Photos by Jerry Simon
Photo 1: Marine Colonel John Armellino, second from left, a Bloomfield High School alum, Class of 1986, was honored by the Bengals at halfime during Friday’s home game against North Bergen. With Armellino, from left, are BHS head football coach Mike Carter; Armellino’s wife, Camille; and Foley Football President James McDaniels.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School varsity football team lost to North Bergen, 21-0, at Foley Field on Friday, Sept. 22.
It was the Bengals’ first loss of the season. BHS moved to a 2-1 record.
Defensively for the Bengals, senior defensive back Jeremy Whitherspoon had 14 tackles; senior linebacker Joe Bumpus had 13 tackles; sophomore Marc Abraham had eight tackles, including one tackle for loss; senior Jeremiah Askins had five tackles; and senior outside linebacker Judah Bartley had four tackles with a sack.
The Bengals will look to bounce back against West Orange on Thursday, Sept. 28, at West Orange at 7 p.m.