Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) rushes the quaterback and makes a tackle during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic.
Here are the players from the region who participated in that first all-star game 40 years ago that was played at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway.
Steve Bethune, Matawan Regional High School; Glenn Edwards, Jackson Memorial High School; Joseph Fischer, East Brunswick High School; Leif Hartkopf, Middletown High School South; Mike Ibrahim, North Brunswick Township High School; Jim Jeffcoat, Matwan Regional High School; Nick Lubischer, Shore Regional High School; Pat Miller, John P. Stevens High School; Nick Sottiriou, John P. Stevens High School; Jeff Susan, South River High School.
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) readies himself at the line of scrimage as the opposing teams breaks from their huddle during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) celebrates a touchdown by Ashante Worthy (2) during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) enters onto the field after halftime to start the third quarter during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) tries to open up a pathway for his teammate by bringing his opponent to the ground during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) rushes the quaterback and makes a tackle during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) rushes the play trying to make a stop behind the backfield during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) tracks down his opponent during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) exits off the field after a set of downs during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) speaks to his coaches on the sideline after a set of downs during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) speaks to the referee about the play at hand during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Nick Densieski (#32 LB) rests after a set of downs during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Densieski's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) readies his helmet before the start of the second half during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) warms up before the second half of the game begins during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) celebrates a touchdown during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) prepares for collision as he tries to push through his opponents during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
HUN School of Princeton's Cameron Williams (#50 LB) and Matt Maxauskas (62 DL) speak to a coach after a set of downs during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Williams' Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Jackson swimmer Jenna Pappalardo has become a state and national contender in recent years.▲
Jackson swimmer Jenna Pappalardo has become a state and national contender in recent years.▲
Jackson swimmer Jenna Pappalardo has become a state and national contender in recent years.▲
Jackson swimmer Jenna Pappalardo has become a state and national contender in recent years.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) tracks down and covers his opponent during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) tracks down and covers his opponent during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) tracks down and covers his opponent during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) goes over gameplans on the sideline after a series of downs during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Matawan Regional High School's Jon Ogungbenro (#9 DB) readies himself at the line of scrimage during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Ogungbenro's Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Cheerleaders performed their cheers during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Cheerleaders performed their cheers during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Cheerleaders performed their cheers during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Cheerleaders performed their cheers during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
Saint John Viannay High School's Cheerleaders performed their cheers during the Phil Simms New Jersey North/South High School All-Star Football Classic that was held at Kean University's Alumni Stadium in Union, New Jersey on June 25. Team South went on to win the game 38-16.▲
