Thursday, Oct. 22 · Week 8 · at Middletown, NJ
Middletown North wins about 93 times in 100.
What’s on the line
Each team’s biggest open goal, from this week’s run of the season: a playoff spot, then a home playoff game (top 8), then a No. 1 seed (top 2).
The margin
How the final score moves each team’s Strength Index. Middletown North is expected to win by 21.5, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Freehold Twp. gains with any win.
| Final | Freehold Twp. | Middletown North |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown North by 28 | −1.30 | +1.30 |
| Middletown North by 14 | +1.50 | −1.50 |
| Middletown North by 7 | +2.90 | −2.90 |
| Freehold Twp. by 7 | +5.70 | −5.70 |
| Freehold Twp. by 14 | +7.10 | −7.10 |
Tale of the tape
| Freehold Twp. | Middletown North | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | Record | 6-0 |
| 24.6 | Points per game | 26.5 |
| 28.1 | Allowed per game | 12.0 |
| 56.55 · No. 198 in NJ | Strength Index | 78.03 · No. 55 in NJ |
| No. 13 in South Group 5 | Playoff rank | No. 1 in North Group 4 |
| No. 7 seed, at Southern | If it ended today | No. 1 seed, hosts Watchung Hills |
Common opponent: Matawan. Freehold Twp. won 27–24 against Matawan (Sep 18). Middletown North won 21–6 against Matawan (Sep 25).
Common opponent: Shore. Freehold Twp. lost 27–7 at Shore (Sep 25). Middletown North won 34–20 against Shore (Sep 10).
Common opponent: Manasquan. Freehold Twp. lost 41–0 against Manasquan (Oct 9). Middletown North won 21–14 at Manasquan (Sep 18).
Season so far
- Aug 27at CentralW38–21
- Sep 3vs WallL41–42
- Sep 10vs Middletown SouthL14–42
- Sep 18vs MatawanW27–24
- Sep 25at ShoreL7–27
- Oct 2vs Freehold BoroW35–8
- Oct 9vs ManasquanL0–41
- Oct 17at HowellW35–20
- Sep 3at LaceyW35–6
- Sep 10vs ShoreW34–20
- Sep 18at ManasquanW21–14
- Sep 25vs MatawanW21–6
- Oct 2at St. John VianneyW27–6
- Oct 16vs SouthernW21–20
For coaches
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.