Winners From Thanksgiving Eve Games
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There were a number of games that took place throughout the day on Thanksgiving Eve. Whether it was a traditional rivalry game or a game that came about due to schedule openings, there was a lot of excitement as players…
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Continue ReadingThere were a number of games that took place throughout the day on Thanksgiving Eve. Whether it was a traditional rivalry game or a game that came about due to schedule openings, there was a lot of excitement as players and teams finished off this 2020 season filled with unknowns. Let’s take a look at some of the winners from Wednesday’s action.
Rahway: Rahway finished the season with its fourth straight win and a 5-1 overall record following a 21-14 victory over St. Joseph (Met.). Nasir Arribas threw for three touchdowns. He found Kyle Hall a 32-yard score, Mekhi McFadden on a 24-yard TD and Amajuwan Murray on a 22-yard strike for six.
Northern Highlands Defense: Northern Highlands is often a team known for its offense and scoring points. On Thanksgiving Eve, however, Northern Highlands didn’t allow very much in a 14-0 shutout of Old Tappan. Ian Langan finished with two interceptions, John Haemmerle had one and Nick Lapi had a sack. Northern Highlands quarterback Enzo Arjona Enzo Arjona 6'0" | QB Northern Highlands | 2022 State NJ threw for a touchdown and ran for another as the team finished 5-2. It was Northern Highlands victory in the series since 1999.
Teddy Gouldin Teddy Gouldin 6'2" | QB Bernards | 2021 State NJ , Bernards: Gouldin threw for four touchdowns as Bernards ended the year at 8-1 and on an eight-game winning streak following a 49-6 thrashing of Immaculata on Thanksgiving Eve.
Shawn Martin, Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Martin found the end zone on runs of 12, 50 and 70 yards in Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s 35-7 victory over Colonia to end the season at 5-2.
Nick Fabrizzio, Southern: Fabrizzio finished with over 100 yards and scored on runs of 58 and 54 yards as Southern took down Pinelands, 36-15, on Wednesday, finishing the year 5-3.
Charlie Barth Charlie Barth 5'11" | RB New Providence | 2022 State NJ , New Providence: Barth and the Pioneers finished the season at 8-1 after defeating county rival Gov. Livingston, 35-14. Barth, a junior and one of the state’s top running backs, put a stamp on his season with four touchdowns – three rushing and one receiving. He broke for a 51-yard scoring run and caught a 31-yard TD pass from Dean Licari, also adding TD runs in short-yard situations. Barth concluded the season with 25 rushing touchdowns and over 1,500 yards on the ground.
Nasir Robinson Nasir Robinson 5'8" | RB Penns Grove | 2021 State NJ , Penns Grove: Robinson, a Navy commit, put the finishing touches on a great high school career with a record-setting night in Penns Grove’s 20-14 victory over West Deptford. Robinson finished with 115 yards on 23 carries, scoring on a 1-yard run. He also converted a two-point conversion. Robinson totaled 421 points in his career, which broke a 2018 school record of 418. He was also a touchdown short of tying the school’s all-time touchdown record of 65. Robinson helped Penns Grove to a 6-3 final record, and winners of the last four. Penns Grove did not lose in November.
St. Augustine: St. Augustine accomplished its marquee win of the 2020 season after taking down Lenape, the sixth-ranked team in the state, 27-20 on Thanksgiving Eve. Lenny Dolson sealed the game with a sack on Lenape quarterback Brady Long in the final seconds. Trey McLeer carried the load on the ground game with 93 yards and a score, while Kanye Udoh Kanye Udoh 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB St. Augustine | 2022 State NJ finished with two TDs and 53 yards on 17 carries. Franklin Simms added 69 yards on 10 carries for St. Augustine. The Hermits finished the season on a high note after two tough back-to-back losses to Williamstown and Holy Spirit.
Audric Estime Audric Estime 6'1" | RB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph (Mont.): Estime capped off an amazing career at St. Joseph with a 217-yard performance in the team’s 20-9 win over DePaul. In a battle between ranked teams, Estime ended arguably one of the most impressive seasons in high school history, considering the competition. He broke for a 71-yard run and finished the season with over 2,000 all-purpose yards. Estime will play at Michigan State next year alongside teammate and star St. Joseph offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark Geno VanDeMark 6'4" | OL St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ .