Gridiron Showdown: The 2024 NJSIAA/Xfinity Football State Championships Bracket Revealed

Nov 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The highly anticipated 2024 NJSIAA/Xfinity Football State Championships are just around the corner, and the complete brackets for both public and non-public schools have been set. The non-public state tournament was seeded on Sunday, while public schools played their quarterfinal matchups over the weekend. With the stage set, football enthusiasts across New Jersey are eagerly anticipating the thrilling battles that lie ahead.

Gearing Up for an Electrifying Playoff Run

Public Schools Quarterfinals: A Clash of Titans

The public school quarterfinal matchups promise to be a showcase of the state's top talent. In North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1, the top-seeded Butler (9-0) will host Glen Ridge (5-4), while Mountain Lakes (5-4) will travel to take on New Milford (7-2). In North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2, Westwood (8-1) will welcome Shabazz (7-2), and Bernards (10-0) will host Pequannock (8-2). The action continues in North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3, where Pascack Valley (8-1) will face off against Montville (7-2), and Passaic Valley (7-2) will host River Dell (7-3).

Non-Public Schools: A Clash of the Titans

The non-public state tournament promises to be a thrilling affair, with several highly anticipated matchups. In the NJSIAA Tournament, First Round, Non-Public, Group B, St. Thomas Aquinas (7-2) will host St. Mary (Ruth.) (7-3), while Holy Spirit (7-1) will welcome Donovan Catholic (2-6). Notre Dame (6-4) will take on St. John Vianney (7-3), and Paul VI (6-2) will host Immaculata (8-1). The action continues with Paramus Catholic (3-6) hosting Hudson Catholic (5-3).

Central Jersey and South Jersey Showdowns

The Central Jersey and South Jersey regions will also feature some intense playoff battles. In Central Jersey, Group 1, top-seeded Woodstown (8-1) will host Pennsville (6-4), while Shore (9-0) will welcome Woodbury (4-5). In Central Jersey, Group 2, Rumson-Fair Haven (9-0) will host Delran (9-1), and Wall (7-1) will take on Haddonfield (6-3). In South Jersey, Group 1, Glassboro (9-0) will host Riverside (7-3), and Schalick (7-3) will welcome Paulsboro (8-2).

North Jersey, Section 2 Showdowns

The North Jersey, Section 2 region will also feature some highly anticipated matchups. In Group 1, Cedar Grove (10-0) will host Verona (7-3), and New Providence (8-2) will welcome Hasbrouck Heights (7-2). In Group 2, Glen Rock (8-1) will host High Point (9-1), and Hanover Park (8-1) will take on Ramsey (7-2). In Group 3, Old Tappan (8-1) will host Cranford (7-2), and West Essex (7-2) will welcome West Morris (8-2).

Marquee Matchups in North Jersey, Section 2

The North Jersey, Section 2 region will also showcase some marquee matchups. In Group 4, Woodbridge (10-0) will host Northern Highlands (5-4), and Phillipsburg (8-1) will welcome Chatham (7-2). In Group 5, Elizabeth (6-4) will host Passaic Tech (8-2), and Union City (8-1) will welcome Bridgewater-Raritan (4-6).

Exciting Battles in Central Jersey and South Jersey

The Central Jersey and South Jersey regions will also feature some thrilling playoff battles. In Central Jersey, Group 3, Somerville (10-0) will host Ocean City (6-4), and Cedar Creek (8-2) will welcome Delsea (3-6). In Central Jersey, Group 4, Millville (7-2) will host Marlboro (6-3), and Brick Memorial (8-2) will welcome Jackson Memorial (5-5). In South Jersey, Group 2, Camden (7-2) will host Willingboro (7-3), and Point Pleasant Boro (8-2) will take on Manchester Township (8-2).

Clash of the Titans in South Jersey

The South Jersey region will also showcase some highly anticipated matchups. In South Jersey, Group 3, Hopewell Valley (10-0) will host Seneca (7-3), and Mainland (7-3) will welcome Holmdel (8-1). In South Jersey, Group 4, Middletown North (8-0) will host Shawnee (7-3). In South Jersey, Group 5, Toms River North (10-0) will host Kingsway (8-2), and Rancocas Valley (8-2) will take on Hillsborough (7-3).