Darren Cooper
Verified
As seen in:
NorthJersey.com,
The Record (Bergen County),
Forbes,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
USA Today,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News,
Yahoo News Malaysia,
Aol,
Yahoo Sports,
Yahoo Sports Australia
and
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Darren Cooper
Late TD lifts unbeaten Old Tappan football in back-and-forth thriller
ALLENDALE – Zach Miceli paused, then, as usual, did the right thing. The Old Tappan senior quarterback found Crosby Levine all alone with 1:27 left for a 33-yard touchdown pass as the Golden Knights edged Northern Highlands, 30-24, Oct. 16 in a game that wasn't decided until the final seconds. The Golden Knights, No. 1 in the North Jersey Super 20 , improved to 7-0 and are still leading the race for the top seed in North Group 3.
Midseason picks for North Jersey Football Defensive Player of Year. Vote!
Greg Mattura Darren Cooper Greg Tartaglia NorthJersey.com Oct. 15, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Here is the midseason watch list of nominees for North Jersey Football Defensive Player of the Year. These players hail from Bergen and Passaic county schools, have led their team to a .500 or better record after seven weeks and a spot in the North Jersey football rankings. Readers are invited to vote for midseason Defensive Player of the Year in the poll at the bottom of the page.
NJSIAA moves team state wrestling finals, talks 'red-shirting' proposal
ROBBINSVILLE – The road to wrestling glory in New Jersey this winter will divert to Phillipsburg. NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire announced at the Oct. 14 Executive Committee meeting that the 2027 wrestling team state championships would be hosted by Phillipsburg High School on Feb. 7.
NJSIAA moves team state wrestling finals, talks 'red-shirting' proposal
ROBBINSVILLE – The road to wrestling glory in New Jersey this winter will divert to Phillipsburg. NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire announced at the Oct. 14 Executive Committee meeting that the 2027 wrestling team state championships would be hosted by Phillipsburg High School on Feb. 7. Rutgers, the usual host, had a conflict with a dual meet against Iowa that day. Maguire said Rutgers worked to try to find alternative options, but none could be found.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup after stunning result
|
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
|
Asbury Park Press
Verified
New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup after stunning result
|
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 Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
MyCentralJersey
Verified
Latest Non-Public A football seed projections and a look at B | Cooper
Oct. 13, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET A lot of Non-Public A teams were on a bye last week, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have some significant action in the games that were played. With three weeks left in the Non-Public football season (they go a week longer than the public schools), here are my projections for the playoff seeds. Remember, these are officially done by a committee at NJSIAA Headquarters on Sunday, Nov. 1.
North Jersey football Public Super 20, Big Six rankings after Week 6
Oct. 12, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ET The North Jersey Big Six non-public football rankings continue to see dramatic changes during an October filled with shocking results. Bergen Catholic is the latest to topple from No. 1 after a stunning, 31-17 loss Oct. 10 to visiting Paramus Catholic. That loss allows Don Bosco (5-1) to return to the No. 1 spot despite suffering a 34-30 loss Oct. 3 at Bergen Catholic.
Wayne gymnast's recovery from brain tumor inspires community fundraiser
Oct. 9, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ET WAYNE – Sitting on the back porch behind her family home, with dogs Lucy, Penny and Summer tucked away safely inside, Samantha Weite smiles, pauses and reflects. “It’s like nothing ever happened.” In 2025, something big did happen to the endearing Weite, now 21, when a mild headache turned into a severe one.
Male Athlete of the Week showing incredible poise under pressure
Oct. 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Trey Tagliaferri scooted away from the Don Bosco blitz on his final touchdown pass, and then stepped away from the broken bleachers, both just in the nick of time. After throwing five touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 15 seconds to go to lead a Crusaders comeback from a 24-0 deficit, the Bergen Catholic junior quarterback was near the spectator stands at The Jack when part of the bleachers collapsed in the postgame pandemonium.
Darren Cooper's predictions for Week 6 in North Jersey football
Rough times for the ole’ picker lately. Maybe I should have my head examined. I missed on, well, a lot of picks last week and that I’m proud to say doesn’t usually happen.
Midseason picks for North Jersey football Offensive Player of Year. Vote!
Greg Mattura Darren Cooper Greg Tartaglia NorthJersey.com Oct. 8, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET Here is the midseason watch list of nominees for North Jersey Football Offensive Player of the Year. These players hail from Bergen and Passaic county schools, have led their team to a winning record after six weeks and a spot in the North Jersey rankings. Readers are invited to vote for midseason Offensive Player of the Year in the poll at the bottom, and voting closes at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal a new No. 1 team to beat
|
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
|
NorthJersey.com
Verified
New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal a new No. 1 team to beat
|
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
|
Aol
Verified
Projecting the 2026 Non-Public A football playoff seeds | Cooper
The Non-Public A football championship in New Jersey is one of the most coveted ones in the nation. It is an eight-team field. Every team qualifies no matter their final record.
North Jersey Public Super 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 5
Greg Mattura , Darren Cooper , Greg Tartaglia NorthJersey.com Show Caption Hide Caption Bergen Catholic stuns Don Bosco on this TD with 15 seconds left Bryan Porter fights his way for a 38-yard TD with 15 seconds left to lift Bergen Catholic to a stunning, 34-30 comeback victory over Don Bosco. The North Jersey football Big Six non-public rankings feature a new No. 1 team: Bergen Catholic. The Crusaders (3-2) knocked off previously-unbeaten and top-ranked Don Bosco, 34-30, on Oct.
North Jersey Public Super 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 5 Original
Greg Mattura Darren Cooper Greg Tartaglia NorthJersey.com Updated Oct. 5, 2026, 8:09 a.m. ET The North Jersey football Big Six non-public rankings feature a new No. 1 team: Bergen Catholic. The Crusaders (3-2) knocked off previously-unbeaten and top-ranked Don Bosco, 34-30, on Oct. 3 after rallying from a 24-0 deficit. Don Bosco (5-1) drops one spot to No. 2, and is followed by No. 3 St. Joseph (2-3), No. 4 St. Peter's Prep (4-1), and No. 5 Paramus Catholic (3-3).
'Beyond Special' Bergen Catholic triumphs over Bosco in all-timer | Cooper
ORADELL – Add this one to the remembered-forever pile. Trey Tagliaferri’s dump off – it was the scramble drill executed to perfection – to Bryan Porter turned into the game-winning touchdown with 15 seconds left as Bergen Catholic took down No. 1 Don Bosco, 34-30, on a sun-drenched early autumn Saturday afternoon after trailing, 24-0.
Jorheny Rodriguez leads Garfield to win over rival Lodi
GARFIELD – Jorheny Rodriguez ran for 107 and scored four touchdowns as North Jersey's version of the Backyard Brawl went to Garfield 38-0 over Lodi Oct. 2. It was the Boilermakers second straight win in the Battle of Outwater Lane over the Rams, and their biggest margin of victory since a 39-0 triumph in 1961. The win sets up a Garfield showdown with Becton for the NJIC Colonial Division title and a spot in the conference playoffs.
Jorheny Rodriguez leads Garfield to win over rival Lodi
Updated Oct. 2, 2026, 9:57 p.m. ET GARFIELD – Jorheny Rodriguez ran for 107 and scored four touchdowns as North Jersey’s version of the Backyard Brawl went to Garfield 38-0 over Lodi Oct. 2. It was the Boilermakers second straight win in the Battle of Outwater Lane over the Rams, and their biggest margin of victory since a 39-0 triumph in 1961. The win sets up a Garfield showdown with Becton for the NJIC Colonial Division title and a spot in the conference playoffs.
Darren Cooper's predictions for Week 5 in North Jersey football
We are five weeks into the North Jersey football regular season. At this point, we know which teams are struggling, we know which teams are fighters, we know which teams are good, but we don’t know (yet) which teams are Special with a capital S.
Inside the tech battle between Don Bosco and Bergen Catholic
Drones, iPads and headset communication are the latest tools being used in the technology battle between Don Bosco and Bergen Catholic for football supremacy. In addition to rolling out 75-85 players on each sideline in front of a standing room only crowd on Oct. 3 at ‘The Jack’, both teams will come armed with the latest technological football gadgets, seeking every possible edge.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup
|
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
|
NorthJersey.com
Verified
New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup
|
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 Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
Aol
Verified
North Jersey Public Super 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 4
Don Bosco and Old Tappan remained unbeaten after emerging victorious in battles for No. 1 in their respective rankings. Don Bosco (5-0) stays at No. 1 in the Big Six non-public football rankings by defeating reigning Non-Public A state champion and then-No. 2 St. Joseph, 23-10.
The Best Picks For Week 3 In The Ever-Changing NFL
Another week, another round of "let's try and figure out the NFL". If you saw last night's game you know the task can be daunting. The Atlanta Falcons team we saw in no way resembled the outfit of the previous two games. It's a wonder what just a little bit of competent quarterback play can get you. On the other hand, it's entirely probable that the Falcons will revert back to the Falcons again. Looking forward to Sunday and Monday, I see opportunities to get back on track.
In Toal's return, Don Bosco handles St. Joseph in state final rematch
Updated Sept. 25, 2026, 10:35 p.m. ET RAMSEY – There was Greg Toal. There was a dominating Don Bosco defense, and another packed house at Granatell Stadium. Kinda like old times. Toal was welcomed back to the field where he forged the Ironmen into national powers for the first time since he was dismissed in 2017 and top-ranked Don Bosco took down St. Joseph, 23-10, Sept. 25 in front of a crowd of 5,500 on a windy fall night.
In Toal's return, Don Bosco handles St. Joseph in state final rematch
RAMSEY – There was Greg Toal. There was a dominating Don Bosco defense, and another packed house at Granatell Stadium. Toal was welcomed back to the field where he forged the Ironmen into national powers for the first time since he was dismissed in 2017 and top-ranked Don Bosco took down St. Joseph, 23-10, Sept. 25 in front of a crowd of 5,500 on a windy fall night. Toal was a surprise guest as part of a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Don Bosco state championship football team.
3 new teams join New Jersey Super 25 rankings after upset-filled week
|
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.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
Aol
Verified
Can Thanksgiving football and state title games coexist in New Jersey? Original
Sept. 21, 2026, 5:46 a.m. ET On Sept. 16, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that all seven state football finals (five public games and two non-public games) would be played at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 28-29. For the first time, the governing body of high school sports in New Jersey, is telling teams that have long-standing Thanksgiving Day games that they’ll have to play two games in four days if they make it to the state finals.
Can Thanksgiving football and state title games coexist in New Jersey?
On Sept. 16, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that all seven state football finals (five public games and two non-public games) would be played at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 28-29. For the first time, the governing body of high school sports in New Jersey, is telling teams that have long-standing Thanksgiving Day games that they’ll have to play two games in four days if they make it to the state finals.
Bergen Catholic football takes out No. 2 St. Peter's Prep Original
Sept. 18, 2026, 9:39 p.m. ET JERSEY CITY − Bergen Catholic is growing up quickly. Nick Mauro ran for two touchdowns and Bryan Porter had another big game as Bergen Catholic dropped St. Peter's Prep, 33-16, on Sept. 18 at Caven Point. After an early touchdown by the Marauders (3-1) the Crusaders took control, building a 20-10 lead at halftime. Coming into the game, St. Peter's Prep was ranked No. 2 in the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Bergen Catholic was No. 7. Check back soon for more.
North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week quickly making her name known Original
Sept. 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m. ET No one tell Leanna Veloz, but freshman soccer players aren’t supposed to make such a big splash so quickly. “I just want to keep up the pace of what I am doing,” Veloz said with a laugh. “Whatever I am doing now is going good for me.” The 14-year-old Hackensack freshman scored six goals in her first four games, leading her team to three wins -- the Comets won nine games in the last two years combined.
North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week quickly making her name known
No one tell Leanna Veloz, but freshman soccer players aren’t supposed to make such a big splash so quickly. “I just want to keep up the pace of what I am doing,” Veloz said with a laugh. “Whatever I am doing now is going good for me.” The 14-year-old Hackensack freshman scored six goals in her first four games, leading her team to three wins -- the Comets won nine games in the last two years combined.
NJSIAA schedule change puts a squeeze on Thanksgiving football
ROBBINSVILLE − It just got even more crowded at the Thanksgiving football table, and some people aren’t going to like it. With the Giants and Jets both on the road on Thanksgiving weekend, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced Sept. 16 at its executive committee meeting that all seven state final football games will be played at MetLife Stadium the weekend of Nov. 28-29, likely with four games on the 28th and three on the 29th.
There's a new top public school in latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings
|
After a busy week of high school football season, there are major changes to the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Glassboro and DePaul both dropped out of the top five after suffering their first losses of the season. Glassboro's loss made way for Old Tappan to take over the position of No. 1 public-school team as the Golden Knights moved up to No. 5. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings are posted every Tuesday morning.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
Yahoo Sports
Verified
Teaneck football starts fast, hands first loss to Passaic Original
Sept. 10, 2026, 8:37 p.m. ET TEANECK − Five different players scored touchdowns and Teaneck took advantage of a safety and ensuing kickoff return for a nine-point swing on the way to downing Passaic 37-21 at home on Sept. 10. Both teams are now 2-1. The clear turning point came early in the second quarter. Teaneck was inside the Indians 1-yard line and fumbled. The ball was recovered by Passaic's Adrian Fabian.
Major upset shakes up New Jersey Super 25 rankings Original
|
Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Robert Aitken Jr. Andy Mendlowitz Steven Falk Tom McGurk Tom Rimback Sept. 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET With the high school football season in full gear, one new team joined the New Jersey Super 25 rankings after Week 1. Rumson-Fair Haven, which had previously been receiving votes, joined the rankings at No. 25.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
NorthJersey.com
Verified
Bergen Catholic's miracle comeback falls short in controversial finish
OLNEY (Md.) – Bergen Catholic quarterback Trey Tagliaferri jumped. The officials all over the field converged and looked at the goal line. Bergen Catholic players looked for vindication. Good Counsel looked for relief. From inside the 1-yard line on the final play of the game on a wedge play, officials ruled that Tagliaferri did not score a game-winning touchdown, sending Bergen Catholic to 0-2 and Our Lady of Good Counsel to a 41-39 win on a sticky Friday, Sept. 4 night in Maryland.
2 South Jersey powers join latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings Original
|
Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Robert Aitken Jr. Andy Mendlowitz Steven Falk Tom McGurk Tom Rimback USA TODAY NETWORK - New Jersey Sept. 1, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET The high school football season is underway, and two new teams moved into the New Jersey Super 25 rankings after Week 0. Winslow, which won the Group 4 state championship last year, debuts at No. 17, and Washington Township, last year's Group 5 state champ, breaks in at No. 20. Both South Jersey teams made statements in opening-week wins.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
NorthJersey.com
Verified
Live updates as St. Joseph faces Mount Carmel in national-TV game
St. Joseph (Montvale) made its national-TV debut on Aug. 28, falling 48-44 to Mount Carmel (Illinois) in a game it led 30-0 . The game was televised on ESPN. The Green Knights won the Non-Public A state championship last season, but had to replace several key players from that team, including do-it-all back Nate Bailey and quarterback Lamar Best. St. Joseph coach Augie Hoffmann was suspended for the first two games of the season for a violation of school policy.
Live updates as St. Joseph faces Mount Carmel in national-TV game Original
Aug. 28, 2026, 4:55 p.m. ET St. Joseph (Montvale) makes its national-TV debut on Friday with a season-opening game against Mount Carmel (Illinois) in Chicago, live on ESPN. The Green Knights won the Non-Public A state championship last season, but are replacing several key players from that team, including do-it-all back Nate Bailey and quarterback Lamar Best. Their trip to Chicago took 12 hours due to weather back home.
Not Acting Like A Rookie On Your NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year Bets
We're switching gears back to the NFL. The preseason is winding down (thankfully) and a couple of things stick out. First, the good teams are really good. The Los Angeles Rams put on a thoroughly meaningless but thoroughly dominating performance last weekend over a team (sorry Saints fans that was hard to watch) that people are high on. Buffalo, Dallas and Cincinnati looked really good. Second, the players union better wake up.
Not Acting Like A Rookie On Your NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year Bets
HENDERSON, NEVADA - APRIL 24: Quarterback Fernando Mendoza (C), selected yesterday by the Las Vegas Raiders as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, poses with Raiders general manager John Spytek (L) and head coach Klint Kubiak (R) after a news conference at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on April 24, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
New Jersey Super 25 football rankings entering 2026 season Original
|
Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Robert Aitken Jr. Andy Mendlowitz Steven Falk Tom McGurk Tom Rimback USA TODAY NETWORK − New Jersey Aug. 25, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET With the high school football season getting started later this week for most teams, it's time to unveil the first New Jersey Super 25 rankings of the 2026 season. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey will rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning.
By Darren Cooper Verified, Greg Mattura Verified, Robert Aitken Jr. Verified, Andy Mendlowitz Verified, Steven Falk Verified, Tom McGurk Verified, Tom Rimback Verified
|
NorthJersey.com
Verified
St. Joseph football coach suspended for first two games of 2026 season
St. Joseph football coach Augie Hoffmann has been suspended for the first two games of the 2026 season. His suspension comes from the school for violating school policies around offseason training, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. Hoffmann will still travel with the team for its nationally-televised opening game in Chicago , but can't be on the field for the Aug. 28 contest.
St. Joseph football coach suspended for first two games of 2026 season
St. Joseph football coach Augie Hoffmann has been suspended for the first two games of the 2026 season. His suspension comes from the school for violating school policies around offseason training, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. Hoffmann will still travel with the team for its nationally-televised opening game in Chicago, but can’t be on the field for the Aug. 28 contest.
Bergen Catholic football rebooting for a season as the underdog
Aug. 20, 2026, 4:57 a.m. ET EAST RUTHERFORD − Bergen Catholic coach Vito Campanile isn’t calling it a rebuild. Nope, he went further than that. “This is nowhere near a rebuild,” Campanile said Aug. 19 at Super Football Conference Media Day. “It’s a reboot in the mindset of the structure of how we win.
What stood out at first North Jersey football scrimmage; Vote for best play
Aug. 17, 2026, 4:19 p.m. ET HASBROUCK HEIGHTS – No one wins football scrimmages, but Paramus wants to win anything it can in 2026. After a winless campaign in 2025, Paramus was one of four teams competing in a football scrimmage in Hasbrouck Heights along with the home Aviators, Becton and Cresskill/Emerson. Aug. 17 was the first day scrimmages could be held in New Jersey.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Darren
Contact Darren, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack