Cedar Grove is a perfect 4-0 against Newark Central since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Panthers will host the Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Newark Central took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Cedar Grove, who comes in off a win.
Cedar Grove gave up the first points on Saturday, but they didn't give up any more after. They walked away with a 42-34 win over Glen Ridge. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Ridgers: they've now won eight in a row.
Pierce Asfalg
| 10/11/25 @ Glen Ridge | 4 |
| 09/19/25 vs Madison | 2 |
| 09/12/25 @ Verona | 2 |
| 09/27/25 @ Newark Collegiate Academy | 1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Weequahic | 1 |
It was another big night for Pierce Asfalg, who threw for 233 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 85 yards and a pair of scores. Those four passing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Thomas Cannataro helped out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Newark Central's offense. They lost 24-0 to Hoboken on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 50 points in the game before, the Blue Devils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Newark Central moved to 4-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Cedar Grove, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Everything came up roses for Cedar Grove against Newark Central when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 44-6 victory. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Blue Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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