Opening Week Highlights
The opening week of the 2026 South Jersey high school football season delivered drama and dominance in equal measure. St. John Vianney edged Cedar Creek 29‑28 in overtime, a finish set up by Cole Landecini’s one‑yard touchdown run that forced the extra period.
Washington Township traveled to Pope John XXIII and pulled out a 14‑6 win, highlighted by Drew Dorsey’s 19‑yard touchdown run.
Ocean City’s Red Raiders dominated Princeton, 39‑0, with Jackson Becker accounting for five touchdowns.
Delsea edged Vineland 12‑6, as Cooper Mulhern added two scores to the mix.
Pitman shut out Wildwood 28‑0, capitalizing on turnovers and featuring a 55‑yard interception return by Dwayne Gland.
The Minutemen of Pope John XXIII extended their winning streak to fifteen games, a testament to the program’s recent consistency.
George Figueroa opened the Fighting Clan’s scoring with a two‑yard touchdown run in the first quarter.