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Great local journalism like NJ.com's high school sports coverage requires new types of support moving forward. Lenape and Shawnee are in Burlington County, Millville and Vineland in Cumberland County, St. Augustine in Atlantic County and Williamstown in Gloucester County. “We’d search for a Thanksgiving game. “The kids will be happy to just get some games in,” said St. Joseph (Hamm.) When you see administrators looking at that you realize sports is sort of secondary, " said Kingsway coach Mark Hendricks. All NJFL games are officiated by PNFOA referees. While this effectively ends our 2020 season, our mission-to provide an environment that builds outstanding character and promotes participant safety and the highest levels of good sportsmanship for our youth-remains true.
“But I know they’re trying to limit time on buses, so taking a bus ride an hour away might not happen. The program inspires youth with a goal and enriches their lives towards the day when they must take their place in the world. Sellers said when the conference completed the schedule for the first time in the winter it took less time than ever before. We wish you all the best and hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Then we have to see if all our (WJFL) teams are going to play or if a few could opt out. The next step will be figuring out what the two-week postseason looks like – Maguire said she has spent zero time thinking about the format but said it will take a lot of input and creativity. Not exactly, said Sellers, though it should give the league a base to go off when setting the schedule. We probably would have had to add two or three extra busses.”. “With the current situation, we’re just happy to have the opportunity to play nine games.”. The decision was based on several factors including, but not limited to, the WIAA’s announcement establishing new sport seasons for the 2020-2021 school year and Governor Inslee’s statement putting an indefinite hold on moving forward in the phasing process. This was a very difficult decision. “Right now the details are really vague because there’s no precedent for what’s going on.”. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Here’s how you can help us today. Northwest Junior Football League ... Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. “Obviously, every year we want to compete for a championship; it’s what we do,” said Wojciechowski. We will discuss scenarios for the 2021 season at our regular board meeting on August 10. The first step is a locally-focused, six-game regular season. Bill Evans can be reached at bevans@njadvancemedia.com.

Thanksgiving games have been on the decline recently but many teams may seek them out to maximize the amount of games they can play if they are allowed to do so. “This year went by in record time. Camden coach Dwayne Savage is expecting a complete re-boot of his division, which also includes far-away schools Pleasantville, Cedar Creek and Holy Spirit. “We’re happy to get a season in and hopefully give the seniors a chance to play,” said Savage. Something went wrong. Every year NJFL coaches attend Positive Coaching Alliance training. More information is available at: www.wjfl.org or by emailing league president Mike Newbanks at mnewbanks@wjfl.org or … Dear NJFL Franchise Members and Families.

The American Division - one of the strongest in the league - currently includes Lenape, Shawnee, St. Augustine, Millville, Vineland and Williamstown. “Exactly what I said to my staff is the blackout (the first two weeks of school) is a tremendous idea,” said Wojciechowski. I was kind of caught off guard with Oct. 2.