This is the final drive for the New Jersey high school football season.
It's the Group 2 state final on Wednesday at Rutgers, a 5 p.m. Kickoff in a public-school clash between Shabazz and Camden.
Camden comes in ranked No. 13 by NJ.com with an 11-2 record.
Shabazz is No. 19 in the state poll with a 12-1 record.
Camden arrives at Rutgers on Wednesday with a seven-game win streak. They Haddonfield in the state semifinal, 37-18.
QB Ahmad Jones has thrown 22 touchdowns and just two interceptions on the season for Camden.
Shabazz has won 10 games in a row heading into the final, including a 36-6 win over Westwood in the state semifinal.
In that semifinal win, Faheem Ausbon Jr. Ran for three touchdowns and scored on a pick-six.
We'll have updates throughout the game that can be followed along with below.
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SHABAZZ 0, CAMDEN 0: 1ST QUARTER
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FIRST QUARTER
- Camden interception. Scott Freeman makes an INT just before the end of the first quarter to stop Shabazz's drive. End of one, scoreless in the Group 2 state final.
- Shabazz across midfield and driving with a tough scramble drill throw and catch for the Bulldogs.
Pass ruled complete, Shabazz on the
— Tom McGurk (@McGurkSports) December 3, 2025
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- Shabazz fumble recovery. The Bulldogs sack the QB, knock the ball out and fall on it with two minutes left in a scoreless first quarter.
Shabazz defense with the game’s first takeaway, a fumble rec
— Tom McGurk (@McGurkSports) December 3, 2025
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- Shabazz takes six minutes off the clock on its first drive but doesn't score, Camden takes over possession inside its own 20 after a punt.
- Kickoff ends up taking place about five after 5:00, and the final game of the New Jersey high school football season is underway.
Underway in the state Group 2 game @SJGridironGang @CmdPanther1 pic.twitter.com/TexYMdntxC
— Tom McGurk (@McGurkSports) December 3, 2025
PREGAME
- It's a beautiful day at Rutgers for football:
It’s the high school football game of the season.
— Tom McGurk (@McGurkSports) December 3, 2025
Camden vs. Shabazz
Kickoff at 5 pm @SJGridironGang @CmdPanther1 pic.twitter.com/JVZOWO4e24
- Shabazz is trying to make up for its state runner-up finish a season ago. They have five state titles (1982, 1986, 1994, 1996, 2018).
- Camden has never won a state championship in football, compared to 13 state titles in boys basketball.
- Both teams played a game between the state semifinal and now as part of Thanksgiving Day tradition.
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