SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ–On Wednesday night, GMC Gridiron plans to head over to Woodbridge High School to see the latest edition of The Bragging Rights Game between Colonia and Woodbridge. This one could be the best one yet as both teams are going for an eight win season after falling in semifinal round playoff action in their sectional brackets. Each team has potent weapons on offense with the Patriots being led by running back Greg Jones and the Barrons being led by quarterback Kyle Anderson. Both these players have made their marks in the record books this season. Here are the particulars for this game:
Current Weather Conditions–South Plainfield, New Jersey at 3:15 PM on Wednesday afternoon
- Sky Conditions: Cloudy
- Temperature: 49 degrees
- Humidity: 89 percent
- Dew Point: 46 degrees
- Barometer: 29.66 inches of Hg (Mercury) and Rising
- Winds: SW @ 1 mph with gusts up to 5 mph
- High Temperature: 52 degrees
- Low Temperature: 48 degrees
Weather Forecast–Woodbridge at 7:00 PM EDT on Thanksgiving Eve
A vast storm system that has produced heavy rains in the Mid-Atlantic and significant snowfall further north in New England, is now pushing out to sea. So far today, Northwestern Middlesex County has seen a little less than three tenths of an inch. Most of the rainfall fell on Tuesday as the region saw its biggest rainfall so far this November. South Plainfield has had a storm total of 1.18 inches, which is more than half the rain that has fallen so far this month (2.06 inches).
Temperatures have been mild for the most part with highs getting into the 50s and 60s over the past couple days. High on Tuesday was just under 64 degrees in Northwestern Middlesex County. Due to the cloudy conditions, the temperature hasn’t changed much. The diurnal temperature range was only four degrees. However, the mercury will take a tumble tonight has high pressure moves in, and ushers in cooler and drier air. See more details on the latest weather in the GWC Blog and Journal.
The forecast for Friday night at Woodbridge High School from the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly calls for clearing skies and colder conditions. Low is expected to be around 33 degrees after the temperature reaches 49 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. So, no need for rain gear, but bundle up because it is going to get quite cold in the second half.
Weather information provided by Greg’s Weather Center.
Directions to Woodbridge High School
Address: –1 Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
FROM ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND
Proceed south until you reach the exit for Route 35 south. Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND
Proceed north on Route 1 (past the Woodbridge Center, Green Street Intersection and Miller Pontiac) until you reach the exit for Route 35 south. Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND
Take exit 131 to get onto Route 27 north (you will be bearing to the left when on the exit ramp). Take Route 27 north approximately 2 miles to its intersection with Route 35. Make a right-hand turn onto Route 35 south. Proceed on Route 35 south under Route 1 and over railroad tracks. Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTHBOUND
Take exit 127 and follow signs saying “Route 9, Woodbridge”. Proceed on Route 9 north to its intersection with Route 1 north. Continue on Route 1 north and take the exit for Route 35 south (less than 1 mile). Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM ROUTE 9 NORTH
Take Route 9 north to its intersection with Route 1 north. Take Route 1 north to the exit for Route 35 south (less than 1 mile). Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM N.J. TURNPIKE (NORTH OR SOUTH)
Get off at Exit 11 and follow signs saying “1 & 9, Woodbridge & The Amboys”. Proceed on Route 9 north to its intersection with Route 1 north. Continue on Route 1 north and take the exit for Route 35 south (less than 1 mile). Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
FROM ROUTE 287
Take the exit for Route 1 north. Proceed north on Route 1 past the Woodbridge Center, Green Street Intersection and Miller Pontiac. Approximately 1 mile past the intersection take the exit for Route 35 south. Once you are on Route 35 south, proceed through the traffic light and over the railroad tracks. Turn left at the first light after the tracks. There is a left-turn lane. After you turn continue to the back, turn right in front of the health center and go into the high school parking lot. Park in front of the building and use the front entrance.
Game Outlook
This could be a very special game. Both teams have had very successful seasons with Woodbridge finishing in a three way tie for second place in the tough GMC Red and reaching the semifinals of Central Jersey Group III before losing to Steinert of Hamilton (35-27) last week. Meanwhile, Colonia has only lost once in divisional play, and if Perth Amboy can defeat Carteret tomorrow, the Pats could gain a share of first place in the GMC White this season.
Both teams can make plays, but in different ways. Woodbridge likes to go more to the air while Colonia is geared toward the run. Kyle Anderson, who is Woodbridge’s all time leading passer has a number of targets in Anthony Nyers, who is the school’s all time leading receiver along with Cody Zalasar, Juan Bonilla, and Mika Graham. On the other side of the field, Colonia has Greg Jones, who has over 1,800 yards rushing. The Patriots also have a solid defense led by Christian Thomas.
The last time these two teams met over the Thanksgiving Holiday was two years ago when Woodbridge reached the semifinals of North Jersey Section 2 Group IV before losing to Ridge. The Barrons, who have dominated the series in recent years, won that matchup despite a good fight from its Turkey Day rival. These two teams usually play on the Friday or Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Colonia will need to use Jones on the ground to keep the ball away from Anderson and the Barron air attack. The Patriots defense will have to put in another solid effort while Woodbridge could use a big ground game from one of its big rushers, Isaiah Johnson and Duquan Bailey.
See our pick in the GMC Football Thanksgiving Holiday Capsules.