Hillsborough Honors Undefeated High School Football Team, Coach

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — After a remarkable season, the Hillsborough Township Committee honored the undefeated Raiders high school football team and Coach Kevin Carty with proclamations on Tuesday.

"The Hillsborough High School Varsity Football Team had a record breaking historic season due to their hard work and dedication. This is the first Raider team in program history to have an undefeated season," read Mayor Shawn Lipani from the proclamation.

The Hillsborough High School Varsity Football Team had an undefeated season with a 13 to 0 record and also achieved the title of NJSIAA South Group V Regional Champions with a 28 to 7 win over Kingsway Regional High School.

The team also achieved the title of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V Sectional Champions with a 35 to 8 win over North Brunswick Township High School.

"The Mayor and the Hillsborough Township Committee, do hereby commend all of the members of the Hillsborough High School Varsity Football Team, not only for their amazing season and the championships they won, but also for their unwavering teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season," said Lipani.

Head Coach Kevin Carty was also honored with a proclamation after he was named the Courier News Coach of the Year.

Carty has led the Hillsborough High School Football Team for 11 seasons and earned his 100th career coaching victory in the Regional Championship win over Kingsway.

Carty has an overall record of 66-46 and the team has advanced to the playoffs in all but two seasons during his tenure. The Hillsborough Raiders finished this year 13-0, winning both the Central Group 5 sectional title and regional championship. This is the first state title since 2000 and the third in school history.

"The Mayor and the Hillsborough Township Committee, do hereby congratulate Kevin Carty for his exceptional coaching this past season and throughout his successful coaching career," said Lipani.

Lipani also announced the township will honor the team on Saturday at 11 a.m. with a tour through Hillsborough. The team will be escorted by Hillsborough Police with sirens blaring as they circle the township for residents to come out and support.

"Listen to the sirens and go out and cheer for our local Hillsborough football team. They are heroes," said Lipani.

The tour will include three buses for the team, police, and fire escorts and will begin and end at the high school.

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