It's getting to be that time.
It's the middle of October, a tipping point in a lot of football seasons. It's make-or-break weekend for several teams.
The envelope, please:
Absegami (2-2) at Millville (4-0). This game will reveal a lot about the surprising Thunderbolts, because Absegami is a wild loss at Atlantic City away from being 3-1 and in the thick of everything.
The Braves have a big-time playmaker at quarterback in junior Rashad Kinlaw. Millville runs the ball with Alquann Jones and a tough offensive line led by Nick Tyndal and Jimmy Cessna. Pick: Millville, 23-20.
Mainland (2-2) at Holy Spirit (2-2). The Mustangs have rallied from a slow start that probably was related to the tragedy that rocked the program in August. They have a top quarterback in Tom Bradway and a weapon in kicker Jim Cooper.
Holy Spirit had a week to lick its wounds after a shocking loss to St. Joseph in an Oct. 1 battle between the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in South Jersey. Senior leaders such as Dan Mastromatteo, Nigel Jones, and Donta Pollock have to get this team back down to business. Pick: Holy Spirit, 27-10.
Kingsway (3-2) at Moorestown (3-2). One of these teams will emerge with a 4-2 record and a clear shot at the South Jersey Group 3 tournament. The other will be in trouble.
Kingsway has a good ground game and a playmaker at quarterback in Tyler Barnholt. Moorestown's top threat has been running back Delaney Wallace, who leads the team in rushing (38 carries, 200 yards, four touchdowns) and receiving (12 catches, 107 yards). Pick: Moorestown, 26-16.
Cherry Hill East (3-2) at Williamstown (4-0). The Cougars hope to bounce back from that devastating loss to Shawnee. Williamstown is coming off a bye week.
Cherry Hill East running back Brian Regan has 752 yards and 10 touchdowns. Williamstown's trio of top backs features Marques Little (392 yards, five touchdowns), John Chamberlin (334 yards, eight touchdowns), and Chris Inge (480 yards, four touchdowns). Pick: Williamstown, 27-10.
Camden Catholic (4-0) at Delsea (2-3). This might be the Crusaders' last chance to salvage what had been a season of high expectations.
The Irish have a potent ground game led by Mike Blandon (313 yards, four touchdowns) and Jarred Alwan (285 yards, six touchowns) and a top quarterback in Pete Galiano. Delsea is looking for a big game from quarterback Josh Awotunde. Pick: Camden Catholic, 17-13.
