Non-Public B Title Game Standouts: DePaul vs. Red Bank Catholic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Tuesday, November 28 at MetLife Stadium, DePaul and Red Bank Catholic met in East Rutherford to battle at the Meadowlands for the right to be named the NJSIAA Non-Public Group B State Champion. This honor went to Red Bank Catholic, who ended up victorious by a score of 14-7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this game there were standouts on both sides of the ball. Below are a few who laid it out and left it all on the field for their respective teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DePaul</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099792"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Perhaps one of the most active games for any DePaul player, Monteyne had a breakthrough game for himself. In appearing in only his fifth game of the season Monteyne, just a sophomore, performed like senior who has had 30ish career starts. Monteyne made a career high 10 stops in this one, including 1 tackle for loss and 1 sack. He looks to build up0n this performance during his season finale as he strives to be counted on more as a junior.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae2401d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099787"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Nitolli, a junior, had himself a really strong game to conclude this season. With his 5 tackles, Nitolli also got home on the quarterback once. This performance gives him a cool 115 tackles on the season with 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, a blocked kick, a pick, and a scoop-and-sc0re.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae2407e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099788"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A versatile athlete, Lopez has migrated to the defensive side of the ball on a full-time basis. Playing the u0022staru0022 position - a hybrid sam backer/strong safety - Lopez made 10 stops in this one.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae240cb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396564"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"James, a talented junior running back, did all he could in this cold and windy defensive struggle of a game. One of the top rushers from the 2025 class, James churned and burned for 87 yards on 26 attempts in this one. Also used as a passer - likely on trick plays - James completed both his pass attempts for 27 passing yards. James was not done there, however, as he hauled in 2 passes for 26 receiving yards. James also made 4 tackles on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae2411b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086004"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jones is a player that the Spartans love to feed the ball to. Having witnessed him in person snatch 10 balls for 136 yards and a score in the Group B semifinal round, DePaul definitely feels that Jones can win his matchup on a consistent basis. Against Red Bank Catholic Jones rushed once for 8 yards, caught 5 passes for 61 yards (with a long of 22 yards), made 3 tackles on defense, and returned a kickoff for 21 yards.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae24167"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Red Bank Catholic</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099775"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"For my money, [player_tooltip player_id='1099775' first='Luke' last='Wassef'] was the player of the game in this matchup. The Caseys' running back rushed 14 times for 84 yards. This total was short of the game's lead by just 3 yards. Beyond grinding out tough yards in the cold during a defensive battle, Wassef hauled in his only pass reception of 12 yards, converting that for a score. Lastly, Wassef has battle scars from the defensive side of the game too, leading all participants on either team with 12 tackles, including getting home on a partial sack.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae241b6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1022241"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A junior, Gutridge had a solid performance in the state final. Standing stout and playing tough at his linebacker spot, Gutridge made 6 tackles in this one to go along with a partial sack to add to his ledger.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae241ff"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521913"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Typically I find myself praising quarterbacks for absolutely lighting it up, but today I find myself praising [player_tooltip player_id='521913' first='Frankie' last='Williams'] for playing a clean, crisp game throughout terribly cold, windy weather conditions throughout a defensive struggle of a contest. Williams was 5 of 7 for 61 yards with 2 touchdown tosses in this one, while he also rushed 10 times for 22 yards. Modest numbers - yes - but note that he did not turn the ball over, he paced the offense, controlled the tempo, and made just enough big plays when it mattered to propel his team.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae2424d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099772"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Graham goes out as a champion. Aside from putting in that work on offense, the Caseys' two-way lineman made a big impact on defense. Along with a ring, Graham capped off his career with a 7-tackle, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack performance. On the season he totaled 87 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae24297"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380411"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"When it mattered most, the Caseys gave their best player the ball and Red Bank Catholics' best player delivered. Emmanuel Ross, a Stanford-bound prospect, did caught 3 receptions in this game for 33 yards, scoring once on a 24-yard strike. More than typical, the Caseys gave the ball to Ross as rusher too, carrying 5 times for 26 yards.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566cdae242e1"} /-->