1st Team Top Performances - #4
Union
– Senior - #5 Jabree Robertson – ER-37.45
168 yards rushing on 18 attempts, 30 yards receiving,
2 TD’s, 9.33 yards/rush, 12-points scored, 233 total yardage gained
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #5 - Ryan Cunningham
1st Team Top Performances - #5
Watchung Hills – Junior - #22 Ryan Cunningham – ER-37.15
185 yards rushing on 20 rushing attempts, 1 kick off return attempted for 45 yards, 3 touchdowns, 9.25 yards per carry, 18-points scored
Watchung Hills – Junior - #22 Ryan Cunningham – ER-37.15
185 yards rushing on 20 rushing attempts, 1 kick off return attempted for 45 yards, 3 touchdowns, 9.25 yards per carry, 18-points scored
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #6 - Juwan Dolbrice
1st Team Top Performances #6
Linden – Junior - #2 Juwan Dolbrice – ER-36.14
69 yards rushing, 11.5 yds/carry, 2 Touchdowns, scored 12 points, averaged 36-yds/punt return, 60-yard punt returned for a Touchdown, 1 fumble recovery, averaged 10 yds/reception.
Linden – Junior - #2 Juwan Dolbrice – ER-36.14
69 yards rushing, 11.5 yds/carry, 2 Touchdowns, scored 12 points, averaged 36-yds/punt return, 60-yard punt returned for a Touchdown, 1 fumble recovery, averaged 10 yds/reception.
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #7 - Jack Simcox
1st Team Top Performances - #7
Westfield – Junior- #44 Jack Simcox – ER-33.6
11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1 TD, 2 fumble recoveries, 6-points scored
Westfield – Junior- #44 Jack Simcox – ER-33.6
11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1 TD, 2 fumble recoveries, 6-points scored
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #8 - Aedan Szymanski
1st Team Top Performances - #8
Immaculata – Junior - #22 Aedan Szymanski – ER-32.26
1 interception, 3 for 3 on extra points, 1 for 1 on field goals, 30 yd field goal made, averaged 35.7 yds/punt, averaged 47.5 yds/kick off, scored 1 touchdown, longest punt was for 40 yards, recovered 1 fumble, averaged 5.2 yds/rush, averaged 5 yards per reception, scored 12 points
Immaculata – Junior - #22 Aedan Szymanski – ER-32.26
1 interception, 3 for 3 on extra points, 1 for 1 on field goals, 30 yd field goal made, averaged 35.7 yds/punt, averaged 47.5 yds/kick off, scored 1 touchdown, longest punt was for 40 yards, recovered 1 fumble, averaged 5.2 yds/rush, averaged 5 yards per reception, scored 12 points
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #9 - Diego Rios
1st Team Top Performances - #9
Union
– Senior - #1 Diego Rios – ER-31.99
7 completions on 11 attempts, 63.3% pass completion,
192 yards passing, 2 TD passes, 27.4 yards/completion, 12-points scored
Monday, December 30, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game - #10 - Liam Derkesch
1st Team #10
Ridge – Senior - #35 Liam Derkesch – ER-31.20
103 yards rushing on 9 attempts, 1 tackle, 3 TD’s, 11.4 yds/rush, 18 points scored.
Ridge – Senior - #35 Liam Derkesch – ER-31.20
103 yards rushing on 9 attempts, 1 tackle, 3 TD’s, 11.4 yds/rush, 18 points scored.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game #11 - Connor Hughes
Next up will be our 1st team top performances.
Each individual will get his own spot. We will start with #11
11) Ridge – Senior - #10 Connor Hughes – ER-31.03
7 completions on 8 attempts, 87.5% pass completion, 137 yards passing, 4 rushing attempts for 22 yards, 6 of 6 extra points made, 54.6 yds/kickoff average, 1 TD pass thrown, 5.5 yards/rush, 19.6 yards/completion, 12-points scored
Each individual will get his own spot. We will start with #11
11) Ridge – Senior - #10 Connor Hughes – ER-31.03
7 completions on 8 attempts, 87.5% pass completion, 137 yards passing, 4 rushing attempts for 22 yards, 6 of 6 extra points made, 54.6 yds/kickoff average, 1 TD pass thrown, 5.5 yards/rush, 19.6 yards/completion, 12-points scored
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game
2nd Team Top Performances
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
| Elizabeth | Junior | #22 Marquise Leak | 26.20 |
| Montgomery | Junior | #20 Trevor Schmidt | 25.03 |
| Plainfield | Junior | #4 James Spann | 22.50 |
| Montgomery | Junior | #16 Brian Flood | 21.79 |
| Ridge | Senior | #28 Ryan Bell | 21.72 |
| Linden | Senior | #22 Sha-Quan Champagne | 21.50 |
| North Hunterdon | Junior | #5 Luke Fogel | 20.72 |
| Immaculata | Senior | #44 Vinny Sokalski | 20.31 |
| North Hunterdon | Junior | #6 Jordan Ditzel | 19.47 |
| Plainfield | Junior | #1 Mustafa Harris | 19.28 |
| Linden | Junior | #4 Khalil Burns | 19.10 |
Friday, December 27, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game
3rd Team Top Performances
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
| Elizabeth | Sophomore | #27 Kyron Paige | 18.51 |
| Elizabeth | Junior | #10 Tyree Gutierrez | 18.44 |
| Kearny | Senior | #14 TJ Witt | 18.09 |
| Montgomery | Senior | #23 Ananth Chenimineni | 17.06 |
| Plainfield | Junior | #51 Antwan Wilson | 16.50 |
| Kearny | Senior | #5 Jax Angulo | 16.14 |
| North Hunterdon | Sophomore | #2 Rob Marron | 16.09 |
| Union | Senior | #17 Travon Gravenhise | 15.24 |
| Ridge | Senior | #33 Matthew Soulas | 15.11 |
| Plainfield | Senior | #21 Khaliq harris | 15.00 |
| Westfield | Senior | #85 David Kane | 14.85 |
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game
4th Team Top Performances in a Plainfield Game
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
| North Hunterdon | Senior | #55 Mike Mastrobattista | 14.50 | ||
| Kearny | Senior | #4 Jorge Fernandez | 14.34 | ||
| Ridge | Senior | #8 Alex Hatala | 14.22 | ||
| Elizabeth | Senior | #32 Fabrice Juin | 13.94 | ||
| Linden | Senior | #3 Tykir West | 13.82 | ||
| Montgomery | Junior | #5 Chris Chugunov | 13.35 | ||
| Westfield | Senior | #10 Dylan Elliot | 12.73 | ||
| Plainfield | Junior | #90 Kenny Carter | 12.50 | ||
| Immaculata | Sophomore | #57 Shannon Brown | 12.50 | ||
| Montgomery | Junior | #6 Jabari Clemons | 11.86 | ||
| Watchung Hills | Junior | #13 Ben Gomes | 11.48 |
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Top Performances in a Plainfield Game
Honorable Mention
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
Team Class #-Name Efficiency Rating
| Plainfield | Senior | #56 Mikhail Thompson | 10.63 | |
| Elizabeth | Junior | #2 Umar Garner | 10.54 | |
| Ridge | Junior | #90 Ganny Evan | 10.50 | |
| Plainfield | Senior | #88 Al-Azeez Thorne | 10.41 | |
| Linden | Junior | #11 Corey Ampey | 10.34 | |
| Union | Senior | #21 Agbai Iroha | 10.13 | |
| Plainfield | Sophomore | #6 Daryl Kennedy | 10.00 | |
| Kearny | Senior | #55 Edwin Machuca | 10.00 | |
| Montgomery | Junior | #42 Jake Bobal | 10.00 | |
| Watchung Hills | Junior | #26 Zack Mellilo | 10.00 | |
| Plainfield | Senior | #20 Akiel Revan | 10.00 | |
| Union | Senior | #2 Lance Lee | 9.91 | |
| Union | #52 | 9.50 | ||
| Westfield | Sophomore | #39 Michael O'Connor | 9.50 | |
| Westfield | Junior | #17 Luke Prybylski | 9.00 | |
| Immaculata | Senior | #10 Chandler Vanderbeek | 8.71 | |
| Immaculata | Senior | #55 Scott Royster | 8.50 | |
| Linden | Senior | #52 Wesley Clervoyant | 8.50 | |
| North Hunterdon | Senior | #21 J.T. Kilduff | 8.43 | |
| Ridge | Senior | #5 Nick Franzese | 8.38 | |
| Watchung Hills | Junior | #87 Devyn Spruell | 8.30 | |
| Ridge | Senior | #50 Connor Stieglitz | 8.00 | |
| Plainfield | Junior | #38 Safir Stubbs | 8.00 | |
| Linden | Senior | #15 Justin Black-Orr | 8.00 | |
| Linden | Senior | #7 Dazzmen Johnson | 7.93 | |
| Watchung Hills | Junior | #10 Joseph Giacom | 7.23 | |
| Plainfield | Senior | #44 Joel Chin Young | 6.50 | |
| Elizabeth | Senior | #28 Keion Hunter | 5.72 |
Friday, December 13, 2013
Westfield vs Plainfield Thanksgiving Game
Plainfield - 0
Westfield - 34
Westfield - 34
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Westfield
– Senior - #5 Eugene Rawles – ER-43.80
188
yards rushing on 29 attempts, 8 yards receiving on 1 reception, 3 TD’s, 1
fumble recovery, 6.5 yards/carry, 18-points scored
2) Westfield
– Junior- #44 Jack Simcox – ER-33.6
11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1
TD, 2 fumble recoveries, 6-points scored
3) Westfield
– Senior - #85 David Kane – ER-14.85
20 yards receiving
on 3 receptions, 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 39 yard kickoff return,
1 fumble recovery, 6.7 yards/reception
4) Plainfield
– Junior - #51 Antwan Wilson – ER-14.5
5
tackles, 4 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1 pass break up,
5) Westfield
– Senior - #10 Dylan Elliot – ER-12.73
2
receptions for 59 yards, 1 TD, 29.5 yards/reception, 6-points scored,
6) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-9.64
106
yards rushing on 32 attempts, 1 tackle,
7) Westfield
– Sophomore - #39 Michael O’Connor – ER-9.50
2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1
fumble recovery,
8) Westfield
– Junior - #17 Luke Prybylski – ER-9.00
9 tackles,
9) Plainfield
– Senior - #56 Mikhail Thompson – ER-7.50
4
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
10) Plainfield –
Junior - #4 James Spann – ER-6.50
5
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage,
11) Plainfield –
Senior - #44 Joel Chin Young – ER-6.50
5
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage,
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Kearny vs Plainfield
Plainfield - 40
Kearny - 12
Kearny - 12
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-59.17
215
yards rushing on 16 attempts, 1 tackle, 1 pass breakup, 8 yards receiving, 2
2-point conversions made, 4 TD’s, 1 fumble recovery, 13.4 yards/rush, 28-points
scored
2) Kearny
– Senior - #14 TJ Witt – ER-18.09
46 yards passing, 1 completion on 3 attempts, 5
yards rushing on 1 rushing attempt, 1 reception, 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery,
1 TD pass thrown, 5 yards/rush, 46 yards/completion, 6-points scored
3) Plainfield
– Junior - #1 Mustafa Harris – ER-17.39
80 yards rushing
on 5 attempts, 1 reception for 4 yards, 19-yard punt return, 1 TD, 16
yards/rush, 4 yards/reception, 6-points scored
4) Kearny
– Senior - #5 Jax Angulo – ER-16.14
73
yards rushing on 11 attempts, 1 TD, 6.4 yards/rush, 6-points scored
5) Kearny
– Senior - #4 Jorge Fernandez – ER-14.34
1
reception for 46 yards, 3 tackles, 1 TD, 6-points scored
6) Plainfield
– Junior - #4 James Spann – ER-12.53
Interception
return for 20 yards, 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1
interception,
7) Kearny
– Senior - #55 Edwin Machuca – ER-10.00
3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 2 QB sacks,
8) Plainfield
– Senior - #88 Al-Azeez Thorne – ER-8.01
1 reception for 13
yards, 1 TD, 6-points scored
9) Plainfield
– Senior - #20 Akiel Revan – ER-7.50
4
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
10) Plainfield –
Junior - #94 Kenny Carter – ER-6.50
3
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
11) Plainfield –
Senior - #21 Khaliq Harris – ER-6.00
3
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage,
Friday, December 6, 2013
Cardinal Fanatic Tribute to Dawud Hicks
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| #12 Dawud Hicks |
The 2010 football season was the last playoff team Plainfield had. One of the main reasons was the performance of Dawud Hicks. Hicks more known for his grappling skills was a major force on the Cardinals Football Playoff season. Dawud would finish the season as the Cardinal Fanatic top star earner for the Cardinals. Here is a look back at Dawud's player of the game notes:
Plainfield vs Somerville
After giving up 56 points in their game opener, the Cardinals responded with an exceptional defensive effort by shutting out Somerville led by Dawud Hicks, DaShawn Robinson, and Tiaquan Womack. The defensive effort was punctuated with 4 stops in 4 attempts on 4th down.
Plainfield vs Union
Plainfield pulled off the biggest upset in several years as the Cardinals defeated the Farmers of Union 14 - 7. The game was nearly a shut out but Union scored with less than 2 minutes in the game. Kell'E Gallimore played an all around outstanding game. His quality punts, interception on defense, and the Cardinals 2 touchdowns led Plainfield to victory. Dawud Hicks led the Cardinals on the defensive side with 11 tackles, 2 for negative yards.
The Cardinals defense has put back to back impressive showings. Another interesting statistical note, Union went for it on 4th down 3 times. The Farmers were successful once. The Cardinals have turned away their opponets 6 out of the last 7 attempts on 4th down. The Cardinals also went nearly 8 quarters of shut out football.
This was the best execution the offense has demonstrated all season. Although this game could have easily seen the Cardinals score at least 28 points. A couple of deep open touch down passes were dropped. The improvement in offense is taking strides.
The defense will be tested when the Cardinals go to visit the Elizabeth Minutemen and their high octane offense.
The offense should continue to take positive steps as they face the worst scoring defense in the conference.
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| Dawud and the Cardinals Celebrating Qualifying for the Playoffs |
Westfield vs Plainfield
Plainfield ended an improved season on a disappointing note. Westfield man handled the Cardinals as A.J. Murray of Westfield ran through the Cardinals to earn the Plainfield Fanatic player of the game.
Diijon Allen-Jordan threw for 120 yards but his performance was offset with 3 interceptions.
Deion McNeil caught a 40 yd TD pass from Allen-Jordan for the Cardinals only score. This was McNeil's 3rd TD reception of the year.
Delano Mullings was hurt on his first rushing attempt and was side lined for the remainder of the game.
Seniors Tiaquan Womack and Dawud Hicks will be missed for next season. Both grapplers combined for 25 tackles with 3 for negative yards.
Both Tiaquan and Dawud should earn post season accolades.
Here are the final Plainfield Fanatic star earners for the 2010 season
#12 Dawud Hicks - Sr. ************************************
#4 Kell'E Gallimore - Sr. ************************************
#2 Delano Mullings - Sr. *******************************
#18 Diijon Allen-Jordan - Jr. ****************************
#14 Ricky Barnett - Jr. *************************
#76 Tiaquan Womack - Sr. *************************
#7 Deion McNeil - Sr. ************************
#21 DeShawn Robinson - Sr. *******************
#6 Josh Wilson - Sr. ***************
#8 Chad Lewis - Jr. **************
#54 Travis Johnson - Sr. ************
#73 Dawel Bencosme - So. **********
#5 Jair Mack - Sr. *********
#53 DonJuan Harrison - Jr. *********
#13 Henze Espinoza - So. ********
#64 Lamond Sparrow - Jr. ********
#19 Shareff Rasheed - Jr. *******
#1 Sergio Wilcher - Jr. ***
#11 Allen Brown - Sr. *
#17 Denzel Christian - So. *
#26 Tajir Hurdle - Sr. *
To big Dawud (father) and family, please accept my Condolences
The Cardinal Fanatic...
Group 5 Section 2 State Championship Prediction Ridge vs Union
Ridge vs. Union – Group 5 State Championship
Plainfield faced both teams and the outcome was not very
good as both teams took my Cardinals to the woodshed and did a number on
them.
According to my computer geek next-door neighbor, Jimmy
Neutron, both teams were expected to make it this far. Jimmy said that he is a perfect 6-0 with his
predictions so far and this game will be the only one he predicts that can go
either way.
Jimmy is telling me that Union has thrown a funny bone into
his computer program. The Cardinal Fanatic
responded by saying you must be talking about Jamauri Bogan rushing
prowess. Jimmy tells me NEGATIVE. Jimmy
explains the surge of outstanding linebacker Jabree Robertson has caught teams
off guard. The Cardinal fanatic already
knew that Robertson was a talent on the defensive side of the ball but Jimmy
explained that Robertson has exploded on the offensive side of the ball in the
latter part of the season. Especially
against Plainfield when Bogan went down with an injury. The old cliché of Thunder and Lightning is
back. The 200lb Robertson is strong and
is the perfect compliment to the speedy Bogan.
By the way Robertson is equally as fast as strong. Jimmy said that this new revelation has
caused his computer program to crash.
Jimmy further explains to further complicate his prediction;
Ridge is running like well tune Mercedes 600.
Powerful but smooth, strong but fast, cruising but punishing. All this equals a dominant team but Jimmy
did notice a few flaws in the armor of the Red Devils. An excellent team with excellent skill
players and very good offensive line but the teams that gave Ridge a battle
(Linden and Westfield) both had very good interior linemen. Union’s interior line of Kameren Stowe, Moses
Jean-Louis, Uchenna Egwuonwu and Mike Seraquaize have not only caused havoc on
the suspension of the buses they travel on but the combine weight of over ½ ton
linemen have been a force. Ridge will
counter with arguably the best quarterback in Somerset County and Mid-State
Conference in Connor Hughes. Hughes can win this game with his arm, legs or
feet. Not only is Hughes the best
quarterback he may also be the best kicker in the conference. With this game seemingly so tight on paper,
it may come down to the legs of Hughes.
Jimmy also explains the skill players for Ridge execute well. They are all above average athletes that
execute better than any other team in the conference.
Ridge’s co-captain Nick Franzese is a threat through the
air. Excellent hands and has been
proven to be a lethal weapon through the air for Hughes. Chris Mueller is a force on defense and will
surprise teams on the offensive side of the ball. At 6’5” 220”, Chris will be a load to handle. The backfield of Matthew Soulas and Liam
Derkasch will be looking to counter Bogan and Robertson. AJ Peterpaul will be
the leader of the front line and has the tall task of nullifying the strong
front line of Union.
With that all said Jimmy reluctantly explained that Union
can pull this game out based on their strong play down the stretch of the
season. Jimmy feels Robertson will be
key for Union to win.
But Jimmy feels that Ridge is the favorite. Hughes and Franzese will be key. Look for Hughes to win this game with his
arms, legs and ultimately his feet.
Jimmy Neutron prediction
Union – 20
Ridge - 24
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Westfield vs Plainfield Pre-Game Prediction
After gaining the best rivalry game by USA today, Westfield will host Plainfield in the traditional Turkey Day Battle.
My computer geek neighbor, Jimmy Neutron is 6-0 in post season predictions. So I checked with him on this game. Everyone has Westfield favorite but Jimmy right now is on a roll.
Jimmy explains that Westfield is more versatile than Plainfield. Westfield has an excellent running back in Eugene "You'll Never Find" Rawles. Rawles is one of the top rushers in the state. Plainfield does not stop the run. So expect a heavy dose of Mr. Rawles today. Westfield has a solid QB in Chris Hogge but Plainfield's strength on defense is their defensive backs. If Plainfield can force Westfield into 2nd or 3rd and long, they may have a chance of slowing down Westfield offensive output.
Plainfield has been very predictable on the offensive end. Mr. Steve Jones Jr. made a mark 2 years on Westfield's home turf as a sophomore rushing for nearly 150-yards. Jones has been under the radar due to Plainfield's one-win season thus far but Jones Jr. is arguably one of the best overall football players in the county. Khaliq Harris is another one under the radar. The senior defensive back will have to play up on the run and still honor Westfield's talented QB Chris Hogge passing ability. Senior Mikhail Thompson, and junior's James Spann and 6'6" 260lb Kenny "Big Foot" Carter will have to play their best game. After missing the last 2-games, 315 lb bench presser 6'4" 250lb junior defensive lineman Antwan Wilson should be fresh and angry which does not suit well for Westfield.
Look for Jones Jr. and Mustafa Harris to break one but more will be needed if Plainfield wants to win.
With that all said, Jimmy expects Plainfield to give a better showing than what most experts believe. But it will not be enough. Plainfield's struggle to slow down the run will be key. Westfield has an excellent rushing attack and Eugene "Lou" Rawles will be looking to sing his way to the end-zone.
Jimmy Neutron predicts:
Plainfield - 14
Westfield - 29
PS: shout out for the following classes
Class of 43 - 70 year reunion
Class of 53 - 60 year reunion
Class of 63 - 50 year reunion
Class of 73 - 40 year reunion
Class of 83 - 30 year reunion
Class of 88 - 25 year reunion
Class of 93 - 20 year reunion
Class of 03 - 10 year reunion (rookies!!)
My computer geek neighbor, Jimmy Neutron is 6-0 in post season predictions. So I checked with him on this game. Everyone has Westfield favorite but Jimmy right now is on a roll.
Jimmy explains that Westfield is more versatile than Plainfield. Westfield has an excellent running back in Eugene "You'll Never Find" Rawles. Rawles is one of the top rushers in the state. Plainfield does not stop the run. So expect a heavy dose of Mr. Rawles today. Westfield has a solid QB in Chris Hogge but Plainfield's strength on defense is their defensive backs. If Plainfield can force Westfield into 2nd or 3rd and long, they may have a chance of slowing down Westfield offensive output.
Plainfield has been very predictable on the offensive end. Mr. Steve Jones Jr. made a mark 2 years on Westfield's home turf as a sophomore rushing for nearly 150-yards. Jones has been under the radar due to Plainfield's one-win season thus far but Jones Jr. is arguably one of the best overall football players in the county. Khaliq Harris is another one under the radar. The senior defensive back will have to play up on the run and still honor Westfield's talented QB Chris Hogge passing ability. Senior Mikhail Thompson, and junior's James Spann and 6'6" 260lb Kenny "Big Foot" Carter will have to play their best game. After missing the last 2-games, 315 lb bench presser 6'4" 250lb junior defensive lineman Antwan Wilson should be fresh and angry which does not suit well for Westfield.
Look for Jones Jr. and Mustafa Harris to break one but more will be needed if Plainfield wants to win.
With that all said, Jimmy expects Plainfield to give a better showing than what most experts believe. But it will not be enough. Plainfield's struggle to slow down the run will be key. Westfield has an excellent rushing attack and Eugene "Lou" Rawles will be looking to sing his way to the end-zone.
Jimmy Neutron predicts:
Plainfield - 14
Westfield - 29
PS: shout out for the following classes
Class of 43 - 70 year reunion
Class of 53 - 60 year reunion
Class of 63 - 50 year reunion
Class of 73 - 40 year reunion
Class of 83 - 30 year reunion
Class of 88 - 25 year reunion
Class of 93 - 20 year reunion
Class of 03 - 10 year reunion (rookies!!)
Friday, November 22, 2013
Elizabeth vs Plainfield
Plainfield - 6
Elizabeth - 43
Elizabeth - 43
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Elizabeth
– Junior - #22 Marquise Leak – ER-26.20
96
yards rushing on 19 attempts, 8 yards receiving, 2-point conversion, 2 TD’s,
5.1 yards/rush, 14-points scored
2) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-23.93
40 yards rushing on 6 attempts, 5 tackles, 47-yard
TD punt return, 114-all purpose yards, 1 TD, 6.7 yards/rush, 6-points scored
3) Elizabeth
– Sophomore - #27 Kyron Paige – ER-18.51
52 yards rushing
on 11 attempts, 2 TD’s, 4.7 yards/rush, 12-points scored
4) Elizabeth
– Junior - #10 Tyree Gutierrez – ER-18.44
49
yards passing on 3 of 6 passing, 38-yards rushing on 6 attempts, 1 tackle,
2-point conversion, 1 TD pass, 6.3 yards/rush, 16.3 yards/completion, 8-points
scored
5) Plainfield
– Senior - #21 Khaliq Harris – ER-15.00
6
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1 fumble recovery,
6) Elizabeth
– Senior - #32 Fabrice Juin – ER-13.94
33-yard
fumble recovery return for a TD, 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery, 6-points scored
7) Elizabeth
– Junior - #2 Umar Garner – ER-10.54
1 reception for 25-yards, 1 TD, 6-points scored
8) Plainfield
– Senior - #56 Mikhail Thompson – ER-7.50
4 tackles, 1
tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
9) Plainfield
– Sophomore - #6 Daryl Kennedy – ER-7.01
4
tackles, 2, tackles for loss yardage,
10) Plainfield –
Junior - #4 James Spann – ER-6.00
6
tackles,
11) Elizabeth – Senior
- #28 Keion Hunter – ER-5.72
1
reception for 16-yards, 1 fumble recovery,
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Group 5 Section 2 State Semi-Final Predictions
After amazingly watching my computer geek neighbor Jimmy
Neutron pick 4 of 4 games in the first round of the Playoffs, the Cardinal
Fanatic has given up picking games.
Here is what the Cardinal Fanatic can tell you about the final four
teams and what Jimmy Neutron says will happen.
Three Plainfield opponents are remaining in the Group 5
section 2 final four. The only team
that Plainfield did not face remaining is the team with a former Plainfield
player starting at the QB position for Piscataway.
Linden @ Ridge
In the first match up, Linden won the battle of the front
line. Linden was a drop touchdown pass
from putting the only blemish on Ridge’s season. Ridge showed that they would not falter as they made a nice come
back against a tough Linden team. Ridge
is home and that will be a major advantage.
One thing that the Cardinal Fanatic can say, it is tough to beat the same team twice in a season.
Connor Hughes has demonstrated that he is the best QB in Central
Jersey. Can Linden front line contain
Ridge’s high octane offense?
Jimmy Neutron tells me that Ridge will win
Linden 18
Ridge 24
Piscataway vs Union
Union has come on strong down the stretch beating some solid
teams. One thing Union has done is
shutdown the run. Rawles of Westfield, Jones of Plainfield and Cunningham of
Watchung Hills had a hard way to go against the front line of Union. Piscataway has a freshman running back stud
but the upperclassmen line of Union may slow down Piscataway’s running attack.
Jimmy Neutron tells me that Union will win this and face
Ridge for the State Championship.
Piscataway 17
Union 26
Monday, November 18, 2013
Results of Predictions
Looks like my geek neighbor Jimmy Neutron knows what he is
talking about.
Here is how our predictions went:
Jimmy Neutron Prediction {1-0}
Watchung Hills – 18
Union – 23
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction {0-1}
Watchung Hills – 22
Union – 17
Actual Score
Watchung Hills – 0
Union - 28
Jimmy Neutron Prediction {2-0}
Westfield – 20
Ridge – 33
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction {1-1}
Westfield – 14
Ridge – 19
Actual Score
Westfield 28
Ridge 35
Jimmy Neutron Prediction {3-0}
Linden – 23
Bayonne – 22
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction {1-2}
Linden – 18
Bayonne – 24
Actual Score
Linden – 23
Bayonne – 0
Jimmy Neutron Prediction {4-0}
Immaculata – 16
Red Bank Catholic – 36
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction {1-3}
Immaculata – 41
Red Bank Catholic – 24
Actual Score
Immaculata – 14
Red Bank Catholic – 42
Next up: Predictions of the Ridge vs Linden and Union vs
Piscataway Semifinals
Friday, November 15, 2013
Other Predictions....
Watchung Hills @ Union
Westfield @ Ridge
Jimmy Neutron Prediction
Watchung Hills – 18
Union – 23
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction
Watchung Hills – 22
Union – 17
Westfield @ Ridge
Jimmy Neutron Prediction
Westfield – 20
Ridge – 33
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction
Westfield – 14
Ridge – 19
Bayonne vs Linden Prediction
Linden {5-3}
@
Bayonne {4-5}
I am confused by this power point system but Jimmy Neutron
tells me it has its way of working things out.
Bayonne at 4-5 hosting a playoff game?
But Mr. Neutron and his fancy computer tell me that this game will be
very tight. Jimmy Neutron tells me that
Linden will squeak by in a tight game.
My gut feelings tell me something different. The Cardinal Fanatic is rooting for Linden but looking over the
season, Bayonne played a tougher schedule.
Playing the likes of Union City, St. Peter’s Prep and Montclair will
give Bayonne a sense of confidence. Bayonne
played 6 teams that are in the playoffs while Linden played 3. Linden has an impressive front line and they
can change the game. But Linden
inconsistent play has the Cardinal Fanatic nervous. With that said, the Cardinal Fanatic will go with Bayonne.
Jimmy Neutron Prediction
Linden – 23
Bayonne – 22
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction
Linden – 18
Bayonne – 24Next up: Watchung Hills @ Union
Red Bank Catholic vs Immaculata Prediction
Immaculata {6-3}
@
Red Bank Catholic {8-0}
Playoff - Round 1
Playoff - Round 1
Red Bank Catholic has been ripping teams apart. While Immaculata struggled early but made an
impressive late season push. Jimmy
Neutron (my computer geek neighbor) tells me Red Bank Catholic will win pulling
away. My gut feeling tells me Red Bank
Catholic is a very good team but is not battle tested. Facing only 1 playoff team all season will
not get RBC in prime shape for the playoffs.
On the other hand Immaculata has faced 5 playoff teams and 7 of 9 teams had
winning records. My guts tell me
Immaculata in the upset.
Jimmy Neutron Prediction
Immaculata – 16
Red Bank Catholic – 36
Cardinal Fanatic Prediction
Immaculata – 21
Red Bank Catholic – 14Next up: Linden @ Bayonne Prediction
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Post Season of Plainfield Opponents Preview...
The Cardinal Fanatic experienced a very gloomy season. Plainfield played a very difficult schedule with 6 of 9 opponents making the playoffs and only one team suffering a losing season. The only team that the Cardinals faced with a losing season was the defending state champion Elizabeth who defeated a very good Linden team and finished the season strong.
With that said lets look at the teams that Plainfield played and what's next for them.
Immaculata will visit Red Bank Catholic in the first round of the playoffs
Linden will visit Bayonne in the first round of the playoffs.
Montgomery will host East Brunswick in a consolation game.
North Hunterdon will host J.P. Stevens in a consolation game.
Watchung Hills will visit Union in the first round of the playoffs.
Westfield will visit Ridge in the first round of the playoffs.
Elizabeth will host Columbia in a consolation game.
Plainfield will visit Kearny in a consolation game.
All games are on Friday night.
The Cardinal Fanatic will be routing for our conference foes!!!!
next up Immaculata @ Red Bank Catholic prediction....
With that said lets look at the teams that Plainfield played and what's next for them.
Immaculata will visit Red Bank Catholic in the first round of the playoffs
Linden will visit Bayonne in the first round of the playoffs.
Montgomery will host East Brunswick in a consolation game.
North Hunterdon will host J.P. Stevens in a consolation game.
Watchung Hills will visit Union in the first round of the playoffs.
Westfield will visit Ridge in the first round of the playoffs.
Elizabeth will host Columbia in a consolation game.
Plainfield will visit Kearny in a consolation game.
All games are on Friday night.
The Cardinal Fanatic will be routing for our conference foes!!!!
next up Immaculata @ Red Bank Catholic prediction....
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Plainfield vs Union
Union - 32
Plainfield - 6
Plainfield - 6
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Union
– Senior - #5 Jabree Robertson – ER-37.45
168
yards rushing on 18 attempts, 30 yards receiving, 2 TD’s, 9.33 yards/rush,
12-points scored, 233 total yardage gained
2) Union
– Senior - #1 Diego Rios – ER-31.99
7 completions on 11 attempts, 63.3% pass completion,
192 yards passing, 2 TD passes, 27.4 yards/completion, 12-points scored
3) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-31.57
59 yards rushing
on 17 attempts, 3 tackles, 156 yards on 2 kick off return attempts, 1 TD, 99-½
yard kick off return for a TD, 3.5 yards/rush, 6-points scored, 215 total yards
4) Union
– Senior - #17 Travon Gravenhise – ER-15.24
84
yards receiving on 2 receptions, 1 TD, 42 yards/reception, 6-points scored
5) Union
– Senior - #21 Agbai Iroha – ER-10.13
2
tackles, 1 TD, 6-points scored
6) Union
– Senior - #2 Lance Lee – ER-9.91
21
yards receiving on 2 receptions, 1 tackle, 1 TD, 10.5 yards/reception, 6-points
scored
7) Plainfield
– Junior - #4 James Spann – ER-9.50
6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB Sack,
8) Union
– ?? - #52 Name not on roster – ER-9.50
3 tackles, 3 tackles
for loss yardage, 1 QB Sack
9) Plainfield
– Sophomore - #6 Daryl Kennedy – ER-8.41
3
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 fumble recovery,
10) Plainfield –
Junior - #38 Safir Stubbs – ER-8.00
3
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack
11) Plainfield – Junior
- #90 Kenny Carter – ER-8.00
5
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Ridge vs Plainfield
Plainfield - 12
Ridge- 48
Ridge- 48
Top Players of the Game:
1) Ridge
– Senior - #35 Liam Derkesch – ER-31.20
103
yards rushing on 9 attempts, 1 tackle, 3 TD’s, 11.4 yds/rush, 18 points scored.
2) Ridge
– Senior - #10 Connor Hughes – ER-31.03
7 completions on 8 attempts, 87.5% pass completion,
137 yards passing, 4 rushing attempts for 22 yards, 6 of 6 extra points made,
54.6 yds/kickoff average, 1 TD pass thrown, 5.5 yards/rush, 19.6
yards/completion, 12-points scored
3) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-28.1
167 yards rushing
on 14 attempts, 5 tackles, 1 TD, 11.9 yards/rush, 6-points scored
4) Ridge
– Senior - #28 Ryan Bell – ER-21.72
106
yards receiving on 5 receptions, 1 interception, 1 TD, 21.2 yards/reception,
6-points scored
5) Plainfield
– Junior - #1 Mustafa Harris – ER-19.28
37
yards receiving on 1 reception, 18.5 yards/return, 1 TD, 6-points scored
6) Ridge
– Senior - #33 Matthew Soulas –
ER-15.11
43
yards rushing on 8 attempts, 2 tackles, 1 TD, 5.4 yards/rush, 6-points scored
7) Ridge
– Senior - #8 Alex Hatala – ER-14.22
6 yards rushing on 1 attempt, 4 tackles, 2 tackle
for loss yardage, 1 TD, 6-points scored
8) Ridge
– Junior- #90 Ganny Evan– ER-10.50
4 tackles, 3
tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
9) Ridge
– Senior - #5 Nick Franzese – ER-8.38
40
yards rushing on 5 attempts, 19 yards receiving on 1 reception, 8 yards/rush,
10) Ridge– Senior -
#50 Connor Stieglitz – ER-8.00
3
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack
11) Plainfield –
Senior - #56 Mikhail Thompson – ER-6.50
3
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Watchung Hills vs Plainfield
Plainfield - 12
Watchung Hills - 27
Watchung Hills - 27
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Watchung
Hills – Junior - #22 Ryan Cunningham – ER-37.15
185
yards rushing on 20 rushing attempts, 1 kick off return attempted for 45 yards,
3 touchdowns, 9.25 yards per carry, 18-points scored
2) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steve Jones – ER-30.24
79 yards rushing on 14 rushing attempts, 27 yards
receiving on 2 receptions, 9 tackles, 1 touch down, 1 fumble recovery, 5.64
yards per carry, 13.5 yards per reception, 6-points scored
3) Plainfield
– Senior - #21 Khaliq Harris– ER-12.00
5
tackles, 1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 interception, 1 pass break up
4) Plainfield
– Junior - #90 Kenny Carter – ER-11.50
5
tackles, 3 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
5) Watchung
Hills – Junior - #13 Ben Gomes – ER-11.48
48
yards rushing on 7 attempts, 4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss yardage, 2 QB sacks,
6.86 yards per carry
6) Plainfield
– Senior - #56 Antwan Wilson – ER-10.63
4 tackles, 3
tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack,
7) Plainfield
– Senior - #88 Al-Azeez Thorne –
ER-10.41
35
yards receiving on 3 receptions, 1 touchdown, 11.67 yards per reception, 6
points scored
8) Watchung
Hills – Junior - #26 Zack Mellilo – ER-10.00
6 tackles, 1
fumble recovery,
9) Plainfield
– Junior - #1 Mustafa Harris – ER-9.73
76
yards receiving, 6 receptions, 12.7 yards/reception
10) Watchung Hills –
Junior - #87 Devyn Spruell – ER-8.30
6 tackles,
2-points scored
11) Watchung Hills –
Junior - #10 Joseph Giacomo – ER-7.23
134
yards rushing on 17 attempts, 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery, 7.9 yards/rush, 6-points
scored
Thursday, October 10, 2013
North Hunterdon vs Plainfield
Final Score:
North Hunterdon- 33
Plainfield- 0
North Hunterdon- 33
Plainfield- 0
Top Players of the
Game:
1) North
Hunterdon – Junior - #5 Luke Fogel – ER-20.72
2
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 2 receptions, 3 of 4 extra points made, 2
of 2 field goals made, 33-yard field goal made, 9-points scored
2) North
Hunterdon – Junior - #6 Jordan Ditzel – ER-19.47
126
yards rushing on 27 rushing attempts, 1 touch down, 4.7 yards/carry, 6-points
scored
3) North
Hunterdon – Sophomore - #2 Rob Marron – ER-16.09
70 yards rushing on 8 rushing attempts, 1 reception,
1 tackle, 1 touchdown, 8.8 yards/carry, 6 points scored
4) North
Hunterdon – Senior - #55 Mike Mastrobattista – ER-14.50
6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
yardage, 2 quarterback sacks,
5) Plainfield
– Senior - #21 Khaliq Harris – ER-13.5
9 tackles, 2
tackles for loss yardage, 1 pass breakup,
6) Plainfield
– Junior - #90 Kenny Carter – ER-11.00
5 tackles, 4
tackles for loss yardage,
7) Plainfield
– Junior - #4 James Spann – ER-10.00
7
tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage,
8) Plainfield
– Senior - Mikhail Thompson – Senior #56 – 9.50
8
tackles, 1 tackle, for loss yardage
9) Plainfield
– Senior - #20 Akiel Revan – ER-9.00
5 tackles,
1 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack
10) North Hunterdon –
Senior - #21 J.T. Kilduff – ER-8.43
2
receptions for 14 yards, 1 touchdown, 7 yards/reception, 6-points scored
11) Plainfield –
Sophomore - #6 Daryl Kennedy – ER-7.50
3
tackles, 3 tackles for loss yardage
Monday, October 7, 2013
Plainfield vs Montgomery
Final Score:
Montgomery- 24
Plainfield- 12
Montgomery- 24
Plainfield- 12
Top Players of the
Game:
1) Montgomery
– Junior - #20 Trevor Schmidt – ER-25.03
106
yards rushing on 22 rushing attempts, 9 receiving yards, 2 TD’s, 4.8
yards/rush, 12 points scored
2) Plainfield
– Senior - #22 Steven Jones – ER-22.66
171 yards rushing on 16 rushing attempts, 1 tackle,
1 interception, 1 pass breakup, 29.5 yards/punt, 9.3 yards/punt return, 199 all
purpose yards, 1 TD, longest punt of 50 yards, 10.69 yards/rush, 6 points
scored,
3) Plainfield
– Junior - #4 James Spann– ER-22.5
9 tackles, 5 tackles for loss yardage, 3 QB Sacks,
4) Montgomery
– Junior - #16 Brian Flood – ER-21.79
2 tackles, 1 interception, 3 of 3 on extra point’s,
39 yard field goal made, 1 fumble recovery, 6 points scored
5) Montgomery
– Senior - #23 Ananth Chenimineni – ER-17.06
25 rushes for 91 yards, 2 receptions for 9 yards, 1
TD, 3.6 yards/rush, 6 points scored
6) Plainfield
– Junior - #51 Antwan Willson – ER-16.5
10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss yardage, 1 QB sack, 1
pass break up
7) Montgomery
– Junior - #5 Chris Chugunov – ER-13.35
14 of 35 (56% completion rate), 194 yards passing,
13.9 yards/completion,
8) Plainfield
– Junior - #90 Kenny Carter – ER-12.5
4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss yardage, 2 QB sacks,
9) Montgomery
– Junior - #6 Jabari Clemons – ER-11.86
3 receptions for 72 yards, 24 yards/reception, 111
total yards
10) Plainfield –
Senior - #20 Akiel Revan – ER-10.00
5 tackles, 2 tackle for loss yardage, 1 QB sack
11) Montgomery –
Junior - #42 Jake Bobal – ER-10.00
2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery,
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