The scoreboard tells the story: Cranford beats Sparta 45-21 to win the North 2, Group 3 title.
Cranford won the North 2, Group 3 state championship Friday night, as the top-seeded Cougars improved to 11-0, beating third-seed Sparta 45-21 Friday night at Memorial Field.
Click below to see a photo gallery of the postgame celebration. Photos by Mike Pavlichko.
Students and fans storm Memorial Field after Cranford wins its third state title, defeating Sparta 45-21 in the North 2, Group 3 championship game. 
Cranford head coach Erik Rosnemeier holds up the state championship trophy as his players surround him, after beating Sparta to win the North 2, Group 3 title Friday, November 19, 2021 at Memorial Field. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) 
Cranford offensive lineman Kevin Shriner holds up the NJSIAA trophy as he and his teammates celebrate a statechampionship. 
Cranford senior runningback Colim Murray (left) and senior left tackle Geoff Gretta pose with the NJSIAA championship trophy. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) 
Cranford wide receiver/cornerback Will Gallagher talks to Mike Pavlichko after the game. 
Cranford senior runningback Colin Murray talks with Mike Pavlichko after the game. 
The scoreboard tells the story: Cranford beats Sparta 45-21 to win the North 2, Group 3 title.