Highlanders rout Spartans, 31-0
West Milford beat Sparta 31–0 behind three rushing TDs from Jeffrey Papienuk and clinched a share of the SFC Patriot Red title to improve to 7–1.
| 21 Oct 2025 | 11:03

Sparta wideout Anthony Settembre carries the ball. (
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West Milford ball carrier Jeffrey Papienuk lands on the turf after being tackled by Sparta defenders in the first half. Papienuk scored three rushing touchdowns in the game. (
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Sparta wideout Christian Brevig tries to break free from the grasp of West Milford defensive back Patrick Foley (14). (
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In the first half West Milford quarterback Aydin Deane is chased by Sparta defensive end Ryder Chlodnicki in the open field. Deane scored one rushing touchdown. (
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West Milford ball carrier Jeffrey Papienuk crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the first half. Papienuk scored three rushing touchdowns in the game. (
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West Milford Township High School defeated Sparta High School, 31-0, in a football game on Friday at Sparta Township High School.
Kicker Braden Amundson booted a 34 yard field goal to get West Milford on the scoreboard first 3-0. Running back Jeffrey Papienuk scored three rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Aydin Deane scored one rushing touchdown.
The win secured West Milford a share of the SFC Patriot Red division title.
Sparta fell to 5-3 and the Highlanders improved to 7-1.