Football Game Preview: Bergenfield Bears vs. Teaneck Highwaymen

The Bergenfield Bears are taking a road trip to face off against the Teaneck Highwaymen at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Saturday, Bergenfield beat Eastside 14-7. That's two games straight that the Bears have won by exactly seven points.

Bergenfield relied on the efforts of Shameire Duncan, who rushed for 117 yards and one score, and Xavier Valdez, who threw for 93 yards and one touchdown. With that strong performance, Duncan is now averaging an impressive 101.4 rushing yards per game.

Meanwhile, Teaneck gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They strolled past Paramus with points to spare, taking the game 21-7.

Teaneck's defense made their presence known, laying out Jakob Hosie five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.

The victory made it two in a row for Bergenfield and bumps their season record up to 3-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 20 points in those games. As for Teaneck, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-4.

Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Bergenfield has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Teaneck struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 209.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Bergenfield was dealt a bruising 36-7 defeat at the hands of Teaneck when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.