Northwest Jersey - Independence recap November 19, 2013
Mountain Lakes extended the longest winning streak in Northwest Jersey - Independence this week by beating Dover, 53-12. The win marks 10th in a row for the the Lakers.
Hopatcong moved up to 161 from 196 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Chiefs were able to move up by falling to Hasbrouck Heights 44-27.
Scott Palmer provided a threat through the air and on the ground as North Warren Regional topped Kittatinny Regional. Palmer's favorite target this week was Palmer, who caught 2 passes for 37 yards.
Dante Stefanelli threw for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was 7-8 with 0 interceptions.
Stefanelli put up the best numbers through the air as Whippany Park beat Harrison. Stefanelli's favorite target this week was Nick Cetrulo, who caught 2 passes for 66 yards.
The Wildcats' Stefanelli and Cetrulo have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 6-3 quarterback Stefanelli has thrown for 991 yards this season, while Cetrulo has 23 catches for 419 yards. Luke Robertson from the Patriots leads the league in rushing with 1,326 yards.
Kinnelon and Hawthorne played the most contested game in Northwest Jersey - Independence this week, with Kinnelon eventually emerging with a 21-20 victory.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
