IN THE ZONE

Two reigning N.J. high school state champions battled on Friday night.

West Deptford's Zamir Davis (2) runs into the end zone against Paulsboro in the football game played at Clyde Folsom Field on the campus of West Deptford High School in West Deptford, New Jersey on Friday, September 11, 2026. Collin Conway/D2 Sports Network WEST DEPTFORD (N.J.) - Around 6:45pm, spectators at West Deptford High School gathered pre-game for an unveiling of a new statue outside of the football field. The statue is a bronze eagle commemorating West Deptford alum

Egg Harbor Township's Jahiyd McClellan (22) stiff-arms a defender in the football game played at Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Michael Taylor for D2 Sports Network MULLICA HILL (N.J.) - In a battle of two undefeated teams in the young season, the Egg Harbor Township High School football team truged through adversity to come out victorious over Clearview, 29-20. The Eagles went down early, took the lead about halfw

South Jersey Sports Zone's Kevin Emmons previews five high school football games to watch in South Jersey this weekend.

Washington Township's Lucas McCabe (10) makes a move with the ball during the game played at Tom Brown Field on the campus of Washington Township High School in Sewell, New Jersey, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Michael Taylor for D2 Sports Network SEWELL (N.J.) - The Washington Township High School football team is currently sitting in the high roller lounge in South Jersey. The Minutemen push all of their chips in each week facing off with the opponent on the other sideline.

Burlington Township evened its record at 1-1 on Friday night.

The Shawnee High School football team remained unbeaten in 2026.

Camden Eastside's Zi Harvey returned a pair of punts for touchdowns in the Tigers' 35-0 win over WJFL Freedom Division foe Gloucester at JA Lynch Field on the campus of Gloucester City High School in Gloucester City, New Jersey, on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Chris Baker/D2 Sports Network GLOUCESTER CITY (N.J.) - The Camden Eastside High School football team dropped a season-opening contest to Simon Gratz (PA) in heartbreaking fashion, 37-28. The Tigers rebounded from the lo

South Jersey Sports Zone's Kevin Emmons previews five high school football games to watch in South Jersey this weekend.

Members of the West Deptford High School football team pose after a 49-3 win over Kinnelon at the sixth annual Battle at the Beach Classic on the grounds of Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey on Friday, August 28, 2026. Dahmir Hart for D2 Sports Network OCEAN CITY (N.J.) - Day two of the prestigious annual showcase in Ocean City was a wet one filled with weather delays and lots of points scored. The opening contest was cut short due to weather, but the game was

St. John Vianney's Noah Fitzpatrick (left) and Cedar Creek's Da'San Collier (right) pose with West Jersey Football Coaches Association president John Emel (middle) with their Player of the Game awards after St. John Vianney defeated Cedar Creek, 29-28, in overtime in the sixth annual Battle at the Beach Classic at Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Dahmir Hart for D2 Sports Network OCEAN CITY (N.J.) - The Battle at the Beach kicked

Xavier Sabb is a three-time sectional champion and two-time state champion.

The 2nd annual South Jersey All-Stars basketball showcase will take place Sunday.

The Red Raiders outscored their opponent, 37-24, in the second half to reach the Group 3 state final.

Delsea held off Deptford in a sectional semifinal matchup on Wednesday.

Cherokee squeezed out a 45-43 win on Thursday night.

South Jersey Sports Zone's Kevin Emmons provides his Central Jersey playoff predictions for high school boys basketball.

South Jersey Sports Zone's Kevin Emmons provides his South Jersey playoff predictions for high school boys basketball.

Paul VI High School’s boys and girls basketball teams both won county championships on Sunday.