JR Raiders Tuesday Highlights

JR Raiders Game Highlights

October 21, 2017

Jr Skylands Football Conference

RARITAN DIVISION

Hillsborough Varsity Gold (Burke) vs. Pope John Varsity Gold:Won 38-0
The Hillsborough Varsity Gold traveled to Pope John Saturday morning for what was meant to be a scrimmage. Pope John had more than a scrimmage on their mind. They were looking to avenge the 28-0 loss from a few weeks ago, in Hillsborough. In the first half, they matched the Raiders play for play with only a 35-yard touchdown pass from Jaime Mazuera to Sal Volpe creating the 8-0 difference.
After an “inspiring” and “motivational” halftime speech by Hillsborough assistant coach Jake Patrick, the Raiders got back to business. They not only kept Pope John off the scoreboard in the second half, but put 30 points of their own in route to a 38-0 win. Ryan Vierbuchen got Boro going in the second half as he intercepted a pass and returned it 50 yards setting up a Thomas Amankwaa touchdown on a run off tackle. After forcing a quick punt, the Raiders got right back to work with Andrew Santa Barbara scoring on their first play of the drive. Mazuera connected on the extra point giving Boro 22-0 lead. The defense forced a turnover on downs after Pope John threw three straight incompletions. With the ball back, they quickly converted with AJ Johnson breaking loose for 30-yard touchdown. Hillsborough was rolling now and after another punt by Pope John, Adam Movshin ran up the middle for a touchdown to cap off the scoring for the Raiders.
The Junior Raiders wrap up their regular season next Saturday night with a home game versus Bridgewater. From there they will enjoy a bye week before the playoffs start and their quest for another championship continues.

Hillsborough Patriot JV Gold (Riccardi) vs. Pope John JV Gold: Won
This past Saturday, the Jr. Raiders JV Gold team traveled to Sparta for an early morning rematch against the Pope John Jr. Lions. The Jr. Lions were a tough opponent, but the Raiders’ relentless offense and impenetrable defense proved too much as the Raiders marched to a 24-0 victory. The Raider offense, led by quarterback Tyler Van Cleef, was spurned to victory by a big day from Cynthia Akosua. Akosua carried the ball 5 times for a total of 91 yards and 2 touchdowns. Akosua also caught two passes from Van Cleef for a total of 16 yards. Austin Quandt followed up Akosua’s performance with 2 carries for a total of 58 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Raider defense shined once again as they held the Jr. Lions to a shutout. Defensive tackle Logan McGann had an all-star performance, tallying 8 tackles, including 1 for loss, and a forced fumble. Quandt, at defensive end, shined on both sides of the ball this week; he recorded 3 tackles, 1 sack and 1 for loss, along with 2 fumble recoveries and a blocked punt. Jonathan Lobelo and Pierce Skala contributed 4 tackles each. Lobelo also blocked a Punt, while Skala was responsible for a forced fumble. Next Saturday, the Raiders will return home for their final regular season game against the Bridgewater Jr. Panthers.

DELAWARE DIVISION - Varsity

Hillsborough Varsity Red (Shelton) vs. North Plainfield JV Silver:Won 31-0

Mike Miller was 5-7 passing for 118 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed 4 times for 31 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also kicked 2 extra points as the Red Raiders Shutout North Plainfield Silver 31-0. Nick Donnelly also scored a touchdown on a 3-yard run. Cole Jara made a terrific catch on a pass from Kevin Shelton for the P.A.T. Jara also had 31 yards on 3 rushes. Charlie Volpe had 3 catches for 86 yards including a 48-yard reception in which Volpe broke several tackles and tip toed down the sideline for his touchdown.
The defense was stellar once again and shutout the Jr. Canucks offense. Joe Witcoski again lead the Raiders in tackles with 5. Nick Donnelly had an interception and Dalton Crater caused a fumble that was recovered by Tanner Boczon. Anthony Stewart had a sack that resulted in a safety on North Plainfield's final possession.
The Red Raiders will be hosting a tough Del-Val team on Saturday in the final regular season game.
Game MVP - Mike Miller and Charlie Volpe

Hillsborough Varsity White (Nussbaum) vs. Rockaway Rockets: Won 32-7

On a bright sunny day at the Triangle Football complex, the Rockaway Rockets visited the Varsity White in a non-conference matchup.
The Varsity White started out fast on their first possession. On their 3rd play from scrimmage, Dominick Monsorno scored on a run from 15 yards out. New offensive starters Anthony Hatz, Evan Sabo, Matt Amofa and Robert Aitcheson led the way with some excellent blocking. The extra point kick failed, and the score was 6-0. The Rockets would take their next possession and drive down the field. On the final play of the first quarter, the Rockets running back scored from 5 yards out. They successfully converted the extra point on a run up the middle and the score was Rockaway 7, Varsity White 6. The second quarter saw both teams turn the ball over on downs and the score remained the same at halftime.
Varsity White received the second half kickoff and on the second play, Samir Guzman took the handoff over the left tackle and down the sidelines for a 60-yard TD run. The extra point kick failed, and the score was 12-7. Rockaway was unable to move the ball and turned it over on downs. The Varsity White offensive line of Nick West, Zack Conklin, Luke Moleski, Jack Miller and Gianni Santonastaso started to take over the game and open up holes for the running backs. Dominick Monsorno scored his second touchdown on the ground this time from 30 yards out and the score was 18-7. Matt Amofa added a 50-yard Touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter. Nick West converted his first extra point kick of the season to make the score 26-7. Rockaway took to the air in the next possession and moved the ball into Hillsborough territory. The threat ended as Dominick Monsorno intercepted a pass and returned it 70 yards for the final score of the day. Stellar defense by the Varsity White DEs of Ryan Hauser, Robery Aitcheson, CBs Anthony Hatz and Matt Amofaand S Evan Sabo kept the Rockets off the board in the second half to help secure the win.

Varsity White will return to action at home again next week for their final regular season game where they will take on Ridge Varsity Red. The 8th graders will be recognized in a pregame ceremony.


DELAWARE DIVISION - JV
Hillsborough Patriot JV Red (Minetti) vs. North Plainfield JV Silver: Won 26-12
JV Red returned to our winning ways this past weekend with a 26-12 win over North Plainfield. Matthew Gaspar led the team with 2 rushing touchdowns and over 100 yards on the ground. Jack Minetti had 90 yards rushing and found the end zone on a QB sneak. Alex Reiling pounded the ball up the middle all day and scored on a hard run up the middle. Ryan Baker contributed big in the backfield with over 50 yards rushing and multiple runs for long gains.

Up front the offensive line led by Matthew Bleemer, Nicholas Deluca, Brady Porter, Jack Falk, Matthew Miller and Brandon Lew owned the much larger North Plainfield defense. They opened holes and held blocks allowing the backfield to move the ball.

This week the Raiders end their regular season with a 9:45 home game vs. first place DelVal. Come out and show your support.

Hillsborough Patriot JV White (Drab) vs. Ridge JV Red: Lost 12-0



DELAWARE DIVISION – Pee Wee

Hillsborough Patriot Pee Wee Red (Goldberg) vs North Hunterdon Pee Wee Red – Lost 7-0

Despite a very close game, with Pee Wee Red only allowing one score, Pee Wee Red had its best game of the season, marked by a true team effort all around. The offensive line did a great job of blocking led by Keanu Cade-Whittlesey, Isiah Whittlesey, and William Herterich, which led to strong running by Anthony Mayo, Jayden Carter, Kyle Simonitis and Owen Miller. The defense, again with its total team effort was led by Matthew Siegelaub, Pryce Pina, Kaden Shepler, Niko Gaeta, Ashton Goldberg and Zachary Johnson, in addition to two forced fumbles, one by Kyle Simonitis and one by Pryce Pina. Overall a great showing by Pee Wee Red!




DELAWARE DIVISION – Pee Wee (cont.)


Hillsborough Patriot Pee Wee White (Amato) vs Bridgewater Pee Wee White – Won 26-12

On this beautiful autumn afternoon match up Hillsborough Pee Wee White defeated Bridgewater Pee Wee White 26-12 at John Basilone Memorial Field in Bridgewater. The offensive line were the stars on this day creating big holes to run and allowing time to complete passes. The offense generated over 340 total yards. Great offensive line play by Aiden Herrera, Jeff Progin, Nick Duarte, Liam Roarty, Mike Araujo, Gavin Wacaster and Mason Westlake. Andrew Schwarz had 4 TD's all on electrifying runs for 215 yards, Damian Amato 75 yards thru the air, 6 yards rushing and 1 extra pt. conversion, Mason Westlake 3 receptions for 75 yards receiving and 1 extra pt. conversion and Nick Mc Cauley 45 hard yards rushing between the tackles. The defense was stingy and played well as a unit. Led by Andrew Schwarz 9 tackles, Aiden Herrera and Gavin Wacaster 5 tackles each, Nick Britanak, Mason Westlake (plus a sack), Nick Mc Cauley and Tommy Marcketta 4 tackles each, Damian Amato 3 tackles, Cole Dockhorn 2 tackles, Bradley Thomas, Aiden McKenna and Danny Gaffney all with 1 tackle each. Jack Pankowski also played well on defense as well.
Game MVP - Andrew Schwarz

DIVISION – Flag

Hillsborough Flag Jets (Albert) vs Hillsborough Flag Steelers (Walton)
Jets:
The Jets played well on a brisk October morning. The offense was led by Lukas Richards who scored the Jets only TD on a beautiful bootleg run from 20 yards out. The extra point was converted on a dash to pylon by Shawn Abline. Richards later threw a strike to Conor Albert for a 10-yard completion.
The defense was led by Jack DeAntonio and Kyle Wargo who did a terrific job setting the edge in containment and Ryan Phelan made some great plays from his safety position pulling flags.

Steelers:
The Steelers and the Jets went up and down the field each scoring 1 touchdown in the first half. Steelers defense held tight to not allow any more touchdown for the Jets. Defense was led by Robbie Jugan with 5 flag pulls, Jayden Johnson, Matteo Cicciari, James Casey and Max Communale each with 2 flag pulls, Justin Amato, Jonah Bergman and Devin Cozine each with 1 flag pull. Touchdowns by Matteo Cicciariand James Casey. Extra point conversions made by Justin Amato and Mason Jacquish.

Hillsborough Flag Raiders (Ross) vs. Bears



Wednesday Night Lights: -

Hillsborough Flag Raiders (Ross) vs Hillsborough Flag Steelers (Walton)

Raiders:
On a beautiful Wednesday night, the Raiders battled with the Steelers under the lights. The defensive effort saw many Raiders pull flags with Collin Tucker, Gavin Ross, Matthew Simonitis, and Vincent Lavecchia leading they with 2 flag pulls each. Alex Zieziula, Anthony Shrewbury, Bennett Thomas and EJ Risher also got into the action with one flag pull each. Big runs were made on the offense by Bennett Thomas with a 43-yard run, Kevin Van Cleefwith a 30-yard dash and Gavin Ross with a 25 yard scramble behind great blocking on the offensive line of Christopher Seamon, Ryan Shimp and Jonathan Albanese.

Steelers:

Defense held the Raiders to no touchdowns in this Wednesday night matchup. Defense played a strong game with Jonah Bergman with 4 flag pulls, Robbie Jugan with 3 flag pulls, Mason Jacquish, James Casey and Max Communale each with 2 flags pulls, Justin Amato, Matteo Cicciari and Jordan Rovero each with 1 flag pull. Offense was led by James Casey with 56 yards rushing and 1 TD, Matteo Cicciari with 45 yards rushing and 1 TD, Justin Amato with 24 yards rushing and 1 extra point conversion, Robbie Jugan with 30 yards rushing, Max Communale with 7 yards rushing and Jack Barmore with 3 yards rushing.








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Jr Raiders FIELD HOCKEY
Field Hockey Games Oct 22, 2017
Mini Chix (K-2)
With the season coming to a close next week, the improvement seen in each of our players is tremendous. Thinking to their future years of field hockey, they are all going to be forces to be reckoned with! Even our “Little” coaches were impressed by the skill levels of the minis and look forward to watching them move up the ranks of Jr Raiders Field Hockey!
Milena Zaranski is proving to be a powerhouse behind the stock, Addison Daisey shoes concentrated focus on her plays and Julia Fidziukiewicz proves that every week her field hockey skills get better and better! Anna Stokes is always trying her best on the field, continuing to improve her stick skills! Taylor Thiele and Sadie Strandberg fight hard on the field to maintain control of the ball!
Great job girls and THANK YOU to our tremendous coaches: Erika Fedo, Kristin Doyal and Chrissy Strandberg as well as our awesome Jr Coaches: Mack Kiernan, Lauren and Alexander and Katie Kozimbo!
The time all of you take helping to teach each and every one of our minis is commendable!

Little Stix Maroon (3-4) vs North Hunterdon 24-4

Little Stix Maroon (3/4) faced off against North Hunterdon 24-4 team on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for their final home game of the season.
Both teams played well ending in a 0-0 tie which made for a very exciting game to watch, with the girls showing great skills with passing and teamwork.

The Defense team fought hard to keep the score at 0. Defenders Devin Redziniak and Milan Citarella blocked multiple goals, and the Middie's came to action to help defend the net.

Middie's Taelyn Fedo and Vicky Byra showed great passing skills; switching the ball across the field to change direction and maneuver the ball out of the way of their opponent.
Jane Rodrigues as center fought to score, with Kiara Jones and Anna Antonelli providing support as wings. The girls were great at passing to each other and communicating.
In the last quarter, Bella Ruh and Morghan DiGanci as Middies worked tirelessly at getting the ball back to their side of the field and Center Madelynn Taras with the support of her wings Rebekah Redlich and Megan Vogt really tried to get that last shot on goal before the game had ended.
Overall, Hillsborough defense played as a solid unit defending their net, and similarly the offense generated numerous scoring opportunities that N. Hunterdon was able to block.
The team is looking forward to our last game next Sunday against North Hunterdon 24-5 and hopefully finishing the season with a win.

Little Stix Gold (3-4) vs Lebanon 24-1
Little Stix Gold fought hard to keep the game tight, sadly losing 2-1 against fierce competitor Lebanon 24-1
Our wings in this game did a phenomenal job! Paige Romano was key in the alley breakaways, keeping a quick pace, with her stick on the ball.
Miranda Trevino kept her position skills on the post, while Laura Weintraub worked with Paige to bring the ball closer into the circle.
Alexis Shumaker showed great defensive skills in the mid-field position and pushed the ball out of the circle several times. Brianna Gibson as mid-field did a great job as well and knew to back up Alexis as they worked well together on the field.
Kaylin Agaman had a great support team and also worked to push the ball out of the circle.
Madisyn Freeman and Sydney Russo as mid-fielders also worked well with Samantha Dandy as defense to communicate with each other to keep the ball out of the circle as they tried to push the ball up to our offensive center Peyton Wallace.
Amelia Patterson and Jessica McKelvey really showed off their stick skills and attack skills and proved they are not afraid to get to the ball!
Sara Thompson did a great job giving us our goal for the game with her fast pace and quick thinking!
Great playing girls! Little Stix Gold looks forward to their season closer against North Hunterdon next Sunday!

Junior Stix Maroon (5-6) vs Forks 56-2
The Junior Stix Maroon Raiders faced off against the number one team in the NJPA League on a beautiful summer-like Sunday at Woodfield Park. Forks, out of Easton PA, jumped out to an early 2 goal lead and all indications were that it was going to be a long day for the Maroon Raiders. Not the case.
Team veterans Hailey Vogt and Lexi Kobryn were determined to play hard and fight for the respect of their opponent. These mid-fielders were aggressive and started charging forward with quick re-starts and firm long hits that allowed the offense to change field position. By the middle of the first half, the play started to tilt toward the Maroon Raiders offensive side of the field. Kaylee D'Avanzoplayed a very energetic center position and chased and tackled the ball all over the field. Once again Kate Rzeczkowski and Sophia Jordan play fast and smart and helped stifle the division leaders.
Meghan Cain was called on to wear the big gear for the second time this season, and she stepped up in a big way. Meghan made some crucial saves late in the first half and early in the second to keep the score only 0-2. Hannah Herterichplay an active and engaging mid-field position and she fit into this position

nicely. Hannah has a knack for being in the right position at both ends of the field. Mackenzie McLaughlin was rock solid wherever she was asked to play today as well. She plays strong offense and a very responsible sweeper defense.
Mackenzie was also involved with our Maroon Raider Play of the Game. Hailey picked up the ball just outside our defensive circle and dribbled and dodged her way into the offensive circle, a great run. Mackenzie was tracking the play with Kate and Sophia. A shot was unleashed and the rebound ended up on Sophia's stick. The ball "walked the goal-line", as Kate said, as Sophia could not find the proper angle to guide the ball into the gaping net. This chance along with three other that did not find pay-dirt meant it was not going to be the Maroon Raiders day.
The final score was Forks 4, Maroon Raiders 0. The Maroon Raiders have been on the doorstep many times this season, and the floodgates are going to open at the season closing tournament next Sunday in Easton, PA. This underdog is looking to play spoiler for sure.

Junior Stix Gold (5-6) vs Junior Stix Maroon (5-6)
Team Gold put up a strong fight against Washington today! Team Gold had multiple shots on goal in the first half but couldn't get the ball in the net. Wing Kerry Lydon held strong bringing the ball
Up the wing and driving into the circle! Midfielder Lily Hand played great defense and helped keep the score to 0-2 for the first half.

Team Gold started strong in the second half! On a corner Izzy Jaucian assisted Brooklyn Citarella goal to rally 2-1!!! Washington then followed with 2 More goals to end the game 4-1.
Team Gold is looking forward to a great tournament next weekend!!

Junior Stix White (5-6) vs Franklin 56-3
Junior Stix White lost 2-0 to Franklin on Sunday. White was able to hold Franklin to only 1 goal in each half despite playing under heavy offensive pressure throughout the game. White’s defense was led by Chiara Sasso in goal who kept the game close with several great kick saves along with defensive backs Charlotte Maloney and Maia Minakas. Key defensive plays by forwards Autumn Pina and Emma Kelner, dropping back to help, also helped hold back the skilled Franklin offense. White team looks forward to closing out the season with a strong showing in next weekend’s league tournament.


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

We would like to take a moment to thank our highlighted sponsors for their generosity to the Jr. Raiders.
It is with their sponsorship and donations that contributes to making
our organization a success and gives our players, your children
the opportunity to be young athletes.
Please give back to our sponsors by visiting their establishments and
thanking them for sponsoring us!

JML Landscaping Inc.

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