Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Toms River, NJ
Donovan Catholic wins about 81 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).
Non-public seeds come from a committee. Our formula follows its rule: head-to-head first, then common opponents, then Strength Index. Tonight's winner goes above the loser; the margin still moves both teams' Strength Index against everyone else.
If it ended today: Donovan Catholic, No. 3 seed, hosts Morristown-Beard. The week’s other results can move this too.
The margin
How the final score moves each team’s Strength Index. Donovan Catholic is expected to win by 12.0, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Toms River North gains with any win.
| Final | Toms River North | Donovan Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Catholic by 28 | −3.19 | +3.19 |
| Donovan Catholic by 14 | −0.39 | +0.39 |
| Donovan Catholic by 7 | +1.01 | −1.01 |
| Toms River North by 7 | +3.81 | −3.81 |
| Toms River North by 14 | +5.21 | −5.21 |
Tale of the tape
| Toms River North | Donovan Catholic | |
|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | Record | 7-1 |
| 24.8 | Points per game | 33.3 |
| 14.0 | Allowed per game | 9.6 |
| 81.46 · No. 35 in NJ | Strength Index | 93.49 · No. 7 in NJ |
| No. 5 in South Group 5 | Playoff rank | – |
| No. 3 seed, hosts Jackson Twp. | If it ended today | No. 3 seed, hosts Morristown-Beard |
Common opponent: Pt. Pleasant Boro. Toms River North won 14–7 at Pt. Pleasant Boro (Sep 11). Donovan Catholic won 24–7 at Pt. Pleasant Boro (Oct 9).
Common opponent: Brick Memorial. Toms River North lost 24–14 at Brick Memorial (Sep 18). Donovan Catholic won 14–7 at Brick Memorial (Sep 11).
Common opponent: Jackson Twp.. Toms River North won 21–17 against Jackson Twp. (Sep 25). Donovan Catholic won 35–0 against Jackson Twp. (Sep 18).
Common opponent: Southern. Toms River North lost 27–19 at Southern (Oct 9). Donovan Catholic won 35–6 against Southern (Sep 25).
Season so far
- Aug 28at Northern HighlandsW17–14
- Sep 3at Toms River EastW42–0
- Sep 11at Pt. Pleasant BoroW14–7
- Sep 18at Brick MemorialL14–24
- Sep 25vs Jackson Twp.W21–17
- Oct 2at ManalapanW29–23
- Oct 9at SouthernL19–27
- Oct 16vs Toms River SouthW42–0
- Aug 27at KingswayW52–7
- Sep 4vs St. John VianneyW45–13
- Sep 11at Brick MemorialW14–7
- Sep 18vs Jackson Twp.W35–0
- Sep 25vs SouthernW35–6
- Oct 2vs Rumson-Fair HavenW51–13
- Oct 9at Pt. Pleasant BoroW24–7
- Oct 16vs Red Bank CatholicL10–24
For coaches
- Jackson Twp.32%
- Trenton25%
- Vineland12%
- Burlington Twp. over Rancocas Valley+11 No. 1 seed
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.