Garfield and Waldwick/Midland Park compete in NJIC football final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Garfield will host Waldwick/Midland Park in the NJIC football final on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Both teams enter with 7-1 records, advancing as road underdogs. Garfield defeated Hasbrouck Heights 36-14 with Jorheny Rodriguez contributing five touchdowns. Waldwick/Midland Park earned a 21-7 victory over Wood-Ridge, with Luciano Mayer scoring three touchdowns. This final marks the first conference title opportunity for both programs.
- •Garfield and Waldwick/Midland Park are both 7-1.
- •Garfield scored 36 points against Hasbrouck Heights.
- •Rodriguez scored five touchdowns for Garfield.
- •Waldwick/Midland Park defeated Wood-Ridge 21-7.
- •Mayer scored three touchdowns in the semifinal.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — How two underdogs advanced to the NJIC football final
"Neither team was in the NJIC tournament a year ago. Now two of the highest-scoring offenses in the area will play for their first conference title.
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