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South Plainfield hires Nurnberger as head wrestling coach Original
Updated Oct. 16, 2026, 3:12 p.m. ET NOTE: This article will be updated with more information. Jeremy Nurnberger knows all about the big names and success of the South Plainfield wrestling program through the years. Now, he’ll be leading the next generation of Tigers on the mat. The South Plainfield Board of Education approved Nurnberger to become the seventh head coach in program history that goes back to 1961-62 last month.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for week 7
It's officially crunch time, with just two weeks left in the regular season, with division races getting locked up and playoff spots are being secured. We will have full live coverage of the Big Central Conference, as usual, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you've come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below. Final scores of those contests, as well as links to stories and other coverage will be updated on this page throughout the weekend.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for week 7
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Thursday, Oct. 15 Roselle Park 38, Brearley 35: Nasir Cheston scored on a 15-yard run with 5:44 left in the fourth quarter and it proved the winner as Roselle Park won a wild back-and-forth barn burner in Kenilworth. The Panthers (4-4) opened the game with two quick rushing touchdowns from Nick Salas to take a 12-0 lead headed into the second period.
Football Player of the Week is Old Bridge's Aiden Rios, Week 6
Aiden Rios was a lifelong quarterback, but the Old Bridge football coaches switched him to receiver as a freshman two years ago. Simply, Brody Nugent was a star under center, and the Knights wanted the athletic Rios on the field. This season, Rios moved back to QB to take over for the graduated Nugent, and it's like he never left. The junior is having a breakout season for the hot Knights (6-1).
Football Player of the Week is Old Bridge's Aiden Rios, Week 6
Oct. 16, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET Aiden Rios was a lifelong quarterback, but the Old Bridge football coaches switched him to receiver as a freshman two years ago. Simply, Brody Nugent was a star under center, and the Knights wanted the athletic Rios on the field. This season, Rios moved back to QB to take over for the graduated Nugent, and it’s like he never left. The junior is having a breakout season for the hot Knights (6-1).
Football Player of the Week is Old Bridge's Aiden Rios, Week 6
Aiden Rios was a lifelong quarterback, but the Old Bridge football coaches switched him to receiver as a freshman two years ago. Simply, Brody Nugent was a star under center, and the Knights wanted the athletic Rios on the field. This season, Rios moved back to QB to take over for the graduated Nugent, and it’s like he never left. The junior is having a breakout season for the hot Knights (6-1).
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 7 Original
Oct. 15, 2026, 8:49 p.m. ET CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Pincus and Mendlowitz’s Big Central Conference football picks, Week 7 Thursday, Oct. 15 Roselle Park 38, Brearley 35: Nasir Cheston scored on a 15-yard run with 5:44 left in the fourth quarter and it proved the winner as Roselle Park won a wild back-and-forth barn burner in Kenilworth.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 7
Scoreboard, coverage plans, schedules, links and more for Week 7 in the Big Central Football Conference and local Central Jersey teams. It’s officially crunch time, with just two weeks left in the regular season, with division races getting locked up and playoff spots are being secured. We will have full live coverage of the Big Central Conference, as usual, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you’ve come to expect.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup after stunning result
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Updated Oct. 13, 2026, 8:50 a.m. ET After a great week of high school football games, there is another shakeup at the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Paramus Catholic rushed for 469 yards in a stunning 31-17 victory over previously No. 1 Bergen Catholic. It vaults the Paladins into the statewide top three, while Don Bosco reclaimed the No. 1 spot heading into a showdown with DePaul.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup after stunning result
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After a great week of high school football games, there is another shakeup at the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Paramus Catholic rushed for 469 yards in a stunning 31-17 victory over previously No. 1 Bergen Catholic. It vaults the Paladins into the statewide top three, while Don Bosco reclaimed the No. 1 spot heading into a showdown with DePaul. Elsewhere, unbeaten powers Old Tappan, Donovan Catholic, Rancocas Valley, Elizabeth and Washington Township continued their runs.
By Darren Cooper, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
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Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 6 Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week 6 of the 2026 season. The poll closes at noon Thursday, Oct. 15. Additionally, the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week. IF POLL DOESN’T SHOW, PLEASE REFRESH THIS PAGE.
Zaire Young scores 4 TDs as Piscataway pulls away from St. Joseph
Oct. 9, 2026, 9:27 p.m. ET NOTE: This article will be updated with more details and quotes. Please check back later PISCATAWAY – In a tight game, converting those fourth-down possessions are key. Piscataway came up with a pair of first downs that led to second-half scores in a 35-14 win over St. Joseph in a meeting of Top 10 Big Central Conference teams on Friday, Oct. 9.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for week 6
Just three weeks until playoffs for our public school teams in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, with division races being wrapped up and postseason seeds starting to come into focus. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you've come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 6 Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 9:04 p.m. ET CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 6 Pincus and Mendlowitz’s Big Central Conference football picks, Week 6 Thursday, Oct.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 6 Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET Just three weeks until playoffs for our public school teams in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, with division races being wrapped up and postseason seeds starting to come into focus. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you’ve come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal a new No. 1 team to beat
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After another great week of high school football games, there is a new No. 1 team in the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. In a battle between the state's top two teams, No. 2 Bergen Catholic stormed back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat No. 1 Don Bosco, 34-30, and claim the No. 1 spot in the rankings. Winslow jumps Red Bank Catholic in the rankings after its 31-24 head-to-head victory, and undefeated Elizabeth enters the Top 25 after a 39-18 win over Linden.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Tom Rimback Verified, Greg Mattura Verified
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal a new No. 1 team to beat
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Darren Cooper Steven Falk Tom McGurk Andy Mendlowitz Robert Aitken Jr. Tom Rimback Greg Mattura NorthJersey.com Oct. 6, 2026, 6:09 a.m. ET After another great week of high school football games, there is a new No. 1 team in the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. In a battle between the state's top two teams, No. 2 Bergen Catholic stormed back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat No. 1 Don Bosco, 34-30, and claim the No. 1 spot in the rankings. Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Tom Rimback Verified, Greg Mattura Verified
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Big Central Conference Top 15 football rankings, through Week 5
Oct. 5, 2026, 4:03 a.m. ET We’re coming off another highlight-filled week, featuring upsets, dominant performances and eye-opening results. Here is how we rank the top 15 teams after Week 5: Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5 (records in parenthesis) 1. Elizabeth (6-0) – last week No. 2 -- The Minutemen kept rolling with a 39-18 victory over Linden on Oct. 3, reaching 6-0 for the first time since 2012 – a year they finished 11-0-1 and captured a state title.
Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 5 Original
Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Five of the 2026 season. The poll closes on Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon. Please note the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week. IF POLL DOESN’T SHOW, PLEASE REFRESH THIS PAGE Love crosswords?
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Thursday, Oct. 1 Roselle Park 29, Middlesex 28 (OT): Middlesex took a 28-22 lead in overtime on Brian Cilento's 21-yard run. Roselle Park responded as Nasir Cheston scored on a 30-yard scamper. Gabriel Martins kicked the extra point for the win. Cheston also scored on a 72-yard run to tie the game at 22-22 with 10:06 left.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 5
We've reached the stretch run of the regular season in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, as teams begin closing out division races and look to solidify their chances at a playoff berth.. We will have full live coverage of six BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you've come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! More: Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 5 More: Pincus and Mendlowitz's Big Central Conference football picks, Week 5 Roselle Park 29, Middlesex 28 (OT): Middlesex took a 28-22 lead in overtime on Brian Cilento's 21-yard run. Roselle Park responded as Nasir Cheston scored on a 30-yard scamper. Gabriel Martins kicked the extra point for the win.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! More: Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 5 Colonia 31, Hillsborough 13: Brady Hammond threw a pair of touchdown passes of 23 and 40 yards to Tyronn Holloway as Colonia won big. Aaron Gonzalez rushed for a score and caught another one for a TD as the Patriots improved to 2-4. Lucas Belo was 4-for-4 in extra points and made a 27-yard field goal in the win. Hillsborough fell to 1-5.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 5
Scoreboard, coverage plans, schedules, links and more for Week 5 in the Big Central Football Conference and local Central Jersey teams. We’ve reached the stretch run of the regular season in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, as teams begin closing out division races and look to solidify their chances at a playoff berth..
Pincus and Mendlowitz’s Big Central Conference football picks, Week 5
Oct. 1, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ET So, remember how fired up Simeon Pincus got last week when he bested Andy Mendlowitz by four games in this contest and opened a nearly unprecedented six-game lead? Well, after the senior-junior member of your prophetic duo did it again with another four-game triumph in Week 4, opening an actually unprecedented 10 game lead in the Tufaro Trophy race, now he actually thinks he can see the future and is talking about emptying his bank account into his Draft Kings app.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for week 4
We've reached the midway point of the regular season in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, as teams begin jockeying for playoff position and division races are coming into focus. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you've come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 4
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Monday, Sept. 28 Franklin 55, North Brunswick 21: Mike Rogers Jr. ran in three touchdowns and senior quarterback Jah'naad Cady made his triumphant return after missing three games with injury by throwing two touchdown passes and Franklin got into the win column, turning a 21-21 halftime contest into a second-half laugher.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup
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After another wild week of the high school football season, including several games pushed to Monday due to weather, one new team joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Atlantic City, which opened the season ranked No. 17, returns at No. 23 after beating Winslow. Another South Jersey upset, Millville over then-No. 2 St. Augustine, led to Bergen Catholic taking over the No. 2 spot, setting up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup on Oct. 3 against rival Don Bosco.
By Darren Cooper, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup
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Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Robert Aitken Jr. Andy Mendlowitz Steven Falk Tom McGurk Tom Rimback USA TODAY NETWORK - New Jersey Sept. 29, 2026, 10:35 a.m. ET After another wild week of the high school football season, including several games pushed to Monday due to weather, one new team joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Atlantic City, which opened the season ranked No. 17, returns at No. 23 after beating Winslow.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup
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After another wild week of the high school football season, including several games pushed to Monday due to weather, one new team joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Atlantic City, which opened the season ranked No. 17, returns at No. 23 after beating Winslow. Another South Jersey upset, Millville over then-No. 2 St. Augustine, led to Bergen Catholic taking over the No. 2 spot, setting up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup on Oct. 3 against rival Don Bosco.
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Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 4
Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com's Big Central Conference Readers' Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Four of the 2026 season. Please note the poll closes this week on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Additionally, the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week.
Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 4
Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Four of the 2026 season. Please note the poll closes this week on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Additionally, the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week.
Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 4
Sept. 29, 2026, 3:55 a.m. ET Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Four of the 2026 season. Please note the poll closes this week on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Additionally, the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week.
Phillipsburg rallies past St. Joseph after 90-yard kick return TD
Updated Sept. 28, 2026, 7:29 p.m. ET NOTE: This article was updated with more information. METUCHEN – Down at halftime, Phillipsburg used a special teams spark and power running to gobble up first downs to seal a 42-31 win over St. Joseph-Metuchen in a meeting of Top 5 Big Central Conference teams on Monday, Sept. 28. St. Joseph took a 24-21 lead late in the third quarter on Austin Loreti’s 22-yard field goal.
Old Bridge rallies from 26 down to stun Piscataway, seize division lead
Sept. 25, 2026, 9:41 p.m. ET NOTE: This article will be updated with more details and quotes. Please check back later OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge players joyfully glided to the fence by the stands to salute their fans, the Knight flag flying high with purple and white everywhere. The celebration didn’t seem likely. Down 26-0 at halftime, Old Bridge rallied to edge Piscataway 27-26 in a high-level meeting between Top 3 Big Central Conference teams in a game of twists and turns on Friday, Sept. 25.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 4
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! More: Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 4 More: Franklin to bestow highest honor on recently departed football coach Bridgewater-Raritan 20, Westfield 0: Jonathan Okolo ran in two touchdowns and grabbed an interception, and Jahmier Black added a rushing score and Bridgwater-Raritan moved to 4-1. Nate Zuckerman also grabbed a pick for the Panthers. Westfield fell to 1-4.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 4 Original
Sept. 24, 2026, 10:09 p.m. ET CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! More: Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 4 More: St. Joseph’s Loreti honoring four lives with every kick he makes More: Bernards football program to leave Big Central Conference Thursday, Sept.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 4
We’ve reached the midway point of the regular season in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, as teams begin jockeying for playoff position and division races are coming into focus. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you’ve come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 4 Original
Updated Sept. 24, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET We’ve reached the midway point of the regular season in the Big Central Football Conference and Central Jersey, as teams begin jockeying for playoff position and division races are coming into focus. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and insight you’ve come to expect. A full schedule of games can be found below.
St. Joseph’s Loreti honoring four lives with every kick he makes
Every Memorial Day weekend, they gather to celebrate the lives of two children who unfairly, incomprehensibly died of cancer: 10-year-old Austin Huslage and 7-year-old Stephen Austin Maszczak, their precious smiles frozen in time. Family and friends, some from out of state, nearly 50 people in all, head to Hunterdon County carrying good memories to swap stories and hum "Happy Birthday." There are volleyball games, a cookout and guitar jamming. Sing-alongs and, of course, birthday cake.
St. Joseph’s Loreti honoring four lives with every kick he makes
Every Memorial Day weekend, they gather to celebrate the lives of two children who unfairly, incomprehensibly died of cancer: 10-year-old Austin Huslage and 7-year-old Stephen Austin Maszczak, their precious smiles frozen in time. Family and friends, some from out of state, nearly 50 people in all, head to Hunterdon County carrying good memories to swap stories and hum "Happy Birthday." There are volleyball games, a cookout and guitar jamming. Sing-alongs and, of course, birthday cake.
St. Joseph’s Loreti honoring four lives with every kick he makes
Every Memorial Day weekend, they gather to celebrate the lives of two children who unfairly, incomprehensibly died of cancer: 10-year-old Austin Huslage and 7-year-old Stephen Austin Maszczak, their precious smiles frozen in time. Family and friends, some from out of state, nearly 50 people in all, head to Hunterdon County carrying good memories to swap stories and hum "Happy Birthday." There are volleyball games, a cookout and guitar jamming. Sing-alongs and, of course, birthday cake.
Pincus and Mendlowitz’s Big Central Conference football picks, Week 4
Updated Sept. 24, 2026, 11:44 a.m. ET Week 3 in the Big Central Conference bought its first real slate of surprising results, as the Top 15 rankings went through quite a shakeup, especially after Elizabeth’s toppling of then-No. 1 St. Joseph-Metuchen, Bridgewater-Raritan’s 7-3 win over Ridge in an unexpected defensive struggle, and Cranford’s 29-0 blanking of Summit.
3 new teams join New Jersey Super 25 rankings after upset-filled week
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After an upset-filled week of the high school football season, three new teams joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. West Orange debuts at No. 23 after becoming the first public school to beat Shabazz in a regular-season game in nearly two years. Ramapo, which beat West Orange earlier this season, moved into the rankings at No. 18. Brick Memorial slides in at No. 25 after upsetting previously-ranked Toms River North.
By Darren Cooper, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
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3 new teams join New Jersey Super 25 rankings after upset-filled week
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After an upset-filled week of the high school football season, three new teams joined the latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings. After an upset-filled week of the high school football season, three new teams joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. West Orange debuts at No. 23 after becoming the first public school to beat Shabazz in a regular-season game in nearly two years. Ramapo, which beat West Orange earlier this season, moved into the rankings at No. 18.
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Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 3 Original
Sept. 20, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ET Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Three of the 2026 season. Voting closes Thursday, Sept. 24 at noon. Please note that the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week.
Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 3
Welcome to the MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll after Week Three of the 2026 season. Please note that the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register, and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes. The winner of the vote will be featured Friday morning as our Player of the Week.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 3
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! Friday, Sept. 18 Woodbridge 15, Plainfield 8: Dylan Stephan's two-yard touchdown run with 2:38 remaining in regulation proved the game-winner as Woodbridge (2-2) rallied for the Big Central Conference Liberty Gold Division win.
Old Bridge holds off St. Thomas Aquinas after late first-half surge
Sept. 18, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ET NOTE: This article will be updated with more details and quotes. Please check back later OLD BRIDGE – A big swing late in the first half gave Old Bridge a nice lead heading lead into halftime. The Knights then had to gut out a 26-24 win over St. Thomas Aquinas in a meeting of Big Central Conference Top 15 teams on Friday, Sept. 18. That’s both squads – full of playmakers on all three phases and the ability to score quickly.
Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 3
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! More: Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 3 More: NJSIAA calls official's use of slur inappropriate, closes case Brearley 42, South River 12: Monroe Passmore ripped off two long touchdown runs, including a 71-yarder, and Ryan Nelson threw two TD passes and ran in another score to spark Brearley (3-1).
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