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First Middlesex County QB since Highland Park’s Terrance Highsmith (2000) to pass (1,576) and rush (1,070) for over 1,000 yards. Threw 16 TDs and rushed for 11 more. Had 105.7 QB rating with 62 percent completion (116 of 188) rate.

Rushed 213 times for 1,671 yards and 20 touchdowns while leading Tigers to first sectional title since 1985. Difficult to take down on first contact. Shifty runner with great open-field moves. Ran for 126 yards and TD in sectional final.

Workhorse back carried 229 times for 1,619 yards and 20 touchdowns including two against Phillipsburg in sectional final. Also caught 19 passes for 206 yards and three scores. Combined tremendous balance, speed and downfield vision.

Shifty running back had 158 carries for 1,196 yards and 14 TDs. Among area’s most dangerous specialists. Returned kicks and punts for 431 yards and two more scores. On defense, returned one of two interceptions for TD and blocked a field goal.

Helped pave the way for 2,282 rushing yards including single-game school record 404 yards on ground in playoff win over Bayonne. As a defensive lineman, recorded 32 tackles, 12 hits behind the line of scrimmage, 2.5 sacks and five QB pressures.

Tremendous two-way tackle received fifth major D1 scholarship offer last week from North Carolina State (also has offers from Rutgers, Syracuse, West Virginia and Old Dominion). On defense, recorded 53 tackles and three sacks.

Starting guard also experimented at fullback in a game, exhibiting athleticism (72 yards, 3 carries vs. Woodbridge) but creating void up front in his absence. A key contributor to team’s 4,765 yards from scrimmage. MLB able to penetrate and roam sideline to sideline. Led team with 99 tackles.

One of just two two-way linemen at South Brunswick, was key cog in triple-option offense that rushed for 3,059 yards and 44 TDs. On defense, registered 71 tackles (six for a loss) and one sack while leading Vikings to second sectional final in three years.

Anchored offensive line that helped generate school-record 5,365 yards and led team in pancake blocks. Led team in tackles for a loss and was tops among Colonia defensive linemen with 61 tackles. Recorded seven tackles and sack in sectional final.

Caught 33 passes for 487 yards and four TDs, moving into third place all-time at school in receptions and fifth place all-time at school in receiving yards. Was also team’s most consistent blocker. Registered 41 tackles (11.5 for a loss) and two sacks as DE.

Area-leading 50 receptions and 710 receiving yards both rank second in school history. Had three receiving touchdowns and a fourth on interception return as defensive back. Finished with 39 tackles, two interceptions and caused two fumbles.

Despite missing two games with injury, caught 44 passes for 556 yards and eight touchdowns. Dangerous special teams performer, amassed 222 return yards on punts and kickoffs with two TD. Helped team set school record for wins.

Was named team’s co-MVP, making impact as receiver, running back, defensive back and on special teams. All-Conference selection by GMC coaches, rushed 79 times for 396 yards and caught 30 passes for 584 yards. Scored 12 touchdowns and finished with 78 points scored. Recorded 67 tackles (five for a loss) and two INT.

Had area’s second-highest per carry average (9.0). Despite missing game with ankle injury, rushed for 1,171 yards and matched team-high with 17 TDs. All-Conference selection by GMC coaches, helped Dunellen reach North 2 Group I final where he showed game-breaking ability with 66-yard kickoff return.

Hero of North 2 Group V championship game with two TD passes, 2 interceptions, a kickoff return for a TD and 139 yards from scrimmage. Passed for 1,094 yards and rushed for 887 more while helping Linden set single-season school mark for wins.

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