High Point wideout Caden Nardone catches the ball while shadowed by Kittatinny defensive back Niko Martinez in the second half. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars, 36-21, in their third win in a row. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter)
Newton quarterback Matt Ellsworth is tackled by Lenape Valley defender Jack Phelps in the first half. Ellsworth threw one touchdown pass in the game, which the Patriots won, 19-7, on Friday, Sept. 13. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)
Newton defensive back Hunter Wolfe intercepts the ball intended for Lenape Valley wideout Tyler Brennan in the first half.
High Point ball carrier Giovoughni Dureny (22) forces his way forward.
Kittatinny ball carrier Jaden Roberts throws a stiff arm in anticipation of a defender's arrival in the second half. Roberts rushed for 114 yards and made one touchdown.
Newton running back Nick Kurilko moves through an opening in the Lenape Valley defense in the first half.
Kittatinny quarterback Jack Brex carries the ball on a keeper in the second half. Brex threw two touchdown passes in the game against High Point on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Kittatinny ball carrier Kevin O'Keefe runs through an opening in the High Point defense in the third quarter.
Kittatinny ball carrier Kevin O'Keefe tries to break through the High Point defense in the third quarter.
Kittatinny quarterback Jack Brex throws the ball as High Point linebacker Landon Sorensen closes in during the second half. Brex threw two touchdown passes.
Newton kick returner Hunter Wolfe attempts to avoid Lenape Valley defender Chase De Oliveira in the first quarter.
Newton wideout Kyle Dickson is on the move in the first quarter.
High Point center Ryan Jaick (59) is in the ready position with the ball as quarterback John Elko (8) looks over the line before a play begins.
Kittatinny's Niko Martinez plays the wideout position on offense and the defensive back position on defense. He scored one receiving touchdown.
Lenape Valley kick returner Trey Moodie catches the ball in the first half.
The Lenape Valley Patriots run onto the field before the start of the game.
From left, Newton Braves team captains Anthony Tudda, Ryan Corino, Sean Benitz, Nick Kurilko and Matt Ellsworth walk onto the field for the coin toss.
Newton fans express their support from the stands.
The Kittatinny Regional High School Marching Band and Color Guard perform during halftime.
A sign with a bold prediction from the Newton Braves.
High Point defeated Kittatinny, 36-21, there Saturday, Sept. 14.
It was the Wildcats third win in a row this season.
Jerron Martress made three touchdowns for the Wildcats (3-0) and Landon Sorenson made two. Jacob Woods kicked four extra points and Martress made two extra points on a run after his first touchdown.
Jaden Roberts, Mike Strong and Niko Martinez each scored a touchdown for Kittatinny (1-1), with Lucas Inglima kicking three extra points.
High Point quarterback John Elko completed 15 of 17 pass attempts for a total of 196 yards. Martress rushed for a total of 169 yards.
Kittatinny quarterback Jack Brex completed six of 20 pass attempts for 109 yards. Roberts rushed for 114 yards.
Patriots beat Braves
Lenape Valley defeated Newton, 19-7, there Friday evening, Sept. 13.
It was the first win of the season for the Patriots (1-2).
The Braves (1-1) scored first, with a touchdown by Braxton Guerra on a pass from Matt Ellsworth in the first quarter. Guerra also kicked the extra point.
Lenape Valley’s three touchdowns - by Jakob Bell, Tanner Gaboda and Colby Van Tuyl - came one each in the next three quarters. Van Tuyl scored on a 50-yard interception return.
Newton’s Anthony Tudda rushed for 106 yards.
Wallkill Valley wins
Wallkill Valley defeated Kinnelon, 28-6, there Sept. 13.
The Rangers (2-1) scored four touchdowns, made by Ryder Accardi, Zach Clarken, Luke Bolich and Connor Hoebee. Three of those were on passes from Clarken, the quarterback. Cole Bolich kicked four extra points.
Quarterback Zach Grande made the only touchdown for Kinnelon on a 62-yard run in the first quarter. He rushed for a total of 114 yards during the game.
Wallkill Valley’s Clarken completed 11 of 14 pass attempts for a total of 156 yards. Barlow rushed for 134 yards.
Sparta wins
Sparta (2-1) defeated Roxbury, 42-6, at home Sept. 13.
Luke Doster made two touchdowns for the Spartans and Anthony Settembre, Stone Herbison, Brady Shagawat and Christina Brevig made one each.
Brody Tanyeri kicked five extra points and Louis Rossi kicked one extra point.
Gage Martins posted the only points for Roxbury in the fourth quarter.
Sparta quarterback Shane Hoover completed 22 of 26 pass attempts for a total of 375 yards.
Vernon wins
Vernon beat Parsippany Hills, 6-0, at home Sept. 13.
Luke Vizzini kicked field goals in the first and fourth quarters for the Vikings (2-1).
Parsippany Hills has yet to post a win this season.
Gavin Pych rushed for 95 yards for the Vikings, and Quinn DiGiovanni made one interception.
Sussex Tech wins
Sussex Tech (1-1) defeated Hackettstown, 19-13, there Sept. 13.
Brian Gruber made two touchdowns for the Mustangs and Zach Doyle made one. Gruber also rushed for 144 yards.
Juzziah Sheppard made two interceptions.
Matt Guenther made one touchdown for Hackettstown and quarterback Nicholas Patterson made the other. Bader Musa kicked one extra point.
Patterson completed 10 of 18 pass attempts for a total of 97 yards.
Pope John wins
Pope John posted its first victory this season, defeating Kellenberg, 48-14, there Saturday, Sept. 14.
Tylik Hill made three touchdowns for the Lions (1-2) on runs of 50, 54 and 62 yards. Wes Johnston, Nick Struble, Joseph Rozynski and Luke Gialanella each made one touchdown.
No statistics were available for the game.
Jefferson loses
Jefferson was defeated by Lakeland, 50-28, at home Sept. 13.
Jason Post, Chaz Kocsis and Caedan Consiglio made touchdowns for the Falcons (0-3). Jack Reed kicked four extra points.
Quarterback Connor Consiglio completed 20 of 34 pass attempts for a total of 373 yards. He also rushed for 166 yards during the game.
Scoring for Lakeland (2-1) were Jeremy O’Hernandez (three touchdowns), Collin Sabric (two touchdowns), and Justin Meakam and Cameron Chapman (one touchdown each). Roland Theriault kicked six extra points and Sabric, the quarterback, made two extra points on a run.
Sabric completed 11 of 13 pass attempts for a total of 168 yards.
Hopatcong loses
Hopatcong fell to North Warren, 34-26, there Sept. 13.
Michael Certo made three touchdowns for Hopatcong (0-2) and Kyle Ladomirak made one. Certo also rushed for a total of 137 yards.
North Warren (1-1) quarterback CJ Mamay passed for four touchdowns. He completed five of six pass attempts for a total of 125 yards.
Zachary Paseler returned the ball after a kickoff for a Patriots touchdown on an 80-yard run.
Tyler Stout kicked two extra points, and Aiden Elliott-Able rushed for 139 yards for North Warren.
Games this week
• Vernon will play Jefferson at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.
• Sparta will play at Newton at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Wallkill Valley will play at Sussex Tech at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• High Point will play at Parsippany at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Kittatinny will play North Warren at home at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Lenape Valley will play at Mountain Lakes at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Hopatcong will play Boonton at home at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
• Pope John will play Bergen Catholic at home at 2 p.m. Sept. 21.
