High Point defensive back Brendan Lehman (21) catches the ball for an interception during the final seconds of the game at Lenape Valley on Friday, Oct. 11. The Wildcats won, 21-14. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)
Vernon defensive back Dean Grundy (15) takes down Mount Olive tight end Lincoln Youtz in the first half of the Vikings’ home game Thursday, Oct. 10. Mount Olive won, 28-0.
On his way to the end zone for a touchdown, High Point wideout Slade Muller (12) avoids the grasp of Lenape Valley safety Trey Moodie in the fourth quarter.
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress' progress is stopped by the Lenape Valley defense on a play. Martress rushed for 153 yards.
Lenape Valley ball carrier Chase De Oliveira runs toward an opening in the second half.
Vernon tight end Luca Vizzini (20) tries to keep his balance after being hit by a Mount Olive defender.
Lenape Valley ball carrier Jakob Bell is tackled by High Point defensive back Brendan Lehman late in the second half.
Vernon ball carrier Thomas Benson is on the move while his teammates protect him from Mount Olive defenders during a kick return.
Vernon quarterback Aden Karwoski is about to throw the ball as Mount Olive defenders approach.
High Point running back Jerron Martress takes the ball during a handoff from quarterback John Elko in the second half.
Lenape Valley ball carrier Aiden Rosario finds an opening in the High Point defense.
Mount Olive wideout Vincent Carpini (12) is unable to hang onto the ball after being hit by Vernon linebacker Chase MacLean in the second quarter.
Lenape Valley running back Kevin Giusti carries the ball during a play.
A Vernon ball carrier is caught from behind by a Mount Olive defender.
Vernon center Mason Rivera (61) is ready to snap the ball. (
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Mount Olive quarterback Jake Asbury (1) throws the ball.
Mount Olive ball carrier Brayden Longo (10) scoots into the end zone for a touchdown in the 4th quarter.
The Vernon Township High School football team make a grand entrance onto the field Oct. 11.
The Vernon Township High School Marching Band and Color Guard perform during halftime Oct. 11.
The Vernon Township High School Marching Band performs during halftime Oct. 11.
Members of the Lenape Valley Regional High School Marching Band play their instruments in the stands among the Patriots football fans.
Lenape Valley Regional High School varsity football head coach Wade Pickett.
High Point defeated Lenape Valley, 21-14, there Friday, Oct. 11.
The Wildcats’ record improved to 6-1. The team remains atop the SFC American Blue division.
Quarterback John Elko made two touchdowns for High Point and Slade Muller added another. Mark Leach made two extra points on a pass from Elko, and Jacob Woods kicked one extra point.
Chase De Oliveira and David Holeman each made a touchdown for the Patriots (2-5). Tanner Gaboda kicked two extra points.
Jerron Martress of High Point rushed for 153 yards. Elko completed five of eight pass attempts for a total of 67 yards.
Wallkill Valley wins
Wallkill Valley beat Whippany Park, 16-7, there Thursday, Oct. 10.
Ryder Accardi made two touchdowns on passes from Zack Clarken for the Rangers (5-2). Cole Bolich kicked two extra points. The team also made a two-point safety.
Patrick Dalgauer posted the only score for Whippany Park (2-4) and Brandon Giangeruso kicked one extra point.
Clarken completed 17 of 29 pass attempts for a total of 154 yards. He also rushed for 79 yards.
Newton wins
Newton defeated Hackettstown, 27-7, at home Oct. 11.
Nick Kurilko made three touchdowns for the Braves (4-2) and Evan Cotter added another. Kyle Dickson made two extra points, and Brady Bollette kicked one extra point.
EJ Ruyol posted the only points for Hackettstown (3-3) and Bader Musa kicked one extra point.
Kurilko rushed for 159 yards, followed by Cotter with 127 and Anthony Tudda with 103.
Hackettstown quarterback Nicholas Patterson completed five of 11 pass attempts for a total of 93 yards.
Vernon is shut out
Mount Olive defeated Vernon, 28-0, at home Oct. 10.
Vincent Carpini made two touchdowns for Mount Olive (4-2) and Lincoln Youtz and Brayden Longo each made one. Colby Batsch kicked four extra points.
Quarterback Jake Asbury completed 17 of 26 pass attempts for a total of 179 yards.
Thomas Benson rushed for 60 yards for the Vikings (3-4).
Quarterback Aden Karwoski completed five of 10 pass attempts for a total of 28 yards.
Kittatinny wins
Kittatinny beat Sussex Tech, 21-14, at home Saturday, Oct. 12. Both teams now have 3-3 records this season.
After a scoreless first quarter, Jack Brex and Niko Martinez made a touchdown each for the Cougars in the second quarter. Mike Strong added another in the third quarter. Lucas Inglima kicked three extra points.
Brian Gruber scored twice for the Mustangs and he kicked two extra points. He also rushed for 162 yards during the game.
Brex completed seven of nine pass attempts for a total of 81 yards.
Sussex Tech freshman quarterback Cole Young completed five of 11 attempts for a total of 78 yards.
Pope John wins
Pope John defeated Seton Hall Prep, 26-20, there Oct. 12 for its second win this season.
Tyler Houser, Joseph Rozynski, Wes Johnston and Tylik Hill each made a touchdown for the Lions (2-4). Hill also made two extra points on a pass from quarterback Luke Irwin.
Jayden Crawford, Joseph Proscia and Matthew Bergwall each scored for Seton Hall, and Declan Farrell kicked two extra points.
Rozynski’s score was on an 86-yard pass from Hill, who also rushed for 193 yards during the game.
Irwin completed 12 of 16 pass attempts for a total of 92 yards.
Seton Hall quarterback Jack Gilmore completed 13 of 24 pass attempts for a total of 159 yards.
Jefferson loses
Jefferson fell to Hanover Park, 42-7, there Oct. 10.
Joey Borrello made two touchdowns for Hanover Park (6-0) and Joey Tantawi, Luke Morgese, Joey Filippone and Dante Rosato each added one. Ryan Galioto kicked six extra points.
Jason Post scored the only touchdown for the Falcons (1-6) on a pass from Connor Consiglio. Jack Reed kicked the extra point.
Consiglio completed 17 of 37 pass attempts for a total of 176 yards.
Borrello completed all seven of his pass attempts for a total of 124 yards. He also rushed for 83 yards.
Hopatcong loses
Hopatcong lost to Kinnelon, 35-7, at home Oct. 10.
Zach Grande made two touchdowns and Matthew Siciliano, Chase Murphy and Anthony Yannuzzi each added one for Kinnelon (3-4). Anthony Manna kicked five extra points.
Siciliano rushed for 154 yards.
Hopatcong’s only score came in the first quarter. The team has yet to win a game this season.
Games this week
• Hopatcong will play Whippany Park at home 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
• Sparta will play at West Milford at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.
• Vernon will play at Lakeland at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
• Lenape Valley will play at Hackettstown at home at 7 p.m. Oct. 18.
• Jefferson will play Dover at home at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
• High Point will play at Sussex Tech at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
• Newton will play at Kittatinny at noon Oct. 19.
• Wallkill Valley will play Boonton at home at noon Oct. 19.
• Pope John will play St. Joseph of Montvale at home at noon Oct. 19.