After a close win at Wayne Hills, Pascack Valley was back to their usual high scoring ways against Bergenfield, winning 49-7 last Friday .  The offensive line was once again a key to the Indians victory as many players pointed out after the game.

“We wouldn’t have won the game without Jake Padva, Max Putterman, Jimmy Alburtus, Joe Schnugg, and Joe Figueroa,” said quarterback Colin Dedrick.

The offensive line was instrumental in making big pass play for Dedrick, including two touchdown passes to Mike Pimpinella.  On the day, Pimpinella finished with the two touchdown grabs and 48 yards receiving.

Jorge Cortes dominated the Bergenfield run defense, running for four touchdowns. All four of Cortes touchdown scores effectively put the game away in the first half.

In the second half, the Indians’ second team came out to show what they could. Quarterback Legend Dominguez hit Nathan Porter on a 39-yard pass, which led to a Matt Urrea touchdown run. The strong lineup of the second team shows that the Indians have a lot of depth and can go to them when needed for the rest of the season.

The Valley schedule is a rugged one. It includes just three teams currently with a sub-.500 record, including Wayne Hills (2-3), a proud program and a team that Valley beat in a very close game. This week’s game against Old Tappan (4-1) could very well decide who gets the number one seed in the North 1, Group 4 playoffs.

Speaking of playoffs (PLAYOFFS? YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT PLAYOFFS?!!!) Pascack Valley currently ranks as the No. 2 seed in the North 1, Group 4 power points ranking. Roxbury ranks as the top seed, rounding out the top four is Old Tappan and Paramus, respectively.

1. Roxbury (5-0), 72 Power Points
2. Pascack Valley (4-1), 66 Power Points
3. Old Tappan (4-1), 64 Power Points
4. Paramus (4-1), 56 Power Points

Dedrick fell to second in the Big North Independence division in passing yards and fell to third in completions, but remained atop the leaders in passing touchdowns. For the season Dedrick is 52-for-104 with 908 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Cortes remains atop the division leaders in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Cortes has 576 yards on 88 carries and six touchdowns. Cortes is on pace for a 1,000 yard season as well.

Collier dropped to second in the division in receiving yards, is tied atop the lead in touchdowns, and fell to third in receptions. Collier has 19 receptions for 312 yards and four touchdowns.

Rocco Swatek fell to second in the division in tackles. For the season, Swatek has 61 tackles.

Collier leads the division in sacks, and defensive lineman Ryan Wilson, who did not play Friday due to injury, is second. Collier has five sacks and Wilson has four sacks for the season.