The Delaware Valley (Milford, PA) varsity football team will host Jersey Shore (PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Delaware Valley vs Jersey Shore
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Jersey Shore vs. Delaware Valley: Early-Season Clash Features High-Powered Offenses
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs (1-0) and the Delaware Valley Warriors (0-1) are set for a non-league matchup that could showcase two of Pennsylvania’s most balanced offensive units. Both teams come in with contrasting starts to the season—Jersey Shore riding high after a convincing 27-7 win, while Delaware Valley looks to bounce back following a tough 51-24 road loss.
Rankings & Records
Jersey Shore enters the contest ranked No. 46 in Pennsylvania and 1,453 nationally, holding a perfect 1-0 mark after defending home turf in Week 1. Delaware Valley, meanwhile, sits at No. 70 in the state and 2,099 nationally, still searching for its first win after opening with a loss away from home.
Offensive Matchup
Statistically, Delaware Valley holds the edge in offensive production, averaging 364 total yards per game compared to Jersey Shore’s 287. Quarterback Colin McGarvey (#8) has been the centerpiece for the Warriors, throwing for 190 passing yards per game while also contributing to their balanced rushing attack. His top target, James Dabney (#87), averages 93 receiving yards, giving DV a reliable big-play option.
For Jersey Shore, the offense flows through quarterback Nolen Pauling (#1). Pauling put up 160 passing yards and 219 total yards per game in the opener, while also leading the Bulldogs in scoring with 12 points per game. Wide receiver Carson Watkins (#6) has emerged as his go-to weapon, hauling in 126 yards per game.
On the ground, Jersey Shore leans on Bo Sechrist (#5), who averages 63 rushing yards per game, while DV counters with Michael Iuzzolino (#26), posting 46 yards per contest.
Defensive Battle
Defensively, Jersey Shore has been the more physical team so far, averaging 80 tackles per game, nearly doubling Delaware Valley’s 48. Linebacker Kash Herritt (#30) anchors the Bulldogs with 13 tackles per game, while Shaun Cannalley (#21) leads DV at 6 tackles per outing.
Despite Jersey Shore’s edge on defense, Delaware Valley will be looking to tighten up after allowing 51 points in their opener—a number that stands in stark contrast to Jersey Shore’s stingy seven points allowed.
Scoring Trends
Both teams have shown quick-strike potential. Jersey Shore scored early and often last week, putting up 20 points in the first half, while Delaware Valley’s offense surged in the middle quarters, dropping 21 points between the second and third quarters of their opener. Whichever team sustains momentum into the fourth quarter could walk away with the win—neither team scored in the final frame of their first games.
What’s at Stake
For Jersey Shore, this game is about proving they can continue their dominance against strong competition while protecting their unbeaten start. For Delaware Valley, it’s a chance to regroup at home, even their record, and show they belong in the state’s upper tier despite a tough opening loss.
With two efficient quarterbacks, playmaking receivers, and defenses looking to establish an identity, Friday night’s showdown has all the makings of a high-energy early-season test.
