Washington Township is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Old Bridge is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Minutemen will welcome the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington Township knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully Old Bridge likes a good challenge.
Washington Township is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took down Rancocas Valley 44-26. Given the Minutemen's advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey football rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Red Devils are ranked 40th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Andrew Osborn
| 11/07/25 vs Rancocas Valley | 82 |
| 09/26/25 @ Williamstown | 55 |
| 10/17/25 vs Kingsway | 34 |
| 09/19/25 @ Millville | 29 |
| 11/01/24 vs Hunterdon Central | 24 |
Washington Township's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Andrew Osborn, who rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Those 82 rushing yards gave Osborn a new career-high. Jaylen Robinson was another key rusher, rushing for 72 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Washington Township was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Washington Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Parker Reese and Elliott Seibert. Washington Township received some extra help from Ethan Binder, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Old Bridge slipped by Sayreville 28-27 on Friday.
Washington Township better keep an eye on Jordan Mercado. He was instrumental in Old Bridge's win, rushing for 216 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.0 yards per carry.
Washington Township's victory bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Old Bridge, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Washington Township has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 164.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Old Bridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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