Stack Scores First Touchdown in Jr. Raiders Flag Game

The Hillsborough Jr. Raider JV team (ages 10-12) defeated North Hunterdon in Hillsborough by a score  of 27-0  The Jr. Raiders team, led by head coach Jamie Moore, racked up a total of 295 yards on Saturday (9/17) evening against North Hunterdon. Matt Moore was flawless as he threw for 206 yards and 3 touch downs. Moore connected to Jackson Parham on two of them and once to Brian Reilly. Tyler Boatwright managed to scamper for 40 yards and 1 touch down. The defense was led by Jim Burke and Tim Yost each with 4 tackles. Boatwright, JJ Bagdan and JR Metallo each contributed 3 tackles on defense. Their next opponent is the Watchung JV at Hillsborough High School next Saturday at 6:00.

 The Hillsborough Jr. Raiders Division 2 (ages 10-12) Navy Midshipmen team met the Pittsburgh Panthers in Hillsborough.  For the second straight week, Navy saw its hopes to secure the season’s first victory disappear with a 4^th quarter touchdown by their opponent.  This game was dominated by defense throughout with neither team producing an offensive play of greater than 15 yards from scrimmage in the first half and both teams struggling to maintain drives.  A seesaw battle of field position ultimately tilted in Pittsburgh’s favor and a first half touchdown resulted in a 6-0 halftime lead for the Panthers.  A 75 yard touchdown run by Dylan Boszon on Navy’s first possession of the second half was the only big offensive spark of the game for the Midshipmen and the only score by either team in the third quarter.  A fourth quarter touchdown by Pittsburgh broke the tie and produced the game’s final result of Pittsburgh 12-Navy 6. 

 The Hillsborough Jr. Raider Division 2 (ages 10-12) Iowa Hawkeyes lost a close contest 13-6 to the Rutgers team on Saturday in Hillsborough.  The Hawkeyes were stopped on their last drive when the tying touchdown pass was deflected in the end zone as time expired.  Iowa scored its only touchdown on a run by Ryan Gemignani.  The interior defense played outstanding behind Daniel Hill, Daniel Rolon and Greg Koll, holding Rutgers to just 2 rushing first downs.

In Jr. Raider Flag (ages 5-7), the Cowboys met the Redskins in Hillsborough.  Holden Stack, of the Cowboys, scored his first touchdown on a 15 yard run.  Andrew Santa Barbara led the Cowboys defense with six flag pulls.

 The Junior Raiders Rookie league (5 year olds) had a successful second week.  The Rookie Gold, coached by Blair DeRoner, showed their skills on the field.  Gus Wasserman had a nice 35 yard run and brought the team down to the 5 yard line.  Rubin Wasserman stopped the offense by sacking the quarterback.  Carson DeRoner ran 40 yards to score his first touchdown.  Pierce Skala did an outstanding job on shutting down the offense.  Steven Kotz also had a nice run that brought the team closer to the goal line.

The Division 1 USC Trojans (ages 12-14) scored two first quarter touchdowns to gain an early advantage over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday (9/17).  Luke Yakely scored on a 62 yard run and Brandon Moore scored from 48 yards.  Jordan Foust returned a punt 70 yards to setup the final score of the day. Quarterback Joe Schulz connected with Ryan Grimmer on a 15-yard touchdown pass to cap the scoring for USC.  The Trojan offensive line, led by Brandon Bessaparis and Michael Everett paved the way for the Trojans.  Rowen Mayes and Anthony Lobelo were outstanding on the defensive side of the ball.  The Trojans defeated the Cornhuskers by a score of 18-0.

The Junior Raiders' LSU Team (ages 12-13) took on Nebraska on Sept. 10. LSU attack was led by Game Offensive MVP QB Derek Elwood who ran the balance attack by running 5 times for 32 including a 10 yard touch down scamper and completing 2 of 3 passes for 18 yards. He commanded a very efficient attack behind the stellar line play of Tyler SanFillippo, Brett Willey, Kevin Parlato, Eric Nualplub and Alex DiMitrov-Kuhl. Other leading rushers included Ryan Gill 5 carries for 34 yards, Kent Hilden 5 carries for 30 yards including 12 yard touch down and Mike Kaufman 4 carries for 22 yards. The attacking defense held Nebraska scoreless behind Defensive MVP Joe Paolillo 10 Tackles, Rob Toth 8 tackles/1 Sack, Corey Nalepka 7 tackles and swarming LSU team defense which also had an interception by DE Eric Nualplub. Special Team MVP was awarded to punt returner MVP Ryan Stroka. Coach Nalepka commented that everyone on LSU had contributed to this successful team effort in their first victory of the season. LSU will face Ole Miss next Saturday at 3:15pm at the Triangle Road complex.

The Division 1 LSU Tigers (ages 12-13) increased their record to 2-0 by defeating the Ole Miss Rebels in Hillsborough by a score of 18-12 on Sept 17. In a very hard fought game, LSU scored on last play of regulation and forced overtime and prevailed by scoring. Both teams entered the game 1-0 and LSU trailed at half time 12-6 due to some stout play by Ole Miss. After making some adjustment LSU opened with onside kick by Nick Coira and they recovered the ball only to be held. As both teams entered the fourth quarter the intensity heighten and after a botched punt snap LSU took over and drove down as Kent Hilden ran in 6 yards behind the solid line play of Tyler San Fillippo, Brett Willey and Kevin Parlato.
In over time LSU took the ball first and push it in on two plays behind a very determined and fiery offense and their QB Derek Elwood. Ole Miss then had their chance but was stopped by a fired up LSU defensive unit who stopped then in four play and secured the hard fought victory. For the game LSU MVPs included fullback Michael Kaufman 12 carries for 40 yards and 2 touch downs , Kent Hilden 11 carries for 54 yard and 1 touch down and Ryan Gill with 4 carries and catch for 45 yards . Defensively, they were lead by co- MVP s Corey Nalepka with 11 tackle and Rob Toth with 8 tackles followed by Jake Pollak with 7 tackles and a host of other player with at least 5 tackles including Joe Paollillo, Tyler San Fillippo ,Alex Segura and Pavleen Cheema.