RBC snaps SJV’s conference streak: Highlights & upsets from Week 0 football (so far)

The 2018 football regular season isn’t even through the first official week but there’s plenty of close games, upsets and overall performances that have made the first two days of football a treat.

In the first 24 hours of the football season, New Jersey featured some big upsets, coaching firsts and a bevy of highlights. On Friday, a pair of overtime games captivated fans while two New Jersey teams logged big wins over out-of-state opponents.

Even with an eventful opening two days, there will still be plenty to talk about with a loaded Saturday slate. Scroll below to check out Friday hot takes and come back Saturday as more games kick off and Week 0 comes to a close.

No. 15 Red Bank Catholic scored a statement win Friday night in Holmdel.

It’s 41-14 victory ended the 38-game winning streak No. 16 St. John Vianney had against the Shore Conference. It also established RBC as the team to beat in the new Shore Conference Freedom Division and as a serious contender for the Non-Public Group 3 title now that perennial winner St. Joseph (Mont.) is in NP4.

It was St. John Vianney’s first within the Shore Conference since Nov. 27, 2013. Three of those victories came against Red Bank Catholic including 35-17 last season.

The key for RBC was balance. In the first half, RBC went to the air. Senior QB Steve Lubischer (pictured above, No. 8)  completed 7 of 9 passes for 104 yards in the first half. Lubischer ran for two TDs and passes for another.

In the second half, RBC unleashed its running game. Billy Guidetti ran for 75 yards on 15 carries in the second half.