Head Coach: Gary Mobley
2005 Record: 8-3-0
Central Jersey, Group 2
Mountain Valley - Mountain

9/08 @ Cranford 7 p.m.
9/16 @ Hillside 1 p.m.
9/24 @ New Providence 1 p.m.
9/29 @ North Plainfield 7 p.m.
10/14 BREARLEY 1 p.m.
10/21 GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON 1 p.m.
10/28 ROSELLE 1 p.m.
11/04 NEWARK CENTRAL 2 p.m.
11/23 @ Johnson 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
TB Deion Lawson: The massive offensive line,
checking in at an average of 260 pounds per player,
should open up plenty of lanes for Lawson.
QB Troy Eastman: Won a pre-season battle with
Corey Alfano, who will line up with Lawson in the
backfield. Eastman has to play knowing that Alfano,
both figuratively and literally, is right behind him.
LB Donte Dennis: Stepping into the role of the
graduated Andre Neblett. He’ll be more of a
speedster than a hard hitter.
DE David Colvin: The Indians sack leader (10.5 in 2005) returns to knock heads up front in Rahway’s 4-4 defense.
OUTLOOK: Rahway received a more than adequate
influx of players, compensating for the considerable
graduation losses, including a few now Division-I
players. If they have matters in order early in the
season, the rest of the season could be a smashing
success for third-year head coach Gary Mobley.

Head Coach: Chris Satterfield
2005 Record: 3-7-0
Central Jersey, Group 1

9/09 @ Governor Livingston 1 p.m.
9/23 JOHNSON 1 p.m.
9/30 @ Newark Central TBA
10/07 KEARNY 1 p.m.
10/14 NEWARK EAST SIDE 1 p.m.
10/21 @ Hillside 1 p.m.
10/28 @ Rahway TBA
11/04 NEW PROVIDENCE 1 p.m.
11/23 @ Roselle Park TBA

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Harold Hood: Big move from fullback to
quarterback, but he should have an adequate
backfield to break him in.
TB Taj Martin: Quick back that can make defenses
look foolish.
FB Jamar Phelps: Versatile back who will be a key
cog in the offense.
DT Dan Ruiz: One of just three returning defensive
starters.
OUTLOOK: A team without a defense is one that can
potentially finish 3-7 two years in a row. The
underclassmen will have to step up in order for
Roselle to improve on their mark from last year. Their
schedule doesn’t provide much relief. Also lacking is
the offensive line, putting even more pressure on new
QB Harold Hood.

Head Coach: James Foy
2005 Record: 6-4-0
North Jersey 2, Group 1
Mountain Valley - Valley

9/09 @ Metuchen 1 p.m.
9/15 @ Middlesex 7 p.m.
9/22 HIGHLAND PARK 7:30 p.m.
9/30 @ Dayton 1 p.m.
10/06 NEW PROVIDENCE 7:30 p.m.
10/13 @ Newark Central 7 p.m.
10/20 @ Brearley 7 p.m.
10/28 CARDINAL MCCARRICK 7:30 p.m.
11-23 ROSELLE 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Marc Garcia: The third-year varsity player presents the dual passing-running threat envied by so many.
DT Ryan Henry: Moves better than possibly any
other 290-pound defensive lineman.
DB Alan Williams: With the Panthers 5-3 defensive
scheme, a lot of weight falls on the shoulders of the
secondary. Williams has to step into the shoes of a
secondary facing the loss of two three-year starters.
LB Burim Kadrijaj: His veteran presence gives the
Panthers a solid option at each level of defense.
OUTLOOK: Losing four of five starters on the
offensive line is usually detrimental, but if anyone
can overcome it, the versatile Marc Garcia can. His
speed out of the backfield will help him elude wouldbe
tacklers and open up the offense. On defense,
they’ll need all they can get from Garcia, playing
safety, Henry and Kadrijaj and hope for the best from
the underclassmen.

Head Coach: Steve Ciccotelli
2005 Record: 3-7-0
North Jersey 2, Group 3
Watchung – National

9/08 @ Shabazz TBA
9/16 NEWARK EAST SIDE 1 p.m.
9/22 @ Irvington 1 p.m.
9/30 PLAINFIELD 1 p.m.
10/14 LINDEN 1 p.m.
10/20 @ Union 7 p.m.
10/28 CRANFORD 1 p.m.
11/04 Westfield 1 p.m.
11/22 @ Elizabeth 7 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
WR Kyle Rowbotham: Came on during 2005 as one
of the top wide receivers in the county.
TB Greg Brand: Experience lends itself to a newbie
quarterback.
QB Mike Chervenyak: Stepping into a new role
may be tough for the Junior, but he should fare better
than his predecessor.
OG Steve Wenson: Needs to reestablish himself
after missing much of 2005 with an injury.
OUTLOOK: The listed key players may all be on the
offensive side of the ball, but that does not mean the
defense isn’t top-notch. Conversely, they have plenty
of returning players that should prove frustrating for
fellow Watching-National conference teams. With
Rowbotham and Brand on offense and the
experienced defense, Scotch Plains is a near lock to
improve upon their 3-7 record in 2005.

Head Coach: George DiGrande
2005 Record: 1-9
North Jersey 2, Group 2
Iron Hills - Hills

9/09 MENDHAM 1:30 p.m.
9/16 WEST ESSEX 1:30 p.m.
9/22 PARSIPPANY 1:30 p.m.
9/30 @ Chatham 7:30 p.m.
10/7 HANOVER PARK 1:30 p.m.
10/14 @ Parsippany Hills 2 p.m.
10/20 @ Dover 7 p.m.
10/28 WHEEQUAHIC 1:30 p.m.
11/04 MORRIS HILLS 2:30 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Edgar Ozols: He can only hope that he can lead
the Hilltoppers to a better mark than 2005.
TB Travis Marchell: Certainly the brightest spot on
the offensive side.
WR Dave Rodiut: Provides some senior leadership.
DL Sam Rose: A good defense starts with a solid
line, and Rose will be the anchor.
OUTLOOK: A 1-9 team in 2005, George DiGrande’s
Hilltoppers don’t project much better in 2006. While
the focus is certainly still on this year, the emergence
of Junior Ozols could mean bigger things for 2007.
Summit is also victim of playing in the considerably
tough Iron Hills Conference, Hills Division. With zero
in-conference victories last year, even one conference
win may inspire some confidence.

Head Coach: Marc Crisafi
2005 Record: 10-2-0
North 2, Group 1
Watchung – American

9/09 @ Irvington 1 p.m.
9/15 MONTCLAIR 7 p.m.
9/22 @ Elizabeth 7 p.m.
10/7 @ Westfield 1 p.m.
10/14 @ Plainfield 2 p.m.
10/20 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 7 p.m.
10/27 BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN 7 p.m.
11/03 @ Shabazz 3 p.m.
11/23 LINDEN 10:30 a.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Jim Melody: The pressure will be on to help
exceed Union’s 15.45 points per game from last year.
OT Desmond Stapleton: Sizable (6’5”, 300) tackle
that should offer Melody plenty of protection.
TB Chris D’Andrea: Speedy tail back will be relied
on when using the option and the spread formations.
FB/LB Isa Abdul-Quddus: Useful when Union
utilizes the I-formation. More valuable on defense as
the only returning linebacker.
DT Kyle Dickerson: One of only three returning
defensive starters.
OUTLOOK: The Farmers had plenty of holes to fill this
year, and it looks like they did an adequate job. Their
defensive secondary remains in question. Stapleton
should open up plenty of holes for D’Andrea, who
came onto the scene in his first start last year – in a
first-round playoff victory over Plainfield.

Head Coach: Jim DeSarno
2005 Record: 1-9-0
North Jersey 2, Group 4
Watchung - National

9/09 LINDEN 1 p.m.
9/15 @ Cranford 7 p.m.
9/22 @ Kearney TBA
10/7 UNION 1 p.m.
10/14 @ Irvington TBA
10/21 ELIZABETH 1 p.m.
10/27 @ Shabazz TBA
11/4 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD 1 p.m.
11/23 @ Plainfield TBA

KEY PLAYERS:
QB Tommy Bonard: Edged out Mark Boyd for the
starting job, and will have to work hard to keep it.
TB Ryan Yarusi: Will have plenty of help in the
backfield with a three-man rotation at fullback. Also
serves as a linebacker on defense.
LB Will Harbaugh: Team had trouble with runs to
the outside and passes over the middle. Harbaugh
will be integral in solving that problem.
OT JT Sheehan: Anchors an experienced and able
Blue Devil offensive line.
OUTLOOK: New head coach Jim DeSarno could
certainly improve on the team’s dismal record from
2005. The only question left is by how much. Westfield
is certainly playing above their heads in North Jersey
Section 2, Group 4, which is never fun for an incoming
coach. While there is plenty of talent present on this
Blue Devils team, their schedule far too brutal.

Head Coach: Joe Goerge
2005 Record: n/a (3-5 in JV)
North Jersey 2, Group 1
Mountain Valley - Valley

9/08 @ Highland Park 7 p.m.
9/15 @ Manville 7 p.m.
9/21 @ Brearley 7 p.m.
9/30 ROSELLE PARK (at Millburn) 1 p.m.
10/06 @ Ridgefield 7:30 p.m.
10/14 @ Cardinal McCarrick 4 p.m.
10/21 @ New Providence 1 p.m.
10/27 @ Bound Brook 7 p.m.
11/04 @ Metuchen 2 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS:
DE Eric DuBeau: The first concern is always the run,
and DuBeau is Dayton’s run-stopping answer. He
doesn’t have much help.
QB Jason Cappa: His inexperience beyond the JV
level could be troublesome. He’ll face a real
challenge early in the season when Dayton faces
Brearley on the 21st.
WR Aaron Weinbaum: Cappa’s best weapon,
though his effectiveness will hinge on the successs of
the running game.
OUTLOOK: It’s tough to expect much from a team
that has been without a varsity football team for
six years. However, Dayton’s freshman team
finished 4-3 in 2005, sending glimmers of hope
through the system.