Received a scholarship to
Stony Brook. Now he has to put up the numbers to
back it up.
LB Marhsall King: Omnipresent linebacker.
CB Tshepo Moshobiaba: Very capable in the defensive secondary.
OUTLOOK: The biggest problem facing the Comets is
the questionable nature of their offensive and
defensive lines. They have playmakers at most of the
skill positions, but without big men up front, their
talents could go for naught. The emergence of even
one player on each line could mean the difference
between a 5-5 team and another 3-7 performance.

Head Coach: Gus Kalikas
2005 Record: 7-3-0
Central Jersey, Group 2
Mountain Valley - Mountain

9/16 @ Governor Livingston 1 p.m.
9/23 @ Roselle 1 p.m.
9/30 HILLSIDE 1 p.m.
10/7 HACKETTSTOWN 1 p.m.
10/14 NEW PROVIDENCE 2 p.m.
10/21 @ Spotswood 1 p.m.
10/27 @ Newark Central 1 p.m,
11/04 JFK (ISELIN) 2 p.m.
11/23 RAHWAY 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Ryan Burnett: It takes a special QB to run the
option with any consistency, and this will be Burnett’s
third year in the system.
TB Vin Reis: A perfect complement to Burnett, Reis
uses his track star speed to elude defenders.
DT Oliver Haney: He’ll open up plenty of space for
the linebackers. His contribution on the offensive
line can’t be underestimated, either.
WR Alex Ochocki: A large target at 6-3, he’s the
perfect dump-off target for Burnett. He’ll fit in
perfectly with the option offense.
OUTLOOK: With 17 returning starters, Johnson could
prove dominant. Their schedule doesn’t feature any
big problems, and an undefeated season is
completely within the realm of possibility. On the
defensive side, they should be fine against the run
with Haney on the line, though their secondary does
come into question.

Head Coach: Bucky McDonald
2005 Record: 6-4-0
North Jersey 2, Group 4
Watchung - National

9/09 @ Westfield 1 p.m.
9/16 @ Shabazz 1 p.m.
9/29 CRANFORD 7 p.m.
10/6 IRVINGTON 7 p.m.
10/14 @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1 p.m.
10/20 PLAINFIELD 7 p.m.
10/27 ELIZABETH 7 p.m.
11/03 OLD BRIDGE 7 p.m.
11/23 @ Union 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
FB George Bease: Had a 170-yard and 140-yard
game last year before breaking his leg and missing the
rest of the season. Could be the difference maker.
QB Jerry Jones: You have to expect a lot from any
returning QB, and Jones is no different.
LB Jared Robinson: Undersized at 5-10, 165, but he
can pack a punch. He’s the most underrated aspect of
a solid linebacking corps.
DE Muhammad Wilkerson: If medically cleared to
play, this 6-5, 240 pound defensive end can wreak
havoc on an opposing offense.
OUTLOOK: Their 4-4 defensive scheme should keep
teams in check against the run, but many holes may
emerge in the secondary. At 6’2”, 350 pounds, Junior
DT Benjamin Newton has a real chance to anchor the
defensive line amidst DEs Rosario and Devon Enrique.
This is a largely upperclassman team that should mix
well with 22-year veteran coach Bucky McDonald.

Head Coach: Frank Bottone
2005 Record: 7-4-0
North Jersey 2, Group 1
Mountain Valley - Mountain

9/15 @ Newark Central 7 p.m.
9/24 RAHWAY 1 p.m.
9/30 BREARLEY 1 p.m.
10/06 @ Roselle Park 7:30 p.m.
10/14 @ Johnson 2 p.m.
10/21 DAYTON 1 p.m.
10/28 @ Hillside 1 p.m.
11/04 @ Roselle 2 p.m.
11/23 GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON 11 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Derek Gibbons: With the running game unknown
entering the season, Gibbons will have to improve
upon the eight touchdowns he threw last season.
TE Paul Carroll: Caught five of Gibbons’s eight
touchdowns last year, and should catch a proportional
amount this year.
OT Tim Dempsey: He’s going to be bearing the load
of a suspect running game.
FB Steve Siracusa: If the Pioneers can find a consistent
running attack, Gibbons can shed a lot of burden.
OUTLOOK: The defense doesn’t boast a slew of the
state’s top players, but it has always been a strong
point for New Providence, and surely played a huge
role in their 7-4 record in 2005. They’ll be able to hold
their own in the tough Mountain division, but bouts
with Brearley, Johnson, Governor Livingston, and the
always formidable Rahway could derail the Pioneers
playoff hopes.

Head Coach: Clinton Jones
2005 Record: 6-4-0
North Jersey 2, Group 4
Watchung

9/08 @ Elizabeth 7 p.m.
9/16 IRVINGTON 1 p.m.
9/23 SHABAZZ 1 p.m.
9/30 @ Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1 p.m.
10/07 HACKENSACK 2 p.m.
10/14 UNION 2 p.m.
10/20 @ Linden 7 p.m.
11/03 @ Bridgewater-Raritan 7 p.m.
11/23 WESTFIELD 11 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Dyshaun Allen: A big “if” for the Cardinals.
He’s going to be under plenty of pressure early on,
with three tough games to open the season. If he
falters there, he may be reverted to a running back.
OT Marc Williams: One of two senior tackles that
have the ability to take pressure off Allen.
TB Reggie Dixon: He’s mainly a special teamer, but
his emergence could save the Cardinals season.
DT Justin Robbins: The 320-pound tackle is the
highlight of the defense, and could be joining
Williams on the offensive line later in the season.
OUTLOOK: It all depends on your take on Allen as a
quarterback. He’s a speedy guy, making him a good fit
for the option offense. However, he may be more
suited for the tailback spot, which will initially be
handled by the committee of Joshuah Morgan and
Brandon Lynn. They’re going to be reliant on their
defense to match their 6-4 mark from 2005.