League recap: Nutley rises in state rank

Nutley moved up to 157 from 207 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Super Essex - American. The Maroon Raiders climbed the ranks as a result of beating Central 32-26.

Seton Hall Prep and Hun played the most contested game in the league this week, with Seton Hall Prep eventually emerging with a 31-27 victory. Zach Keller threw for 162 yards in the win.

Elijah Robinson put up the best numbers in passing as Montclair bested East Orange Campus. He finished with a total of 4 completions for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns. Robinson's favorite target this week was Will Kline, who caught 2 passes for 51 yards.

Vincent Nisivoccia was the best wideout in the league this week as the Pirates defeated the Raiders. Nisivoccia racked up 6 receptions for 62 yards. Nasir Austin helped Seton Hall Prep's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 49 yards.

Robinson was the best running back in Super Essex - American this week. In 5 carries, he ran for 112 yards as the Mounties bested Hun. Shaquan Oliver also contributed to the rushing game with 71 yards on the ground.

John Finnegan's team's Keller and Nisivoccia have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Keller has thrown for 241 yards this season, while Nisivoccia, a 5-foot-8 receiver, has 7 catches for 85 yards. Robinson from Montclair leads the league in rushing with 226 yards.

A big matchup in the league this week will be when John Fiore's team takes on Nutley. At the moment, the Mounties are in third, while Thomas Basile's team is in second.

The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Montclair takes on the Maroon Raiders. The Mounties have allowed 6 points this season, while Nutley has given up 26. Montclair allowed 6 points last week as it defeated the Jaguars.

The Mounties took down East Orange Campus 43-6 last week, the largest margin of any game. Robinson during the win.