Sports
Ramapo Football Headed to Playoffs in Style
District officials say the Raiders could be back-to-back champs.
The NJSIAA football playoffs start Friday, and the Raiders are poised to show off their skills in a first-round game Saturday afternoon.
Ramapo will take on Garfield in the Section 1, Group 3 first round game at home Saturday at 1 p.m.
Ramapo Athletic Director Ron Anello said he is confident in the team’s chances heading into the playoffs.
“Anytime a team advances to the playoffs, it's exciting,” he said.
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“I feel very good anytime we line up for a football game.”
The Raiders are heading into this year’s playoffs with a 6-3 record.
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Despite the fact that most of the team that won the Section 1, Group 3 championship last year graduated, Anello said he “absolutely” thinks this year’s team could go for a repeat win.
“It’s a young team…but we have an outstanding football team and program,” Anello said. “We have very high expectations athletically, and the kids understand that.”
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