FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Courier News/Mid-State 37 Top 10, through Week 5

1. Westfield (5-0) – Last week’s rank No. 1 – The Blue Devils made it 30 straight victories, edging Union 7-6 on Friday night. Westfield has allowed just 6.8 points per game this season.

2. North Hunterdon (5-0) – Last week No. 4 – The Lions pulled off the biggest victory the program has seen in decades, staying undefeated by shocking former No. 2 Bridgewater-Raritan 21-14 with a three-touchdown rally in the fourth quarter, with the winner coming on a trick play.

3. Bridgewater-Raritan (3-2) – Last week No. 2 – The Panthers hadn’t lost a regular-season game in three years until three weeks ago and now they’ve dropped two, the latest coming in a wild Friday night game at North Hunterdon.

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4. Hillsborough (3-2) – Last week No. 3 – The Raiders rebounded from last week’s drubbing at Phillipsburg, reversing their fortunes against Ridge almost precisely, winning 42-20. Hillsborough lost to the Red Devils 44-20 last year. Player of the Week candidate Tyler Boatwright went off for 247 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the victory.

5. Somerville (4-1) – Last week No. 5 – The Pioneers’ 13-game regular-season winning streak came to an end Friday night with a surprising 27-6 loss to Rahway.

6. Voorhees (4-1) – Last week No. 8 – The Vikings continued to roll, as Player of the Week candidate Colin Tong led the way, scoring four touchdowns in a 35-8 victory over Governor Livingston.

7. Hunterdon Central (2-3) – Last week No. 6 – The Red Devils played a very competitive game on the road, but ultimately fell to Elizabeth 30-22 at Williams Field.

8. Ridge (2-3) – Last week No. 7 – The Red Devils fell back below .500, falling to Hillsborough 42-20. Ridge faces another tough task this weekend, playing host to No. 8 Immaculata on Friday night.

9. Immaculata (3-2) – Last week No. 9 – The Spartans escaped Warren Hills with a 7-0 victory Friday night. Immaculata visits Ridge this weekend.

10. Franklin (1-3) – Last week No. 10 – The Warriors were off in Week 5 and will play host to Union on Friday night.

MID-STATE 37 WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD

A.L. Johnson 22, Hillside 13

Bound Brook 37, Roselle Park 14

Brearley 41, Dayton 27

Cranford 43, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 42 (OT)

Delaware Valley 17, Bernards 9

Elizabeth 30, Hunterdon Central 22

Hillsborough 42, Ridge 20

Immaculata 7, Warren Hills 0

Manville 13, Belvidere 6

Montgomery 21, Plainfield 0

North Hunterdon 21, Bridgewater-Raritan 14

Phillipsburg 35, Watchung Hills 0

Rahway 27, Somerville 6

Roselle 46, New Providence 0

South Hunterdon 42, George School 21

Summit 35, Governor Livingston 8

Voorhees 42, North Plainfield 6

Westfield 7, Union 0

Fieldston School 49, Pingry 48 (independent)

MID-STATE 37 WEEK 6 SCHEDULE

Friday, Oct. 13

Belleville at Roselle, 6 p.m.

Bernards at Bound Brook, 7 p.m.

Governor Livingston at Somerville, 7 p.m.

Hillsborough at Hunterdon Central, 7 p.m.

Immaculata at Ridge, 7 p.m.

Linden at Bridgewater-Raritan, 7 p.m.

Manville at Brearley, 7 p.m.

Montgomery at Warren Hills, 7 p.m.

South Hunterdon at Belvidere, 7 p.m.

Summit at Cranford, 7 p.m.

Union at Franklin, 7 p.m.

Voorhees at Delaware Valley, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Dayton at Hillside, 1 p.m.

Elizabeth at Westfield, 1 p.m.

North Hunterdon at Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 1 p.m.

Watchung Hills at Plainfield, 1 p.m.

Pingry at Montclair Kimberly, 1:30 p.m. (independent)

BYE: A.L. Johnson, New Providence, North Plainfield, Phillipsburg, Rahway

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