The Madison Dodgers begin their journey as they enter the long awaited playoffs. Throughout the year the Dodgers have been committed and devoted for a great season. On October 31, this Friday Madison will go head to head with Bernards. The last time these two teams faced was 7 years ago in 2018 where the Dodgers lost 63-14.
The Madison team is led by experienced head coach Chris Kubik who is currently coaching his last season with the Dodgers. The veteran coach has been coaching Madison for 18 years, since 2007. Representing Madison is quarterback Luke McGuire who is currently in his senior year. McGuire has a remarkable 1,427 passing yards and 596 rushing yards this season.
Historically Madison has been fairly strong in the playoffs. The Dodgers have a total of 25 appearances. Throughout history Madison has had 33 wins and 15 losses during the playoffs. Although the last time the Dodgers won a playoff game was 9 years ago in 2016 against Lenape Valley with a final score of 13-7.
The Madison Dodgers had an exceptional winning record ending their regular season 5 wins and 3 losses. With this modified roster there seems to be lots of big changes for the team this year, having their best record since 2022, and winning over Mendham which the team previously lost to last year.
Madison travels to Bernards this Friday, this season Bernards finished their regular season with an undefeated 9-0 record, with some big wins including 43-7 over Delaware Valley and a 39-0 blowout against J.P Stevens. This year there is no doubt that Bernards is a strong contender.
Madison enters this highstake game with a great passing attack and a very strong offensive line. The Dodgers ability to keep the ball in the air will be a challenge. Bernards is known to be a very run heavy team with a weak secondary on defense.
Bernard’s team is led by quarterback Nolan Walsh who is currently in his junior year. Nolan this season has 923 passing yards and a total 200 rushing yards.
This Friday will be a very exciting matchup with both remarkable teams having an exceptional chance of winning. Beyond question this game is going to be an intense battle with one team winning and coming out on the other side.