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12/05/2009 - East Brunswick 9, Brick Memorial 0 - NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Championship
11/20/2009 - East Brunswick 13, Sayreville 8 - NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Semifinals
10/02/2009 - Piscataway 13, East Brunswick 10
09/25/2009 - East Brunswick 23, Monroe 21

East Brunswick won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV State Championship for the second time in 5 years. The game was even more memorable for being played in a winter storm. A morning rain changed to heavy snow at the start of the game and by half time the field was covered and the cheerleaders were having snowball fights. This East Brunswick team has proved all season long that they are tough and that they respond to adversity and this was demonstrated beautifully in this state championship victory. East Brunswick started the game off with an explosive 64 yard run by Jared Lynch, but on the very next play Mauro Tucci lost his grip on the slippery wet football and Brick Memorial recovered. East Brunswick got another chance a few plays later when a bad snap on a Brick Memorial punt gave East Brunswick the ball. The Bears were not able to move the ball, but turned to Tyler Yonchiuk as they have all season and he kicked a school record 10th field goal in the season. The rest of the first half was mostly a defensive battle with both teams struggling literally to gain traction. Brick Memorial did have some opportunities, but were not able to convert them into points. After a blocked East Brunswick punt, the Mustangs drove down to a first and goal at the 5, but a fumble recovery by East Brunswick stopped that drive. East Brunswick was unable to move the ball and after a short punt, Brick Memorial drove back down to the Bears 15 yard line. The defense held and Brick Memorial attempted a field goal, but a bad snap eliminated that threat. East Brunswick took a 3-0 lead into the half time break. In the third quarter, East Brunswick mounted a 47 yard scoring drive highlighted by 4 carries by Mike Weber including a 12 yard dash for the touchdown. With a 9 point lead, the Bears defense could take over - completely shutting down the run. When the Mustangs then tried the air, that was even less effective. East Brunswick got interceptions from both Anthony Gudzak and Nick Gudzak. This was East Brunswick's year and a snow storm was not going to stop this find East Brunswick football team. Congratulations to all! East Brunswick is now 8-4 for the season. ...For Game Pictures

East Brunswick played a great game of football to edge out a determined and talented Sayreville team and earn a spot at the Group IV Finals which will be played on December 5 at The College of New Jersey. East Brunswick has only made it to the secional finals once before, that being the 2004 State Champion team. East Brunswick took the opening kickoff and mounted a 12 play 89 yard drive topped off by a 2 yard keeper by Mauro Tucci for a touchdown. East Brunswick then tried to get tricky and did an onside kick which Sayreville recovered. The Bombers took advantage of the short field and drove for a touchdown and gained the advantage by converting a two point play to go ahead 8-7. Late in the half, Sayreville was again threatening when Anthony Gudzak picked off the ball and returned it 30 yards to the Sayreville 38 with 28 seconds left in the half. With the help of a Sayrevill penalty, the Bears were able to get the ball down to the 23 which set up a 40 yard field goal by Tyler YonchiuK. The second half was a defensive struggle. Sayreville treatened on several occasions and missed a field goal that would have given them the lead. In the last few minutes of the game, East Brunswick padded their lead with a 37 yard field goal by Tyler Yonchiuk. Sayreville then realized that it was now or never and started driving down the field. They looked like an unstoppable force. They had a 1st and goal from the 8, but the Bears defense stuffed a first down run which was then followed by three incomplete passes to effectively end the game. This was a great game for East Brunswick. Come out and cheer them on to victory on December 5th! East Brunswick is now 7-3 for the season. ...For Game Pictures

East Brunswick fought a tough battle against Piscataway, but could not quite pull out a victory. The first half was scoreless until the final seconds when Piscataway scored a touchdown. East Brunswick got on the scoreboard in the third period with a field goal by Tyler YonchiuK which was set up by an interception by Tim O’Sullivan. Piscataway then scored on a 19 yard run by Anthony Tillman but missed the extra point to go up 13-3. East Brunswick struck back with a 17 yard run by Mauro Tucci, but could not score again. Mike Weber had a stong game with an interception and a 3 catches for 45 yards. East Brunswick is now 3-1 for the season. ...For Game Pictures

Game Winning 44 Yard Field Goal!!! - made by Tyler Yonchiuk topped of a great game between two strong football teams backed by some very enthusiastic fans. Monroe got off to a quick start putting the Bears in a 14-0 hole. East Brunswick came right back with two touchdowns, but missed an extra point to trail 14-13. Pete Sorrento #20 then in a spectacular play not only caused a fumble but recovered it as well. Mike Weber then dashed 24 yards for a touchdown. The Bears went for the two point conversion and made it,but it was called back with a penalty. Tyler Yonchiuk then made the extra point to put the Bears up by 6. In the third period it was back and forth highlighted by a big run from Jared Lynch. After Monroe scored and took the lead, it was coming down to the wire for East Brunswick. Mike Webber kept our hopes alive with a nice 20 yard pass reception thrown by Mauro Tucci. The drive stalled, but when Tyler Yonchiuk launched the ball through the uprights, the crowd went wild. East Brunswick is now 3-0 for the season. ...For Game Pictures