Cape-Atlantic League
American Conference
Ocean City (1-2) at Hammonton (3-0)
7 p.m. today 98.7 FM: Hammonton is No. 6 in the Elite 11 behind an offense that averages 43.3 points per game. Quarterback Nick Crescenzo has thrown four touchdown passes, three of them to Jared Sanchez. Defensive end Ian Evans leads a Blue Devils defense that has yet to allow a passing touchdown. Ocean City quarterback Chris Curran has thrown for 431 yards and three touchdowns. Middle linebacker Rob Zauck leads the Ocean City defense with three sacks. 2008 result: Hammonton 42, Ocean City 13
Interconference
Lower Cape May (0-3) at Vineland (0-3)
7 p.m. today: Lower shocked fans when it nearly upset Bridgeton last Friday, one week after forfeiting to St. Augustine Prep. Lower lost to Bridgeton 7-6 and missed a field goal late in the game that could have given it the win. Running back Tyler Sole rushed for 105 yards. Quarterback Mike Mulligan threw a touchdown pass. Vineland has struggled with turnovers. The Fighting Clan committed six miscues in last week's 14-6 loss to Ocean City. This is Vineland's home opener. 2008 result: Vineland 26, Lower Cape May 6
Millville (2-2) at Buena Regional (2-1)
7 p.m. today 1440-AM: This a growing rivalry and the game should be decided by whichever team runs the ball better. Buena can boost its Group II playoff hopes with a win over Group IV Millville. Buena's Michael Haygood has emerged as a top running back with 42 carries for 331 yards. Millville hasn't beaten Buena since 2006. A win would give Millville its most victories since it won six games in 2005. Rashad Johnson (50 carries, 212 yards) leads a Thunderbolts ground game that is improving each week. 2008 result: Buena Regional 21, Millville 15
Shore Conference
Barnegat (1-2) at Manasquan (3-0)
2 p.m. Saturday: All three of Barnegat's games have been decided by one point. Quarterback Nick SanGiacomo has completed 53-of-79 passes for 534 yards and three touchdowns. Manasquan, a perennial power, beat Pinelands Regional 28-6 last Friday. 2008 result: Manasquan 20, Barnegat 13
Jackson Memorial (1-2) at Southern Regional (1-2)
7 p.m. today, 90.7 FM: These teams used to meet the night before Thanksgiving. Southern comes off a 40-13 win over Freehold Township. Quarterback Mike Balak has thrown four touchdown passes, three of them to wide receiver Nick Tampone. Southern defensive back Bill Shimko has three interceptions. 2008 result: Southern 14, Jackson Memorial 0
Brick Township (2-2) at Lacey Township (1-2)
2 p.m. Saturday: Lacey will try to boost its playoff hopes and build on last week's 24-7 win over Toms River South. Lacey running back Jake Dabal has rushed 54 times for 360 yards. 2008 result: Brick Township 28, Lacey 14
Pinelands Regional (2-1) at St. John Vianney (1-2)
7 p.m. today: Pinelands saw its two-game winning streak stopped last Friday when it lost 28-6 to Manasquan. Wildcats running back Matt McLain continues to impress. He's rushed for 398 yards on 62 carries this season. 2008 result: St. John Vianney 28, Pinelands 7
Tri-County Conference
Deptford (0-4) at Cumberland Regional (0-4)
7 p.m. today: Cumberland's schedule eases a bit. Three of the Colts' losses are to Glassboro, Williamstown and Delsea Regional - three teams with a combined record of 10-0. 2008 result: Cumberland 28, Deptford 14
Non-league
Absegami (2-2) at Delsea Regional (4-0)
7 p.m. today: Delsea is No. 2 in the Elite 11 and the defending South Jersey Group II champion. Running back Austin Medley has rushed for 725 yards and 12 touchdowns. Absegami comes off a 30-0 loss to Egg Harbor Township. Big games from running backs Ben Martin (333 rushing yards) and David Hood (364 rushing yards) would help the Braves' chances to pull off the upset. 2008 result: Delsea Regional 21, Absegami 12
Bridgeton (3-1) at Highland Regional (2-2)
7 p.m. today: Bridgeton survived an upset bid last Friday, beating Lower Cape May 7-6. Standout linebacker Rashaun Smith returned an interception 16 yards for the Bulldogs' touchdown. Smith averages nearly 14 tackles per game. Running back Mike Cisrow leads the Bridgeton offense with 104 carries for 630 yards. Highland has yet to win at home. Sean Daniels leads Highland with 62 carries for 354 yards and three touchdowns. 2008 result: Bridgeton 21, Highland 0
Egg Harbor Township (4-0) at Kingsway Reg. (2-2)
7 p.m. today: Egg Harbor Township is No. 5 in the Elite 11. The Eagles' defense has not allowed a point this season. Quarterback Scott Miller has completed 26-of-44 passes for 399 yards and four touchdowns. Tejay Johnson has scored six touchdowns and Stephan Thomas five. Kingsway lost to Gloucester Catholic 28-18 last week. 2008 result: EHT 36, Kingsway 16
Pennsville (3-0) at Middle Township (0-3)
7 p.m. today 106.7 FM: Middle comes off a 28-14 loss to Buena Regional. Middle quarterback Nolan Quinn has completed 33-of-55 passes for 364 yards and a touchdown. Pennsville was off last week after beating Wildwood 35-7 two weeks ago. 2008 result: Pennsville 27, Middle Township 26
Pleasantville (0-3) at Clearview (0-3)
7 p.m. today: Pleasantville was off last week. Quarterback Antwan Dixon has thrown two touchdown passes. Clearview lost to Delsea Regional 42-2 last week. 2008 result: Clearview 41, Pleasantville 27
Smyrna, Del. (0-4) at Oakcrest (1-3)
7 p.m. today: Oakcrest has had trouble scoring. The Falcons lost to Hammonton 41-0 last Friday. Oakcrest relies on the running of Mike Smith, Myron Brown and Craig James. Smyrna has scored just 28 points. 2008 result: Did not meet
Haverford School, Pa. (4-1) at St. Joseph (3-1)
2 p.m. Saturday: St. Joe comes off a 19-14 upset of Holy Spirit, the Wildcats' biggest victory since 2006. Sophomore quarterback Darryl Smith continues to mature. He has thrown for 304 yards. Sean Clark (27 carries for 222 yards and six touchdowns) is St. Joe's top rusher. Haverford has won three straight. Running back Carl Walrath has rushed 70 times for 619 yards and five touchdowns. 2008 result: Did not meet
