Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Phillipsburg, NJ
Phillipsburg wins about 94 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. Phillipsburg is expected to win by 23.3, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Hunterdon Central gains with any win.
| Final | Hunterdon Central | Phillipsburg |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg by 28 | −0.94 | +0.94 |
| Phillipsburg by 14 | +1.86 | −1.86 |
| Phillipsburg by 7 | +3.26 | −3.26 |
| Hunterdon Central by 7 | +6.06 | −6.06 |
| Hunterdon Central by 14 | +7.46 | −7.46 |
Tale of the tape
| Hunterdon Central | Phillipsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | Record | 5-2 |
| 18.1 | Points per game | 29.7 |
| 20.4 | Allowed per game | 18.4 |
| 60.00 · No. 169 in NJ | Strength Index | 83.32 · No. 28 in NJ |
| No. 25 in South Group 5 | Playoff rank | No. 5 in North Group 5 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 3 seed, hosts Union |
Common opponent: Hillsborough. Hunterdon Central lost 21–14 at Hillsborough (Sep 3). Phillipsburg won 35–7 at Hillsborough (Sep 18).
Common opponent: Ridge. Hunterdon Central lost 23–17 against Ridge (Sep 10). Phillipsburg lost 14–13 at Ridge (Oct 2).
Common opponent: Bridgewater-Raritan. Hunterdon Central lost 35–18 at Bridgewater-Raritan (Oct 2). Phillipsburg won 35–14 against Bridgewater-Raritan (Oct 16).
Season so far
- Aug 27vs EasternL14–17
- Sep 3at HillsboroughL14–21
- Sep 10vs RidgeL17–23
- Sep 18vs North HunterdonW42–0
- Sep 25vs Watchung HillsL19–21
- Oct 2at Bridgewater-RaritanL18–35
- Oct 9vs MontgomeryL21–26
- Oct 16vs SomervilleL0–20
- Aug 28Parkland (PA)W28–21
- Sep 4Emmaus (PA)W24–10
- Sep 11Freedom (PA)L31–32
- Sep 18at HillsboroughW35–7
- Sep 28at St. Joseph-MetuchenW42–31
- Oct 2at RidgeL13–14
- Oct 16vs Bridgewater-RaritanW35–14
For coaches
- Wayne Valley over Ramapo+10 No. 1 seed
- Montclair over West Orange+7 No. 1 seed
- Somerville over Elizabeth+5 No. 1 seed
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.