Waldwick/Midland Park captures NJIC title after key goal-line stand

Waldwick/Midland Park claimed its first NJIC football title on October 23, defeating Garfield 35-34 in an overtime thriller. The victory was sealed when Waldwick/Midland Park successfully stopped a 2-point conversion attempt by Garfield on the final play. Earlier in the game, Waldwick/Midland Park had tied the score with five seconds left in regulation. This win comes after they secured a playoff berth by clinching their division title in another overtime game against Rutherford, 43-42. Waldwick/Midland Park finishes the season with an 8-1 record, while Garfield concludes at 7-2.

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