FOOTBALL RESULTS: Big Central Conference and area roundup for Week 0
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
Spotswood 28, Bishop Eustace 14: Evan Baureko threw for three touchdown passes and rushed for another as Spotswood rallied for a home win in its opener fueled by big plays. The senior unofficially threw for 90 yards (4-for-8) and rushed for 70 yards on 13 carries. Spotswood trailed 7-0 on the first play of the game and 14-7 at halftime. Baureko tossed a 30-yard score to Brandon Bandoy in the first quarter and ran in a 1-yard TD in the third quarter to tie it at 14-14. John Lubin kicked both extra points.
Later in the third quarter, Trey Lazar had a 30-yard punt return. He then caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from Baureko to give Spotswood a 20-14 lead. In the fourth quarter, Anthony Christian intercepted a pass that helped set up a 22-yard TD from Baureko to Lazar. Baureko ran in the 2-point conversion to make 28-14.
SATURDAY GAME STORIES
Somerville scores early and often, rolling past Mastery Charter
Metuchen finishes strong against Highland Park
FRIDAY'S RESULTS
Watchung Hills 31, Bayonne 0: Dylan Kelly threw a touchdown pass and ran in another, and Joe Vechio highlighted a shutout effort by the defense and Watchung Hills opened with a convincing victory at Bayonne. Niro Garcia chipped in a rushing score, while Jack Clintock caught a touchdown pass for the Warriors. Riley McCann added a field goal in the win.
Manville 30, Keyport 20: Senior quarterback Danny Wildgoose threw two touchdown passes and ran in another, and Shawn Purcell caught two TD passes, ran in another and blocked a punt that went for a safety and Manville avenged a 2016 playoff loss. The Mustangs led 23-7 before Keyport struck twice to pull within 23-20. Purcell put it away with an 8-yard scoring run.
Montgomery 29, Robbinsville 6: Chris Eubanks rushed 20 times for 198 yards and a touchdown, and Michael Schmelzer connected with Matt Davino on two scoring strikes as Montgomery rolled. Brady Post chipped in a 5-yard TD run for the Cougars, adding 14 tackles to pace the defense. Keith Holloway grabbed an interception in the win.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 38, North Plainfield 16: Anthony Tittanegro rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown, also grabbing a scoring pass, and Weston Fischer threw for 150 yards and three scores, adding a TD on the ground, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood cruised to an opening-night home win. Tim Paprocki also caught a touchdown pass in the win.
Irvington 20, Woodbridge 7: Dean Fiore returned an interception for a Woodbridge touchdown in the third quarter, but that’s all the offense the Barrons could find as they fall to the state-ranked Knights.
Bernards 21, Overbrook 6: Nicky Kouflie scored a touchdown and grabbed an interception, and Danny Furgeson grabbed two picks and Bernards grabbed a home win opening night. Tommy Hanratty and Aidan Laverty also scored touchdowns for the Mountaineers.
Old Bridge 40, Trenton 6: Old Bridge’s Brady Cavallaro and his teammates had a big opening home win in Matt Donaghue’s debut as head coach. The senior quarterback threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns on a 15-for-17 night in the non-conference victory. Tommy McAleavey snagged two of those scores and had five receptions for 104 yards. Adding touchdown receptions were Ben Lomicky (3 catches for 65 yards) and Luke Triantafillou (2 catches for 65 yards). On the ground, Dan Hennessey rushed for 86 yards and a scored and Jordan Greco rambled for 64 yards and a TD.
Carteret 29, J.F. Kennedy 6: Jeremiah Serrano scored twice and the Ramblers got a couple big interception returns in an opening home win at “The Pit.” The junior Serrano caught a 5-yard score from Tyrece Parrott and ran in the ensuing 2-point conversion. Serrano added a 1-yard TD run and Parrott connected with Jahad Thompson for the 2-point pass for a 16-0 Ramblers lead. Later, Eric Thompson intercepted a pass and streaked 75 yards for the score. Jahad Thompson completed Carteret’s scoring with a 60-yard INT return. Napoleon Williams kicked the extra point.
FRIDAY GAME STORIES
North Hunterdon has no trouble with Hunterdon Central in lopsided win
New Providence dominates rival Governor Livingston
Bridgewater-Raritan falls at state power Passaic Tech
St. Thomas Aquinas falls to Timber Creek
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