The high school football season in New Jersey kicks off later this month and we have your look at the state's top teams. Four-time defending state champion
Bergen Catholic (Oradell) owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
The Crusaders begin the season ranked No. 20 nationally and went 11-1 last season while winning the Non-Public A state championship.
Seniors
Jordan Thomas (6-1, 185, CB),
Jermaine Kinsler (6-7, 260, QB, Texas A&M commitment),
Xavier Jackson (6-1, 185, CB, North Carolina) and
Najee Calhoun (5-10, 180, RB) lead the way for Bergen Catholic.
In addition to Bergen Catholic, defending state champions include
DePaul Catholic (Wayne, N.J.) in Non-Public B,
Glassboro (Glassboro) in Group 1,
Rumson-Fair Haven (Rumson) in Group 2,
Northern Valley Regional-Old Tappan (Old Tappan) in Group 3,
Winslow Township (Atco) in Group 4 and
Toms River North (Toms River) in Group 5.
The Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 is a composite of our
Preseason Top 100 and computer rankings factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
Click here for complete state rankings.
1.
Bergen Catholic (Oradell), 11-1
