Games to Watch: Week 7 Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Toms River North (6-1) vs. Toms River South (5-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>10/13 6pm @ Toms River North</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toms River North is coming off of a 49-0 blow out victory over Wall this past weekend. This team is still one of the best public schools in the state, and a team we have highlighted quite often. I would like to turn the attention towards Mariner players that are on the rise and starting to make a name for themselves. While we all know [player_tooltip player_id='172516' first='Micah' last='Ford'] by now, his brother, Mordecai, is quickly becoming more and more of a presence on the field. An absolute elusive runner, [player_tooltip player_id='1054128' first='Mordecai' last='Ford'] is starting to receive looks from some big time D1 programs. Also on offense is [player_tooltip player_id='674968' first='Camryn' last='Thomas']. Camryn is another underclassman that is a dangorus weapon from the receiver position. He is sure to get more attention as the season continues. Last but not least, one of the leaders of this stout defense is [player_tooltip player_id='1040416' first='Blaise' last='Boland']. By the end of September Blaise had already racked up 35 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 12 TFLs. There are few teams that can stop him from making huge plays on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toms River South is entering this contest with a 5 game winning streak. Looking to give Toms River North a run for their money and produce an upset, this team is ready and able to keep the game close. The offensive unit is lead by star QB James Alexander, who has two reliable targets in Cooper Greitz and [player_tooltip player_id='781000' first='Danny' last='Pierson']. Danny is a big, 6 foot target to throw to, and has the ability to out jump defenders in a jump ball situation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18105120/6506f8101600960ab08ec283' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6526b437b0b4a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Westwood (6-0) vs. Lakeland</strong> <strong>(5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>10/13 630pm @ Lakeland</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Westwood is having one of the most impressive statistical starts in the state. Having only let up 26 total points through 6 games (4.3 points allowed per game), they have also blown teams out of the water by scoring 218 points total (36.3 ppg). The Cardinals have one of the most talented QBs in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='220046' first='Robbie' last='Carcich']. A player that can hurt defenses in multiple ways, defenses have to worry anytime the ball is in Robbie's hands. He has produced 18 total touchdowns and has thrown the ball for 985 yards and ran for another 414. One of the other lead runners for the team is the promising sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='402243' first='Steve' last='Klein']. Steve has not only made a big impact as a runner (238 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns), but also made offenses worry as he has racked up 31 total tackles, 3 interceptions, and a sack so far this season. This defense is also strong upfront, with [player_tooltip player_id='774926' first='Luke' last='Biello'] bringing the QB to the ground 5.5 times and even causing a safety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeland is a very strong 2 loss program. They brought it to Jefferson this past weekend, as they shut them out 33-0. This offensive unit runs through Jeremy O'Hernandez. Jeremy is a true playmaker, and has rushed for 582 and 6 touchdowns so far this season. On the defensive side of the ball, teams have to consider where Kyle Keyes lines up on the field. Kyle has been all over the place, bringing the ball carrier to the ground 35 times and picking off the ball twice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14652421/651b0938386e590be0dd4875' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6526b437b0b90"} /-->