Old Tappan edges Wayne Hills in high-scoring football clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
On September 25, Old Tappan defeated Wayne Hills 42-35 in a thrilling contest featuring New Jersey's top high school football teams. Old Tappan's Zach Miceli scored on a 41-yard run with 1:24 remaining, increasing the lead to 42-28. However, Wayne Hills responded quickly with a touchdown pass from James Wolf, narrowing the gap to 42-35. A critical onside kick attempt followed, but Old Tappan's Leo Etter secured possession to clinch the win. Old Tappan improved to 4-0 with the victory, while Wayne Hills remains a strong contender.
- •Old Tappan scores late to secure 42-35 win over Wayne Hills
- •Zach Miceli has 41-yard touchdown run late in the game
- •Wayne Hills quarterback James Wolf throws touchdown with 47 seconds left
- •Leo Etter recovers onside kick, sealing the victory
- •Old Tappan improves to 4-0 this season
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — In battle for No. 1, Old Tappan football wins shootout
"A late touchdown and a special teams play helped decide a showdown between North Jersey's top-ranked teams.
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