Mahwah football edges Ramsey in thrilling rivalry clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Mahwah football defeated Ramsey 31-28 on October 2, marking a significant victory in their heated rivalry. Senior quarterback Mikey Branagh scored the game-winning touchdown and made his first career interception during the match. Mahwah ended a six-year losing streak against Ramsey, building on a 17-point lead in the third quarter. Kyle Tremblay contributed defensively with a pick-six and crucial plays in the closing moments. The Thunderbirds improve to 3-2 overall and will next face Hanover Park on October 9, while Ramsey, now at 4-2, has a bye before facing Lakeland on October 16.
- •Mikey Branagh ran for a touchdown and had a critical interception.
- •Kyle Tremblay had a 33-yard pick-six and caused a fumble.
- •Mahwah snapped a six-game losing streak to Ramsey.
- •Mahwah improves to 3-2 and gets its first American Red Division win.
- •Ramsey falls to 4-2 and will next play Lakeland on October 16.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Mahwah football hangs on for rivalry upset of Ramsey
"The Thunderbirds flipped the script on Ramsey one year after falling short in a valiant comeback attempt.
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