Why this game is special: This is the day's most -anticipated contest. Egg Harbor Township has played on the road all season and this will be its first game in its renovated stadium.
EHT is No. 3 in The Press' Elite 11 and will play Cherokee for the South Jersey Group IV title Dec. 5. The teams' roles are reversed this season. Mainland was headed to the South Jersey Group IV final last season.
The Mustangs have won five straight and scored in the final minute to beat EHT 30-27 last year. Mainland beat the Eagles in overtime in 2004 and 2006. The Kiwanis Club Trophy is awarded to the winning team.
Mainland Regional update: Mustangs freshman quarterback Tom Bradway has run for 359 yards and completed 71-of-124 passes for 651 yards. Defensive lineman Antoine Lewis (93 tackles, three sacks) and defensive back Eddie Irizzary (three interceptions) spark the defense.
Egg Harbor Township update: The Eagles come off a 41-30 win over Toms River East in the South Jersey Group IV semifinals.
EHT blends the running of Tejay Johnson (107 carries for 747 yards) and Zach Agostino (82 carries for 541 yards) with timely passing from quarterback Scott Miller (56-of-95 for 840 yards and seven touchdowns).
- Michael McGarry
