A Look Ahead: Summit vs Madison North 2 Group 2 Championship

A look at Hilltopper's quest for a second North 2 Group 2 championship in three years.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Kean University Summit Hilltoppers -11-0, Mid-State 39 Conference Mountain Division Champions -2009 North 2 Group 2 Champions -32-1 over last three seasons -Set school record with 3,154 rushing yards, breaking previous mark set under Coach Liberato in 2009. How they got here:   Madison Dodgers -11-0, 2011 NJAC Freedom Division Champions -24-game winning streak -2010 North 2 Group 2 Champion -Last loss was to Summit on Nov 21, 2009 in North 2 Group 2 Semifinals -Junior RB Justin Goodwin leads Morris County with 32 touchdowns and 196 points, ninth all-time in the county. How they got here:  35-28 (W)   Keys to Victory for Summit 1. Stop the Dodgers' Running Back(s) The Dodgers have one of the best backs in …

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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of The Week: Summit Football Offensive Line

The Summit Hilltoppers' offensive line has paved the way for a new school record in rushing yards on the way to the team's 11-0 start.

The old football adage says that championship-caliber teams are built from the inside out, starting with the interior linemen.  For proof, look no further than this year’s Summit football squad who has relied on a strong offensive line to pave the way for an overwhelming rushing attack.  The group features captain and center Andrew Perry ‘12, guards Andrew Oristanio ’13 and Tyler Reinmund ’13 and tackles Kyle Codey ’12 and Billy Hadley ’12. “They are an extremely tight-knit group who takes pride in what they do,” said Liberato. “They are their own worst critics and they try to improve every week.” The unit has been the catalyst for some impressive feats as they have climbed to within one game of a second state championship in three years…

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