1990 Football Team
The 1990 Randolph Football Team stands as one of the greatest teams in New Jersey high school football history. Undefeated and unstoppable, they captured the Group IV Section 1 State Championship, marking the program’s fifth consecutive state title—a testament to their sustained dominance.
Competing in the tough Iron Hills Conference, Randolph once again emerged as the undisputed champion, securing their fifth consecutive conference title while continuing their incredible winning tradition. Their excellence was recognized beyond the local stage, as they were named New Jersey’s #1 team by the Star-Ledger and earned national recognition as the 8th-ranked team in the country by USA Today.
The team’s crowning moment came in what has been dubbed "New Jersey's Greatest Football Game Ever Played"—a dramatic 22-21 victory over Montclair in the state championship. That legendary win further solidified their place in history as one of the most resilient and talented squads ever to take the field.
The 1990 Randolph Football Team’s legacy lives on, not only through championships and accolades but through the standard of excellence they set for future generations.
Accolades
Undefeated Group IV Section 1 State Champions o Fifth consecutive championship
Undefeated Iron Hills Conference Champions o Fifth consecutive championship
#1 Team in New Jersey by Star Ledger
8th Ranked Football Team in USA Today
Winner of New Jersey's "Greatest Football Game ever played" - Randolph 22 Montclair 21
Coaches
Head Coach: John J. Bauer
Assistant Coaches: John R. Bauer, Bob Faasse, Mike Lyons, Dave Poppy, William Scanion
Equipment Manager: Tony Allison
Roster
John Bauer III
Peter Sedereas
Daniel Mulligan
Todd Crawford
Biake Shanaphy
Daniel Doran
Jason Levin
David Plate
Louis Manzo
Glenn McMillan
Michael Barrett
Kevin Wisniewski
James Righetti
Justin Malinchak
Kevin Bray
Mark Schmidt
Sammy Lonergan
James Finale
Benjamin Robertson
Billy Dee Wiiliams
Timothy Green
Stephen Conca
Robert Van Dilien
Robert Whipple
Michael Groh
Charles Thomas
Eric Schaeb
Garrick Wilson
Edward Latta
David Mitchell
Woodrow Lucas