Dayton Rolls Past Roselle Park 40-25 for Fourth Straight Win

Dayton high school football secured its fourth consecutive victory Friday night, defeating Roselle Park 40-25 to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Bulldogs dominated early, scoring 34 points in the first half to set up a comfortable second-half performance.

ROSELLE PARK STRIKES FIRST

Roselle Park took the opening lead Friday night, scoring a touchdown to go up 7-0. Dayton answered quickly with a 50-yard touchdown run by senior running back Tyler Fuscaldo with 5:57 left in the first quarter. The extra point missed, leaving Roselle Park ahead 7-6.

DAYTON TAKES CONTROL

Dayton then scored twice more before the quarter ended. Quarterback Adrian Bernknopf hit wide receiver Kevin Lynch on a 6-yard touchdown pass with 2:04 remaining, then found tight end Jackson Babiarz on an 11-yard strike with 34 seconds left. Babiarz converted the extra point after his own reception, and Dayton led 20-7 heading into the second quarter.

Fuscaldo broke free for a 62-yard touchdown run with 4:04 to go in the second quarter. Bernknopf closed out the first half with a 74-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Rivas down the left sideline with 21 seconds remaining. Babiarz converted the extra point, and Dayton went into halftime up 34-13.

DAYTON HOLDS ON IN SECOND HALF

In the second half, Fuscaldo capped his night with a 22-yard touchdown run — Dayton's only touchdown of the second half — as the Bulldogs held on to win 40-25.

Fuscaldo finished the night with three rushing touchdowns, while Bernknopf threw three touchdown passes. The combination of dominant early scoring and defensive resilience in the second half secured the victory.

Union County Life has been tracking high school football across all 21 Union County municipalities. Dayton's fourth consecutive win extends their winning streak heading into next week's matchup.

RECORD UPDATE AND UPCOMING OPPONENT

With the victory, Dayton improved to 4-1 on the season. Roselle Park dropped to 1-4 with the loss.

Dayton's next game is at home next Friday against New Providence, which is undefeated at 4-0. The two programs have not met since 2021, making this matchup a significant contest between two of Union County's top teams this season.

FAQ

What was the final score of the Dayton vs. Roselle Park game?
Dayton defeated Roselle Park 40-25. Dayton dominated the first half, leading 34-13 at halftime.

What is Dayton's current season record?
Dayton is 4-1 after Friday's victory, having won four consecutive games.

Who scored the most touchdowns for Dayton?
Running back Tyler Fuscaldo and quarterback Adrian Bernknopf each scored three touchdowns. Fuscaldo had three rushing touchdowns, and Bernknopf threw three touchdown passes.

Who did Adrian Bernknopf throw touchdown passes to?
Bernknopf threw touchdown passes to Kevin Lynch (6 yards), Jackson Babiarz (11 yards), and Isaiah Rivas (74 yards).

How long were Dayton's touchdown runs by Tyler Fuscaldo?
Fuscaldo had three rushing touchdowns: 50 yards, 62 yards, and 22 yards.

What is Roselle Park's current record?
Roselle Park dropped to 1-4 with the loss to Dayton.

Who scored first in the game?
Roselle Park scored first to take a 7-0 lead before Dayton answered.

What is Dayton's next opponent?
Dayton's next game is at home next Friday against New Providence, which is undefeated at 4-0. The two teams have not met since 2021.

How dominant was Dayton in the first half?
Dayton scored 34 points in the first half while holding Roselle Park to 13 points, taking a 34-13 halftime lead.