SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ–On Wednesday night, the Thanksgiving rivalries begin with two traditional holiday battles taking place around Middlesex County. GMC Hoops plans to be out at South Plainfield High School’s Frank R. Jost Memorial field to see South Plainfield take on the Canucks of North Plainfield. The Tigers have yet to win a game since the storied rivalry has resumed. A win tomorrow would go a long way in helping to salvage a tough season in Tigertown.
Here is a brief breakdown of the Thanksgiving Eve matchups:
Cardinal McCarrick (2-7) at Bishop Ahr (7-2)–The Eagles of Cardinal McCarrick have won two straight games entering tonight’s contest, and are looking to notch a victory over its fierce rival. Unfortunately, this is not basketball season, where Cardy Mac has the advantage usually. BGA is coming off a tough playoff loss at home to Camden Catholic in the opening round of the Non-Public Group III State Tournament (34-27). The Trojans have also beaten the likes of Carteret and Sayreville while also playing the likes of Rahway and Governor Livingston, two playoff teams. Last year, Ahr went to South Amboy and routed the Eagles by a score of 41-12. Hopefully, this year’s game will be closer.Prediction: Bishop Ahr wins 35-10.
Colonia (4-5) at Woodbridge (4-5)–The Barrons should get the edge here since they played in a tougher division, the GMC Red with the likes of Sayreville, Piscataway, and South Brunswick. Woodbridge also gave North Brunswick a great deal of struggle before bowing out in defeat by a score of 28-11. Colonia though is a neighborhood rival, and this is not going to be easy. Both teams are coming off solid consolation playoff wins as the Patriots defeated West Side while Woodbridge downed Franklin. The Barrons, which have the home field advantage for this game, just missed qualifying for the North Jersey Section 2 Group III playoffs.Prediction: Woodbridge wins 17-14.
Record to date (8-6)