Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at Hopatcong, NJ
Kinnelon wins about 93 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. Kinnelon is expected to win by 20.7, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Hopatcong gains with any win.
| Final | Kinnelon | Hopatcong |
|---|---|---|
| Kinnelon by 28 | +1.46 | −1.46 |
| Kinnelon by 14 | −1.34 | +1.34 |
| Kinnelon by 7 | −2.74 | +2.74 |
| Hopatcong by 7 | −5.54 | +5.54 |
| Hopatcong by 14 | −6.94 | +6.94 |
Tale of the tape
| Kinnelon | Hopatcong | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | Record | 2-6 |
| 19.6 | Points per game | 15.6 |
| 21.5 | Allowed per game | 23.1 |
| 60.33 · No. 163 in NJ | Strength Index | 39.65 · No. 291 in NJ |
| No. 13 in North Group 1 | Playoff rank | No. 26 in North Group 1 |
| No. 7 seed, at Boonton | If it ended today | Not in the field today |
Common opponent: Indian Hills. Kinnelon won 41–7 at Indian Hills (Sep 10). Hopatcong lost 24–8 at Indian Hills (Oct 2).
Common opponent: Boonton. Kinnelon lost 35–30 at Boonton (Sep 18). Hopatcong lost 28–3 against Boonton (Sep 25).
Common opponent: Whippany Park. Kinnelon won 35–14 at Whippany Park (Sep 25). Hopatcong lost 36–14 at Whippany Park (Oct 16).
Common opponent: Parsippany. Kinnelon won 14–0 at Parsippany (Oct 2). Hopatcong lost 6–0 at Parsippany (Oct 9).
Season so far
- Aug 28vs West DeptfordL3–49
- Sep 4at Hanover ParkL7–38
- Sep 10at Indian HillsW41–7
- Sep 18at BoontonL30–35
- Sep 25at Whippany ParkW35–14
- Oct 2at ParsippanyW14–0
- Oct 9vs PequannockW17–7
- Oct 16vs Wallkill ValleyL10–22
- Aug 27vs Elmwood ParkL22–33
- Sep 3vs Morris CatholicL6–28
- Sep 12vs Sussex TechW43–12
- Sep 18vs North WarrenW29–18
- Sep 25vs BoontonL3–28
- Oct 2at Indian HillsL8–24
- Oct 9at ParsippanyL0–6
- Oct 16at Whippany ParkL14–36
For coaches
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.