Other Predictions....

Watchung Hills @ Union

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}

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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 – 24

Next up:  Watchung Hills @ Union

Red Bank Catholic vs Immaculata Prediction

Immaculata {6-3}

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Red Bank Catholic {8-0}

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 – 14

Next up: Linden @ Bayonne Prediction

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....

Plainfield vs Union

Union - 32
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

Ridge vs Plainfield

Plainfield - 12
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

Watchung Hills vs Plainfield

Plainfield - 12
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