NJ Football Week 1: Top Offensive Performers
New Jersey high school football kicked off over the weekend with some exciting action. The long wait was ended with games taking place all over the state. Teams and fans were fired up to get back out there. These were…
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Continue ReadingNew Jersey high school football kicked off over the weekend with some exciting action. The long wait was ended with games taking place all over the state. Teams and fans were fired up to get back out there. These were the offensive players who showed up big time during the first set of games.
Tahj Bullock Tahj Bullock 6'4" | QB St. Peter's Prep | 2021 State NJ (2021) | St. Peter’s Prep
This is no surprise given that Bullock is the top ranked quarterback in the state. He led the No. 1 ranked Marauders to 62 points while completing 13 of 14 passes for 213 yards and five touchdowns.
Audric Estime Audric Estime 6'1" | RB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ (2021) | St. Joe’s Montvale
The top ranked running back in the state turned in a big performance in a losing effort. Estime, the Michigan State commit, rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday against Bergen Catholic.
Ryan Butler Ryan Butler 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ (2022) | Bergen Catholic
Butler showed off his duel-threat abilities in this one. The junior running back rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown while adding five catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns.
Sean Beller (2021) | Morris Knolls
Morris Knolls cruised to a 35-14 victory using their rushing attack. That attack was led by Beller, who scored four touchdowns on the ground and paced the offense all night.
Ronnie Heath (2023) | Don Bosco
Heath is the next big thing in New Jersey and he showed it in this one. Don Bosco football is a powerhouse once again. They opened up with a 34-13 victory over Paramus Catholic. Heath carried the ball 30 times for 182 yards and three scores.
Casey Larkin Casey Larkin 6'0" | DB Wall | 2021 State NJ (2021) | Wall
Wall showed why they are one of the top teams in the state in this one. Larkin led the way for a team that put up 55 points in their first game. He finished with 155 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Jaleel Patrick (2022) | Penns Grove
Penns Grove looked in mid season form led by their sophomore quarterback. Patrick finished with 206 yards and a touchdown. He complete 14 of 18 passes.
Joel Marellis (2022) | St. Thomas Aquinas
The sophomore back carried the load for St. Thomas Aquinas during a 38-32 overtime victory over South River. Marellis carried the ball 27 times for 157 yards and a touchdown in the win.