Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL Football Week 5 Results Against Bridgewater

Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL football teams hosted Bridgewater for a full slate of Week 5 games at Tyson Field on Saturday, Oct. 10. The games ran from the afternoon into the evening. Union County Life is sharing the results by team and grade level, as reported by TAPinto Scotch Plains-Fanwood.

In the A Team (8th grade) game, Bridgewater defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood 24-6. Coach Mike Podell named three offensive and three defensive players of the game.

In the B Team (7th grade) game, Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Bridgewater 16-14. Coach Tim Green named two players in each of the offensive, defensive, and special teams categories.

In the C Team (6th grade) game, Bridgewater won 33-0. Coach Alex Mirabella praised the offensive line’s blocking, the tackling across the field, and a strong sack on Bridgewater’s quarterback. He was candid about the performance.

“It was a tough game for us this past weekend,” Mirabella said. “We did not execute where we needed to and it showed on Saturday. I told the team after the game that I know that they are capable of greatness when each and every one of us does their job (Myself included).”

He added, “We have work to do but regardless of score I am always proud of this team.”

In the D Team (5th grade) game, Scotch Plains-Fanwood won 25-0 over Bridgewater. Coach Jarrod Pence named three offensive and three defensive players of the game.

In the E Team (4th grade) game, Bridgewater defeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood 20-0. Coach Shawn Johnson led the team.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Police Athletic League (PAL) was founded in 1991. The organization aims to build friendly relationships between youth and local police officers and a spirit of respect for the law. It emphasizes skill development, personal growth, and fun for pre high school boys and girls from Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Activities include football, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading.

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Q: How did Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL football teams do against Bridgewater in Week 5?
A: Scotch Plains-Fanwood won two games, the B Team (16-14) and the D Team (25-0). Bridgewater won the A Team (24-6), C Team (33-0), and E Team (20-0) games.

Q: Where were the games played?
A: All Week 5 games were played at Tyson Field on Saturday, Oct. 10, from the afternoon into the evening.

Q: What is the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL?
A: The Police Athletic League was founded in 1991 to build friendly relationships between youth and local police officers and to teach respect for the law. It offers sports and programs for pre high school boys and girls from Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Q: What sports does PAL offer?
A: PAL offers football, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading.