Program history and 2025 results per TAPinto, CJ Sports Radio, The Prowler (BRHS student news), and BRRSD Athletics.
Schedule & Results
Coming off the program's first-ever NJSIAA sectional championship. Here's what's next.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 6:00 PM | at Woodbridge | W 28-7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 1:00 PM | at St. Joseph (Metuchen) | — |
| Fri, Sep 11 | 4:00 PM | vs HillsboroughLeague | — |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 6:00 PM | vs RidgeLeague | — |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 1:00 PM | vs Westfield | — |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:00 PM | vs Hunterdon Central | — |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7:00 PM | at Union | — |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 7:00 PM | at PhillipsburgLeague | — |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7:00 PM | at Watchung Hills Regional | — |
Schedule per MaxPreps as of early August 2026 — additional games and playoff dates are added as the season is finalized. Kickoff times are subject to change; confirm before heading to a game via the official team site. Results post here after each game.
The Road To The Title
Four games, three wins, and the first sectional championship in program history. The full regular-season log is still being compiled — this is the sourced playoff record.
| Date | Opponent | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | vs Linden | NJSIAA North 2, Group 5 Playoffs — First Round | W 35–6 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | vs Union City | NJSIAA North 2, Group 5 Playoffs — Sectional Semifinal | W 22–7 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | vs Bayonne | NJSIAA North 2, Group 5 Sectional Final | W 21–14 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | vs Passaic County Tech | NJSIAA Group 5 State Tournament | L 14–23 |
Player Stats
Team leaders and box scores, updated as games are played and recaps are published. One game in, so this is a Week 1 snapshot — not a full season.
| Player | C/ATT | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB Baxter (#10) | 13/20 | 253 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| Jahmier Black (#11) | 118 | 1 |
| Player | TD Play (Yds) | TD |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Woodring (#5) | 47 | 1 |
| Jack Winne (#9) | 64 | 1 |
| Jasper Schwamberger (#13) | 30 | 1 |
| Player | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jamelle Jones (#41) | 1 sack, -8 yds (3rd quarter) |
| Jahmier Black (#11) | 1 TFL, -8 yds (Woodbridge's first offensive snap) |
Sources: CJ Sports Radio, TAPinto, MyCentralJersey
American Silver Standings
Bridgewater-Raritan plays in the American Silver Division of the Big Central Conference, alongside Hillsborough, Phillipsburg, and Ridge.
| Team | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raritan | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Phillipsburg | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Hillsborough | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ridge | 0-0 | 0-0 |
All four teams open the season 0-0 — the 2026 opener is Fri, Aug 28 (moved from Thu, Aug 27 due to weather). Standings fill in as conference games are played. Bridgewater-Raritan's record is drawn automatically from the schedule above; other teams' records are tracked from MaxPreps and NJ.com's weekly Big Central Conference roundup.
In The News
Real coverage of the team, the championship run, and the players — from local press and the school itself.
2026 Roster
63 players and 9 team managers as of July 2026, per BRHS Football Ops. Everyone here is photographed at Media Day — browse the gallery, updated with individual portraits this weekend.
| Jeremiah Baker | Sophomore | RB | DB | |
| DJ Krizan | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Jonathan Okolo | Senior | RB | LB | |
| James Locrotondo | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Evan Woodring | Senior | QB | DB | |
| Sebastian Risco | Junior | WR | DB | |
| Cole Pello | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Jack Madsen | Senior | TE | LB | |
| Jack Winne | Junior | WR | DB | |
| JB Baxter | Sophomore | QB | DB | |
| Jahmier Black | Senior | RB | LB | |
| Jasper Schwamberger | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Nathan Zuckerman | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Branden De Matos | Senior | WR | DB | |
| Tyler O'Hare | Junior | WR | DB |
Most players at this level go both ways — Off/Def columns show each player's primary alignment on both sides of the ball. Roster subject to change before the season opener.
Family Day
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Coaching Staff
Catalano joined the Bridgewater-Raritan program four years ago, spending his first season under then-head coach Rick Mantz before taking over as head coach. Entering his third year leading the program in 2025, he guided the Panthers to their first sectional championship in school history.
Assistant Coaching Staff
Entering his 27th year coaching high school football; won 58 games in 8 years at North Brunswick (2017-2024) before joining Bridgewater-Raritan.
Former head football coach at Indian Hills High School (2019-2023), after four years as an assistant there.
With the program since 2020 in various roles; a Bridgewater-Raritan alum (2002-2005) who played college football at Wilkes University.
Joined Bridgewater-Raritan in 2024 after coaching stops at Towson and Randolph, plus internships with Rutgers and TEST Football Academy.
A Bridgewater-Raritan alum (2007-2010) returning for his second stint as the Panthers' defensive coordinator, after two years in the role at Franklin.
Former head coach and defensive coordinator at Manville and Middlesex High Schools, and a 5-year NFL High School Player Development Coach.
Bridgewater-Raritan's freshman coach since 2021 — and a Panther alum himself (2013-2017).
Played offensive line at Lock Haven University; coached at Franklin and North Brunswick before joining the staff.
On staff since 2022, following eight years coaching in the Bridgewater Football League (2011-2018).
A Rutgers tight end and 2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar; a 3x state finalist (31-5) and 2x conference champion at Bridgewater-Raritan.
Joined the staff in 2022 after coaching in the Hillsborough Junior Raiders program (2014-2016).
Featured Player
Black steps in as the full-time starter at running back for his senior season, after rushing for 978 yards and 7 touchdowns as a co-starter in 2025 — a season that ended with Bridgewater-Raritan's first sectional championship in program history. He's drawing FCS interest from programs including Stony Brook and LIU, per PJR Sports Report's 2026 team preview.
Per CJ Sports Radio, August 2025 preseason preview.
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