The West Morris Central Wolfpack and NV – Old Tappan Golden Knights will face off in the championship round of the 2023 NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 Football Championships on Friday, November 10th, at 7pm ET in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
What it is: New Jersey High School Football
Matchup: West Morris Central Wolfpack vs. NV – Old Tappan Golden Knights
Time: Friday Nov 10, 2023, 7pm ET
Game Type: Playoffs
Bracket: 2023 NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 Football Championships
Round: Championship Round
Locations: NV – Old Tappan – Old Tappan, NJ
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The Wolfpack come into the game with a 9-1 record, while the Golden Knights are 6-5. West Morris Central is ranked 4th in the division and 60th in the state, while NV – Old Tappan is ranked 1st in the division and 15th in the state.
The Wolfpack have a balanced offense, averaging 19.0 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Ryan Wright, who has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Wright is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 400 yards and 10 touchdowns. West Morris Central also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Matt Cassidy.
The Golden Knights have a high-powered offense, averaging 38.2 points per game. They are led by senior quarterback Micah Ford, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns this season. Ford is also a threat on the ground, rushing for over 500 yards and 10 touchdowns. NV – Old Tappan also has a solid running game, led by senior running back Landyn Collins.
Both defenses are playing at a high level, with West Morris Central allowing just 16.3 points per game and NV – Old Tappan allowing just 18.7 points per game.
This is sure to be a close game between two evenly matched teams. West Morris Central will need to find a way to slow down the Golden Knights’ passing game and force turnovers. NV – Old Tappan will need to protect the football and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
This will be the first matchup between the two teams this season.
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Both teams are evenly matched, but I am giving the edge to West Morris Central due to their better record and their more balanced offense. I predict that the Wolfpack will win a close game, 28-24.
