Fri. S.J. football roundup: C.H. West surprises Moorestown

Posted: October 20, 2012

Cherry Hill West did it again.

For the second straight season, the Lions upset Moorestown, this time beating the host Quakers, 16-7, in a West Jersey Constitution football game Friday.

Moorestown, ranked 10th in South Jersey by The Inquirer, took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a Sidney Ruffin touchdown run. But the Quakers (4-3 overall, 2-2 league) couldn't take advantage of the strong start.

The Lions tied it later in the quarter on Dwuane Allen's 71-yard touchdown reception from Rodney Williams. They tacked on a 27-yard field goal in the fourth quarter before Williams iced it with a touchdown pass to Jim Verzicco.

The Lions (3-3, 1-3), who knocked off Woodrow Wilson last week, have won two in a row.

Last season, Cherry Hill West surprised Moorestown with a 38-35 victory.

Timber Creek 27, Paul VI 6 - The Chargers (5-2, 3-1), ranked third in South Jersey, scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over the Eagles (4-2, 2-1). Zaire Williams ran for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Seneca 14, Camden Catholic 13 - Tim Will and Chase Vena blocked an extra point in the third quarter, and it turned out to be the game's decisive play as the host Golden Eagles (2-2, 4-2) knocked off South Jersey's fourth-ranked team.

West Jersey National

Mitch Harbaugh's two long touchdown runs in the second half keyed Clearview's 19-0 triumph at Triton. Harbaugh opened the scoring with a 59-yard run in the third quarter and sealed the victory on a 38-yard score in the fourth. George Kerasinis also ran in a touchdown for the Pioneers (4-2, 2-0).

Triton fell to 3-3, 1-3.

West Jersey Liberty

Holy Cross allowed a first-quarter score and then scored four unanswered touchdowns in a 27-7 win over visiting Bordentown.

Logan Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for another for the Lancers (4-3, 3-1). Omar Jordan and Juan Toro had touchdown receptions and Jim Hickey ran for another.

West Jersey Freedom

Florence took advantage of two defensive touchdowns in a 35-0 rout at Maple Shade (3-4, 1-2).

Rich Myers ran a fumble back 90 yards for one of his two touchdowns and Eric Chapman returned an interception 82 yards for a score. Chris Thompson led the Flashes (5-1, 3-0) on the ground with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

West Jersey Classic

Gloucester mostly contained South Jersey's leading rusher in a 52-14 win over visiting Wildwood.

The Lions (5-1, 4-0) held Wesley Hills, who came in with more than 1,500 yards, to 103. Meanwhile, their own star back, junior Ben Boyer, broke loose for 223 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries. Larry Spann ran for a score and returned an interception 29 yards for another.

Hills ran for two touchdowns for the Warriors (4-3, 2-2).

Nonleague

William Harris caught a 10-yard pass from Anthony Averett on the game's final play to give Woodbury a 28-22 win at Sterling. Averett threw for two scores and ran for another.

Colonial Conference Patriot

Leon Rone rushed for two touchdowns as Paulsboro rolled to a 39-0 win at Lindenwold (0-6, 0-3).

Zach Funk picked up 68 of his 80 yards on the ground on a second-quarter touchdown run for the Red Raiders (4-2, 2-1).

Cape-Atlantic American

The Williams twins did all the scoring for host Hammonton in a 28-0 win over Mainland (2-4, 1-4).

Dave Williams carried 16 times for 155 yards and three touchdowns as the Blue Devils improved to 4-2, 3-2. Dominic Williams added 11 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown.


Contact Tim McManus

at tmcmanus@phillynews.com.

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