After making an extremely impressive playoff push, Rumson-Fair Haven fell to Westwood in one of the best games of the year in the state championship. Rumson-Fair Haven was a surprise after they entered the playoffs with 4 losses, but it will be no surprise in 2024 once they’re back in the same position.

Leading the charge is their returning quarterback Owen O’Toole Owen O’Toole 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Rumson-Fair Haven | 2025 State NJ . Throwing for over 2000 yards and 18 touchdowns, Owen commanded his offense extremely efficiently all season long. What sets Owen apart is not only his arm strength but accuracy as well. He not only can toss it deep down field to an open man, but can squeeze the ball into tight windows. Rumson-Fair Haven will need to reload at the wide receiver position, but luckily for them Owen will be the one throwing it their direction.

Owen O’Toole Owen O’Toole 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Rumson-Fair Haven | 2025 State NJ has been letting it fly for Rumson-Fair Haven. Overcoming a four game losing streak and now on a 6 game winning streak, the junior QB has helped turn the tide and is now playing for a state championship. Throwing for 1917 yards and 17 touchdowns, Owen has an extremely strong arm and can put power behind the ball on the run and across the body. Owen has displayed precision as he can throw it into tight spaces, especially in the end zone. And with 5 touchdowns on the ground, Owen can turn to his legs if need be.

Rumson-Fair Haven is loaded with impactful talent that are returning for at least one more season. QB Owen O’Toole Owen O’Toole 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Rumson-Fair Haven | 2025 State NJ , who stands at 6’1″ and 190lbs, joins the ranks of Jack Mauthe Jack Mauthe 6'0" | 210 lbs | OL Rumson-Fair Haven | 2025 NJ and Jack Harris Jack Harris 6'3" | 295 lbs | DL Bergen Catholic | 2026 State NJ (with more to come) as they look to settle unfinished business in pursuit of the Group II State Championship. More of a pocket QB, O’Toole was 163/304 for 2161 yards with 25 TDs and 7 Int last year, while also scoring once on the ground.

I started by saying O’Toole is more of a pocket QB. This is because he keeps his eyes down field at all times, even if the rush is in his face. He also is unabashed, happily absorbing hits in the pocket when necessary to deliver a strike. Should he break the pocket, O’Toole has the presence of mind to give himself up and slide rather than fight for more yardage, which is not necessarily a strength of his. O’Toole has faith in his receivers to go up and make a play on the ball when necessary, while also putting just enough touch on the deep pass where only his man can get it. One grow for O’Toole would be to speed up his release. Tight windows will not be so tight if he does.

With a seasoned veteran QB reclaiming the ranks and a stout o-line in front of him, I fully expect the Bulldogs to be a team that dominates the Group II title conversation.