Piscataway Defeated St. Joseph in Football
The Chiefs dominated the game with a 35-14 victory behind a strong rushing performance.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
Live Poll
Do you feel local high school sports are a vital part of your community's identity?
Piscataway improved their record to 6-1 after a 35-14 win over St. Joseph. Zaire Young powered the offense with 236 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Why it matters
This win keeps Piscataway competitive with a 6-1 record, while St. Joseph falls to a 2-4 standing on the season. The dominant ground attack proved too much for the opposition to overcome.
Piscataway tallied 342 total rushing yards on 39 carries, averaging 8.8 yards per attempt. Zaire Young led the effort with four touchdowns on runs of 80, 9, 1, and 2 yards.
The players
Zaire Young
He is the standout running back for the Piscataway football team.
Landon Pernell
He serves as the starting quarterback for the Piscataway squad.
Cole Seyler
He is the primary quarterback representing St. Joseph.
Victor Nogueira
He is a specialist kicker who successfully converted five extra points.
The details
Zaire Young dominated the game with 236 rushing yards, while quarterback Landon Pernell added a 6-yard touchdown run. Piscataway's Victor Nogueira converted five extra points to secure the 35-14 final score against St. Joseph, which saw Cole Seyler pass for 196 yards.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Piscataway defeated St. Joseph in football game.
Season Trajectory
This win reinforces Piscataway's standing as a top contender with a 6-1 record heading into the season's final stretch. It complicates the playoff path for St. Joseph, which now sits at 2-4 and faces significant hurdles to regain momentum.
Piscataway continues to bolster its divisional standing, moving to a 6-1 record for the season. The team's 342 rushing yards confirm an offensive reliance on the ground game that will likely be key in future matchups.
The takeaway
Piscataway demonstrated the power of a committed rushing attack to control the pace of play. Fans should monitor how this run-heavy strategy evolves as the team faces tougher defensive lines later in the season.
Further reading
For more news and scores, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
Live Poll
Do you feel local high school sports are a vital part of your community's identity?
