Rahway's Jaylen Eastman Named Defensive Player of the Week

Rahway High School senior Jaylen Eastman has been named the Big Central Conference Defensive Player of the Week by NJ.com for his performance during the opening weekend of the high school football season. The athletic recognition honors the standalone defensive performance that helped secure a season-opening victory for the regional program.

The six foot three senior lineman anchors the trenches for the local squad while concurrently logging varsity snaps at tight end. Union County Life tracked his individual production during the opening matchup against Willingboro High School, where Eastman recorded nine total tackles alongside sixty four receiving yards. The multi-position athlete caught two touchdown passes and successfully returned a defensive fumble recovery for a third score during the win.

According to official state athletic records, Eastman entered his final high school campaign with 118.5 career tackles and 10.5 sacks. His early seasonal performance has provided immediate momentum for the regional program. Following the opening weekend victory, the Rahway varsity football team traveled to face traditional county rival Summit High School on September 4, securing a win to push its overall regular season record to an undefeated 2–0.

Photo Credit: Rahway Public Schools

FAQ:
Q: What award did Rahway football player Jaylen Eastman receive?
A: Eastman was named the Big Central Conference Defensive Player of the Week by NJ.com for the opening week of the season.

Q: What were Jaylen Eastman's statistics during the opening game against Willingboro?
A: The senior recorded nine tackles on defense and accumulated sixty four receiving yards with two touchdown catches and a fumble recovery touchdown on offense.

Q: What is the current record for the Rahway High School varsity football team?
A: The Rahway varsity squad holds an undefeated 2–0 record following a subsequent victory over Summit on September 4.