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North 1/2

Cedar Grove (9-3) at Butler (11-0)

When : Friday, 7

Last meeting : Nov. 22, 2024. These two clashed on this same stage last year and Cedar Grove won in a 52-21 rout at home.

State rankings : Both teams are unranked.

Cedar Grove

Head coach : Rob Gogerty (82-29, 10th season)

Road to state semifinals

Aug. 30: at Wayne Valley (L, 37-31)

Sept. 5: at Weequahic (W, 23-14)

Sept. 12: at Verona (W, 41-7)

Sept. 19:

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