Inside the showdown

Coaches: Easton, Jeff Braido (sixth season, 37-29). Phillipsburg, Frank Duffy (seventh season, 55-21)

Key players: Easton, So. QB Joseph Martinez (81-138-10,

906 yards, 10 TDs); Sr. RB Aidan Hutchison (139-845-11); Sr. RB JV Johnson (59-446-2); Sr. Juju Fears (40-575-7); Sr. Alexander Georges (53 tackles). Phillipsburg, So. QB Jett Genovese (88-143-3, 1,294 yards, 10 TDs, 67 carries, 288 yards, 7 TDs); Sr. RB Xavier Moore (130-739-10); So. RB Caleb Rivera (91-541-7); So. Matt Scerbo (35-451-6); Sr. Conner Hill (74 tackles)

Michael Blouse’s prediction:

The records tell us Phillipsburg is a huge favorite. Recent history tells us Easton is of superior class and quality. So, it’s likely another close affair decided in the final minutes, though this year, the Stateliners should possess just enough to edge the Red Rovers.