Friday, Oct. 23 · Week 8 · at New Providence, NJ
New Providence wins about 90 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. New Providence is expected to win by 18.2, so it gains only by winning by more than that. Governor Livingston gains with any win.
| Final | Governor Livingston | New Providence |
|---|---|---|
| New Providence by 28 | −1.97 | +1.97 |
| New Providence by 14 | +0.83 | −0.83 |
| New Providence by 7 | +2.23 | −2.23 |
| Governor Livingston by 7 | +5.03 | −5.03 |
| Governor Livingston by 14 | +6.43 | −6.43 |
Tale of the tape
| Governor Livingston | New Providence | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | Record | 6-1 |
| 22.5 | Points per game | 35.0 |
| 19.5 | Allowed per game | 13.9 |
| 58.04 · No. 183 in NJ | Strength Index | 76.20 · No. 71 in NJ |
| No. 18 in South Group 2 | Playoff rank | No. 8 in North Group 2 |
| Not in the field today | If it ended today | No. 4 seed, hosts High Point |
Common opponent: Dayton. Governor Livingston won 40–27 at Dayton (Aug 28). New Providence won 41–21 at Dayton (Oct 2).
Common opponent: Johnson. Governor Livingston lost 26–0 against Johnson (Oct 3). New Providence won 27–20 at Johnson (Sep 10).
Season so far
- Aug 28at DaytonW40–27
- Sep 4vs MonroeL7–28
- Sep 10at BernardsL29–49
- Sep 19vs JFKW49–12
- Sep 24at LyndhurstW38–0
- Oct 3vs JohnsonL0–26
- Oct 9vs Scotch Plains-FanwoodL3–7
- Oct 17vs South PlainfieldW14–7
- Sep 3vs VoorheesW27–7
- Sep 10at JohnsonW27–20
- Sep 18at MetuchenW34–3
- Sep 25at RoselleW48–0
- Oct 2at DaytonW41–21
- Oct 9vs Perth AmboyL34–39
- Oct 16at SpotswoodW34–7
For coaches
- Hanover Park21%
- High Point18%
- Becton16%
- River Dell over Ramsey+18 home game
- Summit over Bernards+10 home game
- Vernon over High Point+6 home game
Once the game kicks off, the live score and the reporters’ and schools’ posts take over this page.