Offensive Game Balls for Week 8
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<p>Despite football being the ultimate team game, individual players have standout performances. With another week of outstanding football played in our Great Garden State, here are the top individual offensive performances from last week. Congratulations to all those recognized and keep the momentum rolling!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterbacks</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987675' first='Eric' last='Hokenberg'], 2027, Jefferson: 24-39, 394 yards, 3 TD, 1 Int in 54-35 defeat vs. Sparta</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1515098' first='Danny' last='Ferrauilo'], 2026, Wayne Valley: 20-26, 364 yards, 4 TD, 2 carries, 4 yards, 1 TD in 42-20 victory vs. Ridgewood</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1048181' first='Shane' last='Hoover'], 2026, Sparta: 17-22, 308 yards, 4 TD, 4-6 PAT, 1 two-point conversion in 54-35 victory at Jefferson</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987694' first='Zahyir' last='Taylor'], 2028, Newark Central: 23-28, 283 yards, 5 TD, 1 Int, 3 carries, 24 yards, 1 TD in 39-18 victory vs. Newark Collegiate</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rushing</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1537296' first='Abel' last='Paul'], 2027, Livingston: 27 carries, 522 yards, 7 TD, 1 reception, 2 yards, 1 two-point conversion in 49-39 victory vs. Montclair</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='212381' first='Amiere' last='Massie'], 2026, Asbury Park: 19 carries, 276 yards, 5 TD, 1 solo tackle, 1 Int in 36-13 victory at Freehold Boroough</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='311366' first='Steve' last='Klein'], 2026, Westwood: 11 carries, 225 yards, 5 TD, 8 tackles (3 solo) in 40-21 victory at River Dell</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206968' first='Tahmere' last='Brown'], 2028, Pennington School: 16 carries, 188 yards, 5 TD, 3 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF in 36-6 victory at Peddie Prep</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Receiving</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987685' first='Elijah' last='Young'], 2026, Woodbury: 10 receptions, 199 yards, 1 TD, 6 solo tackles in 24-12 victory vs. Schalick</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1567928' first='Steven' last='Cruz'], 2026, Jefferson: 10 receptions, 193 yards, 2 TD, 2 carries, 7 yards in 54-35 defeat vs. Sparta</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='910900' first='Jaylen' last='Morris'], 2027, Triton: 8 receptions, 231 yards, 2 TD in 35-0 victory at Deptford</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987697' first='Zehkiy' last='DeJesus'], 2028, St. Joseph Hammonton: 4 receptions, 176 yards, 4 TD, 1 tackle, 1 Int in 41-0 victory at Middle Township</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kicking</h2>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1523188' first='Triston' last='Schmidt'], 2026, Ocean City: 2-2 FG, 33-yard long, 19 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions, 8 yards in 20-17 victory vs. Cedar Creek</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987698' first='Seamus' last='Corcoran'], 2028, Pope John: 1-2 FG, 34-yard long in 30-9 defeat vs. St. Peter's Prep</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987700' first='Bradley' last='Abraham'], 2028, St. Peter's Prep: 1-2 FG, 39-yard long in 30-9 victory at Pope John</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987687' first='Chris' last='Miserendino'], 2026, Brearley: 1-1 FG, 38-yard long in 10-7 victory at Dayton</p>
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Despite football being the ultimate team game, individual players have standout performances. With another week of outstanding football played in our Great Garden State, here are the top individual offensive performances from last week. Congratulations to all those recognized and keep the momentum rolling!
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