Here is the updated NJSIAA high school football playoff schedule for the sectional semifinals. Only sections involving Big Central teams are shown, with league teams in bold.
Of the 31 Big Central teams in action on the opening weekend, just 13 remain alive. St. Thomas Aquinas – the 14th team – did not play as the Non-Public B section begins this coming weekend.
Game times are Friday at 7 pm unless otherwise noted.
Central, Group 5
#5 Williamstown at #1 Hillsborough
#3 North Brunswick at #2 Cherokee, Friday 6 pm
South, Group 5
#7 Edison at #3 Toms River North
#8 Lenape at #4 Kingsway
North 2, Group 5
#5 Eastside (Paterson) at #1 Union
#3 Phillipsburg at #2 Clifton
North 1, Group 4
#6 Ridge at #2 Ramapo, Friday 6:30 pm
#1 Northern Highlands vs. #5 Mount Olive
North 2, Group 4
#5 Colonia at #1 Irvington
#3 Sayreville at #2 Middletown South
North 2, Group 3
#4 Pascack Valley at #1 Cranford
#3 Sparta at #2 River Dell
South, Group 3
#4 Somerville at #1 Cedar Creek, Saturday 12 pm
#3 Delsea at #2 Wall
South, Group 2
#5 New Providence at #1 Pt. Pleasant Boro
#3 Nottingham at #2 Willingboro
Central, Group 2
#3 Haddonfield at #2 Bernards
#4 Hillside at #1 Raritan
Non-Public B
#8 Immaculata at #1 DePaul
#7 Morris Catholic at #2 Red Bank Catholic
#6 St. Thomas Aquinas at #3 St. Joseph-Hammonton, Saturday 1 pm
#5 Holy Spirit at #4 Hudson Catholic, Saturday 7 pm