Dec. 1, 2024-- High School North football completed a historic three-peat Nov. 29, winning the Group 5 state title for a third consecutive year. The achievement represents "one of the greatest eras in the history of Shore Conference football," according to the Asbury Park Press.

They went big, too. The Mariners competed on the grand stage of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, and they left no doubts about their dominance, beating Union City 41-14.

The win completes an undefeated 14-0 season, the team's second in three years. They are 40-2 across their past three state-championship seasons.

It was an incredibly impressive season for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the graduation of quarterback Micah Ford, now a running back for Stanford University. The team, however, didn't miss a beat, as TJ Valerio, Ford's replacement under center, balled out all season long, including throwing for four touchdowns during Friday's championship game.

Three of those touchdowns went to Micah's brother, Mordecai Ford. The beat goes on.

It's officially a football dynasty at High School North, and the accolades and numbers accrued throughout the past three seasons are staggering. Local and statewide outlets have it covered (right).

Congratulations to the High School North Mariners on their third consecutive Group 5 state championship! Their run of football dominance is already legendary, and showing no signs of stopping.

Congratulations as well to HSN student and photographer extraordinaire Luke Saglembeni of LukeSagsPhotography, whose stunning photos have been indispensable for the team, the school, and the district throughout this run. Like the team, he saved his best for the title game, and some of those amazing shots are featured below.