Top Performances from NJ Week One Football Action

<p class="text-gray-700">Gabriel Miles did the work this offseason, which showed in Week 3. The 6'1”, 200-pound quarterback led Passaic Tech to a gritty 28-21 victory over West Orange. His performance was impressive, especially with his deep-ball touch. Miles completed a 99-yard touchdown pass, one of four total TDs on the day. He threw for over 268 yards and proved he's more than just a pocket passer. He used his legs effectively, creating plays out of structure and moving the chains. Gabriel's dual-threat ability was on full display, making him one of the standout quarterbacks this week. Passaic Tech will remain a force in the New Jersey high school playoffs if he keeps performing like this.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GabrielMilesQb/status/1832906163509145908 </div></figure>   <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Paramus Catholic's star running back, [player_tooltip player_id='960397' first='Xavier' last='Williams'], is playing the best football regardless of position. Committed to Air Force over the summer, Williams has hit the ground running in these first three weeks. Despite only playing two games, he's been unstoppable. Last week, he scored four touchdowns in a thriller, and this week, he outdid himself with six touchdowns against Pope John.</p>   <p>Xavier has been running like a man on a mission, showcasing his patience and vision to find gaps and using his breakaway speed to finish. Whether in the open field or at the goal line, he's proven to be a consistent threat, and Williams is the complete package. He runs the ball effectively and can catch passes out of the backfield and line up as a wide receiver. His versatility makes him an all-around weapon.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">The only challenge for him moving forward is refining his pass protection, which could take his game to the next level. But no one has performed better over the first three weeks of New Jersey high school football. [player_tooltip player_id='960397' first='Xavier' last='Williams'] is setting the bar with ten touchdowns in just two games.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1832508524850561371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1832508524850561371%7Ctwgr%5E27e4b6e2b7bceaebead247407d4b7c7d27c56bf6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10u0026amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJSZ_Sports%2Fstatus%2F1832508524850561371 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1524828' first='Gino' last='Greco'] was pivotal in Don Bosco's dominant 44-0 win over Red Bank Catholic. He was everywhere on defense. In this game, Greco had a fumble recovery, a sack, a safety, and an interception, each contributing to massive momentum swings. His ability to create havoc on multiple fronts made a huge difference, and he wasn't done there. Gino also chipped in with some key tackles on special teams, proving his versatility.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">As part of the class of 2026, Gino still has plenty of room for growth. But based on this performance, it's clear he's already a significant asset. Expect him to continue making these game-changing plays as the season progresses.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ByLuisTorres/status/1832202788425888128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1832202788425888128%7Ctwgr%5Ebd60d7d9fa9aef3ce079607d6b82e7e88deecb8d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10u0026amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FByLuisTorres%2Fstatus%2F1832202788425888128 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Josh Rodriguez from Somerville had a monster performance, racking up 240 yards and three touchdowns off just four catches. His versatility in impacting the game made Josh's performance stand out. Last year, when I watched him in person, Somerville struggled to get the ball in his hands in various ways, often relying on deep routes. But in this game, Josh showcased his complete skill set.</p>   <p>First, he demonstrated sharp route running and elite yards-after-catch ability, turning a slant into a touchdown. Then, he showed versatility by lining up as a Wildcat quarterback, displaying his elusiveness and speed in the open field for another score. Finally, he created separation on a deep ball, showing excellent tracking skills, which set Somerville up in scoring range.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Josh proved he's a playmaker in every aspect of the game. He remains uncommitted and among the top broad receiver prospects in the 2025 class.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jrodriguez_1k/status/1832792616544456759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1832792616544456759%7Ctwgr%5E32edcea5eb92a5b048f851e99db3b30b1baf6cbd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10u0026amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJrodriguez_1k%2Fstatus%2F1832792616544456759 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1454043' first='Rahmel' last='Anderson'], New Jersey's reigning rushing leader, showed once again why he's one of the most dynamic backs in the state. In a 52-40 victory over Asbury Park, Rahmel played a pivotal role, demonstrating his trademark compact frame and powerful running style. He consistently turned short-yardage plays into explosive gains, propelling Lakewood to an extraordinary win. His ability to break through tackles and churn out yardage, even against stacked defenses, was on full display. Rahmel continues to prove he's a back to be reckoned with this season.</p>   <p></p>   <p class="text-gray-700"></p>