Wood-Ridge Football vs. Lodi
(Photo by Giancarlo Quesada/OnNJ Sports)
August 28, 2025

Wood-Ridge Football Shuts Out Lodi in Week 0 Contest

By Giancarlo Quesada

Wood-Ridge Football vs. Lodi - 8.28.2025

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Scenes from a high school football game between Wood-Ridge and Lodi on Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Giancarlo Quesada/OnNJ Sports)

Chris Rios threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Wood-Ridge football team to a dominant, 38-0, season-opening win over Lodi on Aug. 28, 2025.

Chance Iacovino was Rios’ top target, catching six passes for 102 yards and two TDs.

Nicolas Mabel and Melvin Zabaleta led a Blue Devil defense in their shutout of the Rams.  Mabel recorded nine total tackles while Zabaleta added seven tackles, two of which went for a loss, and three sacks.

Emran Qasemi led Lodi.  Qasemi was 3 of 5 passing for 76 yards, carried the ball seven times for 31 yards, and had an interception on defense.

Wood-Ridge returns to action next Friday when they travel to Elmwood Park, while Lodi hosts Weehawken.

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Giancarlo Quesada
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