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Here at Denville Medical, our commitment is to you and your health. We are committed to improving your quality of life by effective treatment and therapy, catered specifically to your needs. Unlike some of our competition, we take a team approach to your treatment plan working together as a unit to provide the best possible care for our patients.
It's easy to start your healing journey at Denville Medical. It all starts when you contact our office to make an appointment. From there, we set you on a course to recovery through a three-step process:
Meet the Doctor: During your initial doctor consultation, we will talk at length about what challenges you're currently facing. From there, we will speak about your goals and what you want to accomplish together. The first conversation with your doctor is crucial and lays the groundwork for a life-changing experience at Denville Medical.
Craft a Customized Treatment Plan for Your Recovery: Some medical and rehabilitation centers in New Jersey apply the same treatments to all patients, regardless of their needs and goals. At Denville Medical, we don't subscribe to the "one size fits all" model. Instead, we rely on our seasoned team of doctors and physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and specialists to find the right solution to your unique situation.
Start Feeling the Relief: Our hard work and commitment to recovery will pay off through our personalized work together. With the help of our skilled doctors and chiropractors, you can finally start living the life you want to live - all on your own terms.
At Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, we are proud to provide holistic and wellness care that changes lives. Whether your body needs Chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncture, or needs to see a specialist, we can help.
Here are just a few of the customized therapy services we offer to help our patients live with passion and confidence:
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Chiropractor is a common service offered at Denville Medical, often combined with our physical therapy, sports medicine, and acupuncture treatments. When delivering a whole wellness and body approach, chiropractic treatments generally focus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Our chiropractor's primary focus is to aid in adjusting your body's proper structure by improving nerve function and removing imbalances.
Our goal is to work together as a team to get you maximum medical improvement. To determine which chiropractic techniques and treatments are suitable for you, our chiropractors will conduct an initial evaluation to dig deep into your medical history, previous treatments, diagnostic tests, and current conditions. During your first consultation, be sure to ask any questions you may have. Once we agree on your customized chiropractic program, we will begin treatment as soon as possible.
Our patients typically feel relief during their initial visit. Although a reduction in pain is not an indication that the condition is gone, relief is the first step. As the chiropractor adjusts and manipulates your spine and joints, many feel a sense of relief as circulation is restored. A number of our patients admit to experiencing an increased range of motion after their first visit and increased function as they continue their care.
A single migraine can ruin your entire day. Migraines stem from irregular muscle contractions in the neck and head area. Anything from loud music to a bright computer screen can trigger these painful headaches. Fortunately, your chiropractor may be able to help provide an escape from the pain without surgery or drugs. Migraine symptoms include:
After speaking with your Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she may recommend treatments like trigger point therapy, which is a neuromuscular massage. Trigger point therapy boosts blood flow and releases pressure from compressed nerves in your body.
Whether you work in an office 40 hours a week or have to lift heavy items in a warehouse, neck pain is common across all people and professions. Neck pain is debilitating and can be caused by a range of issues like poor posture, work injuries, and harmful sleeping positions. These issues often strain your neck muscles. If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be time to consult with a chiropractor:
Chiropractor helps by relieving nerve and disc pressure. These nerves and discs are located between your vertebrae. After identifying the underlying cause of your pain, your chiropractor may use a combination of treatments to provide relief.
Have you been suffering from sharp pain that shoots down your back to your lower legs? If so, you might have sciatica. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. Sciatic pain begins when your sciatic nerve is pinched or trapped, or you have underlying conditions like spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Symptoms of Sciatica often include:
Proper Chiropractor can relieve your pain in a gentle, natural way. Since your pain is unique, your treatment plan should be too. Therapies include ultrasounds to reduce swelling, cold therapies to minimize inflammation, and adjustments to restore your vertebrae's alignment.
Joint pain from conditions like Arthritis can strip the joy out of simple activities that we enjoy every day. Fortunately, if you're looking for a non-invasive way to ease joint pain, your chiropractor may be able to help. Great Chiropractor will maximize the functionality of your joints with techniques like ultrasounds, cold laser therapies, and joint manipulation. Usually caused by various forms of Arthritis, age, and injuries, symptoms of joint pain include:
If joint pain affects your daily life, contact a licensed chiropractor to begin treatment ASAP. Your chiropractor will develop a customized plan around your pain to address the root cause of your discomfort.
Our hips serve many functions, from bearing weight to running. Since they're engaged in just about every way we move, hip problems can have serious consequences. Like neck pain, hip pain is very common â so much so that more than 58% of Americans are living with it, according to the CDC. Hip problems are usually caused by injuries or osteoarthritis, though normal wear and tear over time is also a contributing factor. If you notice any of these symptoms, an appointment with a chiropractor may be in order:
Since any joint in the body can be misaligned, like your hip joint, working with a chiropractor could be best for long-term relief. Any joint in the body can be out of alignment, including the hip joint, and it can cause severe pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion. Treatments in your personalized plan may include chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and exercise therapy.
Your spine comprises a litany of moving parts that must work together for healthy mobility. Spinal discs are just one of these parts, which act as cushions between your vertebrae. When you have a herniated disc, the bones in your spine grind against each other, causing intense pain. Also called a slipped disc, this back problem is very common and can be caused by wear and tear with age or traumatic events like car accidents. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a herniated disc:
After your chiropractor evaluates your spine for overall functionality, they will develop a personalized treatment plan for ongoing care. Common treatments for herniated discs include spinal manipulation techniques like flexion-distraction and therapeutic exercises.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is designed to relieve nerve compression in the spine. This gentle stretch helps relieve pressure and realign the spine in order to reduce those unbearable symptoms. In addition, once the spine is properly aligned, blood flow will increase, reducing swelling and inflammation of the problem area. This then allows the body to be more mobile, or, as a provider will say, increases your range of motion, for easier movement and functionality of the body.
Methods of Spinal Decompression Therapy include:
Keep in mind, Spinal Decompression Therapy is not for everyone. Diagnostic tests, such as an x-ray, MRI or Ct-scan are required for a proper and full examination.
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized chiropractic treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a customized treatment plan tailored to your body and needs. We start with your first evaluation, where our experts dig deep into your medical history, current condition, your overall health goals and perform diagnostic tests. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones every step of the way until your quality of life is improved.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, we're here to help you break free. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive Chiropractor, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
Answer : While some chiropractors rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
If we could offer you one piece of advice, it would be not to settle for mediocre medical treatment and therapeutic options. If you're looking for a team of doctors and therapists who work together and take an interdisciplinary approach to healing, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation is here for you. Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your chiropractic goals and live your life, pain-free.
973-627-7888ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury people have been good, for goodness’ sake or otherwise. The proof: Santa – often joined by his wife – has been making many public appearances around town this month.Jolly St. Nick was seen recently at a Special Needs Santa Land event, at the Roxbury Home for the Holidays Santa Land photo shoot, at the Roxbury Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony, at a St. Therese Church meet-and-greet and at Pet Photos with Santa opportunity in the Roxbury Recreation Center. The red-clad couple is ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury people have been good, for goodness’ sake or otherwise. The proof: Santa – often joined by his wife – has been making many public appearances around town this month.
Jolly St. Nick was seen recently at a Special Needs Santa Land event, at the Roxbury Home for the Holidays Santa Land photo shoot, at the Roxbury Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony, at a St. Therese Church meet-and-greet and at Pet Photos with Santa opportunity in the Roxbury Recreation Center. The red-clad couple is also showing up tonight at the Roxbury Interact Club’s free Holiday Movie Night.
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Then, it’s time to hit the road as all three Roxbury fire companies will soon be driving around Roxbury neighborhoods, sirens wailing, with Santa waving from atop fire engines.
The first of these "Santa Runs" is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec. 9, when Father Christmas will be escorted by Roxbury Company #3 Fire and First Aid. He'll be plying the roads around Lower Berkshire Valley and Kenvil, waving all the way.
Next up will be Roxbury Co. 1 Fire and EMS which plans to give Santa a firetruck tour of Succasunna, Kenvil and Ledgewood on Saturday Dec. 16 starting at 8:30 am.
“In an effort for everyone to see Santa during daylight this year, we will be dividing Roxbury into two sections, Blue and Gold,” said the Co. 1 firefighters. “We will make our best efforts in driving slowly down each street to allow time for everyone to see Santa, but unfortunately we will not be able to stop at individual houses.”
They explained that the Blue section comprises all houses north of Hillside Avenue and East of Route 10, while the Gold section is all houses south of Hillside Avenue and West of Route 10.
“We look forward to seeing everyone out on Saturday dressed up for the holidays,” said Co. 1. “Don’t forget to tag us in any photos you take on Facebook or Instagram!”
Somehow (quantum entanglement?) Santa will simultaneously be perched on a fire engine out of Roxbury Fire and First Aid Co. 2. That station said its Dec. 16 tour of Landing, Port Morris and Mooney Mountain will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until about 5 p.m.
“This year has been very busy for our volunteers, and unfortunately we are unable to do individual visits,” noted the firefighters of Co. 2. “Hopefully next year we can add to our ranks with some new volunteers and provide this additional service to our residents.”
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SUCCASUNNA — Roxbury's 11th win of the season mirrored a lot from its first. In both games, the Gaels found themselves down double digits in the second half. In both games, head coach Ryan Roumes challenged his players to not give up."This is the most resilient bunch I have ever been around," said Roumes, recalling a 21-point deficit in the season opener against Parsippany Hills. "Regardless of what the score is or what is happening, the guys are just going to keep on swinging and keep on fighting a...
SUCCASUNNA — Roxbury's 11th win of the season mirrored a lot from its first. In both games, the Gaels found themselves down double digits in the second half. In both games, head coach Ryan Roumes challenged his players to not give up.
"This is the most resilient bunch I have ever been around," said Roumes, recalling a 21-point deficit in the season opener against Parsippany Hills. "Regardless of what the score is or what is happening, the guys are just going to keep on swinging and keep on fighting and we're going to stay hungry."
Trailing by 12, Anthony Skawinski and the Roxbury offense scored twice in the second half, including a jump pass on fourth down to Connor Patton. Roxbury held on for a 15-12 win over Irvington in Friday's North 2, Group 4 semifinals to reach its first sectional final in 11 seasons.
"My whole life, I've been an offensive lineman," said Patton. "I've always dreamt of this since I was a little kid being a lineman and going out to make a catch. It's a dream come true."
Patton's catch keeps Roxbury's dreams alive of a state title for the Gaels, their first since 2012. It also preserves a perfect season, the first undefeated season at Roxbury since 1934.
Irvington led 12-0 in the third quarter after Jasin Shiggs hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Na'cir Ransom late in the first quarter, followed by a Vaboue Toure 10-yard touchdown run just 18 seconds after halftime. The first extra point missed, while the two-point conversion in the third quarter also failed. The top-seeded Gaels would not give up the fight, responding late in the third quarter with a Jahmani Miller two yard touchdown run to cut the lead to 12-7 after three quarters.
Roxbury would have a chance to take the lead with just over eight minutes to go. On fourth and three from the Irvington 13, Skawinski jumped up in the air and found Patton in the end zone to take the first lead of the night. Skawinski found Colin Richter on the two-point conversion to make it a 15-12 lead. The Gaels finished off the comeback with a pair of fourth down stops in their own red zone to turn away the Blue Knights.
After Roxbury got on the scoreboard, the Gaels caught Irvington by surprise. On the ensuing kickoff, Roxbury tried a squib kick that hit off an Irvington player on the front line of the kickoff return team. The Gaels hopped on the live ball, taking over and regaining possession. Roxbury would keep the ball for the remainder of the third quarter and score on Patton's touchdown grab later in the drive.
"We played together as a family. For us seniors, we have played together forever and if we didn't play together forever, we wouldn't have this chemistry." - Skawinski.
"I can't say anything changed. No coach said anything different. These guys are just resilient and they know how to win football games." - Roumes.
Roxbury (11-0) has now set a school record with its 11th straight win, matching the 2009 and 2012 teams for the most victories in a season in program history. The Gaels will host division rival Mount Olive in the sectional final next week after the Marauders held off Sayreville in the final seconds in the other semifinal.
The Gaels beat Mount Olive during the regular season on Sept. 29, holding on a red zone stand late in the game to preserve a 10-7 victory for Mount Olive's only loss of the season.
"We had probably one of the best games of the year on their turf," said Patton. "It's hard to beat a team twice in one season, but we will have home field and work our hardest."
By Fred J. AunROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Councilman Bob DeFillippo on Wednesday was named 2023 Business Person of the Year by the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce.It’s a tribute that brought to DeFillippo some ribbing from people who know him, including his wife Kathy, due to his employment status.“My first response was: ‘You’re retired! Does anybody … realize you retired?’” Kathy DeFillippo told those gathered at the Chamber luncheon where the award was annou...
By Fred J. Aun
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Councilman Bob DeFillippo on Wednesday was named 2023 Business Person of the Year by the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce.
It’s a tribute that brought to DeFillippo some ribbing from people who know him, including his wife Kathy, due to his employment status.
“My first response was: ‘You’re retired! Does anybody … realize you retired?’” Kathy DeFillippo told those gathered at the Chamber luncheon where the award was announced.
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DeFillippo’s last full-time job was chief communications officer for Prudential Financial. He subsequently worked, on a part-time basis, at New York University, teaching graduate courses in crisis communication and critical business skills.
That position is also in DeFillippo’s rear-view mirror, but as the Chamber and his wife pointed out, DeFillippo’s style of retirement is not one of laid-back relaxation. In addition to serving on the Roxbury Township Council, DeFillippo is also on the township Planning Board, the township Economic Development Committee, the Roxbury Library Foundation Board, and he has memberships in other community organizations.
“He does a lot around town,” said Kathy. “Bob’s the type of guy who gets things done, so it’s really no surprise he’s being honored today.”
After thanking the Chamber for the award, DeFillippo turned the tables and thanked the group’s members for their contributions to Roxbury, asserting they are “the people and businesses who make up the economic backbone of this town.”
He focused particularly on 2020, when COVID-19 pounded the business world.
“Everything shut down,” said DeFillippo, who was serving as mayor that year. He said government leaders “navigated uncharted waters without a map,” and he praised the way local business owners did the same.
“Compared to other towns, Roxbury came out of the pandemic better than others,” DeFillippo said. “But I do not think we have accurately told the story that local businesses went through: The sacrifices you made. The services you provided the community during extremely difficult circumstances. You kept your doors open. You paid your employees. You donated food, money and essential supplies to those in the community that needed help. So, I’m here to say thank you.”
Additionally, DeFillippo said he and his colleagues on the township council “are solidly pro-business … and we’re going to stay that way.”
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Jake DonnellyPhoto Credit: John KnappNoah MatthewsPhoto Credit: John Knapp By John Knapp and TAPInto RoxburyROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury High School wrestling team opened its season with a second-place finish at the Dover Holiday Tournament on Dec 16.The Gaels tied Lenape Valley in points, with both teams scoring 145. West Orange, with 157.5 points, emerged as the tournament winner.Leading the way for the Gaels were senior captain William Knapp at 175 po...
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ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury High School wrestling team opened its season with a second-place finish at the Dover Holiday Tournament on Dec 16.
The Gaels tied Lenape Valley in points, with both teams scoring 145. West Orange, with 157.5 points, emerged as the tournament winner.
Leading the way for the Gaels were senior captain William Knapp at 175 pounds and junior Jake Donnelly at 157 pounds who both pinned their way to first-place finishes.
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Placing second for the Gaels was junior Daniel Visha (113 pounds).
Senior captain Austin Buczynski (285 pounds) and senior Noah Matthews (150 pounds) finished third while freshman Jaedon Reilly (106 pounds), sophomore Trace Roberts (120 pounds) and junior Anthony Fedorchak (165 pounds) finished fourth.
Rounding out Roxbury’s pacers were senior Brett Salitsky (165 pounds), who finished fifth, and freshman Michael Johnson (126 pounds) who finished in sixth place.
During the action, Matthews, Roberts, Reilly, Johnson and Patrick Shivas (190) all earned their first varsity wins. This is a young Roxbury team with only three seniors in the varsity line-up, but the Gaels are expected to compete for a conference title this year.
The future of the Gaels looks bright as Steve Marquez (126), Daryl Peralta (138), Nicholas Kemmerer (157), Giovanni Cortes (157), Nolan Monaghan (157) and Juan Fierro (165) all won their respective brackets.
The dual meet season starts with two conference match-ups with the team traveling to Sparta on Dec. 19, (JV starting at 6 p.m. and varsity starting at 7 p.m.), and having its home opener – against Morris Knolls - on Dec. 22, 2023 (JV and Tri-County starting at 5 p.m. and varsity starting at 6 p.m.) when the high school team hosts an event with the Jr. Gaels in memory of Sarah Gabrielson.
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Special to DailyRecord.comROXBURY— Four years ago, Jahmani Miller strolled into Eisenhower Middle School as a brand-new student in what seemed a world away from his previous home.Miller and his family moved from East Orange but didn’t have trouble making friends, who had one question on their mind.“Do you play football?” said senior lineman Christian Mobilio, who was part of a strong eight-grade core of football players. “He told us he wasn’t sure. But he came out that y...
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ROXBURY— Four years ago, Jahmani Miller strolled into Eisenhower Middle School as a brand-new student in what seemed a world away from his previous home.
Miller and his family moved from East Orange but didn’t have trouble making friends, who had one question on their mind.
“Do you play football?” said senior lineman Christian Mobilio, who was part of a strong eight-grade core of football players. “He told us he wasn’t sure. But he came out that year, and we knew he was going to be a superstar.”
Miller rushed for a career-high 203 rushing yards to complement a strong backfield effort by quarterback Anthony Skawinski, who rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as Roxbury held off Colonia 21-14 in the North 2, Group 4 first round victory Friday night.
The No. 1 seed Gaels host No. 4 seed Irvington in the sectional semifinals next week. The Blue Knights defeated No. 5 Middletown North, 26-7, Friday night.
The game wasn’t all roses for Miller, who lost a fumble on his fourth carry of the game. But the coaching staff wasted no time going back to the 5-foot-10 running back, who had a balanced effort with 104 of his yards coming in the second half, including a critical 56-yard run late to clinch the victory.
“He has been ready to take this role on (as a lead back) since he’s been a sophomore,” said Roxbury coach Ryan Roumes, who allowed Miller to carry the ball 23 times in the win. “When Jahmani gets hot, he’s a tough guy to tackle so we just stay with him.”
Despite its offensive woes in the first half, Colonia managed to remain within striking distance with a 7-0 halftime deficit. Jaeden Jones, who had 248 yards of total offense in his high school finale, led a furious rally attempt with a pair of long drives that were capped by two rushing touchdowns that had Colonia within one score with 4:18 left.
“We didn’t make any big adjustments at halftime,” Roumes said. “We had some uncharacteristic mistakes early but we managed to come through.”
Roxbury (10-0) made three trips inside the Colonia 15 but only recorded one score on a 9-yard Skawinski keeper for a touchdown, in the first half. Tobi Popoola forced a fumble that was recovered by Julien Jones in the first quarter. Then, the Monmouth University-bound Jaeden Jones wrapped up Skawinski to force a turnover on downs midway through the second quarter to keep Colonia within one score.
Roxbury’s defense, which entered the contest allowing an average of 9.2 points per game, allowed just two Patriots first downs in the first half. Jones was limited to 35 yards on the ground to preserve the early shutout.
“Jaeden makes us go and we couldn’t get him going in the first half,” Colonia coach Tom Roarty said. “They wore us down defensively and we couldn’t get a big stop when we needed it.”
Jones tallied his first touchdown with 9:20 left in the game to make the score 14-7. But the Gaels responded quickly when Skawinski kept the ball on the read option and fed Colin Richter with a short toss that the speedy senior took 54 yards for the final Roxbury touchdown with 8:20 left.
The Gaels, the SFC Liberty White Division champions, have won 10 straight games. It’s the longest string of victories for the program in over 20 years. The win evens Roxbury’s playoff record since 1974 to 19-19 and represents the program’s first victory against a Middlesex County opponent.
Roxbury advances to the North 2, Group 2 quarterfinals to face No. 5 Irvington at home next week.
Roxbury’s quest for the school’s first perfect season since 1934 and the only unbeaten and un-tied team in the school’s 110-year history remains intact. Eighty nine years ago, the program went 8-0-2. The Gaels are also hoping for their fourth sectional crown and first since 1998.
Colonia, the third place team in the Big Central Conference’s Liberty Gold Division, had won three of its last four games to secure the playoff bid. With the loss, the Patriots fell to 2-5 against Morris County foes in school history, and their playoff record since 1974 drops to 8-26.
With 2:42 left in the game, Roxbury needed a huge play to avoid a punt at its own 31-yard line.
The Gaels faced a third-and-14 when Skawinski handed the ball to Miller. Junior lineman Liam Aretz cleared a Colonia defender, and Miller slipped away from Patriots defensive lineman John Trzaskos for a back-breaking 56-yard run on the right side of the field.
Colonia, which used all of its timeouts earlier in the series, couldn’t stop the clock as Roxbury secured the playoff victory.
? Jones had 194 of his game-high 248 yards in the second half for Colonia.
? Roxbury’s defense held a Colonia offense, which had been averaging over 38 points in its last four games, to just two touchdowns.
? Skawinski finished with 164 yards of total offense, including two rushing touchdowns for Roxbury.
? Tobi Popoola forced a fumble and had an interception to guide the first half defensive effort for Colonia.
"Jaeden’s a great kid in and out of the classroom. He’s one of those kids that you wish you had one every year, but no one is that lucky. We’ve been very fortunate to have him the last four years." – Colonia coach Roarty on senior Jaeden Jones.
“I wasn’t nervous because my line had my back. Everyone told me to keep my head up and I was able to persevere through it.” - Miller on rallying back from his early fumble.
? Colonia (5-5) ends its season.
? Top-seeded Roxbury (10-0) faces fourth-seeded Irvington (6-4) in the next round of the playoffs.