Brief Look At The Five Week Eight Contests Around The GMC On Saturday and Sunday
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ–On Friday night, GMC Gridiron returns to make his picks after being away for several weeks. We’ll have more on that later on this weekend. The site will be heading out to Woodbridge High School to see the Barrons in action against the Monroe Falcons. It will be the first time that the site will be seeing WHS in action while it is the second time we’re seeing the Falcons. There are 12 games on tap for this week. Seven are on Friday night, four are on Saturday, and one is on Sunday. Let’s take a look at this week’s outlook for Saturday and Sunday afternoon’s games:
#5 Carteret (6-0) at Keyport (2-4)–Last year, this game was an upset special for GMC Hoops as the Ramblers stunned a solid Keyport squad. The win provided confidence and momentum to a Rambler team that went on to come from behind to upset North Plainfield on the road in the opening round of the Central Jersey Group II playoffs. The Red Raiders are hoping for revenge, but they lost handily to Metuchen on opening weekend. Meanwhile, Carteret downed Bishop Ahr en route to a likely GMC White Title. Jerod Johnson, Tyler Rodridguez, Dan Valles, Kevin Van Dyke, and Naji Johson lead the Ramblers, which should roll here. Prediction: Carteret wins 41-8.
New Brunswick (0-6) at J.F. Kennedy (1-5)–The Mustangs won their first game of the season two weeks ago by hammering South Plainfield at home (41-14). New Brunswick lost to the Tigers on the road. Kennedy also played division contenders Perth Amboy and Bishop Ahr tough on the road before losing. Mike Tenpenny and Nick Hart lead JFK. The Mustangs should win their second, especially playing at home. Prediction: J.F. Kennedy wins 40-12.
Spotswood (2-4) at Cardinal McCarrick (3-2)–The Chargers started the year on a positive note with an upset win at home over neighborhood rival, South River, and then soundly defeated Mater Dei. McCarrick has also beaten Mater Dei, but by a slimmer margin. Spotswood, led by quarterback, Dean Vitale showed some fight in the first half of a loss at home to Dunellen. Turnovers did them in. The Chargers also have depth and experience on their side. Prediction: Spotswood wins 34-6.
South River (1-5) at Metuchen (3-3)–The Bulldogs began to gradually improve late last season with a victory on the road at South River. The Rams, which were predicted to finish second in the GMC Blue in the pre-season by the Star-Ledger, have lost five of their first six including a lopsided loss at Dunellen last week. Taariq Phillips has been a bright spot for South River while Errol Lindo, Dorian Miller, and Adam Feltre lead the Bulldogs. Predicition: Metuchen wins 28-24.
Morristown-Beard (2-4) at St. Joseph’s (2-4)–After starting the season with two straight wins over Sussex Tech and Marlboro, the Falcons have lost four straight that included defeats to Cushing Academy of Massachusetts, Blair, and Cedar Creek of Atlantic County. Basketball standouts Matthew Greene, Matt Olivo, and Al Myers led the Green Birds. The Falcons should get back on track at home against Morristown-Beard. Prediction: St. Joseph’s wins 28-6.
GMC Hoops will be posting the preview of Friday night’s game shortly.