We also did a great job getting off the ball. Published: Sep. 16, 2022, 9:55 p.m. By Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Aidan Heaney ran for two touchdowns while Evan Brooks caught two TD passes as Old Tappan, No. There are three games slated for Saturday and two to cap the year on Sunday. Craig Epstein may be reached at cepstein@njadvancemedia.com. Old Tappan is the third team in three weeks to be ranked No. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule Old Tappan - Mens Varsity Football has a new game recap. 9 Caldwell, 12 p.m. No. All rights reserved (About Us). No. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Fourth-seeded Old Tappan (5-6) had four trips into Wolfpack territory, but came up empty each time. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Weve got tough kids. I thought we did a great job, especially in the first half, against a real good football team, Dunn said. Old Tappan came up with three stands on fourth down, and the final one came with 1:22 left to end a 15-play drive for West Morris (12-1). Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Old Tappan outgained Eastside, 293-170. Running back Aidan Heaney ran for 119 yards and three touchdowns as top seed Old Tappan swept past No. Diggins had 4 catches for 84 yards. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our The 2021 loss provided some extra motivation for Heaney, who's broken out after missing about seven weeks last year with a knee injury. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com PISCATAWAY - Old Tappan is the first team representing North Jersey to capture an official New Jersey high school football Public state championship. Gary, 53, was just the man to offer guidance. One of the biggest ovations came after the game when coach Brian Dunn reminded his players that they could get into the holiday spirit before facing Delsea in the state championship on Dec. 3 or Dec. 4 at Rutgers University. No matter what anyone says, these are hard to get. The Wing-T Crusaders only had one run of more than 10 yards. We had kids coming back each year and we knew this would be the year to get back on track. On offense, the Golden Knights were led by the tandem of running back Aiden Heany and quarterback Tommy Caracciolo. Thats before the Group 3 championship, which features two of NJ.coms Top 5 teams in No. The senior linebacker came up with a crucial fourth down stop with under two minutes left to send the Golden Knights past unbeaten West Morris, 21-6, on Sunday in a chilly NJSIAA Group 3 football semifinal at Franklin High School. NJ.coms All-State football: Second-team offense, 2022, NJ.coms All-State football: Third-team defense, 2022, NJ.coms All-Group 3 football teams, 2022, Super Football Conference Player of the Year and other postseason honors, 2022, SFC football all-stars: Patriot Blue Division, 2022, HS Football: Final 2022 stat leaders for all five New Jersey conferences, HS football: Who lit up in 2022? 3 Delsea on Saturday evening at SHI Stadium at Rutgers. 1 in the North Jersey Public Top 20, because the other two lost, including then-No. 4 Delsea in the Group 3 final, Dec. 3, 2022, Dominating Delsea football looking to cap off historic run in Group 3 state final, WATCH: N.J.s 5 historic football state finals, live and free, Saturday & Sunday, HS football: Statewide season stat leaders following Thanksgiving and Non-Public finals, No. But you know what, were young in certain spots and Ive been proud of the kids all year. 10 Passaic Tech vs. No. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Old Tappan Football Record: 8-4 5-1 in Big North Conference - Independence Division Share: Home Stats Roster Standings 2011-2012 Subscriber. We for sure wanted to get back on top where we belong.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Hillside found some offensive success late in the game, most notably on a late drive where quarterback Caleb Salters recorded 35 rushing yards to push his team downfield before punching in a 3-yard touchdown. But a lot of players came back and we stepped up and turned it around., It taught us a lot, Heaney said. Golden Knights senior two-way standout Jack Diggins said. He spoke about what needed to go differently and how great of a season his group had. They were 5-6 last year and were the only program among this year's 10 Public finalists to suffer a losing record last year. Old Tappan Football Record: 8-4 3-1 in SFC - Patriot Red Share: Home Stats Roster Standings 2019-2020 Subscriber Exclusive NJ.com's All-State football: Second-team offense, 2022 Kevin. To add your name, click here. A failed onside kick by Hillside and an interception by Evan Brooks put the nail in the coffin. 1, but publics rise to the occasion, No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We got our offense going but couldnt finish, Old Tappan coach Brian Dunn said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. All rights reserved (About Us). 9 Caldwell and the Group 5 championship, featuring No. |, Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Seeing him go down hurt, but him having the confidence in me to go in and make a play is why I love him.. They did, and if there was another game to play next weekend, they would probably continue to do it. The Group 1 title is set for noon on Saturday as Mountain Lakes takes on Woodbury. His kick cleared the crossbar by a couple of feet. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. In the previous meeting, Wolfpack back Jack DiPietro scored on a 75-yard run on his way to 203 yards in the loss. We have a junior Evan Brooks whos one of the top receivers in the state in my opinion. Two weeks ago, Ridgewood became No. Orecchios 30-yard TD pass to Brooks gave Old Tappan a critical 10-point lead. We had to follow our keys and know we had each others backs.. No disrespect to anybody that we played thats the best team we played thus far, Eastside coach James Magazine said of Old Tappan. Old Tappan Football Record: 12-1 5-0 in SFC - Patriot Blue Share: Home Stats Roster 2022-2023 Subscriber Exclusive NJ.com's All-State. Quarterback Tommy Caracciolo finished 18 of 25 passing for 130 yards with three interceptions for Old Tappan, which had its three-game winning streak snapped. Top seed West Morris (8-3) hosts West Essex, which defeated West Milford, 35-0, in the other semifinal, for the sectional title on Nov. 19. The Golden Knights turned the tables on. Our passing and running game complement each other a lot, said Heany. I know what we were capable of. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). OLD TAPPAN Midway through the season, there is little doubt that the No. Hes an absolute creature, Dunn added. The Golden Knights were too far to attempt a field goal, but too close to punt, so they went for it. 5 Old Tappan vs. No. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. I tweaked it a little bit with the cold weather.". FRANKLIN (Somerset) Jack Diggins gave Old Tappan a chance to play in the first true public school state championships. Saturdays NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Group 3 final called for the Golden Knights to show moxie once more, and they did so with a near-perfect fourth-quarter to beat No. Were not that big, but weve got tough kids.. But the one big difference was mistake-free football by the Wolfpack offense. We were worn down a little bit at the end, but the first half was key.. This one is sweet.. October 13th, 2021 Recap: Old Tappan vs. Hackensack 2021 285 Views Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. West Morris is looking forits eighth sectional title in school history against West Essex. NEW! Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Delsea tied the score, 14-14, on a 3-yard TD run by senior Jared Schoppe at 2:20 of the third quarter. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20, rolled by Demarest 41-14 in Demarest to improve to 7-1. High School Sports Football: No. Sophomore Nick Rossi finished with one touchdown reception for Old Tappan (3-0) and Nico Ottomanelli was perfect on extra points. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Montella led an effective ground attack for West Morris, which rolled up 249 total yards on the ground. He can be reached at kminnick@njadvancemedia.com. The top-seeded Golden Knights hosted second-seeded Hillside on Saturday in the championship game of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 playoffs, and thanks to strong efforts on both sides of the ball, Old Tappan earned the title with a 28-14 victory, in Old Tappan. 8 Northern Highlands in the Group 4 final at 6 p.m. Sundays contests include noons Group 2 title in Rumson-Fair Haven versus No. 1 after knocking off then-No. NJ Advance Media file photos . 5 Old Tappan vs. No. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). "First-ever true state champion team - OT all the way!" 9 Caldwell, 12 p.m. GROUP 5: No. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, w. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Heaney scored two touchdowns for the Golden Knights (11-1) and quarterback Tommy Caracciolo picked up one on a keeper to punch their ticket to SHI Stadium. The Golden Knights ran inside to Diggins, who carried four times for 29 yards on the drive that was capped by his 3-yard TD at 8:57. Montella had 188 yards and a pair of touchdowns on offense and contributed a key sack near the conclusion of the second quarter. Dunn said Heaney sat out after, tweaking his knee in last weeks 45-6 win at River Dell. 3 Toms River North, 3 p.m. Hillier was part of the 2019 Wolfpack team whose postseason was cut short by Old Tappan. Im kind of speechless with this group, Old Tappan coach Brian Dunn said. All rights reserved (About Us). Check out the photo gallery, then continue reading. 3 Toms River North at 3 p.m. Below, click the links to watch this weekends five state championship games being broadcasted in Piscataway. "So I'm glad we got to show North is on top here tonight.". You cant afford to do that. 5 Old Tappan pulls away from No. Old Tappan poses with the North 1, Group 3 trophy after beating Hillside in the sectional final. The day is finished with No. Our starting running back was out, Aidan Heaney, and Jack Diggins stepped up to the plate and put up some good rushing yards, Caracciolo said. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP As soon the NJSIAA Tournament brackets were revealed, West Morris quarterback Trevor Hillier's eyes drifted to a potential semifinal matchup and he smirked. Dunn added that Caracciolo wanted to play through it, but there was no way he was going to let him. Caracciolo threw a 12-yard TD pass to junior Evan Brooks in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead and a 37-yard score to junior Christian Greaney for the 35-0 lead at 7:02 of the third. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Wolfpack are searching for their first crown since defeating Warren Hills, 35-7, at Rutgers in 2012. Last year, rough season, a lot of close games, Diggins said. 4 Delsea 24-14 at Rutgers Universitys SHI Stadium. Kevin Minnick covers the West Jersey Football League. 10 Passaic Tech and No. Here are, Kenny Wallace reacts to NASCAR's return to St. Louis, Chase Elliott's suspension and more on, Matt Freitas inadvertently began playing lacrosse over a decade ago. The flag gave the Golden Knights a first-and-goal at the 9-yard line and Heaneys TD catch came two plays later. The unpretentious duo of hard work and consistency continue to be the hallmarks of Reillys success in athletics and beyond. Heaney was a workhorse for the Golden Knights, carrying 30 times for 98 hard-earned yards. The Golden Knights took a 17-14 lead with 6:51 left in the fourth on junior Nico Ottomanellis 46-yard field goal. Plus, the right to play Christmas music around the locker room this year. 10 Passaic Tech vs. No. Neil Amdur BVM Sports User Submission. So he helps open up the lanes for me for sure.. Caracciolo started off Old Tappans first possession with a 59-yard bomb to Jack Diggins and three plays later Heany punched in a short-yardage touchdown. He made an amazing play. I know how good our team is, and how many people we had coming back that started. "Our defense has been stellar all year," Diggins said. They took a lot from us and Ive probably watched that game about 20 times.. Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Follow him on Twitter @kminnicksports. The Golden Knights would go 8-10 in the next two campaigns, leaving it all up to this year for the seniors to leave their mark on the program. Subscriber Exclusive. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). 13 Millville vs. No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. All rights reserved. I wanted to get my name out there.". The N.J. High School Sports newsletter now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. West Morris' Noah Turner contributed an interception and receiving touchdown. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). We've reached the most anticipated weekend in N.J. high school football - the first-ever public school state championships. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. 4 seed, 4-2. We just didnt play our A game today.. Follow him on Twitter @CraigEpstein18. It came on a third-and-goal and capped a 16-play, 80-yard drive that covered 8:51. 4 min read. 12/06/2022 High School Football Northern Valley Regional Golden Knights. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. West Morris scrimmaged West Essex in the preseason, but the schools havent met since 2017, when the Wolfpack emerged with a 14-13 road victory. Diggins wrapped up Montella near the line of scrimmage on a 4th-and-2 at the Old Tappan 17 to preserve his team's 14-6 lead. 4 Delsea, No. 17 in the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey Top 25 and could climb when the next rankings are released Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter @ryanwpatti. Montella took the ball and found a crease on the right side for a 78-yard touchdown run that put West Morris up 13-0 with 2:15 left in the first half. Behind some strong blocking by offensive linemen Will Groeling, Collin Leonhardt, Henry Frayne, Nick Muha, and Bryce Cope, the senior finished with a pair of touchdowns, including a 78-yard scoring jaunt with 2:15 left in the first half for a 13-0 advantage. Five years after he decided to retire from the NFL and now a practicing chiropractic doctor, Reilly still trains and eats in the disciplined way he has since he started to get serious about football in high school. 2 Hillside, 28-14, Saturday in the North 1, Group 3 football final. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His score capped an 11-play, 80-yard drive covering 5:58. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 4 Delsea, 3 p.m. No. Old Tappan (11-1) will take on Delsea (12-0) for the first time in school history after knocking off the defending regional champions. Hillier had a passing touchdown and an interception for West Morris. It added a lot of character to our team, level-headed us, and coming into this season, every win meant more than previously.. We did a good job making them earn it and not ground and pound it like they typically do, Dunn said. Old Tappan, No. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. That means we've made it past Thanksgiving.". 4 Delsea kicking off at 3 p.m. Eastside (3-3) scored on senior Carnell Goodwin's 12-yard screen pass to junior Romandon Adams late in the third and on a 19-yard run in the fourth by senior Elijah Carroll. Tom is like a big brother to me, Orecchio said. Old Tappan, No. Diggins delivered an All-State performance and led Old Tappan with 13 tackles, including seven solos. Heany scored two more touchdowns and finished with 125 yards on 24 carries, while Caracciolo passed for 128 yards, 20 of which came off a screen pass touchdown pass to Diggins in the closing seconds of the first half, and completed 7-of-12 attempts. I'm glad we could come out here and take the win. To add your name, click here. Old Tappan's all-time record in the playoffs drops to 21-17. Old Tappan Football Record: 12-1 5-0 in SFC - Patriot Blue Home Stats Roster Standings. The Golden Knights lived up to their billing as the new No. I love the fact that [Caracciolo] went down and our backup quarterback came in and did what he did, and obviously thats a big story.. Jack Diggins remains a particular personal favorite among his players, past and present. It may take years, even decades, to fully comprehend and appreciate the first state football title achieved by Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. If you would have told me wed be 12-0 going into a state championship with the schedule we endured, I would have took it any day of the week. Nikola Jokic opened the 2023 NBA Finals with a memorable Game 1 performance. Orecchio played the second half in place of injured senior Tommy Caracciolo (ankle), and the throw was to the right sideline on a fourth-and-10. Its a great feeling that my brother (Felice Montella) never got a chance to experience. West Morris posted its third shutout of the season, defeating Randolph, Montville, and Old Tappan by a combined total of 105-0. With a new quarterback [Alex] coming in, we told him that if you need a bail out, hes your guy.. Old Tappan held run-heavy Delsea to 197 total yards, featuring 156 rushing. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 13 in the NJ.com Top 20, rolled by Demarest 41-14 in Demarest to improve to 7-1. If we can stop the run game against West Morris, weve got a great shot. We had only six seniors last year and the season before was the COVID year, Diggins said. Old Tappan was clutch when it mattered on both sides of the ball, but Delsea head coach Sal Marchese will look back at the self-inflicted errors. All rights reserved (About Us). Heaney and sophomore backup quarterback Alex Orecchio got the offense in range for junior kicker Nico Ottomanelli to drill a 46-yard field goal that went about 46 yards, pulling Old Tappan ahead 17-14 with 6:51 to go. 6 Bergen Catholic in the Bergen County semis, May 27, 2023. I know theyre tough and they bring the Wing-T (offense), so we have a lot of work to do, Hennelly said. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Weve reached the most anticipated weekend in N.J. high school football the first-ever public school state championships. PJ Potter | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | May 27, 2023. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. They had a couple of breakouts, but other than that, I thought we did a really good job.. PISCATAWAY - Old Tappan is the first team representing North Jersey to capture an official New Jersey high school football Public state championship. Submit your post to be featured on the Northern Valley Regional Golden Knights Football page. Its the same kids playing, they got a year older, a year tougher, a year bigger, so Im not surprised were doing well, said Brian Dunn, Old Tappan's longtime coach. Hillside (9-2) converted only three first downs in the first two quarters and the Comets ground game was largely kept quiet early on besides Muwaffaq Parkmans 55-yard rushing touchdown with four minutes left in the half. Their offense was gaining momentum after a slow start, it was tied 14-14 in the fourth quarter and Old Tappan starting quarterback Tommy Caracciolo was sidelined due to injury. Saturday's NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Group 3 final called for the Golden Knights to show moxie once more . Our goal is always we want to be playing Christmas music at the end of the season. Not only are the Golden Knights the first NJSIAA Public champion from the North, they're the first in the entire state to capture the title one year after suffering a losing season. 4 Delsea to win Group 3 football championship, HS football photos: No. NVOT football wins NJSIAA Group 3 State Championship. 4 Delsea: Full coverage of the Group 3 final, Group 3 Five Stars of the Game: No. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Hats off to them., Weve been playing good defense all year, and I thought we did a great job bottling up their good players, Dunn said. We played a solid game on both sides of the ball, West Morris coach Kevin Hennelly said. 5 in the NJ.com Top 20, delivered all season in the important moments. They do some really good things on offense, and I thought we did a good job of keeping everybody in front of us. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. |. The Old Tappan senior class had been through a lot leading up to this season. Caracciolo was 7-for-9 for 106 yards and one TD, while Orecchio was 3-for-8 for 55 yards and a score. Even over a tiny Zoom window, there is no mistaking the fact that Mike Reilly looks the part of an NFL linebacker. It helped Old Tappan keep West Morris off the board in the first half and to a season-low six points overall. Old Tappan took the opening drive and set a tone with a seven-play, 54-yard TD march in which 52 yards came on the ground. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Delsea isnt your ordinary team. Their high school careers began with a gut-wrenching 2019 sectional final loss to Wayne Valley. 2023 BVM Sports. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, overpowered Pascack Valley 35-0 in Hillsdale. ", "I pulled a hamstring on the sideline [after the last Heaney touchdown]," Dunn said. The Golden Knights outgained the Ghosts in the first half, 214-22, and did not allow them inside their 40-yard line. Overall, I think we did a really good job. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. But in Friday night's rematch, Hillier and his teammates played a near-perfect game on both sides of the ball. 1 Ridgewood losing last week at Eastside, 12-10. We knew we had talent. They have two Division 1 running backs there, so we knew we had to contain them, Heany said. For years, it was North 1 versus North 2 and Central versus South in. "That's obvious every day. With a chance at competing for a Group title on the line next week, the Golden Knights believe this performance shows theyre capable of adding another piece of silverware to the collection before this season ends. |, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 5 Old Tappan vs. No. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1 in the North Jersey Public Top 20, because the other two lost, including then-No. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Two players to watch in the Group 3 state final include Aidan Heaney of Old Tappan and Delsea's Wayne Adair. Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. "I want people to know that I'm a good running back too. You look in the backfield and you get lost. 13 Millville clashing with No. With the win, Old Tappan remains in second place in the North 3 Group with Hillside nipping at . Senior Jack Diggins, stepping in for injured senior Aidan Heaney, scored on a pair of 3-yard runs to help forge a 28-0 halftime lead. High school football fans throughout the state have . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 5 Old Tappan vs. No. ", "I can't say enough about Jack Diggins," Heaney said. The real X-factor, though, was the Golden Knights ability to contain the run against Brown commit Stefano Montella and his team's high-scoring Wing-T attack. The Crusaders had the first game of the semifinal doubleheader and knocked out defending champ Old Tappan, the No. "We knew it was coming up the middle," Diggins said. (Defensive coordinator Joseph Clause) is one of the smartest coaches Ive ever seen, and he had a good game plan. On Saturday and Sunday at SHI Stadium on the campus of Rutgers, well see just that. Old Tappans all-time record in the playoffs drops to 21-17. The Golden Knights also kept the Comets rushing at bay for the majority of the opening half. Heaney (19 carries for 205 yards) put the Golden Knights up two scores in the second quarter with a 4-yard run up the middle. Ryan Patti covers the Super Football Conference and NJIC. Hes a power back, and Aidans more of an elusive back, and we knew we had to come with a different game plan.. 4 Delsea: Group 3 football final preview, Unsung players of the group football finals: Unknown, unheralded, irreplaceable, Football Top 20 for Nov. 27: Bergen Catholic leaves no doubt with overpowering win. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Old Tappan came up with three stands on fourth down, and the final one came with 1:22 left to end a 15-play drive for West Morris (12-1). The Golden Knights and defensive coordinator Joe Clause squashed West Morriss Wing-T offense in the North 1/2, Group 3 semifinal, but the game plan this week was different. 11 Old Tappan returns to form and beats Hillside to take North 1, Group 3 championship Updated: Feb. 16, 2023, 9:42 a.m. | Published: Nov. 12, 2022, 4:42. Schoppe carried 13 times for 90 yards and a TD, and Adair rushed 10 times for 36 yards and a score. Im not really surprised, Caracciolo said of a 6-0 start in which Old Tappan has outscored opponents, 221-25. That was a brutal loss, and I think I cried for an hour and half after that game, Hillier said. Old Tappan, No. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. Old Tappan coach Brian Dunn kept his copy tucked away. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 5 Old Tappan and No. Brooks had nine tackles, and senior defensive back Andrew Pinkus had five total tackles, as well as an interception he returned 12 yards to the Delsea 30-yard line to set up the final TD. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The top 16 teams in each public school group will qualify for the postseason. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Theyre a really good team.. Baseball photos: Old Tappan vs. No. Asked when Heaney will be back in action, Dunn said, Dont know yet. The Golden Knights host Ramapo next week. I definitely did. Students from Rockleigh attend the high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship. 2023 www.northjersey.com. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. User Agreement, We also have a lot of good receivers. 2023 www.northjersey.com. For years, it was North 1 versus North 2 and Central versus South in the form of a bowl game to conclude the season. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. Senior Tommy Caracciolo threw two touchdown passes to help Old Tappan (6-0) build a 35-0 lead and trigger a running clock, one year after a young roster endured a 5-6 season. In short time, it became the Golden Knights night. So I know we were a pretty confident, athletic team.. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). All rights reserved (About Us). Led by Hilliers poised play at quarterback, West Morris did not lose the ball once all game, winning the turnover battle three to zero. School Nurse - Elementary School at Old Tappan Public Schools in Old Tappan, NJ: Anticipated Position Available 2023-2024 T. Baldwin Elementary School Elementary . After West Morris failed to score on its initial drive, the senior quarterback found wide open Noah Turner for a 36-yard touchdown connection with 6:51 left in the first half. 8 Northern Highlands, 6 p.m. GROUP 2: Rumson-Fair Haven vs. No. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. For them to be able to stay healthy and beat a tough team like that with tremendous coaching and great athletes, it means a lot.. When Im running the ball well, it opens up the passing game for Tom, and when Tom is throwing the ball well, it opens up the running game for me. Hes the guy you go to. Weve put a lot of work in here and a lot of time, said Brian Dunn, whos been the head coach at Old Tappan for the past 23 years. "I think he's the most underrated guy in the state of New Jersey. Old Tappan is the third team in three weeks to be ranked No. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. West Morris defense came up with multiple turnovers and used a potent ground attacks with long touchdown runs. We had personal fouls, we had a roughing the kicker that was gigantic. Since, he has become an, Here are five facts about Caleb B., the professional wrestler who is competing on Season, Nick Goodwin loves the game and loves to work at it every day. They then had the opportunity to watch No. 2023 www.northjersey.com. It is the Golden Knights . All rights reserved (About Us). Follow him on Twitter @ryanwpatti. It represents a huge step forward for the Golden Knights after being shut out by West Morris in last year's sectional semifinals. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Hes my mentor and hes always driving me around places. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We executed and that helped us win. Evan Brooks is my guy hes everyones guy, Orecchio said. PISCATAWAY - Old Tappan is the first team representing North Jersey to capture an official New Jersey high school football Public state championship . Old Tappan senior offensive lineman Dylan Plescia scored a TD in the second quarter by recovering a fumble in the end zone for a 21-0 lead. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan is a comprehensive four-year public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from the suburban communities of Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood and Old Tappan in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. The Golden Knights, No. Theyll have that forever.. Hillier threw for a touchdown and added an interception and Stefano Montella had 132 of his game-high 188 rushing yards in the first half as West Morris defeated Old Tappan, 21-0, in aNorth 1, Group 3 semifinal. With the win, Old Tappan remains in second place in the North 3 Group with Hillside nipping at its heels. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. We made too many mistakes on offense. For a Golden Knights offense that was limited to just 27 yards rushing on 17 attempts and zero points, the hole proved to be too deep to overcome. USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey Top 25 rankings, Orecchio played the second half in place of injured senior Tommy Caracciolo, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Ryan Patti covers the Super Football Conference and NJIC. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. After an interception from senior defensive back Andrew Pinkus, Orecchio uncorked a perfect fourth-down ball up the right sideline to junior Evan Brooks, who stole it from the Delsea defender for a 30-yard touchdown to make it 24-14 with 4:32 remaining. 8 in the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey Top 25 rankings, secured the NJSIAA Public Group 3 title with a 24-14 victory over previously-unbeaten and No. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Get football scores and other sport scores, schedules, photos and videos for Northern Valley Regional High School Golden Knights located in Old Tappan, NJ We made some mistakes, he said. It may take years, even decades, to fully comprehend and appreciate the first state football title achieved by Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. The Wolfpack's biggest stop came on a fourth-and eight play from the West Morris 11 in the waning moments of the opening half. So I know its something special for our kids going further than anybody has before, and nobody can beat that record. It came on a fourth-and-10 at the 30-yard line and Brooks caught the ball at the 5-yard line, near the Delsea sideline, and he stumbled and fell forward into the end zone. SCOREBOARD:Week 6 high school football scores across North Jersey. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com I think being the first [to win a state title] didnt mean anything until we pulled up on the buses and it seemed like there was something a little different, Dunn said. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. The Crusaders came into the game unbeaten in 2022 and winners of 28 of their last 29. Both West Morris and West Essex enter the sectional final riding a three-game winning streak. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. It was a coaching and playing effort. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Old Tappan (12-1) was able to score that second TD courtesy of a Delsea roughing-the-kicker penalty on Ottomanellis 35-yard field goal. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. To add your name, click here. As always, please report scores to njschoolsports.com. NorthJersey.com 0:00 0:21 OLD TAPPAN - Tommy Caracciollo watched the tape for inspiration. With the Golden Knightsat the Wolfpack 28, Hillier grabbed an interception at his own 25 to set up the teams third touchdown on a four-yard run with 26 seconds left in the third quarter. Old Tappan is ranked No. 3 Toms River North, 3 p.m. "[Montella] is the leading rusher in the state of New Jersey right now, so I think for me, I had a little bit of a personal thing coming into it," Heaney said. Watch highlights of Northern Valley High School Boys Varsity Football from Old Tappan, NJ, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. He can be reached at bevans@njadvancemedia.com. The Crusaders averaged 36.3 points per game and their Wing-T offense was good for over 4,000 yards on the year. Check out the photo gallery, then continue reading. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Follow him on Twitter @BEvansSports. He was a varsity soccer player at Old Tappan before graduating in 1987 but always longed to be a part of the football program (his mom disapproved). Any doubt about the Golden Knights fate was snuffed out one play later when running back Aidan Heaney ripped off an 84-yard touchdown run. We put them in third-and-mediums and didnt let them get an easy two or three yards to pick up the first down, which was important. 10 Eastside in the Super Football Conference. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Final season stat leaders in the SFC, HS football: Final statewide season stat leaders for 2022, HS football final Group & Conference rankings for 2022, Final Football Top 20 for 2022: No surprise at No. West Morris defense had three turnovers and several key plays that thwarted solid opportunities for the Golden Knights, who had just five plays go for more than 10 yards and as many lead to negative yardage. Now, were playing down to one champion in Groups 1-5. Aidan Heaney ran for two touchdowns while Evan Brooks caught two TD passes as Old Tappan, No. Trevors a smart kid and the way he goes, we go.. 4 Delsea, 3 p.m. GROUP 4: No. 1 in the North Jersey Public Top 20 rankings with a 35-13 victory Friday night over No. Obviously, (sectional titles) are hard to get. To add your name, click here. In his 20-plus years as a highly successful football coach at Northern Valley High School in Old Tappan, Brian Dunn has seen his share of inspirational stories. "And we really showed our true colors there.". Weve worked really hard for this. Stefano Montella, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stay connected with BVM Sports: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, {"rules": {"password": "required", "password_confirm": {"equalTo": "#registerPassword"}}}. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, 13 Millville vs. No. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Both teams lost to Northern Highlands, but while West Morris lost to Morris Knolls, 24-16, the Knights toppled the Morris County foe, 28-14, on Oct. 9. Angelo Arocho (4) of Woodbury celebrates after winning the NJSIAA Group 1 football semifinal between Salem and Woodbury at Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ on Saturday, November 19, 2022. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Old Tappan (10-1) will face North 2, Group 3 champions West Morris in the Group 3 semifinals next week at Franklin High School in Somerset. I think he's the best football player on the team. The team, especially Orecchio, played the second half for the senior gunslinger. Old Tappan totaled 277 yards, including 161 passing. Besides that one big run, they werent really pounding the ball on us till late in the fourth, and I think that was just us getting a little bit tired. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. ranked No. Theyve got some good players, and they play great defense, and I thought the way we ran the ball early on was impressive., We didnt play our brand of football, Magazine said. Making a stand. Old Tappan, No. We all watched the live stream of West Morris yesterday so we know theyre a talented team with two big running backs, Heany said. 17 in the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey Top 25, Week 6 high school football scores across North Jersey, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We always harp on them to limit the mental mistakes and hold on to the ball. Bill Evans covers the West Jersey Football League. Old Tappan extended its lead to 24-14 with 4:32 left in the game on sophomore backup Alex Orecchio's 30-yard TD pass to junior Evan Brooks. While Montella churned out 38 carries for 206 yards and a touchdown (5.42 per attempt), the Old Tappan defense rarely let him get into the second level. We had trust in each other.. To add your name, click here. "We called the blitz, and I got through there and made the play. Nestor F. Sebastian | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. 5 Old Tappan vs. No. 5 Old Tappan vs. No. "They love being around each other," Dunn said. West Morris scrimmaged West Essex in the preseason, but the schools haven't met since 2017, when the Wolfpack emerged with a 14-13 . He can be reached at rpatti@njadvancemedia.com. They used more misdirection, senior linebacker Jack Diggins said of Delseas offense. That is. I know how committed our guys are. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. There were a lot of parallels between the Wolfpack and Golden Knights' two games. 8 Northern Highlands, 6 p.m. Rumson-Fair Haven vs. No. 19 in. While Old Tappans last couple of seasons havent quite been up to the usual standards the program established for it, it seems safe to say that after Saturday afternoon, the team has returned to form. GROUP 1: Mountain Lakes vs. Woodbury, 12 p.m. GROUP 3: No. Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Old Tappan led at halftime, 14-7, after Caracciolo threw a 7-yard TD pass to senior Aidan Heaney on a slant with 2:06 left in the second quarter. "It's always been a debate, North versus South," said Heaney, whose team's win came a couple hours after North representative Mountain Lakes lost to Woodbury in the Group 1 final, 31-7. Old Tappan Football 2022-2023 Roster - NJ.com Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. He has 469 rushing yards in the past two games. Jack Rolli wrapped up receiver Evan Brooks to force the turnover on downs with several seconds left on the clock. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. We have a great history with the state sectional championship, with us winning three in the last 10 years, so it feels great to be able to further cement that history, the senior running back added. Dennis had a huge day for Old Tappan as she finished second in the 100 with a time of 12.20 seconds -- a PR time -- and first in a very competitive 100 hurdles race with a time of 14.57 seconds. Were usually a very physical team, and they kicked our behinds up and down. 1 public school football team in North Jersey is Old Tappan. 5 in the NJ.com Top 20, delivered all season in the important moments. All rights reserved. Best Version Media, LLC. 1 Passaic Tech, 12-7. We knew if we could stop them, they would start to break down and thats exactly what happened, Montella said. He can be reached at rpatti@njadvancemedia.com. 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