Cedar Grove and Caldwell are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. The Panthers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. Cedar Grove is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
Cedar Grove is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 48-12 victory over Newark Collegiate Academy. With Cedar Grove ahead 41-6 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Pierce Asfalg
| 08/30/25 @ Wayne Valley | 91.9 |
| 09/12/25 @ Verona | 104.7 |
| 09/05/25 @ Weequahic | 114.6 |
| 09/19/25 vs Madison | 130.4 |
| 09/27/25 @ Newark Collegiate Academy | 177.1 |
Cedar Grove had a senior duo take command as Pierce Asfalg threw for 198 yards and one TD on perfect 6-for-6 passing and Jerry Targia gained 112 total yards and a touchdown. Asfalg's superb passer rating of 177.1 also marked a new season-high. George Dakar was in the mix too, providing Cedar Grove with one touchdown.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Caldwell's offense. They took a blow against Wayne Hills on Friday, falling 35-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Chiefs have suffered since September 20, 2024.
Cedar Grove's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Caldwell, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Cedar Grove strolled past Caldwell in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a score of 45-28. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Chiefs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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