In the final episode of Season 2 of the Jersey Blitz, our NJ.com reporters Bill Evans, Donovan Hugel, Mike Kinney, Kevin Minnick, Ryan Patti and Joe Zedalis break down what they learned most during the 2025 New Jersey high school football season. They also touch on one player that impressed them the most this season, and we end the episode with each reporter saying what they are looking forward to most heading into next season. 0:00: The staff give their biggest takeaways from the 2025 season, beginning with the success South Jersey had. 2:00: Even with all the success of the public schools this season, there's still a massive gap between public schools and Non-Public schools. 5:42: The Shore Conference had some tough luck this season after having a ton of success in previous years. However, other programs like Holmdel, Wall, Toms River East, Neptune, Point Pleasant Boro, and Southern had successful seasons. 8:24: Meanwhile, even though Shabazz lost in the Group 2 final for the second straight season, Shabazz is here to stay. First-year head coach Nasir Gaines is finding his way as a high school coach, and Shabazz will only get better moving forward. 11:36: A dedicated rivalry week in New Jersey would add so much value if the state has one moving forward. 14:15: South Jersey had a year to remember, especially in the state finals as the region won five state finals. 17:18: Our reporters break down which one player stood out the most to them this season, beginning with Washington Township quarterback Cole Aquino, who played with so much poise this year, helping his team win a Group 5 title. 19:38: Steve Klein's impact at Westwood as a two-way player was remarkable as he didn't even had 200 touches on offense and never came off the field for a team that won a sectional title. 21:56: Jack Cannon was the Shore Conference's top player this season, but Shore Regional's Cole Torres had a massive impact for a Group 1 program. 23:47: Andrew Avent at Rahway rushed for almost 2,000 yards this season, and he stood out in a crowded field in the Big Central Conference. 25:47: Sophomore Tahj Gray from St. Joseph (Mont.) established himself as arguably the best sophomore in the state as he helped the Green Knights to the Non-Public A title and the state's No. 1 ranking. 28:03: Cedar Creek's Frenchmon Bethea will go down as one of the top players in program history, and he got better as the season went on and made some huge plays down the stretch as Cedar Creek won the Group 3 title. 30:35: Our reporters then say what they are looking forward to most heading into the 2026 season, beginning with South Jersey showing that this year was not a fluke after sweeping the public school titles. 32:48: How do the Non-Public schools shake out? Bergen, Bosco, SJR and SPP all return a ton of talent in Non-Public A, while DePaul and Paramus Catholic will be the top teams in Non-Public B. 34:59: After a "down year" in the Shore Conference, there's plenty of talent coming back across the board. 38:30: Quarterback development in the Big Central Conference is going to be a huge storyline heading into next season. A lot of talent is coming back. 41:44 Some small public schools in the SFC had dream seasons. How do they build on that going into next season while having to replace key contributors? 43:44: The Battle of the Beach continues to grow and get bigger, and next year will be no different. And Glassboro will face a tougher regular-season slate as the WJFL resets its divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, NJ.com reporters Bill Evans, Donovan Hugel, Mike Kinney, Kevin Minnick and Ryan Patti break down all seven of the 2025 state championship games, which begin this weekend at MetLife Stadium and at SHI Stadium at Rutgers, with one more game on Dec. 3 at Rutgers. The reporters also make their picks on who wins each game, beginning with the Non-Public B championship at 10 a.m. on Friday and ending with the Group 2 championship on Dec. 3. 0:00: The state finals begins with the Non-Public B championship game as Paramus Catholic takes on DePaul. Can DePaul repeat as Non-Public champions, or can PC make the adjustments in the second meeting of the season? 8:15: Passaic Tech has turned its season around since Gabe Miles took over at quarterback, reaching another Group 5 final. Can Miles lead Passaic Tech past Washington Township or can Washington Township cap off an undefeated season with its first Group 5 title? 16:37: Cedar Creek's offense has been rolling the last few weeks. Can it keep it going against an Old Tappan team that has been a staple in the Group 3 championship game the last few years? 23:55: The biggest state final is the Non-Public A championship game, which pits No. 1 Don Bosco Prep against No. 2 St. Joseph (Mont.). Is this going to be the moment that Don Bosco Prep has been waiting for since 2015 or will SJR cause more heartbreak and make a statement in Augie Hoffmann's second year back at the helm? 33:15: A rematch between Cedar Grove and Glassboro awaits us in the Group 1 final. A revamped Cedar Grove team got to the final after Sebastian Kovacs made a 49-yard field goal as time expired against Butler. How does Cedar Grove slow down a stellar Glassboro team, and is this a coronation for Glassboro as it looks to build a Group 1 dynasty? 40:10 Speaking of repeat champions, Winslow is coming off a scare against Brick Memorial last weekend. How does Winslow rebound in the Group 4 championship against Ramapo? And how does Ramapo contend with Winslow's skill positions on the outside? 51:51: The Group 2 final features two teams playing Thanksgiving games as Camden and Shabazz will be playing on Dec. 3. How does each team approach the game before the state final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the weather gets colder, the New Jersey football playoffs heat up. Week 12 is semifinals week, and our crew got together to break down all 14 games that will decide who plays for state championships over the next few weeks. 1 - (0:00) Non-Public A semis - Bergen Catholic vs Don Bosco Prep and St. Joseph (Mont.) vs. St. Peter’s Prep 2 - (9:00) Non-Public B semis - Holy Spirit vs. DePaul and Red Bank Catholic vs. Paramus Catholic 3 - (19:20) Group 1 semis - Burlington City vs. Glassboro and Cedar Grove vs. Butler 4 - (26:48) Group 2 semis - Camden vs. Haddonfield and Shabazz vs. Westwood 5 - (35:05) Group 3 semis - Cedar Creek vs. Holmdel and West Morris vs. Old Tappan 6 - (46:47) Group 4 semis - Brick Memorial at Winslow and Ramapo vs. Phillipsurg 7 - (58:52) Group 5 semis - Kingsway vs. Washington Twp. and Passaic Tech vs. Bridgewater-Raritan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, NJ.com reporters Donovan Hugel, Mike Kinney and Ryan Patti break down the North Jersey, Section 1 and North Jersey, Section 2 sectional finals taking place this weekend. The reporters give their take on the 10 finals happening across North Jersey this weekend, including a couple of Cinderella teams looking to pull off massive upsets, while other teams are aiming to lift yet another championship. 0:00: Passaic Tech is playing its best football of the season right now and heads into a rematch against West Orange confident with the North 1, Group 5 title on the line. What kind of adjustments does West Orange make the second time around against PCTI? 5:12: The best public school rivalry in North Jersey writes another chapter as Northern Highlands and Ramapo renew their rivalry. It’s the second meeting of the season between the two teams, and what adjustments are going to be made in the North 1, Group 4 final? 10:15: Wayne Hills is back in a sectional final, but is playing the standard in Group 3 football the past few years in Old Tappan. This is almost another rematch from a regular-season contest. 15:28: Speaking of rematches, Ramsey heads to Westwood in the North 1, Group 2 final after Westwood defeated Ramsey in the regular season. 20:30: Kinnelon is having one of its best seasons ever, but faces a tough task going up against a defending sectional champion in Butler in the North 1, Group 1 final. 26:00: Moving onto the North 2, Group 5 final. Bayonne has been one of the darlings in the state tournament so far. Can it keep its Cinderella run going as it faces a Bridgewater-Raritan team that is playing with a ton of confidence? 32:10: The Big Central Conference takes central stage in North 2, Group 4 as Phillipsburg hosts Montgomery. Phillipsburg has been a staple in recent years, making deep runs in the state tournament. Montgomery has had a remarkable turnaround from last year’s 1-9 season to reaching a sectional final. 35:41: Summit had a dramatic walk-off win over West Essex last week in the semis and will now go against a West Morris team that has had tremendous success in the playoffs, once again. 40:53: Madison is another Cinderella as the Dodgers are the lowest seed remaining as a No. 7 seed. But Madison will face its stiffest test in a very good Shabazz team that is seeking its third consecutive sectional championship. 46:43: We end the podcast with the North 2, Group 1 final between two more Big Central Conference teams as New Providence takes on a Cedar Grove team that won a sectional championship a season ago. The matchup is a contrast of styles on offense, with New Providence’s ground game and Cedar Grove’s air raid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, NJ.com reporters Bill Evans, Mike Kinney, Kevin Minnick, and Joe Zedalis break down the South Jersey and Central Jersey public school sectional finals that are happening this weekend. The reporters give their take on each of the 10 sectional finals happening in the South and Central brackets, where some of the top players and teams in the state are looking to lift a championship and punch their ticket to the state semifinals next weekend. 0:00: Breaking down the South Jersey sectional finals, beginning with the Group 5 matchup between Kingsway and Atlantic City. 2:50: How much growth has Millville made since its first meeting against Winslow and the emergence of Reggie Holley? The argument can be made that this Winslow team is better than the 14-0 team last season, even with losses against IMG Academy and Bergen Catholic. 8:15:  Can Mainland ride its "championship DNA" to another sectional title as it takes on Cedar Creek in what could be a coin flip matchup in the South, Group 3 final? And how much does Cedar Creek lean on its run game on Saturday? 12:00: The South, Group 2 final has a familiar team in Haddonfield, which is accustomed to making deep playoff runs, and faces Delran in the final. Delran is trying to build a championship tradition of its own as it's playing in its first sectional final in over 30 years. 17:10: Can Schalick pull the upset of all upsets and somehow stun Glassboro in the South, Group 1 final? 20:50: We move on to the Central Jersey state tournament, beginning with the Group 5 final between Old Bridge and Washington Township. How does Old Bridge's athleticism match up with Washington Township's experience and its athletes on the field? 26:27: Two Shore Conference foes meet in the Central, Group 4 final when Middletown North travels to take on a red-hot Brick Memorial squad. 29:16: Two of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the state meet in the Central, Group 3 final as Seneca's Anthony Tirico takes on Holmdel's Jack Cannon, and the winner of the game likely will come down to which quarterback executes best. 35:38: Breaking down the Central, Group 2 final between Wall and Camden. Can Wall hang with Camden as Camden plays another Shore Conference team after beating Manasquan in the semifinals last week? 39:52: Finally, our reporters touch on the Central, Group 1 championship game between Shore and Burlington City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, NJ.com reporters Mike Kinney, Kevin Minnick, Ryan Patti and Joe Zedalis discuss the first week of the public school playoffs last week, which featured upsets throughout the state. The reporters also debate if the Non-Public seeding committee got it right when it came to seeding the Non-Public state tournament, specifically Non-Public A and what steps they would take if they had a chance to change the process. They also point out one player people should know heading into this week's public school sectional semifinals, as well as break down a handful of matchups for this weekend. 0:00: What were the biggest upsets from the opening round of the public school playoffs? Bayonne’s emphatic win over Elizabeth in a rematch was eye-opening. Matawan going into Somerville might’ve been the most impressive win in Central/South. A lot of chalk in South Jersey and Middletown North beat its rival, Middletown South, for just the third time in the last 26 years. 7:27: How does Paulsboro deal with the fallout of 16 players being barred from its game against Schalick after a fight against Woodbury last weekend? Toms River North keeps its season alive, along with other Shore Conference teams. Becton and Madison face off after pulling off two stunners last weekend and Colonia goes on the road in a tough environment and beats Ridge. 19:20: Did the Non-Public seeding committee get it right with the Non-Public A seeds for the state tournament? And where is the transparency, and how would NJ.com fix the seeding process if given the opportunity? 37:45: Our reporters talk about the best public-school players that people are not talking about enough as the sectional semifinals begin this weekend, and how they can lift their teams to a berth in a sectional final. 44:25: The sectional semifinals begin this weekend. Which matchups around the state are catching the NJ.com football reporters' eyes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donovan Hugel, Mike Kinney, Bill Evans and Joe Zedalis break down last week's action, which included arguably the Game of the Year as St. Joseph (Mont.) defeated archrival Bergen Catholic in overtime. The regular season for public schools came to an end, which included the NJIC champion being crowned and several dramatic victories across the state. Livingston head coach Bob Breschard also discusses running back Abel Paul's staggering 522-yard and seven-touchdown performance. We conclude the podcast by previewing the opening round of the state playoffs, discussing which offensive and defensive players to watch to keep an eye on. 0:00: Recapping St. Joseph (Mont.)’s dramatic win over Bergen Catholic in an all-time thriller. How does this win give St. Joe’s confidence heading into the final week of the regular season, and how does the win affect the potential seeds in Non-Public A? 7:30: Delbarton throws a wrench into the Non-Public B seeds with yet another win over DePaul, with Matt Tafuri leading the way. 11:45: Veteran reporter Mike Kinney interviews Livingston head coach Bobby Breschard after Livingston running back Abel Paul rushed for a staggering 522 yards and seven touchdowns in a win over Montclair. 30:12: Recapping the NJIC championship as Butler repeats as NJIC champions with a win over Rutherford. 36:35: Millville shows its true colors with an upset win over St. Augustine as Millville is playing its best football with the regular season ending, while St. Augustine’s loss could affect its potential seed once the Non-Public playoffs begin. And Ocean City and Ewing both had dramatic victories to close out their regular seasons. 42:45: Jack Sullivan was the hero as Point Pleasant Boro defeated Toms River North 17-14 in a battle of defending sectional champions. Toms River East won its first division title since 2019 with a win over Pinelands, while Neptune won its first division title in 27 years with a win over Raritan. 46:10: Our reporters discuss which first-round playoff matchups stand out, including one matchup that will be played again on Thanksgiving. 55:25: Which offensive and defensive players from teams seeded 5-8 that people might have never heard of as the state tournament begins this weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Jersey Blitz, Ryan Patti, Kevin Minnick, Donovan Hugel, Mike Kinney and Joe Zedalis break down last week's action, including Washington Township's epic comeback win over Kingsway. We also break down the NJIC championship game between Butler and Rutherford and touch on one player that can lift their team in the playoffs. We end this week's podcast with a breakdown of No. 3 St. Joseph (Mont.)'s matchup against No. 2 Bergen Catholic. 0:00: Recapping Washington Township's epic comeback win over Kingsway in the South Jersey Game of the Year so far and is St. Augustine getting healthy at the right time? 8:00: How big was DePaul's win over St. Peter's Prep? Recapping Hanover Park's thrilling win over West Essex and previewing Friday's NJIC championship game between Butler and Rutherford. 23:00: The impact of West Orange's win over East Orange in the Oranges Bowl and how big of a statement did Montgomery make in a win over Sayreville. 29:29: Brick Memorial continues to impress down the Shore and how can Red Bank Catholic rebound following a loss to Paramus Catholic and how could it potentially affect the Non-Public B seeds? 38:50: Takeaways from each reporter one week before the postseason begins. 49:55: Which one player could have an impact and lift their team into the playoffs or make enough play to engineer a deep playoff run. 59:40: The most impactful public school games this weekend as the public school playoffs will be seeded Sunday. 1:13:35: Breaking down the No. 3 St. Joseph (Mont.) at No. 2 Bergen Catholic matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With only two weekends left of regular-season play, the playoffs are part of every segment of this episode, as teams fight for good seeding positions - and one conference, the NJIC, has its own playoffs, the semifinals for which come up in this episode, as well. And another coach drops by this week. Mike Schatzman, coach of 7-0 and No. 7 Washington Twp. talks with reporter Kevin Minnick about the maturity of his squad and its big win over Rancocas Valley in Week 6. 0:00 - SFC United Red - No. 1 Don Bosco's scare against SJR, and more discussion of the Big 6 teams, what's coming and what it all means. 11:13 - NJIC semifinals - looking at the seasons to date of Rutherford and Wood-Ridge, one semifinal matchup, and at Butler and Becton, the other semifinalists. 17:48 - South Jersey roundup - Breaking down Washington Twp.-Rancocas Valley, Williamstown surging, and some record-setting at Mainland. 22:57 - Central and Shore roundup - St. Joe (Met.) blanks P'burg in a huge statement win and awaits cross-town rival St. Thomas Aquinas, RBC gets revenge vs. RFH and gets ready for a big test up north, Donovan Catholic's rise. 35:57 - Kevin Minnick interviews Washington Twp. head coach Mike Schatzman 53:05 - Top 20 round table - Is No. 10 Ramapo the team to beat? West Morris is back in and more. 58:30 - Looking ahead to Week 7 - No. 5 DePaul vs. No. 3 St. Peter's Prep, Wayne Hills at Old Tappan, Brick Memorial vs. Southern (does the winner get back in the Top 20?), "The Oranges Bowl," No. 7 Washington Twp. vs. No. 17 Kingsway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show gets another coach visit, this time from Bogota's James Case, whose team came out on top in an incredible 61-60, 2-OT shootout against Weehawken in Week 5. The crew does roundups of each region's interesting outcomes from last week and previews a great upcoming Week 6. Here are the chapters in more detail. 0:00 - Shore & Big Central roundups with Joe Zedalis and Mike Kinney - Brick Memorial & Holmdel have a shootout, Sayreville and Piscataway revive their rivalry, a freshman QB shows poise and hands a team its first loss. 12:25 - North roundup with Donovan Hugel and Ryan Patti - Don Bosco's defense helps consolidate its new no. 1 status, a classic Battle of Wayne, Old Tappan finds ways to keep winning - and more. 24:01 - South roundup with Bill Evans - Lindenwold WR takes down a record that's stood for a quarter-century, Williamstown's shocker over Rancocas Valley and Cherokee stuns rival Shawnee. 31:28 - Interview with Bogota first-year head coach James Case, who talks about that wild 61-60 win, his talented QB/leader and that it's "not the same old Bogota" - his team is playing "meaningful games." 43:06 - Top 20 round table - DePaul's tumble and what's next, Wayne Valley exits but will have opportunity to show it belongs, Mount Olive cannot be denied entry and who else is knocking at the door? 57:06 - Looking ahead to Week 6 - Don Bosco's continuing gauntlet, Wayne Valley-Ramapo, Phillipsburg vs. St. Joe (Metuchen) in battle of BCC unbeatens, RBC vs. RFH, the Battle of Cherry Hill, Washington Twp. vs. Rancocas Valley and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode features a Jersey Blitz first - a guest appearance. Dan Sabella, head coach of N.J.’s new No. 1 team, Don Bosco, talks with reporter Ryan Patti about his team’s huge win over then-No. 1 Bergen Catholic and about Bosco’s upcoming game against No. 3 DePaul. Mike Kinney talks about big games in the Big Central in Week 5 and upcoming in Week 6. Kevin Minnick talks South Jersey and Donovan Hugel and Ryan Patti talk more about some other key SFC matchups. 0:00 - North roundup with focus on two huge games – Bergen-Bosco and SJR vs SPP 16:28 - Big Central roundup, with focus on STA-Elizabeth, upcoming Sayreville-Piscataway and upcoming W.Orange at P’burg 25:57 - South Jersey roundup with focus on Burling Twp’s big win and upcoming test, brief mention of Winslow, upcoming West Deptford vs Haddonfield 32:34 - Dan Sabella interview 42:17 – Top 20 talk – Paramus Catholic’s exit, Rancocas Valley will miss its QB, Camden back in the mix, St. Aug finds a way, P’burg keeps climbing, St. Joseph (Met.) handles its business. 53:54 - Previewing Week 5’s top games – No. 1 Bosco at No. 3 Depaul, No. 8 NVOT at No. 12 Northern Highlands, The Battle of Wayne (Patti) Haddonfield at West Deptford (MINNICK) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, reporters Joe Zedalis, Ryan Patti, Kevin Minnick and Donovan Hugel preview the biggest game of the season so far - No. 1 Bergen Catholic vs. No. 2 Don Bosco. They also spend plenty of time getting into the ins and outs of the latest Top 20, with lots of movement and a bit of a dilemma - what to do with current No. 11 Glassboro, a Group 1 power with a schedule issue. 0:00 - North Jersey roundup – Ramapo-Old Tappan thriller, SPP-Delbarton and more 10:32 – Shore roundup – focus on TRN’s struggles and Southern’s rise 14:30 – South Jersey roundup –Winslow’s energy, Kingsway’s steadiness, Camden Eastside may be back 22:05 – Top 20 talk – Who’s up/down/in/out and why – plus, what to do with G1 power Glassboro 40:53 – Looking toward Week 4 – SJR-SPP and Burlington Twp. at Delran 46:00 – The Big One – Bergen Catholic – Don Bosco preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of The Jersey Blitz, NJ Advance Media's football reporters react to the big game: Bergen Catholic's win over Winslow. Plus, is the Big Central weak this year? We're talking that, along with the rest of the news and notes from around the state in Week 2 0:00: Intro and fallout from BC dominating Winslow14:53: Chaos down the shore20:26: Is the Big Central a weak conference? 34:29: Players not yet mentioned this year who deserve a call-out43:31: Top 20 roundtable 51:45: Previewing Week 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of The Jersey Blitz, our reporters go deep on Week 1 results and preview a huge Week 2 matchup. We're talking Bergen Catholic vs. Winslow, another big week for a Shore Conference powerhouse and more news, notes and observations from around the state. 0:00: Intro & who's the top dog in the Shore? 7:09: Wild ride up north 13:00: Stepping up down south 16:33: Teams off to surprising starts 22:54: Top 20 analysis 30:45: Bergen Catholic vs. Winslow preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a thrilling Week 0, The Jersey Blitz is back to recap the opening weekend of the New Jersey high school football season. Host Dan Long, along with reporters Ryan Patti, Bill Evans and Donovan Hugel recap the Week 0 slate, where some of N.J.'s top teams faced tremendous tests. The crew also debates the new Top 20, where there were plenty of moving pieces. 0:00: Intro & Bergen Catholic's crazy win 6:01: Don Bosco goes to Texas ... and wins 10:51: What to make of Winslow's matchup against national powerhouse 17:32: A chaotic opening weekend in the Shore Conference 26:23: St. Peter's Prep beats PC and more non-public talk 31:48: Top 20 analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NJ Advance Media's six football reporters, plus host Dan Long, are back on The Jersey Blitz. In the debut episode of Season 2, our crew breaks down all five leagues and previews Week 0 action. 0:00: Intro & Big Central preview 7:16: NJIC preview 17:15: SFC preview 37:07: Shore preview 44:28: WJFL preview 57:30: Previewing Week 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode for the 2024 season, our six football reporters — along with host Dan Long — analyze and review the seven state championship games before talking final thoughts and takeaways from the 2024 season. State championship recap: Non-Public A: Bergen Catholic 25, Don Bosco Prep 7 Non-Public B: DePaul 33, Pope John 21 Group 5: Toms River North 41, Union City 14 Group 4: Winslow 35, Phillipsburg 0 Group 3: Old Tappan 28, Mainland 16 Group 2: Rumson-Fair Haven 26, Shabazz 24 Group 1: Glassboro 56, Cedar Grove 14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our high school football reporters, along with host Dan Long, preview the seven football state championship games that are scheduled between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 at MetLife Stadium and SHI Stadium at Rutgers University. From key storylines, a 1 vs. 2 showdown and plenty more, our crew analyzes it all and also offers up their picks for the best Thanksgiving Day games this year. The rundown of our finals previews: Non-Public B: DePaul vs. Pope John Group 5: Toms River North vs. Union City Group 1: Glassboro vs. Cedar Grove Non-Public A: Bergen Catholic vs. Don Bosco Prep Group 3: Old Tappan vs. Mainland Group 2: Shabazz vs. Rumson-Fair Haven Group 4: Phillipsburg vs. Winslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the final two weekends of the high school football season approach, our NJ.com football reporters are here to preview all of the action slated for this weekend. But before a look ahead to the 14 state semifinals on the schedule, our crew analyzes two games that could go down as Game of the Year: Union City's wild come-from-behind win over Passaic Tech and Phillipsburg's miraculous win on the leg of a 46-yard field goal as time expired. Led by host Dan Long, our staff previews the state semifinals in this order: NON-PUBLIC A Bergen Catholic vs. St. Joseph (Mont.) Don Bosco Prep vs. St. Augustine NON-PUBLIC B DePaul vs. Holy Spirit Pope John vs. St. John Vianney GROUP 5 Union City vs. East Orange Toms River North vs. Washington Township GROUP 4 Phillipsburg vs. Ramapo Millville vs. Winslow GROUP 3 Old Tappan vs. Pascack Valley Somerville vs. Mainland GROUP 2 Shabazz vs. Hanover Park Point Pleasant Boro vs. Rumson-Fair Haven GROUP 1 Cedar Grove vs. Butler Glassboro vs. Woodstown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Long is joined by Joe Zedalis, Bill Evans, Kevin Minnick and Mike Kinney to preview all 10 of the sectional finals in South and Central Jersey this weekend. We're breaking down: Central Jersey, Group 5: Washington Township vs. Atlantic City South Jersey, Group 5: Toms River North vs. Rancocas Valley Central Jersey, Group 4: Millville vs. Brick Memorial South Jersey, Group 4: Winslow vs. Shawnee Central Jersey, Group 3: Somerville vs. Delsea South Jersey, Group 3: Mainland vs. Seneca Central Jersey, Group 2: Rumson-Fair Haven vs. Wall South Jersey, Group 2: Camden vs. Point Pleasant Boro Central Jersey, Group 1: Woodstown vs. Shore South Jersey, Group 1: Glassboro vs. Schalick The episode concludes with our reporters analyzing and identifying the top storylines and games from the Non-Public playoffs this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices