Newark, New Jersey – As we dive into Week 3 of the high school football season, the atmosphere is electric across the Garden State. For some of the **top football programs** in New Jersey, the season kicked off on a high note, while others are seeking redemption after a challenging start. This week presents a prime opportunity for teams to either build on their early successes or get back to winning ways.
From Thursday to Saturday, nearly all of New Jersey’s top 25 teams are set to take the field, generating excitement among fans and players alike. The action begins on Thursday, September 12 with the #24 Passaic County Technical Institute going up against Eastside. The following day, a packed slate features local powerhouses such as #3 DePaul Catholic facing off against Cardinal Hayes from New York, while #4 Don Bosco Prep also looks to strengthen their position in the rankings. Other notable games include #6 Millville taking on #7 St. Augustine Prep and #8 Toms River North competing against #9 Delbarton School.
The weekend will see rankings continue to shuffle as well. On Saturday, September 14, #1 Bergen Catholic will challenge Iona Preparatory School from New York, and #2 St. Joseph Regional will face Archbishop Stepinac, another New York team. Meanwhile, #10 Seton Hall Prep matches up against Chaminade from New York, promising to deliver highly competitive action.
It should be noted that #11 Paramus Catholic will have a bye week, giving them some time to regroup and prepare for their next matchup. With so many teams active, scores from around New Jersey will be closely watched by fans and players alike as they follow their high school’s journey through an unpredictable season.
The **On3 Massey Ratings** will be tracking the progress of these teams, factoring in game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory. As Week 3 unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the rankings are shaken up in this vibrant high school football landscape.
