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The Ridge (Basking Ridge, NJ) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Northern Highlands (Allendale, NJ) by a score of 31-26.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Highlands----31
Ridge----26
Final score provided by A. Cairns.
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Game Stats

Northern Highlands

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2028239.71412.02121.0
2Nate Johnson (Jr)2028239.71412.02121.0
Ridge

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals814115.57114.42193.8
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)814115.57114.42193.8
Northern Highlands

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals211426.812
2Nate Johnson (Jr)131179.011
5Matt Boydell (Jr)6183.001
15Chase Calarco (So)273.50
Ridge

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals442676.112
2J. Dachnowicz (Jr)177.00
2Will Deady (Sr)15674.501
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)171136.611
8Aidan Stieglitz (Jr)7618.70
33Ryan Turner (Jr)4194.80
Northern Highlands

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals2023912.02
1George O'keefe (Sr)2147.0
8Finn Burns (Sr)11010.0
17Freddie Kanning (Sr)89011.32
22Shane Hanlon (Jr)912513.9
Ridge

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals811514.42
2Will Deady (Sr)166.0
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)22110.51
6Brady Wilson (Sr)12020.0
8Aidan Stieglitz (Jr)188.0
33Ryan Turner (Jr)36020.01
Northern Highlands

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1422390381
1George O'keefe (Sr)1414
2Nate Johnson (Jr)117117
5Matt Boydell (Jr)1818
8Finn Burns (Sr)1010
15Chase Calarco (So)77
17Freddie Kanning (Sr)9090
22Shane Hanlon (Jr)125125
Ridge

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals26711567449
2J. Dachnowicz (Jr)77
2Will Deady (Sr)67673
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)2121
6Brady Wilson (Sr)2020
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)113113
8Aidan Stieglitz (Jr)61869
12Andrew Serluco (Sr)88
33Ryan Turner (Jr)196059138
Northern Highlands

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals142239239381
1George O'keefe (Sr)1414
2Nate Johnson (Jr)117239356
5Matt Boydell (Jr)1818
8Finn Burns (Sr)1010
15Chase Calarco (So)77
17Freddie Kanning (Sr)9090
22Shane Hanlon (Jr)125125
Ridge

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals267115115382
2J. Dachnowicz (Jr)77
2Will Deady (Sr)67673
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)2121
6Brady Wilson (Sr)2020
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)113115228
8Aidan Stieglitz (Jr)61869
33Ryan Turner (Jr)196079
Northern Highlands

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1794.0
4Jr Walley (Sr)91.0
5Matt Boydell (Jr)5
6Jesse Denobile (Jr)6
7Charlie Dyrsten (Sr)3
8Finn Burns (Sr)2
10D. Smiechowski (Sr)9
11Tyler Hebner (Sr)3
13Jeremiah Rivera (Jr)2
14C. Saadi (Sr)3
15Chase Calarco (So)11
16Dylan Denobile (So)1
27J. Aboussleman (Sr)11
34Gavin Soares (Sr)71.0
40M. Pembroke (Jr)41.0
50Justin Barkan (Jr)1
60Blake Taranto (Sr)6
69David Barrantes (Sr)61.0
Ridge

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3718551.0
2J. Dachnowicz (Jr)22
2Will Deady (Sr)112
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)426
6Brady Wilson (Sr)11
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)426
7Ryan Swan (Jr)527
12Andrew Serluco (Sr)516
54Peter Mastriano (Sr)224
55Jacob Giordano (Jr)44
56Nathan Engdahl (So)134
56Chase Fritz (Jr)6391.0
78C. Oliver (Sr)224

Sacks

Northern Highlands has not entered any sacks stats.
Ridge

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.09
56Chase Fritz (Jr)1.01
78C. Oliver (Sr)1.08
Northern Highlands

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.02
10D. Smiechowski (Sr)100.01
15Chase Calarco (So)1

Defensive Statistics

Ridge has not entered any defensive statistics stats.

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Northern Highlands has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Ridge

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals46716.81167
12Andrew Serluco (Sr)188.0118
33Ryan Turner (Jr)35919.759
Northern Highlands

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424731
2Nate Johnson (Jr)166
5Matt Boydell (Jr)166
17Freddie Kanning (Sr)21212
39Peter Vafiadis (Jr)77
Ridge

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424226
2Will Deady (Sr)166
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)166
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)166
18Ryan Silva (Sr)22
33Ryan Turner (Jr)166
Northern Highlands

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.0111.0377
39Peter Vafiadis (Jr)441.0111.0377
Ridge

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals23.72
18Ryan Silva (Sr)23.72
Northern Highlands

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals224
2Nate Johnson (Jr)11
5Matt Boydell (Jr)11
17Freddie Kanning (Sr)22
Ridge

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals224
2Will Deady (Sr)11
5Rooke Donohoe (Sr)11
7Ryan Olivo (Sr)11
33Ryan Turner (Jr)11
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Game Story

New Jersey High School Football - Northern Highlands nips Ridge

November 3, 2023: Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Northern Highlands Highlanders football squad scored a close 31-26 victory over the Ridge Red Devil.

In their next game, the Highlanders clash with the Ramapo Raiders (Franklin Lakes, NJ) in a non-league match, on Friday, November 10. Northern Highlands will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 10-0 record after their 52-27 non-league win over Morris Knolls (Rockaway, NJ).

Aidan CairnsRed Devil Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. NHHS 0, Ridge 0
    Posted @ 6:59p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 6:59p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:59p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 6:59p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Northern Highlands1st Quarter
    Northern Highlands kicking off to Ridge.
    Posted @ 7p
  6. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Ridge1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Ridge - #7 Ryan Swan with a long pass to #2 Will Deady. Ridge has the ball on their own 48-yard line. NHHS 0, Ridge 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridge1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Ridge - #7 Ryan Swan with a 40 Yd Rushing TD. NHHS 0, Ridge 6
    Posted @ 7:10p
  8. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Ridge1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Ridge - #18 Ryan Silva PAT Good. NHHS 0, Ridge 7
    Posted @ 7:10p
  9. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Ridge1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands has punted to Ridge. Ridge has the ball on their own 30-yard line. NHHS 0, Ridge 7
    Posted @ 7:15p
  10. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    NHHS 0, Ridge 7
    Posted @ 7:23p
  11. 0 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Ridge2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ridge - #7 Ryan Swan 10 Yd pass completed to #5 Rooke Donohoe for a TD. NHHS 0, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:29p
  12. 0 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Ridge2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ridge - PAT Missed. NHHS 0, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:30p
  13. 6 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands - 5 Yd Rushing TD. NHHS 6, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:37p
  14. 7 - 13

    Made Point After

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands - PAT Good. NHHS 7, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:38p
  15. 13 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Northern Highlands - 1 Yd Rushing TD. NHHS 13, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:55p
  16. 14 - 13

    Made Point After

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Northern Highlands - PAT Good. NHHS 14, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:56p
  17. 20 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Northern Highlands - 6 Yd pass completed to #17 Freddie Kanning for a TD. NHHS 20, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:59p
  18. 21 - 13

    Made Point After

    Northern Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Northern Highlands - PAT Good. NHHS 21, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 7:59p
  19. 21 - 13

    Halftime

    Halftime
    NHHS 21, Ridge 13
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  20. 21 - 13

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Ridge3rd Quarter
    Ridge to kick off to Northern Highlands.
    Posted @ 8:28p
  21. 21 - 13

    Turnover on Downs

    Ridge3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands has turned possession over on downs. Ridge has the ball on their own 9-yard line. NHHS 21, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 8:35p
  22. 21 - 13

    Long Run

    Ridge3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ridge - #2 Joseph Dachnowicz with a long run. Ridge has the ball on Northern Highlands' 43-yard line. NHHS 21, Ridge 13
    Posted @ 8:38p
  23. 21 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridge3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Ridge - #2 Joseph Dachnowicz with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. NHHS 21, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:43p
  24. 21 - 19

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Ridge3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Ridge - 2Pt Conversion Failed. NHHS 21, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:43p
  25. 21 - 19

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    NHHS 21, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:51p
  26. 27 - 19

    Passing Touchdown

    Northern Highlands4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands - Pass completed for a TD. NHHS 27, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:54p
  27. 28 - 19

    Made Point After

    Northern Highlands4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands - PAT Good. NHHS 28, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:54p
  28. 28 - 19

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Ridge4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Ridge - #33 Ryan Turner with a long kickoff return. Ridge has the ball on their own 47-yard line. NHHS 28, Ridge 19
    Posted @ 8:55p
  29. 28 - 25

    Passing Touchdown

    Ridge4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ridge - #7 Ryan Olivo 37 Yd pass completed to #33 Ryan Turner for a TD. NHHS 28, Ridge 25
    Posted @ 8:59p
  30. 28 - 26

    Made Point After

    Ridge4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ridge - #18 Ryan Silva PAT Good. NHHS 28, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 8:59p
  31. 31 - 26

    Field Goal

    Northern Highlands4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands - Field Goal. NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:05p
  32. 31 - 26

    Long Run

    Ridge4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Ridge - #8 Aidan Stieglitz with a long run. Ridge has the ball on Northern Highlands' 45-yard line. NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:08p
  33. 31 - 26

    Turnover on Downs

    Northern Highlands4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Ridge has turned possession over on downs. Northern Highlands has the ball on their own 35-yard line. NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:13p
  34. 31 - 26

    Punt

    Ridge4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Northern Highlands has punted to Ridge. Ridge has the ball on their own 16-yard line. NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:15p
  35. 31 - 26

    Interception

    Northern Highlands4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Northern Highlands intercepts a Ridge pass and has the ball on their own 1-yard line. NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:28p
  36. 31 - 26

    End of Game

    Final
    NHHS 31, Ridge 26
    Posted @ 9:31p

Players of the Game

Northern Highlands (23-24)

Northern Highlands has not selected any Players of the Game.

Ridge (23-24)

Congratulations to #7 Ryan Olivo (overall and offensive), #56 Chase Fritz (defensive) and #33 Ryan Turner (special teams) for being selected the Ridge Football Players of the Game.

NHHS @ Ridge Football Game Info

Fri., Nov. 3, 2023 @ 7p
The Ridge (Basking Ridge, NJ) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Northern Highlands (Allendale, NJ) by a score of 31-26.

Scoretracker Providers

Aidan CairnsRed Devil Reporter

Rankings & Records

Northern Highlands (23-24)

NJDiv.
273
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
9-33-14-25-00-1.750.750338194

Ridge (23-24)

NJDiv.
345
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
8-23-15-13-1.800.750317139

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Highlands
9.65.61.45.628.2
Ridge
7.311.78.96.731.7

Team Stat Comparison

Northern HighlandsRidge
137.9Rushing Yards Per Game248.8
180.7Passing Yards Per Game99.5
176.8Receiving Yards Per Game105.0
318.6Total Yards Per Game348.3
83.0Tackles Per Game56.2
1.5Sacks Per Game1.9
27.8Points Per Game31.7

Team Leaders

Northern HighlandsRidgeNational Avg.
#2 Nate Johnson62.3Rushing Yards Per Game#2 Will Deady114.920.6
#2 Nate Johnson171.2Passing Yards Per Game#7 Ryan Olivo97.350.5
#22 Shane Hanlon77.3Receiving Yards Per Game#33 Ryan Turner36.717.5
#2 Nate Johnson233.5Total Yards Per Game#7 Ryan Olivo154.636.9
#34 Gavin Soares8.9Tackles Per Game#78 Christopher Oliver6.72.7
#34 Gavin Soares0.5Sacks Per Game#68 Benjamin Chang1.00.2
#39 Peter Vafiadis5.7Points Per Game#2 Will Deady10.42.1

Record Breakdown

Northern Highlands (23-24)

Ridge (23-24)

9-3
Overall
8-2
3-1
League
3-1
4-1
Non-League
4-0
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-0
Common Opponent
0-0
4-2
Home
5-1
5-0
Away
3-1
0-1
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
1-1
9-3
In-State
8-2
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0