Football: Westfield Opens Season at Home Friday vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood

The Westfield boys football team opens its regular season at home on Friday afternoon against long time rival Scotch Plains Fanwood. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. as the Blue Devils look to rebound from a 4–6 record last season.

This matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since 2023 when Westfield earned a 31–0 road victory. Union County Life records show the Blue Devils also won their previous home meeting against the Raiders by a score of 30–0 in 2022.

Third year head coach Matt Andzel returns top player Jordan Walsh for his senior season. The three year starting running back recorded 1,000 all purpose yards and 12 touchdowns last year. The Blue Devils offense generated 128 total points last season for an average of 15.8 points per game. Senior Gianlucca Ciucci, senior Luke Romano, and junior Wesley Thomas return to anchor both the offensive and defensive lines. Sophomore Jimmy Catalano and junior Max Hymans are currently competing for the starting quarterback position.

Junior linebacker Matt Seward and senior cornerback Justin Boufarah anchor a defense that allowed 21.7 points per game last year. Seward recorded 83 tackles and four sacks last season while Boufarah added 30 tackles. Westfield ended its 2025 campaign with a state playoff quarterfinal loss at Montgomery on October 31. Following the opener, Westfield will travel to St. Thomas Aquinas for a 6 p.m. game on Saturday, September 4.

FAQ
Q: When is the Westfield varsity football season opener?
A: The team plays its opening regular season game at home on Friday at 1 p.m.

Q: Who is the starting quarterback for the Blue Devils this year?
A: Sophomore Jimmy Catalano and junior Max Hymans are competing for the quarterback position.

Q: What was the result of the last game between Westfield and Scotch Plains Fanwood?
A: Westfield won the last meeting by a score of 31–0 during a road game in 2023.