Just because the playoffs are on hiatus for one week as teams prepare for sectional championship games Dec. 2 and 3 doesn't mean that we're without football this Thanksgiving. As is the case each season, a few teams are getting set to go head-to-head for some holiday games this week, with just one NJAC matchup actually taking place on turkey day. Butler Heads Into Would-Be-Final In a way, the Butler football team will head into its own personal state championship game on Wednesday at 5 p.m.—even if the opposing team isn’t fully aware of it. The Bulldogs are getting set to face Pompton Lakes …

With one round of playoff football in the books, teams are now one step closer to realizing their goal of winning a sectional title. But this week, the competition progresses after Round 1 saw each No. 8 seeded team eliminated from contention, leaving only the cream of the crop battling for a title in this weekend’s semifinal rounds. West Morris Set For First Playoff Action After earning a first round bye in the North 2, Group III playoffs, the West Morris football team is getting set for its first postseason action of 2011 as the Wolfpack play host to No. 4-seeded Par Hills on Friday at 7 p.…

After nine weeks of battling to solidify position to earn a sectional title, the time has come for teams to put up or shut up. Playoff time. This week, we’re focusing on a few playoff games that are repeats from the 2011 regular season schedule–and a few that aren’t–and dissecting what each team will have to do to earn a spot in the second round. Butler Hosts Pequannock In Week 3, Butler running back Mike Tenned thrashed the Pequannock defense for five touchdowns in a 59-26 win over the Golden Panthers. With Tenned carrying the ball 16 times for 197 yards and three touchdowns against an …

For most, playoff scenarios are as stable as they’re going to be. But for a few NJAC teams, Week 9 offers the last chance to improve their postseason seeds as Madison, Butler and Delbarton get set for their last “official” game of the season. While each team will play another regular season game before the start of the playoffs, only the first eight games of the schedule count toward power points. Delbarton Faces West Essex In what might be the most intense NJAC game of the week, unbeaten Delbarton (7-0) will host 8-0 West Essex on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. While this game wasn’t supposed to …

This weekend features a few pretty interesting matchups with teams vying for position heading into the state sectional playoffs. For some teams, winning in Week 8 is a necessity if they want a chance at the tournament. For others, a win will help improve their chances of earning a top seed. Must-Win Game for Morristown The Morristown football team hasn’t missed the playoffs since 2005, according to NJ.com, but that streak could be in jeopardy if the Colonials don’t come out of their Week 8 game against West Morris with a win. It’s a tall order for a Morristown team that has struggled to stay …

Week 7 of the NJAC football season is highlighted by two undefeated divisional rivals going head-to-head, a Jefferson club looking to get back on track and a winless team looking for win No. 1 against what may be its biggest test this season. Two Unbeatens Meet in a Week 7 Matchup Two undefeated NJAC teams going head-to-head in a Week 7 matchup is sure to get some attention. Throw in the fact that it’s a divisional game, as a 5-0 Butler team heads to Mountain Lakes (6-0), and it becomes easily one of the most highly anticipated games of the week. Both these teams are playing at an …

It’s Week 6 of the NJAC football season, and despite the high level of competition in each division this year, there are still some undefeated teams looking to continue their torrid pace. So with that in mind, we’re previewing some those unbeaten teams heading into their Week 6 matchups. Two Unbeatens Set to Clash In what might be the most highly anticipated Week 6 NJAC matchup, two undefeated Freedom Division rivals get set to do battle under the lights, as Madison (4-0) heads to Lenape Valley (5-0) in a Friday night showdown. Both teams are looking like serious contenders for a state title …

It’s Week 5 of the NJAC football season, and that brings with it some exciting Thursday night action. So with that triggering your football impulses, we’re going to focus on a few exciting Thursday night matchups, as well as one or two other games coming up this weekend. Morristown Looking to Rebound After starting the season 2-0, Morristown has lost two-straight heading into a Thursday night showdown against Morris Knolls (3-1). Last weekend, the Colonials (2-2) rode a 14-point lead into the half, but struggled mightily in the second half, allowing Randolph (2-2) to score 22 unanswered …

While it's been said before, this upcoming week of NJAC football action could be the most exciting, action-packed weekend yet this season. With undefeated rivals going head-to-head; two winless teams ready for their first victory of 2011; and much more. Undefeated Rivals Get Set to Battle A set of undefeated rivals going at it this weekend is as good a place as any to start: On Friday night, Sparta (3-0) will travel to Jefferson (3-0) set to battle for sole possession of the National Division. With these two clubs the last remaining undefeated teams in the division, it’s sure to be a thriller…

The NJAC football season is cruising at full force heading into Week 3 and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon, as undefeated matchups highlight a presumably action-packed weekend of football. Leading the gamut of games this week are a few undefeated teams looking to continue their pace, as well as a few teams still in search of that elusive first win of 2011. For two teams, Week 3 will result in 2011’s first loss Friday night will be highlighted by four teams vying to move to 3-0 this season. For two of these teams (assuming there are no ties), Friday will bring the first loss of …

It’s Week 2 of the NJAC football season, and if last week was any indicator, we’re all in for some exciting action again this weekend. Headliners this week include a Madison team beginning its quest to repeat as North 2, Group II champs, tons of division rivals looking to move to 2-0, and a few teams in search of win No. 1. Madison starts its season at home Madison got an extra week's preparation at the front end of the season, as it was one of very few teams to not play last weekend. But this week, all of the Dodger fanatics will be filling the seats at Ted Monica Stadium in Madison, as the …

Summer’s all but over, which means cold weather is on the horizon. Not the happiest time of year for many, but with the end of summer, comes the beginning of something even better. Football. The 2011 football season promises to be just as exhilarating as last season, as Morris County has a few teams returning with one goal in mind. Repeat as champions. Two of those teams, Madison and Morristown, are each coming off of championship seasons, and with 2010 a thing of the past, both are hoping to continue their dominant ways. Madison, who finished 2010 with an undefeated 12-0 record, stopped …