Middleton North advances to the 2026 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Championship.
Midd North's Chris Liconti celebraes the Lions' N2G4 semifinal win. (Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)
November 6, 2026

IMAGES: Middletown North Rumbles Past Teaneck in N2G4 Football Semifinals

By Dmitriy Piyevskiy

2026 NJSIAA Football North Jersey, Section 2 Group 4 Tournament Semifinals - Middletown North vs. Teaneck

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Action from a 2026 NJSIAA Football North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament semifinal game between Middletown North and Teaneck. (Photo by Dmitriy Piyevskiy/OnNJ Sports)

The Middletown North offense amassed 502 yards of total offense as the Lions defeated Teaneck 47-21 in the 2026 NJSIAA Football North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinals on Nov. 6, 2026, in Middletown.

Derek Grasso, Matthew Belenko, and Anthony Christiani led the way for Midd North.  Grasso was 11-of-14 passing for 235 yards and three touchdowns, while Belenko carried the ball 19 times for 182 yards and a TD.  Christiani hauled in five catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns.

Jayden Castro led the way for the Highwaymen with 190 all purpose yards.  Castro was 14-of-28 through the air for 166 yards and carried the ball six times for 24 yards and three touchdowns.  Darius Denmark was Teaneck’s leading rusher with 48 yards on five carries, and Malakai Johnson was the Highwaymen’s leading receiver with two catches for 43 yards.

With the win, Middletown North advances to the North 2, Group 4 championship on Nov. 13, where they will face Chatham.  Teaneck sees their season come to an end with the loss, with a 7-3 record.

About the Author

Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Dmitriy Piyevskiy
Photographer

Dmitriy Piyevskiy is a sports photographer behind DVP Photography, covering sporting events throughout New Jersey and the surrounding area. Dmitriy has a passion for capturing the intensity, emotion, and unforgettable moments that make live sports special. His favorite sports to photograph are hockey, football, and lacrosse — sports where the speed, physicality, action, and emotion create endless opportunities to capture the story of the game. He enjoys being on the sidelines, where a moment can happen in a split second and a photograph can bring the energy of the game to life.

Dmitriy has photographed a wide variety of sporting events at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, including major soccer event at MetLife Stadium, competitive tournaments, and athletic events throughout the region.

A passionate New Jersey Devils fan since 1992, one of his biggest dreams as a photographer is to one day photograph a Devils game and see the team he has followed for more than 30 years from behind the lens. For Dmitriy, sports photography is a way to combine his love of sports with his passion for capturing the moments, emotions, and stories that make each game unique.

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