Hillsborough Dukes WIN at home!!

On Sunday, October 1st, The Hillsborough Dukes began the month with wins on all levels at their home field. The opponents were tough, but the Dukes were tougher.

Flag

The Hillsborough Dukes Flag team played the South Plainfield Tigers. The Dukes made it to the end zone four times with Logan Jankowicz, John Billings, Jake Jones, and Aaron Feath, with a 25 yard run, all taking a turn. They proved to be tough on defense with multiple stops in the backfield. The Flag Football team travels to Metuchen on Sunday, October 8th to play the Bulldogs.

Mighty Mite

The Dukes Mighty Mite team was unstoppable this week. They outscored the South Plainfield Tigers 36-0. The Dukes offensive line proved dominant against the South Plainfield defense allowing 2 touchdowns a piece by Lucas Rollan and Quinn Hayden, one of which Hayden ran 74 yards down the home side sideline to score. Kevin Jones added to that total with a touchdown of his own. Ryan Spinelli and William Hayes finished it out with extra point conversions.

The Dukes defense proved to be a team effort as they kept the Tigers out of the end zone. They were on fire with two fourth down stops by William Hayes, Quinn Hayden and Ryan Spinelli. Also on defense, William Hayes produced 2 fumble recoveries. Quinn Hayden had an impressive sack and Ryan Spinelli and Lucas Rollan where quick off the line with big tackles at key times.

The Dukes hit the road this coming Sunday, October 8th to take on the Bulldogs of Metuchen.

Jr. Pee Wee

Sunday, 10/01/17, was the Dukes second home game and we took home the win against the South Plainfield Tigers. The offensive was led by Cole Hayden with a 50 yard touchdown run and a 20 yard TD pass to Heath Miller. Logan McDermid had a 70 yard touchdown run and multiple big first downs. Jackson Jankowicz had a 9 yard TD scamper to finish the game 25-6.

Defensive was led by Logan McDermid with an interception and big tackles. Cole Hayden was all over the field also with monster tackles. Shout out to Mitch Miller, Peter Sorbera, and Jason Roser for coming up with strong tackles when the team needed it.

Overall, blocking on the offensive line was key for running plays for plus yards. The Dukes defensively held the Tigers to six points with a strong effort on the defensive front. We are proud of the effort that this team gave on this beautiful day in Hillsborough.

Next week, the Road Warriors (Coach Jay's nickname for the team) go up against the Metuchen Bulldogs.

Pee Wee

Sunday afternoon the Hillsborough Dukes Pee Wee football team hosted the Berkeley Junior Golden Eagles for their second home game in as many weeks resulting in a 27-6 win and improving their record to 4-1.

In the first quarter, Jack Moran connected with Jack O’Donnell on a 45 yard pass during a fake punt and two plays later O’Donnell passed to Kyle Kolans for a 14 yard touchdown. Afterwards Tyler Oram hit the extra point giving the Dukes the early lead.

The potency of the Dukes offense was on full display during the second quarter when the dukes tacked on three additional touchdowns, including veteran Luke Scott’s gallop down the visitor sideline for a 38 yard touchdown run.

On the next second quarter possession, the insuppressible tandem of Moran and O’Donnell connected for a 35 yard touchdown pass, after which Jackson Roberts found paydirt on the conversion.

The Duke’s defense domineered all day, led by Luke Scott, Brady Post, and Julian Brunelle, with Donovan Miller, Joelle Stout and Philip Unangst also adding tackles. Sunday afternoon was a cotillion for rookie back/receiver Zion Harrison who had several explosive carries, including a 21 yard touchdown run in the second quarter and another long touchdown run in the third quarter that was called back on account of a holding penalty.

With three weeks left before conference playoffs, the Dukes next travel to Roselle Park, New Jersey on October 8 to battle the Panthers.

The Dukes are also hosting their 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament on October 21, 2017. Please visit www.cornhole.hillsboroughdukes.com for more information on participating or being a cornhole board sponsor.