The 2024 New Jersey kicks-off this weekend with a huge 14-game three-day event known as the Battle at the Beach in South Jersey. The event is run by the West Jersey Football League Coaches Association.
Taking centerstage will be the Thursday night game between three-time New Jersey Non-Public A champ Bergen Catholic and national power IMG Academy (Florida) at Ocean City’s Carey Stadium. IMG, which was upset by Utah’s Corner Canyon last week, is ranked No. 10 in the High School Football America 300, powered by NFL Play Football. BC enters its season opener ranked No. 11 in the country.
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Making the game even bigger is Bill Belichick will be at the game. Wednesday, the GOAT attended the IMG practice.
High School Football America will keep fans up-to-date, all weekend long, with game recaps below.
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Thursday Games
Manchester Township opened the Battle at the Beach IV with a 26-21 win over West Deptford.
Battle at the Beach IV Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 29
at Carey Stadium in Ocean City:
- 10:00 a.m.: West Deptford vs. Manchester Twp.
- 12:45 p.m.: Mainland vs. Atlantic City
- 3:30 p.m.: Ocean City vs. Cinnaminson
- 7:00 p.m.: IMG Academy (FL) vs. Bergen Catholic
Friday, Aug. 30
At Egg Harbor Township H.S.
- 9:30 a.m.: Schalick vs. Cedar Grove
- Noon: Washington Twp. vs. Northern Highlands
- 2:30 p.m.: Cherokee vs. Middletown South
- 5:00 p.m.: Winslow Twp. vs. Montclair
- 7:30 p.m.: Millville vs. Holy Spirit
Saturday, Aug. 31
at Egg Harbor Township H.S.
- 9:30 a.m.: Highland vs. Southern Regional
- Noon: Rancocas Valley vs. Pascack Valley
- 2:30 p.m.: Oakcrest vs. Hammonton
- 5:00 p.m.: Cedar Creek vs. Eastside Camden
- 7:30 p.m.: Egg Harbor Twp. vs. West Windsor-Plainsboro North
