Archive: November, 2012
By Phil Anastasia
Here's a closer look, with predictions, at the 15 playoff games involving South Jersey football teams this weekend:
S.J. FOOTBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS
RUSHING
Corey Clement Glassboro 160 2,166
Wesley Hills Wildwood 235 2,106
Calvin Cass St. Augustine 257 2,001
Ray Lawry Kingsway 180 1,828
Ben Boyer Gloucester 276 1,772
Daishi Goto Cherry Hill East 243 1,583
Robert Cleveland Willingboro 247 1,500
Rob Ennis Millville 207 1,498
Gerald Owens West Deptford 184 1,485
Kahleil Chisolm Audubon 209 1,204
De'Han Milledge Cumberland 185 1,179
Marlin Finley Pennsauken 192 1,139
Tyrell Hart Schalick 174 1,137
Tyler Nicolo Maple Shade 243 1,133
Anthony Robertson Penns Grove 105 1,117
Dylan Cummings Pennsville 210 1,112
Arkemus Baskerville Lenape 161 1,066
Emilio Irving Kingsway 111 1,046
John Chamberlin Williamstown 187 1,039
Anthony Averett Woodbury 108 1,017
Nigel Case Middle Township 109 989
Jody Ellis Deptford 143 976
Connor Smith West Deptford 105 974
Quincey Lambert Pemberton 180 934
Alec Flexon Seneca 165 933
Tommy Walters Bordentown 119 923
Nick Elmer Penns Grove 66 908
Jimmy Hickey Holy Cross 171 903
Rob Hooks Delsea 130 898
Stefon Bowman Bridgeton 171 872
By Phil Anastasia
Thanksgiving weekend can be a tricky time for some high school football teams, with traditional rivalry games interupting playoff runs.
This past weekend underscored the danger to playoff teams. Seven squads still alive in post-season tournaments were "upset" by opponents who were playing their final game.
Paul VI had a bounce-back football season and judging from Wednesday’s 27-14 win over Camden Catholic, the future appears bright.
While senior linebacker Greg Pease and classmates Zach Grant, a dynamic wide receiver-defensive back, and running back/defensive back Dion Hightower had strong games, it was the performance of the younger players that has to make Paul VI exicted about the future.
Sterling Sheffield, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound sophomore who plays multi positions, ran for one touchdown and scored another. At times he played running back and was all over the field on defense from his end position.
Mentioned: Camden Catholic High School | Paul VI
By Phil Anastasia
In a bow to the significance of nearly every game on Thanksgiving weekend – and a nod to the bygone days of Want Ad Willie (ask your dad) – here are picks for all the games in SJ football this weekend:
By Phil Anastasia Camden Catholic made the biggest move of a pretty stable week, jumping from No. 9 to No. 7 on the basis of a 28-21 win over Pope John XXIII in N-P 3 play on Saturday.
By Phil Anastasia
Damon "Duwop" Mitchell had a hand in all five touchdowns today as Cedar Creek beat Cinnaminson 34-7 in the first round of the SJ 2 football tournament.
By Phil Anastasia
Most players in most sports try to squeeze every drop out of the final few moments of their senior season.
