Friday’s South Jersey football roundup: Cinnaminson advances on last-second touchdown
The top games and performances from first round playoff action in South Jersey.
Shawn Ruffin's touchdown pass to Carmen Saginario with one second remaining Friday lifted Cinnaminson over Shore Regional, 7-0, in the Central Group 2 quarterfinals. The Pirates will play the winner of Manasquan and Delaware Valley, who play Saturday afternoon.
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Tex Thompson rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to help top-seeded Millville seal a 44-28 victory over Winslow Township in the South Group 4 quarterfinals. After trailing 13-8 at halftime, the Thunderbolts got a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Tommy Watson and a 24-yard touchdown pass from Eddie Jamison to Cartier Grey to regain the lead. Donovan Bunch kept the Eagles in it with 45- and 65-yard touchdown receptions and a 90-yard kickoff return. Millville will host Shawnee in Friday's semifinals.
In other Group 4 action, Highland forced a fumble at the goaline with a minute remaining to preserve a 28-14 triumph over Ocean City. Johnny Martin then broke loose for a 92-yard touchdown run on the ensuing offensive possession for the Tartans. Martin also scored on a 40-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Highland will play Clearview on Friday.
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Tyreem Powell rushed for three touchdowns, including a 28-yard scamper, as Vineland recorded its first playoff victory in school history with a 33-0 victory over Toms River North in the South Group 5 quarterfinals. Nahzir Broom added a touchdown on the ground and a 91-yard kick return in the second half for the Fighting Clan, who will play the winner of Williamstown and Washington Township on Friday.
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Jay Foley fired four touchdown passes in Haddonfield's 41-7 win over Sterling in the South Group 2 quarterfinals. Davis Smith caught two of Foley's scores for the Bulldogs, who will play Pleasantville in Friday's semifinals.
In other Group 2 action, Mohamed Toure and Joshua Kotokpo each rushed for a pair of touchdowns in the first half as Pleasantville cruised past Cedar Creek, 57-0. The Greyhounds will travel to Haddonfield on Friday.
Ken Lim scored four touchdowns as West Deptford defeated Barnegat, 53-7. The Eagles scored 30 points in the second quarter, and will play the winner of Camden and Collingswood on Friday.
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Jaylen DeCoteau recorded two touchdowns on defense by way of a fumble recovery and interception return to carry St. Augustine past Notre Dame, 41-7, in the Non-Public Group 4 quarterfinals. Isaiah Raikes added two rushing touchdowns for the Hermits, who will travel to No. 2 seed St. Joseph (Mont.) next Saturday.
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Ahmad Brown rushed for two touchdowns and returned an interception for another in the first half as Holy Spirit cruised past Morris Catholic, 61-8, in the Non-Public Group 2 quarterfinals. Tommy Finan also added a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Spartans will host Hudson Catholic on Friday.
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Jaden Roberts finished with 109 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Buena rolled past Glassboro, 35-12, in the South Group 1 quarterfinals. Chris Doughty contributed 154 yards on the ground and two touchdowns for the Chiefs, who will play the winner of Saturday's game between top-seeded Penns Grove and Woodstown.
In other Group 1 action, Matt Goetz threw a touchdown pass to Laqwan Sims and Jackson Kelly to lead Gateway past Schalick, 33-0. Sims added a rushing touchdown in the first quarter for the Gators, who will play the winner of Overbrook and Salem on Friday.
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Aiden Borguet and Damir Lomax posted rushing touchdowns as Delsea defeated Deptford, 20-0, in the South Group 3 quarterfinals. The Crusaders will play the winner of Woodrow Wilson and Triton on Friday.
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Zaire Clements ran for three touchdowns as Willingboro beat Keyport, 54-7, in the Central Group 1 quarterfinals. Nasir Murray hauled in two touchdowns and returned an interception for another. The Chimeras will face Florence in Friday's semifinals.
In other Group 1 action, Jajuan Hays' 4-yard touchdown plunge in overtime gave Florence a 21-14 victory over Middlesex. After trailing 14-0 at halftime Hayes sparked the comeback in the third quarter with a 1-yard run and Davien Vernon tied the game on a 6-yard run. The Flashes will take on Willingboro on Friday.