NJSIAA Names Soccer Quarterfinal MVPs
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association released the most valuable players from each 2026 Group 1 boys soccer state tournament quarterfinal game.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
The NJSIAA released the MVPs from each 2026 Group 1 boys soccer state tournament quarterfinal game, which were played this weekend across Central, North 1 and North 2 sections. Results included Florence's 3-0 win over College Achieve Central and Newton's 3-0 win over Lenape Valley.
Why it matters
The quarterfinal round narrows the field toward the state tournament's later stages, and the MVP recognitions highlight individual players from across New Jersey's sections. The results show how close competition can be, with several matches decided by a single goal or in penalty kicks.
Quarterfinal results across three New Jersey sections produced scores from 1-0 to 6-1, with Hasbrouck Heights' 1-0 win over Belvidere the lowest-scoring match. Glen Ridge recorded goals from six different players in its 6-0 win over Secaucus, while Schalick won 3-2 over Riverside on a game-winning goal by Tyler Vanlier.
The players
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)
The NJSIAA is the governing body that oversees interscholastic athletics, including the boys soccer state tournament, across New Jersey's public and approved private high schools.
The details
Quarterfinal games were played across the Central, North 1 and North 2 sections, with the NJSIAA then releasing an MVP for each contest. Matches included Shore's 5-1 win over Highland Park, North Warren's 2-0 shutout of Waldwick and Emerson Boro's 3-1 victory over Saddle Brook.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: Group 1 boys soccer state tournament quarterfinal games were played this weekend.
Season Trajectory
The quarterfinal round within the NJSIAA's Group 1 bracket determines which teams advance toward the state semifinals and finals. The MVP recognitions give visibility to individual players whose performances helped their teams reach this stage.
Teams that advanced from the quarterfinals will move into the next round of the Group 1 bracket, while eliminated squads' seasons end. Fans tracking individual players can reference the released MVPs as recognition of standout performances in each matchup.
The takeaway
Single-goal and penalty-kick finishes in this round show that small margins decided several quarterfinal matches. Readers following high school soccer can track how these results shape the remaining bracket.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Soccer for New Jersey high school tournament updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
