Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese watches a replay on the scoreboard during the first half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez)
The NJSIAA’s Group 4 Championship Game in high school football certainly was one for the history books.
It was the first time either Phillipsburg or Winslow Twp. had reached the state finals in the first three years of their existence, it obviously was Winslow’s first-ever state title, and the Stateliners were the first team to represent the Big Central Conference in a state final.
Photographer Christian Sanchez captured some of the title game’s moments for Central Jersey Sports Radio, including pre-game warmups and the Eagles’ post-game celebration.
Phillipsburg players warm up before the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg players warm up before the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg players warm up before the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg players stand for the National Anthem before the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg team captains head out for the coin toss before the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
The Phillipsburg student section cheers on the Stateliners in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Felix Matos is congratulated after a catch in the first half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Felix Matos tries to escape a tackle in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg head coach Frank Duffy on the sidlines at the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Matthew Scerbo, Jr., makes a move in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
The Phillipsburg student section cheers on the Stateliners in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese throws a pass in the first half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese (#3) and Matthew Scerbo, Jr., (#10) greet each opther before a huddle in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg and Winslow line up for a play in the Group 4 title game at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese looks to pass in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Felix Matos takes a break to hydrate in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jayden Lucas is excited about a big defensive stop in the first half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg and Winslow line up for a play in the Group 4 title game at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Felix Matos tries to stay on his feet in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese watches a replay on the scoreboard during the first half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese runs the ball in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jaysen Blacknall defends a pass in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg huddles up before the second half of the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Felix Matos goes for the first down in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg and Winslow line up for a play in the Group 4 title game at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese runs the ball in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Matthew Scerbo, Jr., in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’sSam Dech looks to make a move in the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Phillipsburg’s Jett Genovese takes in the snow during the Group 4 title game against Winslow Twp. at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Winslow players meet their fans after winning the Group 4 championship over Phillipsburg at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Winslow celebrates its Group 4 championship over Phillipsburg at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez) 
Winslow celebrates its Group 4 championship over Phillipsburg at Rutgers on December 4, 2024. (Photo: Christian Sanchez)
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