Camden Routs Ocean City 24-7 in Semifinal
Camden's defense forced two first-quarter interceptions as the Red Raiders advanced to face No. 4 Burlington Township in the Central Jersey Group III final.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Camden High School's football team beat Ocean City 24-7 in a Central Jersey Group III semifinal on Friday night, scoring 24 unanswered points after Ocean City led 7-0 following the first quarter. The Red Raiders will host No. 4 Burlington Township in the final.
Why it matters
The win sends second-seeded Camden to the Central Jersey Group III final at home. The result also evens the teams' season series after Camden's 32-8 victory over Ocean City on Sept. 8.
Camden scored 24 unanswered points to beat Ocean City 24-7 after trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Red Raiders' defense intercepted two passes in that opening quarter, while the final is set against No. 4 Burlington Township.
The players
Camden High School
Camden High School is a public high school in Camden, New Jersey, whose football program competes in the Central Jersey Group III playoff division.
Ocean City High School
Ocean City High School is a public high school in Ocean City, New Jersey, whose football team finished the regular season with a 7-4 record.
The details
Camden scored a safety in the second quarter, followed by a one-yard touchdown run from Anthony Nelson. Joe Pancoast caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Jackson Becker and also had one of the first-quarter interceptions, while Jayden Boyce ran 28 yards for a score and Roman Duckett added a 3-yard touchdown run.
Timeline
Sept. 8: Camden defeated Ocean City 32-8 in the teams' earlier meeting.
Friday, Nov. 6: Camden beat Ocean City 24-7 in the Central Jersey Group III semifinal.
Season Trajectory
Camden's 24-7 win extends the result of the Sept. 8 regular-season meeting, when the Red Raiders beat Ocean City 32-8. Ocean City's 7-4 finish ends its season, while Camden now plays No. 4 Burlington Township for the Central Jersey Group III title.
Camden will host the Central Jersey Group III final, giving Red Raiders fans a home game against Burlington Township. The result settles the matchup for the title, with Camden seeking its first final win over Burlington Township this season.
The takeaway
Camden's defense forced turnovers early and kept the lead through the second half, a pattern that will matter in the final against a higher seed. Fans following the bracket should watch how Camden handles a rematch-style game at home.
What happens next
Camden will host No. 4 Burlington Township in the Central Jersey Group III final.
Further reading
Find more coverage of Camden Football playoff games and season results.
