EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ–For the fourth week and seventh game of this rigorous GMC Gridiron schedule, the site travels over to Jay Doyle Field on the vast campus of East Brunswick High School to take in the game between the 2-1 Bears and the 2-1 Barrons of Woodbridge. Both teams are currently in the GMC Gridiron Top Ten with Woodbridge ranked third and EB ranked sixth. WHS is coming off a 34-17 loss at the hands of second ranked Piscataway while East Brunswick is coming in to this contest winners of two straight over Edison (20-12) and J.P. Stevens (35-0). Here are the particulars for this game:
Current Weather Conditions–South Plainfield, New Jersey at 3:16 PM
- Sky Conditions: Cloudy and Windy with some drizzle
- Temperature: 62 degrees
- Humidity: 99 percent
- Dew Point: 61 degrees
- Barometer: Steady at 29.53 inches of Hg (Mercury)
- Winds: W at 5 mph with gusts up to 15 mph
Weather Forecast–East Brunswick at 7:00 PM EDT
It has been quite a stormy couple of days here in the Central Jersey area. On Thursday morning, there was 1.65 inches of rain that fell in Northwestern Middlesex County while on Friday, there was another 1.5 inches. In total, we have seen 3.22 inches of rain. This storm was a monster that generated record rainfall in parts of the Carolinas this week. It resulted from a combination of a strong upper level low, and tremendous moisture from the tropics, mostly from Tropical Storm Nicole. However, the rain has let up as the storm is moving out now.
Looking at the forecast, we should see whatever rain is left subside, and things should gradually start getting better as the start of the game approaches. The big story tonight and this weekend will be the temperatures. The mercury should plummet a bit tonight since there will be clearing and radiational cooling will take effect. As a matter of fact, the temperatures are going to be the coldest yet this season. Lows are expected to get down into the mid 40s while highs will be in the mid to upper 60s. So, you might want to bring a sweater or jacket to the game.
Weather information provided by Greg’s Weather Center.
Directions to East Brunswick High School
Address: –380 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE:
EXIT #9.
- Follow signs for Route 18 South (South
River and East Brunswick).
- Sign for Cranbury and Cranbury Road (approximately
2-1/2 miles) make turn off of Route 18 immediately after the Race Way Gas
Station – will be immediately before an overpass).
- Follow Cranbury Road, bearing to the right, to the first
traffic light and turn left into the high school.
- East Brunswick High School is at the top of the hill (bear left for visitor parking which
is located in the first row in the second section past the flagpole).
FROM U.S. #1 NORTH AND U.S. #1 SOUTH:
- Exit onto Route #18 South and then
follow above directions.
FROM ROUTE 18 SOUTH:
- Turn off at the Cranbury Road exit (after
you pass the “Colonial Diner”) this will make the overpass to
the other side of Route 18.
- Follow Cranbury Road, bearing to the right, to the first
traffic light and turn left into the high school.
- East Brunswick High School is at the top of the hill (bear left for visitor parking which
is located in the first row in the second section past the flagpole).
FROM ROUTE 287
- Exit for Highland Park (BEAR RIGHT) and you will be on
River Road.
- Go 3 miles – make right turn at 5TH light – Route
18 South.
- Go approximately 6 miles and make turn at Cranbury and
Cranbury Road (approximately 2-1/2 miles after NJ Turnpike).
- Turn off of Route 18 immediately after the Race Way Gas
Station- will be immediately before an overpass).
- Follow Cranbury Road, bearing to the right, to the first
traffic light and turn left into the high school.
- East Brunswick High School is at the top of the hill (bear left for visitor parking which
is located in the first row in the second section past the flagpole).
Game Outlook
We are going to find out a lot about East Brunswick in this game. True they are coming into this contest with two victories, but both were against teams with a combined record of 0-6. One of those teams, J.P. Stevens, is yet to score this season. Now, it is also true that Woodbridge played the Hawks, and won easily as well. However, the Barrons soundly defeated Old Bridge (41-14) in its opener, and the Knights defeated a Monroe (21-14) team in week two that edged EB at home on opening weekend (21-18).
Most importantly, Woodbridge has a lot of players returning from last year’s great run to the semifinals of the North Jersey Section 2 Group IV State Playoffs including Kyle Anderson, Anthony Nyers, Praise Martin, and Max Issaka. They also have another basketball standout in sophomore Duquan Bailey at running back. Meanwhile, East Brunswick lost a lot of talent from last year’s sectional champion including Mauro Tucci, Mike Weber, Anthony Gudzak, and Kevin Lantz.
The Bears will try to counter with running back Jared Lynch and Mike Cia at quarterback while Julian Quintin and Nick Gudzak anchor the defense. Weather may have an impact again on this game. The last time EB played at home against Edison two weeks ago, they had to use the practice field since electricity at Jay Doyle Field was down.
See our pick in the GMC Football Week Ten Capsules for Friday night.