Thursday, Oct. 22 · Week 8 · at Vineland, NJ
Vineland wins about 92 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. Vineland is expected to win by 19.9, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Highland Regional gains with any win.
| Final | Highland Regional | Vineland |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland by 28 | −1.62 | +1.62 |
| Vineland by 14 | +1.18 | −1.18 |
| Vineland by 7 | +2.58 | −2.58 |
| Highland Regional by 7 | +5.38 | −5.38 |
| Highland Regional by 14 | +6.78 | −6.78 |
Tale of the tape
| Highland Regional | Vineland | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | Record | 4-3 |
| 8.4 | Points per game | 26.6 |
| 23.5 | Allowed per game | 20.7 |
| 45.23 · No. 267 in NJ | Strength Index | 65.15 · No. 131 in NJ |
| No. 23 in South Group 3 | Playoff rank | No. 9 in South Group 5 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 5 seed, at Eastern |
Common opponent: Oakcrest. Highland Regional lost 18–0 against Oakcrest (Aug 28). Vineland lost 28–14 at Oakcrest (Oct 9).
Common opponent: Bridgeton. Highland Regional lost 35–0 at Bridgeton (Sep 4). Vineland lost 26–21 at Bridgeton (Sep 25).
Common opponent: Timber Creek. Highland Regional lost 45–6 against Timber Creek (Sep 18). Vineland won 40–36 at Timber Creek (Sep 3).
Common opponent: St. Joseph-Hammonton. Highland Regional lost 41–7 against St. Joseph-Hammonton (Sep 25). Vineland won 35–20 at St. Joseph-Hammonton (Oct 16).
Common opponent: Cumberland. Highland Regional won 28–0 at Cumberland (Oct 16). Vineland won 35–6 at Cumberland (Sep 17).
Season so far
- Aug 28vs OakcrestL0–18
- Sep 4at BridgetonL0–35
- Sep 11vs OverbrookW20–14
- Sep 18vs Timber CreekL6–45
- Sep 25vs St. Joseph-HammontonL7–41
- Oct 1vs ClearviewL6–14
- Oct 9vs TritonL0–21
- Oct 16at CumberlandW28–0
- Aug 27at DelseaL6–12
- Sep 3at Timber CreekW40–36
- Sep 10at PennsaukenW35–17
- Sep 17at CumberlandW35–6
- Sep 25at BridgetonL21–26
- Oct 9at OakcrestL14–28
- Oct 16at St. Joseph-HammontonW35–20
For coaches
- Williamstown30%
- Sayreville28%
- Eastern18%
- Kingsway over Atlantic City+11 home game
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