A Perfect Ending: Undefeated Madison Dodgers Capture Championship to Complete Historic Season

MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. — The Madison Dodgers Super Pee Wee team capped off a historic, undefeated season in fitting fashion, defeating the Highpoint Wildcats 22–0 in the Morris County Youth Football Championship at the Mount Olive High School Complex on November 8, 2026.

It was a familiar matchup for these two teams. The Wildcats had opened their season against Madison back in September, a game that saw the Dodgers roll to a 19–0 shutout victory on Highpoint’s home turf. Two months later, Highpoint came into the championship hungry for retribution, eager to flip the script on the same team that had handed them their first loss.

But Madison had other plans.

With memories of that early-season meeting still lingering, the Wildcats looked to set an early tone. Their opening kickoff, however, sailed out of bounds, and the Dodgers immediately seized the momentum. Quarterback Nolan May, who has commanded the Madison offense all season, led his unit onto the field, this time lining up as a lead blocker for Will Jacobson in the Wildcat formation.

Jacobson took the direct snap and followed his blockers, May and Michael DelVecchio, the Dodgers’ bruising two-way threat, bursting through a perfectly created lane paved by Joey Kane, Connor Buckley, and Teddy Lynn up front. Jacobson danced through the Wildcat defense and sprinted 60 yards downfield to the Highpoint 10-yard line, setting the tone for Madison’s dominant championship performance.

DelVecchio followed with a punishing run to the 4-yard line, and Austin Atkinson nearly reached the pylon before being stopped short. On the next play, Jacobson powered up the middle for a two-yard touchdown, then drilled the extra point to give Madison an 8–0 lead.

Highpoint’s return man, Brian Jenkins, was immediately met by a gang tackle of Dodgers led by Cash Hanna, Zach Reed, and Jacob Meshki, setting the tone for what would be a long day for the Wildcats’ offense. The Wildcats tried to bounce outside, but Hanna closed quickly with a thunderous hit to end the play.

Wildcats Quarterback, Mike Polesky, dropped back to pass, but Jacob Chase exploded through the line with relentless speed, driving Polesky into the turf as the hurried throw fluttered downfield, nearly intercepted by Kane and Atkinson, both diving on the deflected ball as the Madison crowd erupted. Moments later, Atkinson chased down the edge on a sweep, drawing the Wildcat runner wide and forcing a turnover on downs to close out the first quarter.

Back on offense, May orchestrated the attack like a seasoned veteran. Jacobson averaged nearly eight yards a carry behind the push of Cooper Chaput and Kane before May executed a flawless play fake, rolling right and finding Atkinson for a 25-yard strike deep into Wildcat territory.

DelVecchio then bulldozed his way for another eight yards, setting up Madison inside the red zone. May went back to the air, connecting again with Atkinson for a 10-yard touchdown. Jacobson’s extra point sailed through the uprights, and Madison extended its lead to 16–0.

Jacobson’s next kickoff was a rocket, pinning Highpoint deep. Lynn, Healy, and Hanna collapsed on the ball carrier for consecutive stops. On third down, Luca Scaravaglione, the Dodgers’ immovable nose guard, clogged the middle, forcing a punt.

Even when penalties backed Madison up on offense, May stayed calm. On third and long, he scrambled for 15 yards, showing the poise and grit that have defined his leadership all season.

Highpoint’s brief glimmer of momentum was quickly crushed by Madison’s defensive wall anchored by Reed, Meshki, Buckley, and Chaput, who dominated the trenches and refused to give up ground.

Before halftime, relentless pressure from Chase and Hanna forced Jenkins into a desperate retreat. With Declan Cooney and Jacobson closing in, Jenkins threw the ball away, sending the game to halftime with Madison in full control.

Jacobson’s perfectly placed second-half kickoff nearly turned into a Madison recovery as Atkinson sprinted downfield just shy of falling on the loose ball. The Dodgers’ defense resumed its stranglehold, with Lynn, Healy, and Scaravaglione leading a front that swarmed every Wildcat attempt. Highpoint went three-and-out once again.

On offense, Jacobson continued to chip away—eight yards here, eleven there—while Atkinson turned the corner up the sideline for another first down. Even Michael Curry joined the backfield rotation, showcasing quick cuts and balance as he helped grind the clock. Despite a tough fourth-down stand by Highpoint early in the fourth quarter, Madison’s defense rose to the occasion.

Big stops by Hanna, Chase, and Cooney stuffed every Wildcat rush. On fourth-and-nine, the defense delivered yet another statement stop, the kind that’s defined the Dodgers’ identity all season.

Jacobson put the exclamation mark on the game, and the season, with a dazzling 20-yard touchdown run, juking and weaving through would-be tacklers before diving toward the pylon. Though the two-point conversion fell short, Madison led 22–0 with time winding down.

The Dodgers’ defensive front continued to dominate as DelVecchio commanded the formations, keeping his unit disciplined and aggressive. The Wildcats could find no room to breathe, turning the ball over on downs once more.

With the game well in hand, offensive coordinator Pete Mazzocchi Jr., whose creativity has driven the Dodgers’ high-powered attack all season, handed play-calling duties to his father, Pete Mazzocchi Sr.

A Madison legend, Pete Sr. has spent 38 years shaping young athletes in the Madison Junior Football program. A hard-nosed but deeply respected coach, his impact stretches far beyond the field, mentoring generations of players in both skill and character.

Under his guidance, DelVecchio powered up the middle for five yards, Atkinson followed with six more, and Chaput bulldozed ahead for nine in a run that left defenders tumbling. Even Buckley rumbled forward to the delight of teammates and fans alike, while Harrison Kean and Kane sealed the edge to keep the chains moving.

May capped it all off with a keeper down to the eight-yard line before taking a knee in victory formation.

The Madison Dodgers were champions once again.

After the game, we caught up with Coach Pete Mazzocchi Sr., who was visibly emotional while reflecting on the moment.

“This group represents everything Madison football is about,” Mazzocchi said. “Toughness, teamwork, accountability, and heart. They respect every opponent, but they fear no one. What makes them special isn’t just how they play, it’s how coachable they are, how much they care about each other, and how much fun they have doing it. They’re good football players, but even better kids.”

The Dodgers finished their storybook campaign outscoring opponents 292–31, pitching multiple shutouts and cementing their place as one of Madison’s most dominant youth squads ever.

From May’s leadership to Jacobson’s explosiveness, from DelVecchio’s bruising versatility to the defensive heroics of Chase, Hanna, Lynn, Healy, and company, this was a complete team built on toughness, unity, and discipline.

The Dodgers didn’t just win.
They defined dominance.

As this talented core moves up through the Madison Junior Football Program, one thing is certain: the future of Madison football is in exceptional hands.

Final Score: Madison 22, Highpoint 0

An undefeated season for the history books.