Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Camden, NJ
Camden wins about 97 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. Camden is expected to win by 27.5, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Mainland gains with any win.
| Final | Mainland | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Camden by 28 | −0.10 | +0.10 |
| Camden by 14 | +2.70 | −2.70 |
| Camden by 7 | +4.10 | −4.10 |
| Mainland by 7 | +6.90 | −6.90 |
| Mainland by 14 | +8.30 | −8.30 |
Tale of the tape
| Mainland | Camden | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | Record | 4-3 |
| 10.8 | Points per game | 22.9 |
| 31.8 | Allowed per game | 16.6 |
| 57.35 · No. 194 in NJ | Strength Index | 84.85 · No. 23 in NJ |
| No. 15 in South Group 3 | Playoff rank | No. 4 in South Group 3 |
| No. 8 seed, at Hopewell Valley | If it ended today | No. 2 seed, hosts Barnegat |
Common opponent: Glassboro. Mainland lost 38–6 at Glassboro (Sep 4). Camden lost 15–6 at Glassboro (Oct 16).
Common opponent: Holy Spirit. Mainland lost 35–6 at Holy Spirit (Sep 18). Camden won 24–15 against Holy Spirit (Sep 4).
Common opponent: Ocean City. Mainland lost 27–21 against Ocean City (Sep 25). Camden won 32–8 against Ocean City (Sep 18).
Common opponent: Cedar Creek. Mainland won 27–20 against Cedar Creek (Oct 16). Camden won 27–7 against Cedar Creek (Sep 25).
Season so far
- Aug 27vs PleasantvilleW7–6
- Sep 4at GlassboroL6–38
- Sep 10vs SenecaL6–41
- Sep 18at Holy SpiritL6–35
- Sep 25vs Ocean CityL21–27
- Oct 2vs Atlantic CityL13–49
- Oct 8at MillvilleL0–38
- Oct 16vs Cedar CreekW27–20
- Aug 29Imhotep Charter (PA)L8–29
- Sep 4vs Holy SpiritW24–15
- Sep 18vs Ocean CityW32–8
- Sep 25vs Cedar CreekW27–7
- Oct 1Permian (TX)L13–28
- Oct 9vs KingswayW50–14
- Oct 16at GlassboroL6–15
For coaches
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.