2025 BCG Season Preview – Carteret Ramblers

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2025 BCG Season Preview - Carteret Ramblers
The 2025 edition of the Carteret Ramblers will look to remain competitive despite graduation losses that include Ja’Kir Thomas and Darius Armstrong.
Mascot:Ramblers
School Colors:Blue and White
Head Coach:Kevin Freeman
Years Coaching at School:5
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Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School199 Washington Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
NJSIAA Group Classification:North Group 3
BCC Division:United Gold
Team Website:https://x.com/ramblerfb
Offensive Alignment:Multiple
Defensive Alignment:3-4
Key Returning Players:Al-Naiquan Boseman (RB), Nick Gomm (LB/FB), Jonathan Hughes (DL/MLB), Ronelle Nimneh-Gilbert (OLB/FB), Jeremiah Arrington (WR/FS), Zadok Abrokwah-Nkatia (OL/DL), and Anthony Bilbao (DE/TE)
Key Losses to Graduation:Ja’Kir Thomas (RB/CB), Darius Armstrong(SS/WR), Chris Prosser (LB), Eric Thompson (CB/QB), Yari Miranda (OT/DE), Yohance Wray (WR/DB), Akeem Jubrilla (DL/OL), and Jacob Bess (OG/DE)
Key Newcomers:Jonathan Arias (OL), Masihah Long (OL/DL), Christian White (OL), Danyun McKill (QB), Jadiel Torres (WR/DB), Jayden Howard (SS)
Team Schedule & Results
Wed, 15 Apr 2:01 am

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  • Fri, 30 Aug
    St. John. Vianney Lancers
    St. John Vianney HS Turf Stadium
    (Holmdel, NJ)
    L 34-0
  • Fri, 06 Sep
    Perth Amboy Panthers
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    W 27-7
  • Fri, 13 Sep
    Cranford Cougars
    Memorial Field – Cranford HS
    (Cranford, NJ)
    L 21-0
  • Sat, 21 Sep
    Summit Hilltoppers
    Investors Bank Field @ Tatlock Park
    (Summit, NJ)
    L 33-12
  • Fri, 27 Sep
    Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    W 37-7
  • Fri, 04 Oct
    New Brunswick Zebras
    Memorial Stadium
    (New Brunswick, NJ)
    W 29-8
  • Fri, 11 Oct
    Hillside Comets
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    L 7-0
  • Sat, 19 Oct
    Linden Tigers
    Tiger Stadium @ Cooper Field
    (Linden, NJ)
    L 28-18
  • Fri, 25 Oct
    Bernards Mountaineers
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    L 35-7
  • Wed, 30 Oct
    Matawan Huskies
    Walter B. Overholt Jr. Stadium (The Pit) @ Carteret High School
    (Carteret, NJ)
    W 19-10

2025 Strength Index57.69
2024 Overall Record4-6
2024 Division Record1-3 (4th in Division)
2024 Conference Record3-5
2024 AccomplishmentsWon Regional Crossover
2024 Strength Index57.31
2024 OSI35.76
2024 Power Points6.00
2024 UPR20.4
2024 Points Per Game14.9
2024 Points Allowed Per Game19
2024 Shutouts1
2024 Total Yards Per Game250.0
2024 Yards Rushing Per Game210.0
2024 Yards Passing Per Game40.0
Strengths:Physical and aggressive defense, conditioning, athleticism, and versatility
Areas of Concern:Competing against the tough schedule of the BCC’s United Gold with the likes of Cranford, Hillside, Summit, and Scotch Plains
OutlookThe Ramblers lost one of the top players in the BCC a year ago with the graduation of Ja’Kir Thomas.  However, Carteret will look to rely on one of its cornerstones of tough defense.  In addition, the Ramblers will also depend on the athleticism of such players as basketball standout Jeremiah Arrington to make plays on offense.  Carteret’s biggest obstacle remains the very tough competition of the BCC’s United Gold Division.  Playing the likes of Summit and Cranford will be a challenge for the Ramblers.