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Sparta’s Zach Passerelle tries to weave his way through the Parsippany Hills’ defense during a game in September. The Spartans will play powerhouse Roxbury on Saturday.

Spartans exude confidence as they prepare to battle Morris' best

By ADAM REGAN

aregan@njherald.com

When Roxbury’s Angelo Mangiro stares across the line of scrimmage at Sparta’s offensive line Saturday, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound roadblock won’t get the typical response he usually garners. The Gaels’ line, which has outweighed every front it’s faced this season, will be looking at stone cold stares.

Spartans coach Pat Shea labeled his guys upfront as “justifiably confident” heading into one of the area’s most-anticipated games of the season, which will deal more with pride than standings.

“The guys on our line have been playing together for a while and they’ve had success,” said Shea, whose team sits 7-1 and can’t do anymore, having already played eight games, to make its case for a first-round home playoff game ...
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