One of the top teams in the Big Central Conference, Phillipsburg will be paying a visit to Basilone Field to take on a competitive Bridgewater-Raritan team on Friday night.
Panthers Host Stateliners BCC American Silver Clash on Friday
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ—On Friday night, Big Central Gridiron will be taking a trip to Basilone Field in Bridgewater to see the hometown Panthers take on the high-powered Phillipsburg Stateliners in a Big Central Conference American Silver match-up. Both teams are trying to secure playoff positions in their respective group supersections.
Game Specifics
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Game Venue – Basilone Field at Bridgewater-Raritan High School
| Venue | Address | Map (Click for larger view.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basilone Field | 600 Garretson Rd Bridgewater, NJ 08807 |
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How They Got Here
The Stateliners and Panthers have been headed in opposite directions going into this game. Phillipsburg is 6-1 overall while Bridgewater-Raritan is 3-5. The Liners have won four straight while the Panthers have lost two in a row and 3 of their last four. Phillipsburg can finish no higher than 2nd place in the BCC’s American Silver since Ridge already clinched the title with a 4-0 mark. Bridgewater-Raritan could end up tying Phillipsburg for 2nd with a win. Take a look below at the BCG Tale of the Tape.
BCG Tale of the Tape – Phillipsburg @ Bridgewater-Raritan
| Stat |  |  |
| Record | 6-1 | 3-5 |
| Conference Record | 5-1 | 3-3 |
| Division Record | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| Place in BCC American Silver | 2nd | Tied for 3rd |
| Section | North Group 4 | North Group 5 |
| Rank in Section | 1st | 6th |
| BCG Overall Rank | 6th | 19th |
| BCG Group Rank | 3rd | 6th |
| BCG County Rank | 1st | 6th |
| Points Per Game | 36.6 | 25.5 |
| BCC Rank in PPG | 3rd | 20th |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 15.4 | 35.6 |
| BCC Rank in PAPG | 15th | 58th |
| Shutouts | 2 | 0 |
| BCC Rank in Shutouts | Tied for 5th | Tied for 30th |
| Point Differential | 21.1 | -10.1 |
| BCC Rank in Point Differential | 5th | 44th |
| Strength Index | 93.13 | 58.89 |
| Power Points | 15.86 | 10.00 |
| OSI | 66.05 | 50.03 |
| UPR | 1 | 6.8 |
| Yards Rushing Per Game | 229.3 | 179.3 |
| Yards Passing Per Game | 166.4 | 146.4 |
| Total Yards Per Game | 395.7 | 322.9 |
| Run/Pass Ratio | 3:1 | 2:1 |
| Common Opponents | Beat Westfield (44-17), Hunterdon Central (35-0), and Hillsborough (42-35). Lost to Ridge (28-21) | Beat Hunterdon Central (28-20). Lost to Ridge (47-10), Hillsborough (34-24), and Westfield (35-10) |
Key Players – Bridgewater-Raritan
- QB Declan Kurdyla
- RB Denzel Amoafo
- RB/LB Nicholas DiEsso
- WR/DB Dylan Tierney
- WR Mikey Bratus
- WR Jordan Johnson
- RB/LB Matthew Kronengold
- DB/WR Ja’Sante Johnson
- DB/WR Alex Berberian
- DL/OL Christian Antunes
- K Joe Squicciarini
Key Players – Phillipsburg
- QB Jett Genovese
- RB Felix Matos
- RB Sam Dech
- RB/LB Jah’quil Dooley
- WR Matthew Scerbo
- WR/DB Mike Bracco
- WR/DB Jaysen Blacknall
- LB Jayden Lucas
- LB Charles Maina
- DL Aeden Hywel
- DE Khalil Lewis
- K Alexie Moreira
Additional Facts – Bridgewater-Raritan
Despite its recent swoon, the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers are still in very good position to not only qualify in North Jersey Group 5, but could perhaps get a home game in the opening round next week. The Panthers have played a very tough schedule with not only the likes of the American Silver, but also BCC foes such as Westfield and Elizabeth as well as non-conference opponents such as Notre Dame and Morris Knolls.
Additional Facts – Phillipsburg
Despite losing to Ridge on the road in Week 3, the Liners are still ranked higher than the Red-Devils in North Group 4. Phillipsburg has the highest ranking of any team in North Group 4. Playing a tough schedule with the likes of West Orange out of conference as well as Westfield and Union out of division has helped in terms of OSI, Strength Index, and Power Points.
BCG’s Prediction
Phillipsburg just has too many weapons for Bridgewater-Raritan to overcome. The Stateliners are averaging more than 36 points per game while Bridgewater-Raritan gives up over 35 points per contest. Easton looms on the horizon as well as the playoffs for the Stateliners. The Red Rovers have been looking really good. Could be a great game at Lafayette College on Thanksgiving.
Prediction: Phillipsburg wins 35-14.
