Football Recap: James Farrell and Michael Keenan Pace Haddonfield Defense

Haddonfield had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took down the Lower Cape May Tigers 28-13 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bulldawgs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Tigers are ranked 94th).

Brody Leonard was his usual excellent self, rushing for 234 yards and two scores, while also picking up 39 receiving yards and one touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Haddonfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

James Farrell

Total Tackles

10/24/25 vs Paul VI	12
10/31/25 vs Willingboro	10
10/16/25 vs Gloucester City	10
11/07/25 vs Lower Cape May	8
09/12/25 @ Willingboro	5
+ 2 more games

Haddonfield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of James Farrell and Michael Keenan. Farrell also made eight total tackles, which is notable because Haddonfield is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise.

Haddonfield's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 27.5 points over those games. As for Lower Cape May, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.

Looking ahead, Haddonfield will challenge Delran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Bulldawgs 11.8, the Bears 8.6) so any points scored will be well earned. Lower Cape May does not have any more games scheduled as of now.