The Wallington Panthers (1-0) host the Hawthorne Bears (1-0) in a non-conference battle on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams come in undefeated after strong opening performances, making this an early-season test for both programs.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hawthorne (NJ) @ Wallington (NJ)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Wallington High School, Wallington, NJ
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Hawthorne Bears
Hawthorne opened its season with a convincing 42-14 win on the road. Ranked #246 in New Jersey, the Bears will look to carry that momentum into Wallington with an aggressive offensive attack and disciplined defense.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #10,054
○ State Rank: #246 (NJ)
○ Class Rank: #14
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive rhythm early and maintain defensive pressure throughout the game.
Main Squad (Projected):
○ Jason Rivera – QB
○ Elijah Morales – RB
○ Michael Torres – WR
○ Anthony Cruz – LB
○ Ryan Hernandez – OL
○ Kevin Lopez – DL
○ Daniel Martinez – WR
○ Matthew Johnson – DB
○ Xavier Rodriguez – RB
○ Brandon Sanchez – LB
Wallington Panthers
Wallington also enters unbeaten after edging out a 20-13 win in its opener. Ranked #340 in New Jersey, the Panthers look to protect home turf and prove they can hang with higher-ranked competition.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,479
○ State Rank: #340 (NJ)
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and limit Hawthorne’s explosive plays.
Main Squad (Projected):
○ Jonathan Cruz – QB
○ Gabriel Martinez – RB
○ Isaiah Brown – WR
○ David Torres – LB
○ Nicholas Rivera – OL
○ Adrian Lopez – DL
○ Matthew Perez – WR
○ Jordan Thompson – DB
○ Christopher Sanchez – RB
○ Luis Hernandez – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 10,054 | 246 | 14 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 42 | 14 |
| Wallington | 13,479 | 340 | 30 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 20 | 13 |
