Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Bridgeton, NJ
Bridgeton wins about 99 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. Bridgeton is expected to win by 42.5, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Cumberland gains with any win.
| Final | Cumberland | Bridgeton |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton by 28 | +2.90 | −2.90 |
| Bridgeton by 14 | +5.70 | −5.70 |
| Bridgeton by 7 | +7.10 | −7.10 |
| Cumberland by 7 | +9.90 | −9.90 |
| Cumberland by 14 | +11.30 | −11.30 |
Tale of the tape
| Cumberland | Bridgeton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-8 | Record | 6-2 |
| 9.8 | Points per game | 26.0 |
| 36.1 | Allowed per game | 13.4 |
| 32.67 · No. 312 in NJ | Strength Index | 75.17 · No. 78 in NJ |
| No. 24 in South Group 4 | Playoff rank | No. 6 in South Group 4 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 3 seed, hosts Clearview |
Common opponent: St. Joseph-Hammonton. Cumberland lost 19–7 against St. Joseph-Hammonton (Sep 4). Bridgeton won 24–6 against St. Joseph-Hammonton (Sep 17).
Common opponent: Vineland. Cumberland lost 35–6 against Vineland (Sep 17). Bridgeton won 26–21 against Vineland (Sep 25).
Common opponent: Timber Creek. Cumberland lost 55–7 at Timber Creek (Sep 25). Bridgeton lost 34–29 against Timber Creek (Oct 15).
Common opponent: Highland Regional. Cumberland lost 28–0 against Highland Regional (Oct 16). Bridgeton won 35–0 against Highland Regional (Sep 4).
Season so far
- Sep 1at ClearviewL8–27
- Sep 4vs St. Joseph-HammontonL7–19
- Sep 11vs Lower Cape MayL21–35
- Sep 17vs VinelandL6–35
- Sep 25at Timber CreekL7–55
- Oct 1vs SchalickL15–41
- Oct 9at Egg HarborL14–49
- Oct 16vs Highland RegionalL0–28
- Aug 29vs SouthernL14–34
- Sep 4vs Highland RegionalW35–0
- Sep 11vs HammontonW20–6
- Sep 17vs St. Joseph-HammontonW24–6
- Sep 25vs VinelandW26–21
- Oct 3at Atlantic TechW35–0
- Oct 10at PennsaukenW25–6
- Oct 15vs Timber CreekL29–34
For coaches
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.