Vikings Face Gridiron Nemesis Saturday For Shot at Title Game

It’s pretty safe to say the Parsippany Hills Vikings don’t have much love for their gridiron counterparts from Summit.

For the third straight year, the two teams will face off in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 playoffs. The last two seasons, the Vikings have lost to Summit. In 2013, the loss for Parsippany Hills came in the title game.

On Saturday at 1 p.m. in Summit, the Vikings have the chance to reverse that trend as the two squads battle yet again, this time in the semifinal round. Winner heads to the championship game against the winner of Cranford vs. West Essex.

Parsippany Hills is coming off an incredible victory in the quarterfinal round against Orange, winning 35-34. Quarterback Nick Verducci threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns in the win, all going to receiver Matt Joyce.

Kick-off in the semifinal game is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday at Summit.