Football Preview: Paramus Spartans v. Old Tappan Golden Knights

The sixth-seeded Paramus Spartans (6-3) will take on the second-seeded Old Tappan Golden Knights (9-0) in the second round of the North 1, Group 3 state tournament.

The game will be played at Old Tappan High School Friday night at 7.

Paramus has been riding a five-game win streak. The Spartans defeated Fair Lawn, Bergen Tech and Teaneck to improve their record and clinch a playoff berth. In the first round of the state tournament last Friday, Paramus upset Ramapo, 33-28.

The Spartans got a huge lift from senior quarterback John Robertson, our . Against Ramapo, Robertson threw for 165 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 188 yards and four scores. On the season, the future Wildcat has thrown for 1,496 yards and 18 touchdowns, and ran for 1,360 yards and 17 TDs. The Villanova-bound signal caller must be, as good, if not better than the QB he will face Friday night.

Devin Fuller, the Golden Knight's QB, is one of the best players in the state. He has been vital to his team's 9-0 run so far this season.

Last Friday night, Old Tappan defeated Mount Olive, 42-21, behind Fuller's six touchdowns (three through the air, and three more on the ground). Fuller threw for 212 yards and rushed for 101.

On the season, Fuller has been phenomenal—1,606 yards rushing and 24 TDs to go with 1,444 yards through the air with 17 more scores Old Tappan.

If Robertson continues his strong play against the Old Tappan defense, then the Spartans may have a shot at winning. However, the true test will be the Paramus defense's pursuit to contain Bergen County's best player, Devin Fuller.  If the Spartans allow Fuller to be half as dominant as he has been, then Paramus is in for a long evening.  The Spartans will look to hand the Golden Knights their first loss en route to a trip to the North 1, Group 3 final—which would be the first in school history for Paramus.