PICS: Honoring Hopatcong Legends

Remember 2001.

That was the mantra Friday night as Hopatcong High School honored its first football state championship team—the 2001 squad that beat Mahwah, 36-35, on a game-winning field goal before more than 5,000 fans.

All the heroes were there—from quarterback Jerry Venturino to wideout Steve Holick to kicker Dan McNamara, whose 35-yarder clinched it for the Chiefs, who also won a title in 2005.

Check out Patch's photos of the event.

And tell us: What do you remember of the 2001 team? And, hey, Class of 2001—don't be afraid to show a little class spirit.