Nov. 20, 2023-- High School North is a team on a mission. Following an undefeated season and a state championship last year, the Mariners surprisingly lost two games-- and, for a while, their starting QB-- in 2024. Since senior quarterback Micah Ford has returned, and especially since the playoffs began, the team has been a steamroller.

In four Central Jersey Group 5 playoff games, the Mariners have outscored their opponents by a whopping 145 points, the most recent a 33-6 win over Cherokee this past Friday. The win secured the team's second consecutive berth in the state title game, where they'll face Passaic Tech Nov. 27.

For more on last Friday's matchup, check out Jerry Carino's story at Asbury Park Press. For more stunning imagery from the game, see the photos below from ace photographer and High School North student Luke Saglembeni of Luke Sags Photography.