Greater Middlesex - Red recap September 17, 2013
Old Bridge scored a stunning upset when it knocked off Sayreville, 35-19. At the time, the Bombers were ranked 13th in the state, while the Knights were 40th.
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Piscataway, who defeated 26th ranked Piscataway, 34-22.
Stephen Karoly put up the best numbers through the air as Monroe Township bested North Brunswick. He had a total of 7 completions for 101 yards. Karoly's favorite target this week was David Betancur, who caught 3 passes for 60 yards.
Nick Marinelli made the biggest impact on defense this week as the Falcons topped the Raiders. The 6-foot-2 senior grabbed 3.0 sacks.
Chiebuka Chukwuneke was the most successful running back in Greater Middlesex - Red this week. In 25 carries, he ran for 220 yards as J.P. Stevens lost to Old Bridge. Teammate Ryan Schneider added to the ground attack by rushing for 93 yards.
Chukwuneke provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Hawks defeated Marlboro. Chukwuneke's key target this week was Karleek Sutton, who caught 3 passes for 20 yards.
Chukwuneke was a force in the backfield as J.P. Stevens topped the Mustangs.
Hartsfield was the best wideout in the league this week as George Najjar's team fell to Anthony Lanzafama's team. Hartsfield tallied 2 receptions for 67 yards.
Monroe Township's 5-foot-9 quarterback Karoly is the league leader in passing yards this season with 101. The leading receiver in the league this season is Hartsfield. The Sayreville star has 2 catches for 67 yards.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Christopher Beagan's team takes on South Brunswick. As it stands, the Falcons are in third, while the Vikings are in first.
The Bombers' Hartsfield rumbled for the longest rushing play in Greater Middlesex - Red this season in his game against the Knights last week. Hartsfield's team fell to Old Bridge as he sprinted for 72 yards on the play and finished with 114 in all.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.