BCG Top Ten – September 28, 2026

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Elizabeth, Phillipsburg, and Bridgewater-Raritan take up the first three spots in the latest Big Central Gridiron Top Ten.

Elizabeth Becomes the New No. 1 in BCG’s Latest Poll

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Another shake-up took place in the latest Big Central Gridiron Top Ten with Elizabeth claiming the top spot for the first time ever.  Phillipsburg moves up to No. 2, and Bridgewater-Raritan climbs to third.  Meanwhile, Old Bridge jumps to third after its dramatic and thrilling come-from behind win over previously top ranked Piscataway (27-26) last Friday night.  Sayreville rounds out the top five following its convincing win at St. Thomas Aquinas (37-21).

  1. Elizabeth (5-0)
  2. Phillipsburg (4-1)
  3. Bridgewater-Raritan (4-1)
  4. Old Bridge (4-1)
  5. Sayreville (4-1)
  6. Union (4-1)
  7. Piscataway (4-1)
  8. St. Joseph’s (2-2) 
  9. Ridge (2-2)
  10. Hillside (5-0)

Also considered:  Cranford (4-0), Rahway (4-1), St. Thomas Aquinas (3-2), New Providence (4-0), Bernards (3-2), Montgomery (3-2), Somerville (3-2), Woodbridge (3-2), Plainfield (2-3), Summit (3-2), Linden (2-2), Westfield (1-4), Watchung Hills (2-3), Hillsborough (1-4), Hunterdon Central (1-4), South Plainfield (3-2), Delaware Valley (3-2), Carteret (2-3), A.L. Johnson (2-2), Perth Amboy (4-1), and Colonia (1-4).