It’s the last week before the playoffs begin and right now Lakeland and Pompton Lakes are already in, congratulations to both teams. Kinnelon and West Milford are probably in; Kinnelon needs a win tonight in Boonton and West Milford just needs for the house not to collapse.
Butler travels to Montville still looking for that first win of the season. While Butler has struggled, they can do some things, problem is, and Montville is just a better team right now and should win this game.
Pequannock hosts Passaic Valley enjoying a one-game winning streak. Could there have been a more emotional story than that of this team, rallying behind their quarterback Ryan Griffin who attended his father’s funeral that morning? I’ve followed this team all season and while my reporting was always objective, you could not help but pull for these kids. They worked their butts off every week. I’d like to say that they will keep the streak going, but I don’t think that will be the case.
Kinnelon travels to play Boonton and with a win, probably secure a playoff spot. Park Ridge losing last week helps the Colts out in the combinations that space does not allow me to include them all. The Colts will take care of business and wait to see what else falls out. In all likelihood, they will be the seventh seed and play Westwood or the sixth seed, which would have them, face Hasbrouck Heights. Nothing is official and things change, so check out the paper and the blog to get the latest info.
Pompton Lakes hosts Manchester Saturday at home. The Cardinals will take this one easy, resting players as much as possible as they prepare for next week. Manchester is not a strong team so PL should win this one handily. I’m even guessing the defense will pitch another shut out.
Lakeland and West Milford renew their rivalry with the first regular season scheduled game since 2005. They played a consolation game in 2006. Lakeland is 8-0, probably the three seed and playing great football. Dan Deighan was incredible in leading his team back against DePaul. West Milford is 5-3 and all but in the playoffs and while conventional wisdom says the teams shouldn’t risk getting players hurt in a game with no playoff implications, this IS West Milford and Lakeland; a border war that will be played to the hilt. I like the Lancers to get their 9th win in what is shaping up to be a very special
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