New Jersey HS Football Dynasty - TCY

[Young Drachma]

#40 DELBARTON 0 @ #2 QUEEN OF PEACE 31

Junior QB Ken Covington was 12 of 20 for 156 yards and 2 TDs, to lead the Golden Griffins (4-0). Senior RB Dixon Lenhardt, had 35 carries for 140 yards and 2 TDs.

Queen of Peace held Delbarton to 86 total yards. "We did a really good job of controlling the tempo of the game," said Head Coach Dark Cloud.

Next week, the Golden Griffins head to St. Joseph Regional HS. (0-4)


Weather: 50 degrees, rain.

2Q: 04:23 QPEA - Devin Corbett 6 pass from Ken Covington.
2Q: 04:23 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 00:12 QPEA - Lenny Warren 27 field goal.
3Q: 05:26 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 1 run.
3Q: 05:26 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 08:29 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 9 run.
4Q: 08:29 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 00:29 QPEA - Devin Corbett 5 pass from Ken Covington.
4Q: 00:29 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 23 Dixon Lenhardt

Delbarton 0 0 0 0 - 0
Queen of Peace 0 10 7 14 - 31

Team Statistics DELB QPEA

First Downs 6 23

Total Rushes 28 50
Net Rushing Yards 29 184
Yards Per Carry 1.0 3.6
Rushing Yards 74 210
Tckld Loss/Yards 5-12 8-18
Sacked/Yards Lost 5-33 1-8

Pass Attempts 27 20
Completions 8 12
Passing Yards 57 156
Yards Per Attempt 2.1 7.8
Interceptions 0 0
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0

Total Plays 55 70
Total Yards 86 340
Yards Per Play 1.5 4.8

3rd Down Plays 4/17 5/14

Penalties 13 7
Penalty Yards 90 50

Avg. Drive Start OWN 25 OWN 43
Time Of Possession 25:53 34:07

[Young Drachma]

1. Glouchester Catholic (4-0)
2. Queen of Peace (4-0)
3. Warren Hills (4-0)
4. Old Bridge (4-1)
5. East Brunswick (4-1)
6. Watchung Hills (5-0)
7. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (3-0)
8. East Side Newark (4-1)
9. Toms River East (4-0)
10. Secaucus (3-1)

[Young Drachma]

1. Queen of Peace (4-0)
2. East Side Newark (4-1)
3. Old Bridge (4-1)
4. Watchung Hills (5-0)
5. Glouchester Catholic (4-0)
6. East Brunswick (4-1)
7. Plainfield (3-1)
8. Dunellen (3-2)
9. Warren Hills (4-0)
10. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (3-0)
11. Pingry (3-1)
12. Bayley-Ellard (4-0)
13. North Plainfield (4-0)
14. Toms River East (4-0)
15. Montclair (4-1)
16. Hasbrouck Heights (3-1)
17. Secaucus (3-1)
18. Hoboken (3-1)
19. Moorestown (5-0)
20. South Brunswick (4-1)
21. East Orange (3-1)
22. Cherry Hill East (3-1)
23. Cherokee (3-1)
24. St. Paul VI (4-1)
25. Wall (3-1)

[Young Drachma]

QUEEN OF PEACE 59, ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL 21
The Golden Griffins ran holes through the St. Joseph's defense racking up 409 yards on the ground, led by Sophomore runningback R.J. Peterson who ran for 216 yards and 3 TDs, with Senior runningback Dixon Lenhardt with 146 yards and 2 TDs in a 59-21 win last night.

Junior QB Ken Covington was 13 of 18 for 164 yards and 1 TD. The Golden Griffins (5-0) won their tenth straight game dating back to last season. "We're on a roll, but we just hope that it will last until the last game - the state title game," said coach Dark Cloud.

The Golden Griffins streak is the longest current win streak in the state. Next week, they travel to play #24 St. Paul VI (4-1).



Weather: 65 degrees, fair.

1Q: 10:59 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 2 run.
1Q: 10:59 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 09:59 QPEA - Lance Clemons 76 punt return.
1Q: 09:59 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 08:37 STJO - Everett Ballard 55 run.
1Q: 08:37 STJO - Mickey Mitchell extra point.
1Q: 05:58 STJO - Clarence Buckner 11 pass from Sammie Lenz.
1Q: 05:58 STJO - Mickey Mitchell extra point.
1Q: 01:22 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 3 run.
1Q: 01:22 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 13:08 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 3 run.
2Q: 13:08 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 04:43 QPEA - Lenny Warren 30 field goal.
3Q: 14:08 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 67 run.
3Q: 14:08 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 09:12 QPEA - Travis Clancy 1 fumble return.
3Q: 09:12 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 00:49 QPEA - Devin Corbett 25 pass from Ken Covington.
3Q: 00:49 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 12:18 STJO - Everett Ballard 7 run.
4Q: 12:18 STJO - Mickey Mitchell extra point.
4Q: 08:23 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 2 run.
4Q: 08:23 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 79 George Tenney

Queen of Peace 21 10 21 7 - 59
St. Joseph Regional 14 0 0 7 - 21

Team Statistics QPEA STJO

First Downs 32 16

Total Rushes 56 26
Net Rushing Yards 404 140
Yards Per Carry 7.2 5.3
Rushing Yards 409 166
Tckld Loss/Yards 3-5 6-14
Sacked/Yards Lost 0-0 2-12

Pass Attempts 18 27
Completions 13 12
Passing Yards 164 190
Yards Per Attempt 9.1 7.0
Interceptions 0 3
Fumbles/Lost 1/1 1/1

Total Plays 74 53
Total Yards 568 330
Yards Per Play 7.6 6.2

3rd Down Plays 7/10 3/9

Penalties 4 9
Penalty Yards 36 56

Avg. Drive Start OWN 30 OWN 26
Time Of Possession 37:06 22:54

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (5-0)
2. Old Bridge (5-1)
3. Watchung Hills (5-0)
4. East Side Newark (5-1)
5. Glouchester Catholic (4-1)
6. Toms River East (5-0)
7. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (4-0)
8. Bayley-Ellard (5-0)
9. Warren Hills (4-1)
10. Secaucus (4-1)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (5-0)
2. East Side Newark (5-0)
3. Old Bridge (5-1)
4. Watchung Hills (5-0)
5. Plainfield (4-1)
6. Dunellen (4-2)
7. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (4-0)
8. Pingry (4-1)
9. Bayley-Ellard (5-0)
10. North Plainfield (5-1)
11. Toms River East (5-0)
12. Montclair (5-1)
13. East Brunswick (4-2)
14. Glouchester Catholic (4-1)
15. Secaucus (4-1)
16. Hoboken (4-1)
17. Moorestown (6-0)
18. South Brunswick (5-1)
19. Cherry Hill East (4-1)
20. Warren Hills (4-1)
21. Cherokee (4-1)
22. St. Paul VI (4-1)
23. Hunterdon Central (4-1)
24. Bernards (4-1)
25. Marist (5-1)

[Young Drachma]

QUEEN OF PEACE
DE Shawn Green (SR) - Out for the season - Torn Achilles Tendon (25 weeks)
T Jaime Russo (JR) - Out - Appendectomy (7 weeks)
RB Dixon Lenhardt (SR) - Out - Hyperextended Knee (4 weeks)
DE Bucky Ferrell (JR) - Probable - Broken Hand (7 weeks)
QB Curtis Winters (SR) - Probable - Hip Pointer (1 week)

[Young Drachma]

QUEEN OF PEACE 29, ST. PAUL VI 27

R.J. Peterson ran for 61 yards and 2 TDs, but the real player of the game was Sophomore Kicker Lenny Warren went 5 of 5 from field goal range and kicked a 52-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, to lead the state's #1 team to their eleventh-straight win, 29-27.

St. Paul VI (4-2) did their best to keep it close, scoring 14 points in the 4th quarter. QB Anthony Fryar (St. Paul) went 15 of 26 for 287 yards with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. St. Paul VI outgained Queen of Peace (6-0) by 145 total yards.

"We're lucky to get out of here alive," said Queen of Peace Head Coach Dark Cloud. "They're a talented team and we're gonna look out for them in the state tournament."

With the win, the Golden Griffins inch closer to the school record 15-game win streak. "We're not worried about streaks, we're worried about the next game."

Next week, the Griffs go home to face Msgr. Donovan (3-3).


Weather: 78 degrees, fair.

1Q: 11:14 P6TH - Ty Fulton 23 field goal.
1Q: 06:08 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 5 run.
1Q: 06:08 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 03:17 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 3 run.
1Q: 03:17 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 14:55 QPEA - Lenny Warren 27 field goal.
2Q: 03:19 P6TH - Kendall Ogden 4 run.
2Q: 03:19 P6TH - Ty Fulton extra point.
2Q: 00:22 QPEA - Lenny Warren 56 field goal.
3Q: 07:33 P6TH - Ty Fulton 43 field goal.
4Q: 12:18 QPEA - Lenny Warren 34 field goal.
4Q: 10:18 P6TH - Ike Tolbert 38 pass from Anthony Fryar.
4Q: 10:18 P6TH - Ty Fulton extra point.
4Q: 02:18 QPEA - Lenny Warren 35 field goal.
4Q: 00:57 P6TH - Dominic Fleming 9 pass from Anthony Fryar.
4Q: 00:57 P6TH - Ty Fulton extra point.
4Q: 00:10 QPEA - Lenny Warren 52 field goal.

Game MVP: QPEA 11 Lenny Warren

Queen of Peace 14 6 0 9 - 29
St. Paul VI 3 7 3 14 - 27

Team Statistics QPEA P6TH

First Downs 17 23

Total Rushes 42 41
Net Rushing Yards 108 154
Yards Per Carry 2.5 3.7
Rushing Yards 143 175
Tckld Loss/Yards 14-29 7-13
Sacked/Yards Lost 1-6 1-8

Pass Attempts 18 26
Completions 12 15
Passing Yards 188 287
Yards Per Attempt 10.4 11.0
Interceptions 0 2
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0

Total Plays 60 67
Total Yards 296 441
Yards Per Play 4.9 6.5

3rd Down Plays 7/16 4/11

Penalties 5 8
Penalty Yards 39 73

Avg. Drive Start OWN 33 OWN 31
Time Of Possession 28:31 31:29

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (6-0)
2. East Side Newark (6-1)
3. Old Bridge (5-1)
4. Toms River East (6-0)
5. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (5-0)
6. Bayley-Ellard (6-0)
7. Warren Hills (5-1)
8. Watchung Hills (5-1)
9. Plainfield (5-1)
10. Hoboken (5-1)
11. Marist (6-1)
12. South Brunswick (6-1)
13. Dunellen (4-2)
14. Montclair (6-1)
15. Mater Dei (6-1)
16. Glouchester Catholic (4-2)
17. North Plainfield (5-1)
18. Moorestown (7-0)
19. Holmdel (5-1)
20. Bernards (5-1)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (6-0)
2. East Side Newark (6-1)
3. Old Bridge (5-1)
4. Plainfield (5-1)
5. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (5-0)
6. Dunellen (4-2)
7. Bayley-Ellard (6-0)
8. Watchung Hills (5-1)
9. Montclair (6-1)
10. Toms River East (6-0)
11. North Plainfield (5-1)
12. East Brunswick (4-2)
13. Hoboken (5-1)
14. Pingry (4-2)
15. South Brunswick (6-1)
16. Moorestown (7-0)
17. Warren Hills (5-1)
18. Cherokee (5-1)
19. Bernards (5-1)
20. Marist (6-1)

[Young Drachma]

Msgr. Donovan 10 (3-4)
QUEEN OF PEACE 58 (7-0)

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GOLDEN GRIFFINS ROLL AT HOME, WIN 12TH STRAIGHT
The Queen of Peace (7-0) Golden Griffins rolled at home, defeating Msgr. Donovan HS 58-10 last night. The Griffs offense combined for 513 yards of total offense in the win, led by Senior QB Curtis Winters who returned from injury looking stellar going 17 of 24 for 273 yards and 4 TDs and 1 interception.

Senior wideout Bill McNulty caught three TDs and had 5 catches for 110 yards. Senior R.J. Peterson ran for 97 yards and 2 TDs. "We were clicking on all cylinders today," said Head Coach Dark Cloud about his team.

The Griffs have next week off, but then travel to #22 Glouchester Catholic during Week 11. "We're going to rest and then get ourselves mentally prepared for this next challenge," said Offensive Coordinator Ty Kelly.



Weather: 51 degrees, fair.

1Q: 10:21 QPEA - Lenny Warren 27 field goal.
1Q: 04:06 QPEA - Bill McNulty 40 pass from Curtis Winters.
1Q: 04:06 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 14:55 MSGR - Peter Buckner 32 field goal.
2Q: 12:45 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 2 pass from Curtis Winters.
2Q: 12:45 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 07:26 QPEA - Bill McNulty 4 pass from Curtis Winters.
2Q: 07:26 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 00:24 QPEA - Lenny Warren 26 field goal.
3Q: 09:41 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 10 run.
3Q: 09:41 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 01:01 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 7 run.
3Q: 01:01 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 00:17 QPEA - Randall Wilkerson 43 interception return.
3Q: 00:17 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 11:36 QPEA - Lenny Warren 36 field goal.
4Q: 08:44 QPEA - Bill McNulty 32 pass from Curtis Winters.
4Q: 08:44 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 03:47 MSGR - Cris Ramsey 4 run.
4Q: 03:47 MSGR - Peter Buckner extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 5 Curtis Winters

Msgr. Donovan 0 3 0 7 - 10
Queen of Peace 10 17 21 10 - 58

Team Statistics MSGR QPEA

First Downs 15 29

Total Rushes 32 46
Net Rushing Yards 138 240
Yards Per Carry 4.3 5.2
Rushing Yards 145 251
Tckld Loss/Yards 4-7 4-11
Sacked/Yards Lost 0-0 0-0

Pass Attempts 27 24
Completions 10 17
Passing Yards 118 273
Yards Per Attempt 4.3 11.3
Interceptions 2 1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0

Total Plays 59 70
Total Yards 256 513
Yards Per Play 4.3 7.3

3rd Down Plays 3/12 5/10

Penalties 7 4
Penalty Yards 58 35

Avg. Drive Start OWN 19 OWN 42
Time Of Possession 28:00 32:00

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (7-0)
2. East Side Newark (7-1)
3. Old Bridge (6-1)
4. Warren Hills (6-1)
5. Dunellen (5-2)
6. Watchung Hills (6-1)
7. Marist (6-1)
8. East Brunswick (5-2)
9. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (6-0)
10. Toms River East (6-1)

What's funny about this power poll is, I always wondered how those HS power polls would take teams that were undefeated and still manage to rank them lower than 2-loss teams - like in this case, Dunellen - but it's cool that the parity that usually shows up in HS football, has shown up almost perfectly in TCY.

[Young Drachma]

CARTERET - Pathmark Foodstores announced today a joint arrangement with the New Jersey HS Football Coaches Association (NJHSFCA) to create a "fan poll" for New Jersey HS football started in 2013.

The fan poll, will allow fans to vote at all of Pathmark stores in New Jersey. The team that wins the fan poll will receive a $50,000 contribution to the school's scholarship fund for that year. The winning fan will receive a year's supply of groceries (up to $200/month) at Pathmark.

"We're excited to enter into this joint venture with a fine organization like New Jersey Football," said Ted Gordon, President of Pathmark Stores.

The Fan Poll will launch during next year's preseason. Stay tuned.

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (7-0)
2. East Side Newark (7-1)
3. Old Bridge (6-1)
4. Plainfield (6-1)
5. J.F. Kennedy (Paterson) (6-0)
6. Dunellen (5-2)
7. Watchung Hills (6-1)
8. Montclair (7-1)
9. North Plainfield (6-1)
10. East Brunswick (5-2)
11. Pingry (5-2)
12. Moorestown (8-0)
13. Warren Hills (6-1)
14. Cherokee (6-1)
15. Bayley-Ellard (6-1)
16. Bernards (6-1)
17. Toms River East (6-1)
18. Marist (6-1)
19. Dwight Englewood (4-2)
20. Pennsauken (5-2)

[Young Drachma]

I know some folks read this and are wondering about particular schools - if not, humour me - anyway...if you want me to cover a particular school during my reports or whatever, I can do that.

I think it'd make things more interesting, but you need to let me know.

Thanks.
~dc

[Young Drachma]

Since we're not playing this week, I figured I'd profile a few games that were going on this week.

#7 Watchung Hills (6-2) 13, #4 Plainfield (7-1) 24
#11 Pingry (5-3) 3, #15 Bayley-Ellard (7-1) 45
#10 East Brunswick (5-3) 24, #3 Old Bridge (7-1) 28
#8 Moorestown (9-0) 48, Clearview (3-4) 24
#11 J.F. Kennedy (6-1) 14, North Bergen (3-5) 19

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (7-0)
2. East Side Newark (7-1)
3. Old Bridge (7-1)
4. Warren Hills (7-1)
5. Dunellen (6-2)
6. Marist (7-1)
7. Montclair (7-1)
8. Plainfield (7-1)
9. Moorestown (9-0)
10. Bayley-Ellard (7-1)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (7-0)
2. East Side Newark (7-1)
3. Old Bridge (7-1)
4. Plainfield (7-1)
5. Dunellen (6-2)
6. North Plainfield (7-1)
7. Montclair (7-1)
8. Moorestown (9-0)
9. Warren Hills (7-1)
10. Cherokee (7-1)
11. J.F. Kennedy (6-1)
12. Bayley-Ellard (7-1)
13. Bernards (7-1)
14. Watchung Hills (6-2)
15. Marist (7-1)
16. Dwight Englewood (5-2)
17. Pennsauken (6-2)
18. East Brunswick (5-3)
19. Kearny (6-2)
20. Mater Dei (7-1)

[Young Drachma]

is anyone reading? i'd probably still write anyway, because i like to. but i'm curious to know.

[Young Drachma]

ST. AUGUSTINE PREP 0, #1 QUEEN OF PEACE 62

The Golden Griffins rolled in a big win against St. Augustine Prep last night, 62-0. They can clinch a tie for their 4th straight state sectional title with a win next week over Immaculata.

Weather: 54 degrees, rain.

1Q: 07:28 QPEA - Bill McNulty 28 pass from Curtis Winters.
1Q: 07:28 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 12:58 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 7 run.
2Q: 12:58 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 05:33 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 19 pass from Curtis Winters.
2Q: 05:33 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 04:53 QPEA - Leonard Manning 51 interception return.
2Q: 04:53 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 00:41 QPEA - Leroy Strong 33 interception return.
2Q: 00:41 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 11:09 QPEA - Lenny Warren 34 field goal.
3Q: 07:44 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 53 run.
3Q: 07:44 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 01:17 QPEA - William Newhart 4 pass from Ken Covington.
3Q: 01:17 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 00:40 QPEA - Jessie Schwarzhaupt 65 interception return.
3Q: 00:40 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 07:59 QPEA - Lenny Warren 35 field goal.

Game MVP: QPEA 98 Bucky Ferrell

St. Augustine Prep 0 0 0 0 - 0
Queen of Peace 7 28 24 3 - 62

Team Statistics STAU QPEA

First Downs 8 23

Total Rushes 20 50
Net Rushing Yards 2 203
Yards Per Carry 0.1 4.0
Rushing Yards 52 228
Tckld Loss/Yards 2-11 10-18
Sacked/Yards Lost 5-39 1-7

Pass Attempts 33 26
Completions 12 15
Passing Yards 114 219
Yards Per Attempt 3.4 8.4
Interceptions 4 1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 2/0

Total Plays 53 76
Total Yards 116 422
Yards Per Play 2.1 5.5

3rd Down Plays 1/12 13/19

Penalties 9 5
Penalty Yards 62 55

Avg. Drive Start OWN 20 OWN 43
Time Of Possession 23:44 36:16

[Young Drachma]

1. Old Bridge (9-1)
2. East Side Newark (9-1)
3. QUEEN OF PEACE (9-0)
4. Dunellen (8-2)
5. Marist (9-1)
6. Moorestown (10-0)
7. Bernards (8-1)
8. North Plainfield (8-1)
9. Plainfield (8-1)
10. Mater Dei (9-1)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (9-0)
2. East Side Newark (9-1)
3. Old Bridge (9-1)
4. Plainfield (8-1)
5. Dunellen (8-2)
6. North Plainfield (8-1)
7. Moorestown (10-0)
8. J.F. Kennedy (8-1)
9. Bernards (8-1)
10. Marist (9-1)
11. Watchung Hills (7-2)
12. East Brunswick (7-3)
13. Kearny (8-2)
14. Mater Dei (9-1)
15. Pennsauken (7-2)
16. Holmdel (9-1)
17. Cherry Hill East (8-2)
18. Warren Hills (8-2)
19. Mount Olive (8-1)
20. Pingry (6-3)

[Young Drachma]

#35 IMMACULATA 14, #1 QUEEN OF PEACE 28

QB Curtis Winters threw for 3 touchdowns, with no picks in a 28-14 win over Immaculata last night. Winters was 15 for 20 passing, with Tight End Kevin Casarez caught 6 passes for 91 yards and 3 TDs. Runningback Dixon Lenhardt ran for 138 yards with a touchdown. With the win, the Golden Griffins clinched at least a tie for the Private Group B state sectional title, going 8-0.

Marist would share the sectional title with Queen of Peace if they defeat Bishop Ahr next week.

The Golden Griffins finish the regular season at home against #21 Bayley-Ellard next week.



Weather: 66 degrees, fair.

1Q: 08:49 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 3 run.
1Q: 08:49 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 08:25 IMMA - Greg Fleming 3 pass from Lawrence George.
2Q: 08:25 IMMA - Nolan Shumaker extra point.
2Q: 03:30 QPEA - Kevin Casarez 12 pass from Curtis Winters.
2Q: 03:30 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 03:22 IMMA - Danny Widell 95 kickoff return.
2Q: 03:22 IMMA - Nolan Shumaker extra point.
3Q: 11:28 QPEA - Kevin Casarez 24 pass from Curtis Winters.
3Q: 11:28 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 06:05 QPEA - Kevin Casarez 14 pass from Curtis Winters.
4Q: 06:05 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 5 Curtis Winters

Immaculata 0 14 0 0 - 14
Queen of Peace 7 7 7 7 - 28

Team Statistics IMMA QPEA

First Downs 16 19

Total Rushes 29 44
Net Rushing Yards 61 145
Yards Per Carry 2.1 3.2
Rushing Yards 95 163
Tckld Loss/Yards 4-10 4-6
Sacked/Yards Lost 4-24 2-12

Pass Attempts 39 20
Completions 15 15
Passing Yards 158 220
Yards Per Attempt 4.0 11.0
Interceptions 3 0
Fumbles/Lost 2/0 0/0

Total Plays 68 64
Total Yards 219 365
Yards Per Play 3.2 5.7

3rd Down Plays 7/17 9/16

Penalties 4 6
Penalty Yards 25 50

Avg. Drive Start OWN 29 OWN 22
Time Of Possession 26:39 33:21

[Young Drachma]

#22 BAYLEY-ELLARD 13, #1 QUEEN OF PEACE 23

QB Curtis Winters had a bad day, throwing for an interception and no TDs, but through the backs of runningbacks Dixon Lenhardt and R.J. Peterson who combined for 111 yards on 32 carries and 2 TDs.

The win gave the Golden Griffins their first undefeated season in school history and continued to their state-leading and school record 16 game winning streak, heading into the playoffs in three weeks, after a likely first-round bye.

"We're excited about our success, but we've still got a goal and the boys know what we need to do to get there," said Head Coach Dark Cloud about his squad.



Weather: 54 degrees, fair.

1Q: 09:18 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 1 run.
1Q: 09:18 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 05:35 QPEA - Lenny Warren 35 field goal.
2Q: 14:05 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 18 run.
2Q: 14:05 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 10:13 QPEA - Lenny Warren 20 field goal.
3Q: 07:39 BAEL - Ray Barton 9 pass from Glenn Thompson.
3Q: 07:39 BAEL - Roy Lacina extra point.
4Q: 08:19 QPEA - Lenny Warren 21 field goal.
4Q: 05:39 BAEL - Bubba St. Clair 3 run.
4Q: 05:39 BAEL - Bubba St. Clair run for conversion failed.

Game MVP: QPEA 98 Bucky Ferrell

Bayley-Ellard 0 0 7 6 - 13
Queen of Peace 10 10 0 3 - 23

Team Statistics BAEL QPEA

First Downs 20 16

Total Rushes 40 37
Net Rushing Yards 116 129
Yards Per Carry 2.9 3.4
Rushing Yards 149 147
Tckld Loss/Yards 5-10 6-12
Sacked/Yards Lost 4-23 1-6

Pass Attempts 29 24
Completions 14 10
Passing Yards 205 158
Yards Per Attempt 7.0 6.5
Interceptions 2 1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 0/0

Total Plays 69 61
Total Yards 321 287
Yards Per Play 4.6 4.7

3rd Down Plays 4/12 4/14

Penalties 11 6
Penalty Yards 89 48

Avg. Drive Start OWN 19 50
Time Of Possession 31:56 28:04

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (11-0)
2. East Side Newark (10-1)
3. Old Bridge (10-1)
4. Dunellen (9-2)
5. Bernards (10-1)
6. Marist (10-1)
7. North Plainfield (10-1)
8. Moorestown (10-0)
9. Cherry Hill East (9-2)
10. Watchung Hills (9-2)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (11-0)
2. East Side Newark (10-1)
3. Old Bridge (10-1)
4. Dunellen (9-2)
5. Bernards (10-1)
6. Marist (10-1)
7. North Plainfield (10-1)
8. Moorestown (11-0)
9. Cherry Hill East (9-2)
10. Watchung Hills (9-2)
11. Warren Hills (9-2)
12. East Brunswick (8-3)
13. Holmdel (10-1)
14. Mt. Olive (10-1)
15. Pennsauken (9-2)
16. Ridge (9-2)
17. South Hunterdon (9-2)
18. Plainfield (9-2)
19. Mater Dei (9-2)
20. Kearny (9-2)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (11-0)
2. East Side Newark (10-1)
3. Dunellen (10-2)
4. Old Bridge (10-1)
5. Bernards (10-1)
6. Marist (10-1)
7. North Plainfield (10-1)
8. Moorestown (11-0)
9. Pennsauken (10-2)
10. Warren Hills (9-2)

[Young Drachma]

1. QUEEN OF PEACE (11-0)
2. East Side Newark (10-1)
3. Old Bridge (10-1)
4. Dunellen (10-2)
5. North Plainfield (10-1)
6. Plainfield (9-2)
7. Moorestown (11-0)
8. Bernards (10-1)
9. Watchung Hills (9-2)
10. Pennsauken (10-2)
11. Marist (10-1)
12. East Brunswick (8-3)
13. Pingry (8-3)
14. Holmdel (10-1)
15. Mt. Olive (10-1)
16. J.F. Kennedy (9-2)
17. Warren Hills (9-2)
18. Kearny (9-3)
19. Montclair (8-3)
20. Ridge (9-2)

[Young Drachma]

#6 Plainfield (9-2) v. #14 Holmdel (10-1)
#19 Montclair (8-3) v. #21 Cherry Hill East (9-3)
#20 Ridge (9-2) v. #8 Bernards (10-1)
#9 Watchung Hills (9-2) v. #11 Marist (10-1)
#13 Pingry (8-3) v. #7 Moorestown (11-0)
#28 Marlboro (9-2) v. #15 Mt. Olive (10-1)
#12 East Brunswick (8-3) v. #17 Warren Hills (9-2)
#5 North Plainfield (10-1) v. #26 St. Paul VI (8-3)

[Young Drachma]

#6 Plainfield (9-2) 42 v. #14 Holmdel (10-1) 27
#19 Montclair (8-3) 37 v. #21 Cherry Hill East (9-3) 22
#20 Ridge (9-2) 24 v. #8 Bernards (10-1) 21
#9 Watchung Hills (9-2) 24 v. #11 Marist (10-1) 31
#13 Pingry (8-3) 26 v. #7 Moorestown (11-0) 27
#28 Marlboro (9-2) 31 v. #15 Mt. Olive (10-1) 14
#12 East Brunswick (8-3) 42 v. #17 Warren Hills (9-2) 21
#5 North Plainfield (10-1) 33 v. #26 St. Paul VI (8-3) 14

[Young Drachma]

#6 Plainfield (10-2) v. #4 Dunellen (10-2)
#14 Montclair (9-3) v. #3 Old Bridge (10-1)
#10 East Brunswick (9-3) v. #1 Queen of Peace (11-0)
#9 Pennsauken (10-2) v. #5 North Plainfield (11-1)
#2 East Side Newark (10-1) v. #8 Marist (11-1)
#22 Marlboro (10-2) v. #17 Mater Dei (9-2)
#15 Ridge (10-2) v. #33 Piscataway (9-3)
#7 Moorestown (12-0) v. Bergen Catholic (4-7)

[Young Drachma]

#6 Plainfield (10-2) 38 v. #4 Dunellen (10-2) 35
#14 Montclair (9-3) 9 v. #3 Old Bridge (10-1) 20
#10 East Brunswick (9-3) 31 v. #1 Queen of Peace (11-0) 35
#9 Pennsauken (10-2) 13 v. #5 North Plainfield (11-1) 24
#2 East Side Newark (10-1) 40 v. #8 Marist (11-1) 7
#22 Marlboro (10-2) 12 v. #17 Mater Dei (9-2) 17
#15 Ridge (10-2) 23 v. #33 Piscataway (9-3) 13
#7 Moorestown (12-0) 48 v. Bergen Catholic (4-7) 10

[Young Drachma]

Down 31-17 in the 4th Quarter, the Golden Griffins showed why they are the 3-time defending state champions.

The drive began with a 2-yard pass Curtis Winters to Bill McNulty to narrow the score 28-21.

After a East Brunswick field goal, made it 31-21.

Arnie Reeder ran back a kickoff for 84 yards, to bring the Griffs within 3. 31-28.

After forcing a East Brunswick punt, with 2:45 on the clock, the Golden Griffins ran the ball into the red zone, with a 3-yard run from Dixon Lenhardt with 9 seconds left, sealed the deal and a trip to the Quarterfinals for the Golden Griffins.



Round of Sixteen, 2012

Attendance: 27,400 (32,800).


Weather: 61 degrees, fair.

1Q: 14:23 QPEA - Darren Kelly 87 interception return.
1Q: 14:23 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 08:33 ESBW - Leonard Duncan 90 interception return.
1Q: 08:33 ESBW - Paul Dickens extra point.
1Q: 02:02 ESBW - Mercury Roney 8 pass from Gabe Smith.
1Q: 02:02 ESBW - Paul Dickens extra point.
2Q: 06:34 QPEA - Arnie Reeder 71 interception return.
2Q: 06:34 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 01:59 ESBW - Ellis Higgs 1 run.
2Q: 01:59 ESBW - Paul Dickens extra point.
3Q: 04:40 ESBW - Corwin Sayers 6 blocked punt return.
3Q: 04:40 ESBW - Paul Dickens extra point.
4Q: 14:15 QPEA - Bill McNulty 2 pass from Curtis Winters.
4Q: 14:15 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 05:58 ESBW - Paul Dickens 45 field goal.
4Q: 05:49 QPEA - Arnie Reeder 84 kickoff return.
4Q: 05:49 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 00:09 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 3 run.
4Q: 00:09 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 27 Arnie Reeder

East Brunswick 14 7 7 3 - 31
Queen of Peace 7 7 0 21 - 35

Team Statistics ESBW QPEA

First Downs 21 16

Total Rushes 27 46
Net Rushing Yards 38 151
Yards Per Carry 1.4 3.2
Rushing Yards 77 190
Tckld Loss/Yards 5-9 8-22
Sacked/Yards Lost 5-30 3-17

Pass Attempts 38 20
Completions 23 8
Passing Yards 259 106
Yards Per Attempt 6.8 5.3
Interceptions 3 1
Fumbles/Lost 3/0 0/0

Total Plays 65 66
Total Yards 297 257
Yards Per Play 4.5 3.8

3rd Down Plays 7/14 7/18

Penalties 7 4
Penalty Yards 52 45

Avg. Drive Start OWN 33 OWN 27
Time Of Possession 30:15 29:45

[Young Drachma]

#16 Mater Dei (10-2) v. #1 Queen of Peace (12-0)
#3 Old Bridge (11-1) v. #5 Plainfield (11-2)
#4 North Plainfield (12-1) v. #7 Moorestown (13-0)
#2 East Side Newark (11-1) v. #14 Ridge (11-2)

[Young Drachma]

#16 Mater Dei 13 v. #1 Queen of Peace 41
#3 Old Bridge 23 v. #5 Plainfield 14
#4 North Plainfield 24 v. #7 Moorestown 31
#2 East Side Newark 24 v. #14 Ridge 10

[Young Drachma]

The Golden Griffins rolled a step closer towards their 4th straight state title, with a big win against the overmatched Private Group C champions Mater Dei 41-13.

With 588 yards total offense, the Golden Griffins offense powered by QB Curtis Winters throwing by 347 yards and 2 TDs. Dixon Lenhardt ran for 144 yards and 2 TDs. Wideout Bill McNulty caught six balls for 189 yards in the win.



Playoff Quarterfinals, 2012

Attendance: 27,100 (32,800).


Weather: 26 degrees, fair.

1Q: 05:54 QPEA - Lenny Warren 31 field goal.
1Q: 03:01 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 13 run.
1Q: 03:01 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 00:27 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 1 run.
2Q: 00:27 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 14:03 QPEA - Bill McNulty 53 pass from Curtis Winters.
3Q: 14:03 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 06:23 MATD - Terry Blanchard 15 pass from Terrell Harvey.
3Q: 06:23 MATD - Cornell Weary run for conversion failed.
3Q: 01:53 QPEA - Lenny Warren 34 field goal.
4Q: 11:24 QPEA - Kent Madera 1 pass from Curtis Winters.
4Q: 11:24 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 04:33 MATD - Norm Dickson 15 run.
4Q: 04:33 MATD - Johnny Hallen extra point.
4Q: 02:20 QPEA - R.J. Peterson 2 run.
4Q: 02:20 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.

Game MVP: QPEA 83 Bill McNulty

Mater Dei 0 0 6 7 - 13
Queen of Peace 10 7 10 14 - 41

Team Statistics MATD QPEA

First Downs 14 35

Total Rushes 30 56
Net Rushing Yards 134 241
Yards Per Carry 4.4 4.3
Rushing Yards 161 258
Tckld Loss/Yards 6-14 4-10
Sacked/Yards Lost 2-13 1-7

Pass Attempts 16 26
Completions 9 18
Passing Yards 211 347
Yards Per Attempt 13.1 13.3
Interceptions 1 0
Fumbles/Lost 2/2 2/1

Total Plays 46 82
Total Yards 345 588
Yards Per Play 7.5 7.1

3rd Down Plays 2/9 8/14

Penalties 9 5
Penalty Yards 51 34

Avg. Drive Start OWN 23 OWN 35
Time Of Possession 22:25 37:35

[Young Drachma]

#3 Old Bridge (12-1) v. #2 East Side Newark (12-1)
#5 Moorestown (14-0) v. #1 Queen of Peace (13-0)

[Young Drachma]

#3 Old Bridge 13 v. #2 East Side Newark 14
#5 Moorestown 7 v. #1 Queen of Peace 31

[Young Drachma]

The Golden Griffins head to their 4th straight title game next week with a win over Moorestown 31-7, in the battle of the only two undefeated teams in the state.

QB Curtis Winters, probable for the game with a bruised sternum, was solid throwing for 2 TDs and 205 yards in the win. Dixon Lenhardt ran for 142 yards and 2 TDs, as well.

The win sets up a rematch from Week 2, when Queen of Peace defeated Newark East Side 27-24. "We'll get ourselves together and get ready for the game," said Coach Dark Cloud.

The two teams have a colorful history of late, with a field goal separting the teams in another decisive playoff game - last year's state semifinals, which the Golden Griffins won 24-21, en route to their 3rd straight title.

"We'll be ready for them, you can bet on that." echoed East Side coach Zack Hansen.



Playoff Semifinals, 2012

Attendance: 31,800 (31,800).


Weather: 45 degrees, rain.

1Q: 06:44 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 2 run.
1Q: 06:44 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 03:53 QPEA - Arnie Reeder 76 interception return.
1Q: 03:53 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 04:57 QPEA - Dixon Lenhardt 4 run.
2Q: 04:57 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
3Q: 12:44 MOOR - Arnold Scruggs 74 punt return.
3Q: 12:44 MOOR - Dwayne Gallegos extra point.
3Q: 03:35 QPEA - T.J. Nickerson 7 pass from Curtis Winters.
3Q: 03:35 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
4Q: 02:14 QPEA - Lenny Warren 37 field goal.

Game MVP: QPEA 79 George Tenney

Moorestown 0 0 7 0 - 7
Queen of Peace 14 7 7 3 - 31

Team Statistics MOOR QPEA

First Downs 6 26

Total Rushes 14 57
Net Rushing Yards 43 205
Yards Per Carry 3.0 3.5
Rushing Yards 48 220
Tckld Loss/Yards 3-5 5-7
Sacked/Yards Lost 0-0 1-8

Pass Attempts 34 22
Completions 17 15
Passing Yards 187 205
Yards Per Attempt 5.5 9.3
Interceptions 2 0
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 2/2

Total Plays 48 79
Total Yards 230 410
Yards Per Play 4.7 5.1

3rd Down Plays 3/13 6/15

Penalties 12 5
Penalty Yards 83 40

Avg. Drive Start OWN 22 OWN 36
Time Of Possession 21:50 38:10

[Young Drachma]

2012 STATE TITLE GAME: QUEEN OF PEACE 31, EAST SIDE NEWARK 25


Attendance: 38,900 (38,900).


Weather: 39 degrees, fair.

1Q: 14:50 QPEA - Lance Clemons 99 kickoff return.
1Q: 14:50 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 09:31 QPEA - Bill McNulty 13 pass from Ken Covington.
1Q: 09:31 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
1Q: 06:05 NWES - Archie Wagner 27 pass from Wally Mangum.
1Q: 06:05 NWES - Les Gunn extra point.
2Q: 10:36 QPEA - Bill McNulty 25 pass from Ken Covington.
2Q: 10:36 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 08:22 QPEA - Lance Clemons 68 punt return.
2Q: 08:22 QPEA - Lenny Warren extra point.
2Q: 01:02 NWES - Les Gunn 44 field goal.
3Q: 04:17 NWES - Louie Berryman 55 punt return.
3Q: 04:17 NWES - Wally Mangum pass to Darryl Webster for conversion
4Q: 11:24 NWES - Reggie Wagner 7 pass from Wally Mangum.
4Q: 11:24 NWES - Les Gunn extra point.
4Q: 02:40 QPEA - Lenny Warren 26 field goal.

Game MVP: QPEA 68 Levon Jaramillo

East Side Newark 7 3 8 7 - 25
Queen of Peace 14 14 0 3 - 31

Team Statistics NWES QPEA

First Downs 18 17

Total Rushes 34 50
Net Rushing Yards 108 153
Yards Per Carry 3.1 3.0
Rushing Yards 136 179
Tckld Loss/Yards 3-4 8-18
Sacked/Yards Lost 4-24 2-8

Pass Attempts 29 18
Completions 13 8
Passing Yards 226 103
Yards Per Attempt 7.7 5.7
Interceptions 0 1
Fumbles/Lost 0/0 1/0

Total Plays 63 68
Total Yards 334 256
Yards Per Play 5.3 3.7

3rd Down Plays 2/13 6/16

Penalties 1 3
Penalty Yards 11 20

Avg. Drive Start OWN 23 OWN 34
Time Of Possession 25:50 34:10

[Young Drachma]

1ST TEAM ALL STATE
WR Bill McNulty (Also named to All-Senior team)
C George Tenney
CB Arnie Reeder (Also named to All-Senior team)

2ND TEAM ALL-STATE
P Spencer Ashcraft

CONFERENCE AWARD WINNERS
CONFERENCE MVP : G George Tenney
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYER: G George Tenney
TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYER: S Darren Kelly

1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE
RB Dixon Lenhardt
TE Kevin Casarez
WR Bill McNulty
G George Tenney
G Stanley Hicks
T Jaime Russo
P Spencer Ashcraft
K Lenny Warren
DE Bucky Ferrell
CB Arnie Reeder
S Darren Kelly
S Leroy Strong

2ND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE
QB Curtis Winters
C Bucky Gilmore
T Levon Jamarillo (Also All-Conference Academic Team)
DT Eddie Barrett

[Young Drachma]

With a winning percentage that's 6th highest among active coaches and a record of 102-29 in 10 seasons of coaching, Queen of Peace Head Coach Dark Cloud is at a crossroads.

The Plainfield native reportedly has an offer from the school to become their next head coach. And my, what an attractive offer it is. Former Plainfield Head Coach Wade Stanton was 109-30 during his 10 seasons at the school, losing two crushing state championship finals to Queen of Peace in 2010, falling 41-17 and again in 2011, in a nail-baiting 32-31 victory for the Golden Griffs.

Now, Dark Cloud has a chance to "make things right in the universe," as one reporter put it, by going back to his alma mater and leading them back to the playoffs after missing out each of the past two seasons, ending their streak of 9 straight post-seasons.

It'll be difficult to leave Queen of Peace. He's taken a school that couldn't get past the Quarterfinals in 3 playoff appearances from 2005-07, to 5 State Football Final Fours and 4 straight state titles.

"He's the peak of success," said Pennsauken H.S. Head Coach Marc Schreiber, who has taken his club to the state playoffs 6 times in a decade. "I mean, most of the guys want to just win one title. He just motivates his clubs and wants to win every year. Coming to [Queen of Peace] was the perfect fit for him," he said.

The College Athletics Rating service has rated 30 Queen of Peace players as "Excellent" in their annual survey of state players with potential to play at the highest levels in college. Plainfield has only half that, which makes some wonder that it would be hard for Dark Cloud to leave such a talented club, that many say is poised to take another state title next season.

"He might need to do this, to prove to himself that he's part of the formula. Who knows if it's just the kids and he's sitting back and watching them break heads out there," said 6-time State Head Coach of the Year Bernard Paup of Dunellen. "I know for me, it was always an issue of whether it was me having any impact at all." Paup's teams have won just one state title in 10 playoff appearances.

While there is no indication of whether he'll stay or go, Dark Cloud has no doubt left his mark on the sport's coaching ranks. But if he can be the first coach to win state titles at two different schools, especially in the uber competitive North II, Group II Section, would cement his legacy as one of the best ever.

Meanwhile, in Private Group B, Queen of Peace has won 5 straight state sectional titles, going undefeated in 2009, 2012 and 2013. "There is no doubt that's a night and day different between those two sections," said an athletic director who declined to be named.

A decision is expected in the next week.

[Young Drachma]

Queen Of Peace HS Head Coach Dark Cloud, rumored to be heading north to his alma mater, Plainfield HS, has decided to stay put. Staying that he needed to "finish what he started," he stood with several of his team captains at the dais with him and former players in the audience.

"Coach wants to be here, but we told him we understood. I mean, you don't always get a chance to go home," said Senior QB Ken Covington.

DC turned down a deal with the school, after weighing out his options. Some in the field, have said they're not too surprised.

"Look at that team he's got there at [Queen of Peace]. I mean, Plainfield's not bad, but that's a rebuilding job compared to what he's got now. And the thing is, he built it from scratch essentially. Seems kinda silly that he'd give that up to start over - especially at a public school," said one source close to the coaching ranks in New Jersey.

Despite Plainfield's relatively weak schedule in 2014 - only three of their opponents are rated in the Top 50 statewide - some pundits think DC ultimately chose his head, rather than his heart.

"Whose to say he's not holding out for a better opportunity? I mean, that Dunellen job is highly coveted whenever Paup goes away. But then, whose to say staying at Queen of Peace is horrible? 5 straight Final Four appearances and you can recruit whoever you want? Seems good to me," said Bernie Francis, who reports for a local radio station in Manalapan.

[Young Drachma]

NEWARK - The Star-Ledger state football poll ranks Queen of Peace #3 in its pre-season rankings. The #1 team in the state is an Old Bridge squad that made the State Quarterfinals last year.

"They're gonna be tough to beat," said one media pundit.

STAR-LEDGER STATE POLL TOP 25 (with 2013 results)
1. Old Bridge (L, State Quarterfinals to Montclair 17-24)
2. East Side Newark (W, State Championship over E. Brunswick 38-31)
3. Queen of Peace (L, State Semifinals to E. Brunswick 16-38)
4. East Brunswick (L, State Championship to Newark East Side 31-38)
5. Dunellen (L, State Quarterfinals to E. Brunswick 21-41)
6. North Plainfield (L, 2nd Round to Newark East Side 21-37)
7. Plainfield (L, State Quarterfinals to Old Bridge 14-23)
8. Watchung Hills (L, 2nd Round to Old Bridge 10-27)
9. Pingry (L, 2nd Round to Lower Cape May 24-26)
10. Montclair (L, State Semifinals to Newark East Side 10-27)
11. Pennsauken (L, 1st Round to Old Bridge 10-33)
12. Kearny (L, 2nd Round to Cherokee 25-42)
13. Cherokee (L, State Quarterfinals to Queen of Peace 3-52)
14. Secaucus (L, 1st Round to N. Plainfield 17-31)
15. Hoboken (DNQ for playoffs, Record: 8-3)
16. Bayley-Ellard (L, 2nd Round to Queen of Peace 21-27)
17. Dwight Englewood (DNQ for playoffs, 6-5)
18. East Orange (L, 1st Round to Kearny 25-28)
19. St. Paul VI (L, 1st Round to Montclair 34-37)
20. South Brunswick (DNQ for playoffs, Record:8-3)
21. Malcolm X Shabazz (DNQ for playoffs, Record: 10-2)
22. Warren Hills (DNQ for playoffs, Record: 2-9)
23. Holmdel (L, 1st Round to Passaic 10-20)
24. Wall (L, 1st Round to Pascack Valley 14-45)
25. Glouchester Catholic (DNQ for playoffs, Record: 7-4)

[Young Drachma]

Glouchester Catholic HS, in anticipation of the sainthood of Pope John Paul II has named the school in his honor.

"We believe this to be the right move for us and we humbly intend to do our best to live in his footprints and serve his legacy," said Msgr. Paul Tapist, Rector of the school.

[Young Drachma]

WEEK 3: @ #2 East Side (Newark)
WEEK 4: TEANECK
WEEK 5: @ #48 Delbarton
WEEK 6: #35 MARIST
WEEK 7: ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL
WEEK 8: @ St. Paul VI
WEEK 10: ST. AUGUSTINE
WEEK 11: @ #26 Pope John Paul II
WEEK 12: @ Msgr. Donovan
WEEK 13: #36 IMMACULATA
WEEK 14: #18 MALCOLM X SHABAZZ

[Young Drachma]

NEWARK - Heading into the game against state rivals Newark East Side and Queen of Peace, who have combined to claim the last seven state title, Queen of Peace Coach Dark Cloud told his underdog squad that there was only one team that they had a losing record against in the past decade. And that they would seem them on the field.

It took overtime to settle it, but after the dust cleared, the Golden Griffins gave East Side all it could handle, for a 24-17 win yesterday.

Despite outgaining them by 106 total yards, East Side couldn't stop the onslaught of the Golden Griffs in the 4th quarter. Down 17-3 going into the 4th quarter, QB Ken Covington got the Golden Griffs within a touchdown, with a 25 yard pass to Colin McGregor, his only catch of the game.

The team was ignited by Jessie Schwarzhaupt's 44-yard interception return, to tie it up with 13 minutes left in the game.

Covington was deadly accurate, throwing for 256 yards, completing 21 of 28 passes. In the overtime session, Queen of Peace capitalized on good field position to carry the drive to the East Side red zone, scoring a 6 yard TD pass to R.J. Peterson.

The defense held up their end of the bargain, giving the Golden Griffs a big win over the defending state champions, the #2 team in the state and their biggest rival.

"No one really believed we'd win this game or that it would be close at all. We fed into that for 3 quarters, but these men showed their character and came out on top in the end. We believe in ourselves, make no mistake." said Head Coach Dark Cloud about his team's decisive victory in their first action of the season.

East Side falls to 1-1 and faces another challenge next week in #3 Dunellen.

[Young Drachma]

Teaneck was outrushed 240-37, en route to a 44-3 drubbing at the hands of the Queen of Peace Golden Griffs.

The Golden Griffins offense was powered on the legs of RB Kent Madera who ran for 110 yards and 3 TDs on 24 carries.

Backup QB Tommie Grabowski got some PT, splitting time with QB Ken Covington.

Punt Returner Marvin Lewis had 154 yards and a punt return for a TD in the win.

Next week, Queen of Peace heads to Delbarton.

[Young Drachma]

I picked this dynasty up again after a while.

I think that old file got corrupted, so rather than resetting the whole thing, I just started over.

I spent three years at Plainfield, with our best season coming in my first year (2004) when we went 12-3, losing in the state semi-finals.

I then spent three years at Livingston, went went 45-2 over three years and won three straight state titles.

I left there and spent 1 season at Palisades Park and won a state title there and then four years at East Side (Newark), winning three more state titles. Last year (2014) was my last season there, we went 11-2 and lost in the state quarterfinals to Scotch Plains-Fanwood.

So after the post-season, I left and decided to go somewhere good - but that needed to reach the next level. I chose Hamilton North. They're a Central Jersey Group III school, we're 41-26 since 2009, but the team has NEVER been to the state playoffs. 10 out of the past 11 years, Wall Township has won the Sectional State Title (2008 was the lone exception year when West Windsor-Plainsboro won, but we were 4-7 that year)

So we're gonna see if we can't turn this club into a title contender.

[Young Drachma]

Apparently, I did some research and all three of Hamilton, NJ high schools (it's the 8th largest city in the state) have changed their names, except for Hamilton West which kept its name. Hamilton North is now Nottingham and Hamilton East is now Steinart. It doesn't matter..but when I refer to us as Nottingham, that's why.

PRE-SEASON RANK: 27th

WEEK 2: @ Piscataway
WEEK 4: #11 PALISADES PARK
WEEK 5: HAMILTON WEST (Rivarly Game)
WEEK 7: @ Holmdel
WEEK 9: #36 WEST WINDSOR PLAINSBORO NORTH
WEEK 10: #5 WALL TWP.
WEEK 11: @ #41 Princeton
WEEK 12: @ Lakewood
WEEK 13: @ Freehold Borough
WEEK 14: #42 RED BANK REGIONAL
WEEK 15: MANALAPAN