Cranford Football Undefeated After 24 to 12 Win at Carteret

Union County Life is reporting that Cranford kept its undefeated season alive on Friday night with a 24 to 12 road win over Carteret. The Cougars improved to 7 and 0. Cranford has won its last four games by 14 points or fewer, and five of its seven wins were decided by that margin.

Cranford took control early. Joell Quintana kicked a 26 yard field goal, and Logan Murray scored on a 6 yard run to put the Cougars ahead 10 to 0 after one quarter. Cranford extended its lead to 17 to 0 in the second quarter on a 5 yard touchdown pass from Aidan Capizzi to Jake Friedman.

Carteret (4 to 4) got on the board before halftime on a 1 yard touchdown run by Al-Naiquan Boseman. The Crusaders trailed 17 to 6 at the break. Joey Riccio scored on a 4 yard run in the third quarter to put Cranford ahead 24 to 6. Nicholas Gomm scored Carteret’s final points on a 1 yard run in the fourth quarter.

Boseman finished with 167 yards on 24 carries for Carteret. Murray had 63 yards on 20 carries, and Capizzi completed 5 of 10 passes for 100 yards for Cranford.

Cranford will put its undefeated record on the line at home next Friday against Hillside, which is 7 and 1. Carteret hosts Monroe next Friday.

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Quick Facts

• Final score: Cranford 24, Carteret 12

• Game date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

• Venue: Carteret (road game; field name not stated in the source)

• Cranford record: 7 to 0; has won its last four games by 14 points or fewer

• Carteret record: 4 to 4

• Cranford scoring: Joell Quintana 26 yard field goal; Logan Murray 6 yard run; Aidan Capizzi 5 yard pass to Jake Friedman; Joey Riccio 4 yard run

• Carteret scoring: Al-Naiquan Boseman 1 yard run; Nicholas Gomm 1 yard run

• Carteret leading rusher: Al-Naiquan Boseman, 167 yards on 24 carries

• Cranford leading rusher: Logan Murray, 63 yards on 20 carries

• Capizzi: 5 of 10 passing, 100 yards

• Next games: Cranford vs. Hillside (7 to 1), home, next Friday; Carteret vs. Monroe, next Friday

• Source: TAPinto Cranford, Sports, published Oct. 17, 2026

FAQ

Did Cranford stay undefeated?
Yes. Cranford beat Carteret 24 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 16, and improved to 7 and 0.

Who scored for Cranford?
Joell Quintana kicked a 26 yard field goal, Logan Murray ran for a 6 yard touchdown, Aidan Capizzi threw a 5 yard touchdown pass to Jake Friedman, and Joey Riccio ran for a 4 yard touchdown.

Who led Carteret’s offense?
Al-Naiquan Boseman ran for 167 yards on 24 carries and scored Carteret’s first points before halftime.

When does Cranford play next?
Cranford hosts Hillside, which is 7 and 1, next Friday.