PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School battled through regulation and overtime in a closely contested Mayor’s Cup matchup on Wednesday, October 14, finishing in a 0-0 draw.
Although Parsippany Hills retained the Mayor’s Cup, the draw marked Parsippany High’s best result against its crosstown rival in years.
The Redhawks hosted the matchup as part of a special “Red Out” game, with students and supporters wearing red to cheer on their team.
Both goalkeepers delivered outstanding performances, earning Man of the Match honors for keeping clean sheets throughout regulation and overtime.
Parsippany High goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic kept the Vikings off the scoreboard, providing a strong presence in goal. On the opposite end, Parsippany Hills goalkeeper Manny Castellanos recorded an impressive 11 saves, repeatedly denying the Redhawks and preserving the scoreless draw.
Parsippany High defender Rodrigo Esquival was another standout, delivering a strong defensive performance that helped limit the Vikings’ scoring opportunities. Redhawks striker Jude Berry also impressed, contributing to Parsippany High’s attacking efforts and helping put pressure on the Hills defense.
For Parsippany Hills, Gavin Quirk and Owusu Agyekum delivered strong performances, playing important roles in keeping the Vikings competitive throughout the match.
Despite both teams’ efforts, neither could break the deadlock in regulation. The game continued into overtime, but the defenses and goalkeepers held firm, leaving the teams tied at the final whistle.
For Parsippany High, the result represented an encouraging step forward against its township rival. The Redhawks’ defensive effort, combined with Castellanos’ 11 saves for Parsippany Hills, reflected just how closely contested the matchup was.
While Parsippany Hills retained the Mayor’s Cup, Parsippany High walked away with its strongest result in the rivalry in years. Both teams demonstrated their quality in a matchup defined by strong goalkeeping, determined defending, and competitive play.
Author’s Note: Special thanks to Ryan Cobeo, Ansh Patel, and Logan Martell for providing photos from the Mayor’s Cup matchup. Follow their photography on Instagram: Ryan Cobeo (@ryanc.media), Ansh Patel (@flics.by.ap_), and Logan Martell (@logfilms_).
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