Hasbrouck Heights is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Park Ridge is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Aviators will take on the Owls at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hasbrouck Heights knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Park Ridge likes a good challenge.
Hasbrouck Heights is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. Everything went their way against Secaucus on Friday as they made off with a 47-21 victory. The Aviators might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Michael Napolitano
| 10/10/25 vs Secaucus | 150 |
| 10/03/25 @ Butler | 102 |
| 09/26/25 vs Saddle Brook | 174 |
| 09/19/25 @ Hawthorne | 198 |
| 09/12/25 vs New Milford | 174 |
Michael Napolitano continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 150 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 102 rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Shine, who picked up 121 receiving yards and two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hasbrouck Heights was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 222 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 222 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Hasbrouck Heights, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Napolitano, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Park Ridge's game on Saturday was all tied up 8-8 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past St. Mary 22-20.
Park Ridge found their leader in sophomore Patrick Randolph, who rushed for 153 yards and one touchdown. Sam Fasola also helped with two scores in total.
Park Ridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Fasola.
Hasbrouck Heights' victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Park Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Hasbrouck Heights has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 226.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Park Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 221 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Hasbrouck Heights ended up a good deal behind Park Ridge in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 21-3. Will the Aviators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
