Piscataway vs. Sayreville – Rivalry at a Glance

On Friday night, Sayreville will host Piscataway at Bombers Stadium in Sayreville in a Big Central Conference Crossover. The rivalry between the Chiefs and Bombers is one of the fiercest in Middlesex County and Central Jersey. The two schools have played each other every year since 1988 except for the 2014 and 2020 seasons. This will be the 39th meeting between the Chiefs and Bombers. Sayreville leads the series, 20-18.

Piscataway Looks for 6th Win in 8 Years Versus Sayreville

SAYREVILLE, NJ – On Friday night of Week 5 of the 2024 season, Piscataway will travel to Bomber County to take on Sayreville in a Big Central Conference Crossover match-up. Sayreville won last year’s contest (24-16), but P-Way has won 5 of the last 7. Both teams are ranked in the latest BCG Middlesex County Top 10 with the Chiefs (3-2) ranked fifth and Sayreville (2-3) ranked 9th.

The rivalry between the Chiefs and the Bombers is one of the most fierce in Middlesex County. Over the years, the winner of this game usually ended up being the top-ranked team in the county. Sayreville leads the all-time series 20-18, but Piscataway has won 16 of the last 27 contests dating back to 1997. Memorable games include P-Way wins in 2010 (14-7) and 2016 (27-21).

Highlights from Piscataway’s Thrilling 14-7 victory over Sayreville in 2010.

Piscataway currently competes in the BCC’s National Gold Division while Sayreville plays in the Big Central’s National Silver Division. The Chiefs and Bombers have taken some lumps this year, but P-Way’s two losses have come by a combined total of five points. On the other hand, Sayreville began the year with tough crossover losses to Colonia (14-13) and Linden (17-0), but has won 2 of its last 3 games.

Piscataway and Sayreville are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. A win on Friday night will help solidify those chances. The Chiefs are currently ranked fourth in North Jersey Group 5 according to Gridiron New Jersey. Meanwhile, Sayreville is presently ranked 21st in South Jersey Group 5 and will need to overtake Hillsborough (lost 35-0), Williamstown, Eastern, Monroe, and Trenton for a playoff spot.

Watch this 22-and-a-half-minute movie from Piscataway’s 27-21 victory over Sayreville in 2016.

Piscataway and Sayreville have played each other every year from 1988 to the present with the exception of the 2014 and 2020 seasons. The Bombers won 9 of the first 11 meetings including eight straight. Exactly half of the contests (19 games) have been decided by 7 points or less. These two programs often contended for the GMC Red title year after year.  Check out the Chiefs-Bombers rivalry at a glance.

YearWinnerWinning ScoreLoserLosing Score
1966Piscataway32Sayreville13
1967Sayreville14Piscataway7
1988Sayreville23Piscataway0
1989Sayreville7Piscataway6
1990Sayreville17Piscataway7
1991Sayreville15Piscataway12
1992Sayreville24Piscataway21
1993Sayreville19Piscataway0
1994Sayreville13Piscataway0
1995Piscataway46Sayreville20
1996Sayreville35Piscataway34
1997Piscataway8Sayreville7
1998Piscataway14Sayreville13
1999Piscataway22Sayreville6
1999Piscataway21Sayreville20
2000Sayreville35Piscataway7
2001Sayreville17Piscataway10
2002Piscataway14Sayreville9
2003Sayreville14Piscataway0
2004Piscataway21Sayreville14
2005Sayreville24Piscataway14
2006Piscataway20Sayreville8
2007Piscataway42Sayreville7
2008Sayreville27Piscataway22
2009Sayreville14Piscataway7
2010Piscataway14Sayreville7
2011Piscataway28Sayreville0
2012Sayreville14Piscataway7
2013Sayreville39Piscataway18
2014Piscataway2Sayreville0 (forfeit)
2015Sayreville23Piscataway21
2016Piscataway27Sayreville21
2017Piscataway12Sayreville6
2018Piscataway27Sayreville6
2019Piscataway21Sayreville7
2021Sayreville34Piscataway6
2022Piscataway14Sayreville8
2023Sayreville24Piscataway16
A look at the rivalry between Piscataway and Sayreville through the years.
  • Rivalry began in 1966.
  • Both teams didn’t play each other from 1968 to 1987 and in 2014 (Sayreville forfeit) and 2020 (Piscataway didn’t play that season due to COVID).
  • Sayreville leads the series 20-18.
  • Sayreville has outscored Piscataway by a margin of 604 to 600 all-time or by an average of about 15.9 to 15.8 per game.
  • Piscataway won the first meeting in 1966.
  • Sayreville won the next 8 meetings from 1967 to 1994.
  • Sayreville won 9 of the first 11 meetings from 1967 to 1996.
  • Sayreville has the longest winning streak in the series with 8 straight from 1967 to 1994.
  • Piscataway’s longest winning streak in the series is 4 (twice – from 1997 to 1999 and 2016 to 2019).
  • Piscataway and Sayreville have played each other only once in the playoffs (P-Way won in 1999 – 21-20).
  • Most points scored in a game: 46 by Piscataway in 1995 (won 46-20).
  • Sayreville scored 39 in a game in 2013 (won 39-18).
  • Sayreville has 4 shutouts in the series. Last shutout was in 2003.
  • Piscataway’s only shutout was in 2011. P-Way won 28-0.
  • Piscataway has won 5 of the last 7 meetings.
  • 19 games have been decided by 7 points or less.
  • Largest margin of victory: Piscataway won by 35 in 2007 (42-7).
  • Sayreville’s largest margin of victory was 28 – twice in 2000 (35-7) and 2021 (34-6).