Bernards Beats Gov. Livingston, Helps Shelter

The Bernards High School Mountaineers football kept the team's unblemished 8-0 record on Saturday night with a 42-21 win over Governor Livingston High School from Berkeley Heights.

The game, rescheduled from the previous week due to Hurricane Sandy, was played at New Providence High School. It also was a fundraiser for the American Red Cross, the organization that together with Bernardsville emergency workers and volunteers has been hosting the only area shelter for those seeking daytime or overnight refuge from Sandy's impact.

Mountaineers scorekeeper Eric Simoneau said the Mountaineers posted another solid performance on Saturday, once again led by the passing combination of quarterback Devin Ray and wide receiver John Maddaluna.  

Ray started by completing 12 of his first 13 passing attempts, and finished with 17 completions on 22 attempts for 251 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Maddaluna hauled in 8 receptions for 181 yards and 3 touchdowns, and also added a rushing touchdown.

Head Coach Jon Simoneau said he heard that gate proceeds from the game reportedly had raised a little more than $1,000.

Next game will be first round of state playoffs

The Mountaineers next game is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Friday at Bernards High School, a first-round state playoff game against Lenape Valley High School. Simoneau said Lenape Valley will be a formidable opponent, with a current 8-1 record, having won at least 8 games every season since 2009.

Saturday's scoring summary:

1st quarter: Bernards — 11:30 John Maddaluna 52-yard touchdown reception from Devin Ray. Jon Diamond, PAT kick good.

Governor Livingston —1:51 P.J. Jamolawicz 5-yard touchdown rush. Patrick Mahoney, PAT kick good.

B — 0:13 John Maddaluna 42-yard touchdown reception from Devin Ray. PAT no good.

2nd quarter: B-8:30 John Maddaluna 8-yard touchdown rush. Jon Diamond 2-point conversion good.

B-0:17 John Maddaluna, 1-yard touchdown reception from Devin Ray. PAT no good.

3rd quarter: GL —8:44 John Wills fumble recovery touchdown. Patrick Mahoney PAT kick good.

B — 4:34 Robert Schauffler 10 yard touchdown rush. Jon Diamond PAT kick good.

4th quarter: B —11:30 Cameron Broughton 2-yard touchdown rush. Jon Diamond 2-point conversion good.

GL — 8:25 Andrew Bruner 2 yard touchdown rush. Patrick Mahoney PAT kick good.