Preview: Tom River North vs Washington Township in Central Jersey Group 5 Football Championship
Key points:
- The Central Jersey Group 5 Football Championship will take place between Toms River North and Washington Township.
- Toms River North is the defending Group 5 champion and has a dominant defense, allowing only 6.8 points per game against public school opponents.
- Washington Township is a run-heavy team with a strong defense, but will need to slow down Toms River North's explosive offense to have a chance.
The Central Jersey Group 5 Championship is set to take place on November 10 between Washington Township and Toms River North. Toms River North, the defending champions, are favored to win consecutive titles. They enter the game at full power with quarterback Micah Ford healthy after a knee injury. Washington Township, a perennial playoff team, has struggled in the postseason but is coming off two victories this year. Toms River North has won 23 games in a row against public school opponents and has a dominant defense, allowing only 6.8 points per game.
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