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As a sophomore starter, O’Brien threw for over 1,000 yards, which has the Patriots optimistic for brighter days ahead.

Barnegat

Sr. / 6’2 / 210 lbs.

Cinjun Erskine

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Erskine is one of the top strong-armed quarterbacks in the Shore Conference and is committed to play football at Bucknell next fall.

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Toms River South

Sr. / 6’0 / 175 lbs.

Freehold Township

Jr. / 5’11 / 175 lbs.

Davies, who starred at Howell as a sophomore, split time at quarterback last season for the Lions, but now has the reins all to himself.

Tymere Berry

Green fits the mold of a QB physically and is looking to have a standout year that will help him earn a spot at a college program.

Jack O’Brien

Monmouth Regional

Sr. / 6’3 / 195 lbs.

Jimmy Green

DeMaio broke out as a firstyear starter last season for the Jags with 800 passing yards and close to 500 rush yards.

Lacey

Sr. / 5’10 / 160 lbs.

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Sr. / 6’2 / 180 lbs.

QUARTERBACKS

Joe DeMaio

Brick Township He rushed for 1,250 yards with 16 TDs and threw for 750 with five TDs last season and earned 1st Team All-Shore and 3rd Team All-State honors as Brick won a state title.

Conor Davies

Long Branch

Sr. / 5’7 / 165 lbs.

Jordan Rodriguez

Rodriguez is entering his second season as the starter in a line of storied Green Wave quarterbacks.

Sr. / 5’11 / 195 lbs.

Middletown South He was 3rd Team All-Shore as a utility player for his versatility at corner, but Fioretti also tossed 11 TDs last fall.

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Jake Fioretti

Sr. / 5’11 / 185 lbs.

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The Eagles will have a new starter under center and Mosquera’s performance in camp has coaches and teammates confident that a prolific season is ahead.

Point Pleasant Beach

Matt Mosquera

Jr. / 5’9 / 170 lbs.

Quarterbacks to Watch

Berry is a three-year starter who passed for 1,090 yards in 2013 as the Indians surged back into contention.

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Even after losing a very good senior class, Coach Ron Si gnorino, seems very confident about the upcoming season. “We have great depth in our roster and developed a lot of these young players,� Signori no said.

pocket to make a pass and also athletic enough to give some blocking when Berry decides to run it himself. The now seniors on the offensive line average SRXQGV YHU\ KDG WR JHW D sack when you can’t find a way past them.

After finishing the season losing in a state semifinal game, Toms River South has a very real chance of going farther than last season. Tymere Berry as taken the reins of this offense in his sophomore season and hasn’t looked back. Berry is a very hard quarterback to plan against. Berry’s speed is the of fense’s biggest asset. Berry has incredible speed so defenses have to assign a man to watch Berry just in case he takes off.

This can also help some receiv ers get open down the field with most of the focus on Berry.

Most of the offensive line doubles as great defenders DV ZHOO -LPP\ $OOHQ LV D ELJ bodied senior who plays three positions. Standing at 6’2 and SRXQGV KH LV D PDPPRWK on both sides of the ball.

Their offensive line is strong enough to let Berry stand in the

Confidence is very high in Toms River South. It has to be in playing in arguably the toughest division in the state. “There are a lot of tough play ers in that division,� Signorino says. With a last season record RI ORRN IRU WKH WHDP WR WU\ to exceed last season’s record and have their sights firmly set on a championship caliber season.

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Neptune Wall

Curate is a two-year starter at WR and defensive back for the Scarlet Fliers.

Callamaras is a returning starter who wears the same number as his favorite NY Giants WR Victor Cruz.

Toms River South

Sr. / 6’1 / 205 lbs.

Oshane Curate Sr. / 6’0 / 190 lbs.

Paul Callamaras

Freehold Township Matawan

Ferrara is one of several key returning starters for the Huskies on both sides of the ball.

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Sr. / 5’11 / 165 lbs.

Jordan Pitts Sr. / 6’2 / 165 lbs.

Tyree Wilson

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Wilson had 29 catches, 400 receiving yards, and four touchdowns as a junior.

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Javion Harris

As a sophomore, Stephens hauled in 23 catches for 394 yards.

He’s a two-way starter at WR and free safety who lettered since his sophomore year.

Sr. / 6’1 / 155 lbs.

Coffey earned time as a starter during his sophomore season on both offense and defense.

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Justin Ferrara

Middletown South Middletown South

Timmin will be a steady receiving target for South’s first year QB.

Asbury Park

Sr. / 5’9 / 165 lbs.

Joe Timmin Jr. / 5’10 / 175 lbs.

Tom Coffey

Matawan St. John Vianney

Braccia will play a bigger role in 2014 after 211 receiving yards and two TDs last fall.

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Middletown South

Sr. / 6’4 / 235 lbs.

Patrick Crowe Jr. / 5’10 / 165 lbs.

DeJohn Rogers

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He started on both sides of the ball as a sophomore and will see time at WR and corner again.

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Jaedon Stephens

Twynam is a returning starter at the WR and safety positions.

Crowe starts at both tight end and defensive end for the Eagles.

Sr. / 6’0 / 160 lbs.

Monmouth Regional Central Regional

Arneth is a returning starter at both WR and DB for the Golden Eagles.

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Searight is one of the top receivers in the Shore Conference and is verbally committed to Fordham.

Colts Neck

Sr. / 6’4 / 205 lbs.

Isaiah Searight Sr. / 6’5 / 195 lbs.

Anthony Arneth

Lacey Brick Township

He’s a WR, QB, and LB who threw for 900 yards and ran for 700 last season for the Cougars.

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Sr. / 5’11 / 175 lbs.

Christian Sanchez Sr. / 5’11 / 200 lbs.

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The big tight end had 115 receiving yards in 2013 and has offers from Fordham and Yale.

Colts Neck

Simon Bingelis

Sr. / 6’5 / 215 lbs.

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The top wideout for the Lions had 28 receptions and four TDs last season.

Alex Twynam

Mike Bocchini

Sr. / 5’10 / 170 lbs.

Wide Recievers & Tight Ends to Watch

Harris had eight catches as a sophomore with many more expected this fall. He also had a 70-yard punt last year.

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Spartans Look To Build on Last Season’s Success

By Michael Rogers The Ocean Township football team is looking to repeat last sea VRQ·V VXFFHVV DIWHU ILQLVKLQJ ZLWK D ZLQ DQG ORVV UHFRUG 7KH Spartans also win the Class "B" North Division title. Head Coach Don Klein knows that repeating last season’s success will not be an easy task and said, "We are a young team, but working very hard preparing for the season. We have some key players to re place and need to stay healthy for us to have success this season."

defense will need to develop and strengthen as the season goes along.

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One of the biggest changes Ocean will have to handle this sea son is the realignment of their division. With Red Bank Catholic joining the "B" North Division along with Colts Neck joining Long Branch, Neptune, Wall, and Red Bank Regional. With the Caseys KDYLQJ ZRQ FRQVHFXWLYH JDPHV DJDLQVW 6KRUH &RQIHUHQFH RS ponents and will begin the season as the number one ranked team in the Shore, they will be the Spartans toughest opponent this season.

The Spartans are led by running back Tyler Thompson who is the first running back since Knowshon Moreno at Middle WRZQ 6RXWK WR UXVK IRU \DUGV LQ KLV ILUVW WZR VHDVRQV The quarterback will be Kenny Pickett who will replace Royal Moore (transferred to Neptune). Pickett had some key play ing time last season and should develop into a fine dual threat quarterback. On the offensive line Blake Denpter and Luke Roman return while Marcus Blackman and Frank Hen ry will strengthen the receivers. Luguan Dean will also see some time at running back while Matt Fisher returns as the kicker with a strong leg and good accuracy.

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FBS COMMITS BOWEN AND GORDINIER FOCUSED ON UPCOMING SEASON

By Mike Ready WEST LONG BRANCH – Barnegat High School linebacker Manny Bowen and Red Bank Catholic linebacker Jamie Gordinier have one thing in common other than be ing two of the most dominate defensive players in the Shore Conference – both committed to Division I Football Bowl Sub division (FBS) schools prior to their senior season of football.

berth in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group III final – the first in program history. “Coming up so short and being so close was definitely a heartbreak last year,�

Bowen said. “I have no doubts about it that we’ll be there this year and be able to win it all. I’d be more than honored to bring

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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS RUMSON FAIR-HAVEN CONFIDENT AS SEASON APPROACHES

By Mike Ready RUMSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An encore performance may be a tough assignment for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bulldog team, but certainly not out of the question even after JUDGXDWLQJ D VWXQQLQJ VHQLRUV 5XPVRQ )DLU Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program is forever deep and consistently possesses the capacity to reload without missing a EHDW \HDU DIWHU \HDU This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no different, as the Bullldogs will ILHOG DQ XOWUD WDOHQWHG VRSKRPRUH FODVV WKDW ZHQW undefeated as freshmen against some of the toughest competition in the state.

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When it comes to the passing game it all starts with IRRW SRXQG VHQLRU WLJKW HQG 0D[ )HUUDUH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Max has had a monster summer for us,â&#x20AC;? Batchler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a starter on the basketball and base ball teams and was big for us on special teams last VHDVRQ KLV ILUVW ZLWK XV +H¡V VWURQJ ² JHWV RYHU RQ WKH EHQFK ² UXQV JRRG URXWHV DQG LV JRLQJ to be a real problem defending.

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same results from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group. They will be expected to spring Volker as teams load the box with eight and nine players in an effort to slow him down.

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Senior Ben Eisenstadt is back at noseguard and will anchor the line after recording 6 ½ sacks last season and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good one according to Batch ler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ben did a good job for us last year,â&#x20AC;? Batchler VDLG ´+H¡V QRW ELJ IRRW SRXQGV EXW KH¡V VWURQJ WRXJK DQG TXLFN KH¡V D YHU\ WDOHQWHG SOD\ HU Âľ $W WKH WKUHH WHFKQLTXH SRVLWLRQ LW ZLOO EH &XMH with Woods seeing time and Sophomore Liam Ad DPV D SRXQGHU ² LV DOVR LQ WKH OLQH URWDWLRQ Elsas gets the start at one defensive end spot with sophomore Mike Ruane and senior Dizzy Dun ning battling for the start at the other end position.

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The secondary will be anchored by two return ing senior captains in Sam Eisenstadt and Reid, who will pair up as starting safeties this season.

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He is a two-year starter and plays both defensive end and left tackle for the Spartans.

Manalapan

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4 / 240 lbs.

Kyle Mullen Donte Dean

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Colts Neck

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 218 lbs.

Mullen had 70 tackles, four sacks, and three pass knockdowns in 2013.

Dean is a big Ray Lewis fan and hopes to have the type of season that the Super Bowl Champion used to put together.

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Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 215 lbs.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a speedy defensive end who can also play every position on the offensive line.

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Southern Regional Toms River South

The seniors returns as a starter at defensive tackle and offensive guard.

Ocean

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 270 lbs.

Clay Robinson Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 230 lbs.

Michael Rutter

Toms River South Barnegat

Young is an All-Division returning starter on both lines and also the team punter.

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Southern Regional

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 220 lbs.

Patrick Ferraro Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 / 230 lbs.

Joe Odebode

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Odebode led the team in pass deďŹ&#x201A;ections and blocked kicks and was second in sacks and tackles for loss.

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Patrick Ellison

Baldwin returns at defensive end where he is in his third season as a starter.

Ferraro had 48 tackles at nose tackle last season for the Rams.

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 / 260 lbs.

Howell

Rooney returns as a starter at DE and had eight sacks last fall.

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Xavier Young

Long Branch Holmdel

Mimes started right away as a freshman and has missed a beat at defensive end.

Bauman has been starting since his freshman year at DE and fullback.

St. John Vianney

Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3 / 205 lbs.

John Mimes Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3 / 215 lbs.

Kyle Rooney Liam Baldwin

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;5 / 245 lbs.

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Asbury Park Red Bank Catholic

The rock of the Lakewood DL, Reed has offers from Bryant and Albany for college.

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Matawan

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 230 lbs.

Jake Weber Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 230 lbs.

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This big defensive tackle for the Caseys is committed to Fordham.

Lakewood

Lacey

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Ryan Kroeger

Jackson Memorial

Brad Greenway

Isaiah Brown

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 225 lbs.

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Greenway is a three year starter on the defensive line and at left tackle.

He will start for a second year at defensive end for the Blue Bishops.

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 / 280 lbs.

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He had eight sacks as a starter at DE in 2013.

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Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3 / 220 lbs.

Brody Graham

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4 / 250 lbs.

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Kipila is one of three returning starters for the Jags on the defensive line.

Datrell Reed

Glenn Kipila

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3 / 257 lbs.

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great leadership. The system the team runs is more important than ever. With the departing senior class look for this team to adjust accordingly and find new plays to get the ball downfield.

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Brick Township

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 205 lbs.

James Juliano

Middletown South

So. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 195 lbs.

Kevin Higgins

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So. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 195 lbs.

James McCarthy

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Brick Township Toms River South

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 210 lbs.

Quentin DeCarlo

Middletown South Central Regional

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Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 215 lbs.

Ray Fattaruso

Lakewood

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 210 lbs.

Anthony Terry Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 205 lbs.

Dylan Rogers

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Barnegat Ocean Central Regional Long Branch

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 200 lbs.

Kevin Hoffman Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 190 lbs.

Blake Demeter Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 195 lbs.

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Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 / 215 lbs.

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Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a linebacker/defensive end hybrid who is committed to play football at Miami next year.

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Demeter is a returning starter at LB and center for the Spartans.

Terry is one of three returing starters at LB for Lakewood which will make them tough to beat.

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Briggs had 85 tackles for the Bulldogs in 2013.

Red Bank Catholic

Asbury Park

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 195 lbs.

Ryan Nolan Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 215 lbs.

Max Pfrang Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 200 lbs.

Tucker Briggs

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He had 80 tackles as just a sophomore last fall and could be poised for a big season.

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Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3 / 200 lbs.

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Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4 / 235 lbs.

Aliem Shaw

Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 190 lbs.

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Jeff Wood

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 171 lbs.

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Tyquis Davis

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 195 lbs.

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Matawan

Troy Thompson

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 210 lbs.

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Mastowski is a threeyear starter at outside linebacker and plays RB for the Rebels.

Barnegat

Colan Mastowski

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 195 lbs.

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He started as a sophomore and will play both safety and WR for the Huskies.

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Another multi-year starter for the Caseys, Demonte will play cornerback and wide receiver.

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Sr. / 5’8 / 160 lbs.

Ryan Wasilick Sr. / 6’1 / 170 lbs.

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Ocean

Marcus Blackmon Sr. / 5’10 / 163 lbs.

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Middletown South

Holmdel

Sr. / 5’10 / 175 lbs.

Ocean

Sr. / 5’11 / 185 lbs.

Frank Henry

Blackmon, who is a Colts fan, is a twoyear starter in the Ocean secondary.

Red Bank Catholic

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He led the Hornets in tackles as a strong safety last season.

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Nolan Pereless

He’s the starter at strong safety where he had four interceptions last season.

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Henry is the team captain for the Spartans and a starter at safety.

Sr. / 5’10 / 180 lbs.

Rumson-Fair Haven

Sam Eisenstadt

Sr. / 6’0 / 205 lbs.

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Adam Ibrahim

Brick Township

Sr. / 5’11 / 185 lbs.

Ja’quez Johnson

In 2013, he grabbed four interceptions, two returned for a TD and is getting college looks from Sacred Heart, Wagner, and others.

Sr. / 6’2 / 190 lbs.

Brick Township Rumson-Fair Haven

Sr. / 5’11 / 175 lbs.

Tommy Leech Sr. / 6’2 / 195 lbs.

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Reid, who will also play QB, had three picks at free safety in 2013.

Matawan

Central Regional

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Leech had 73 tackles, two picks, and a forced fumble as a safety last season.

Mike Demonte

Alex Fernandez

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This Steelers fan is a returning starter at safety for a Central team that hopes to surprise this fall.

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Jackson Reid

Shore Regional

Gamble is a cornerback and plans to attend Wagner next fall.

Sr. / 5’9 / 135 lbs.

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Monmouth Regional

Darryl Gamble

Sr. / 6’1 / 190 lbs.

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He had six interceptions starting at corner for a stingy Blue Devil defense.

Shawn Ramcheran Jr. / 5’10 / 165 lbs.

Mike Moore

Sr. / 5’8 / 160 lbs.

Defensive Backs to Watch

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Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a key two-year starter at cornerback for a deep and talented secondary.

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Freehold Township

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 175 lbs.

Nate Corvil

Defensive Backs to Watch

Long Branch

Jahmir Elliott Hair Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 160 lbs.

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Corvil tallied 30 tackles, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery in 2013.

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Toms River South

Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1 / 165 lbs.

Javion Harris

Harris had eight catches as a sophomore with many more expected this fall. He also had a 70-yard punt last year.

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Manchester

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9 / 205 lbs.

Manalapan The kicker compiled 182 points over his ďŹ rst three seasons and is 30 points from the school record and 50 points from the state record.

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Kwaku Owusu

Middletown South

Jr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9 / 170 lbs.

Matt Mosquera

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only the team QB, but was perfect on extra points and ďŹ eld goals last year.

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 170 lbs.

Shore Regional Cheung is the top return specialist in the Shore Conference with three kickoff return for TDs last year and 500 all-purpose yards.

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Mike Caggiano

John Cheung

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 170 lbs.

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He plays LB, but also impressive as the kicker/punter and had a 47-yard FG last year.

Manalapan

Jake Monteiro

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 190 lbs.

Special Teams to Watch

Owusu, also the punter, had two interceptions as a starter at LB in 2013.

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By Mike Ready %$51(*$7 ² $OWKRXJK WKH %DUQHJDW %HQJDOV ZRQ D VFKRRO UHFRUG JDPHV last season, reached its first state final in program history and won the Class B 6RXWK GLYLVLRQ WLWOH LW ZDV DV LI WKH\ ZHUH OHIW VWDQGLQJ DW WKH DOWHU DIWHU WKHLU loss to Delsea in NJSIAA South Jersey Group III final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coming up short and being so close last season was definitely a heartbreak,â&#x20AC;? star linebacker Manny Bowen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no doubts that this year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to win it all. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be more than honored to bring Barnegat High School its first state championship. Just being able to get there and finish the job would be a great accomplishment for my senior year.â&#x20AC;? %RZHQ ² ZKR¡V DOUHDG\ FRPPLWWHG WR 3HQQ 6WDWH LV D VXSHU DOO DURXQG DWKOHWH whose versatility allows him to play on both sides of the ball. As a junior last VHDVRQ %RZHQ PDGH WDFNOHV ZLWK JRLQJ IRU D ORVV UHFRUGHG VDFNV and had 22 quarterback hurries to his credit on his was to being named Class B South Defensive Player of the Year by the coaches. On top of that, he intercepted four balls and forced four fumbles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; recovering three. On offense, he caught 25 SDVVHV JRRG IRU \DUGV DQG VHYHQ WRXFKGRZQV ZLWK D ORQJ RI \DUGV ZKLOH also running for a score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Manny is a stud,â&#x20AC;? Barnegat head coach Rob Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the real deal, he could play any position on the field. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the most dynamic kid Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever coached. When he gets in the zone he can take over a game. He loves football and wants to be the best â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he wants to make a mark.â&#x20AC;? %HVLGHV %RZHQ WKH %HQJDOV UHWXUQ D KRVW RI XOWUD WDOHQWHG SOD\HUV IURP ODVW yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad including Bucknell commit Cinjun Erskine at quarterback and one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top offensive lineman in Wisconsin recruit Sam Madden. In all, eight starters return on offense and six on defense with most of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new starters having had quality time on the field last season. This team is as deep as it is talented.

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Shore Conference Prediction Class A North PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: SH: 1. Manalapan 2. Middletown South 3. Middletown North 4. Freehold Boro 5. Howell 6. Freehold Township 7. Marlboro

WHAT TO EXPECT: How can you not pick the Braves? ves? mes Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won 25 straight games om against Shore Conference com petition, have not lost a divisional onal game XU VWUDLJKW VLQFH DQG KDYH ZRQ IRXU VWUDLJKW division titles. They have an uncanny ear and this year will be knack of reloading year after year no different. After reaching three straight NJSIAA sectional finals only to lose each time, their thirst to bring home that elusive state title is as strong as ever and will be a driving IRUFH IRU WKLV \HDU¡V WHDP 7KH\ UHWXUQ WKLUG WHDP $OO 6KRUH OLQHEDFNHU -RH 0HQGH] ILUVW WHDP $OO 6KRUH UHWXUQ VSHFLDO LVW UXQQLQJ EDFN -RKQ &KHXQJ VHFRQG WHDP $OO 6KRUH RI fensive tackle Joe Sellmeyer, starting quarterback Dan An HUHOOD DQG GHIHQVLYH EDFN UXQQLQJ EDFN 'DQ 'HEQHU MXVW WR QDPH D IHZ $IWHU H[SHULHQFLQJ WKHLU ILUVW QRQ ZLQQLQJ VHDVRQ LQ \HDUV DQG DQ HDUO\ ILUVW URXQG H[LW IURP WKH playoffs, Middletown South is on the verge of resurgence.

Last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshman class was undefeated and unscored upon and last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varsity was sophomore dominated and the two classes now form a very strong sophomore and junior core complemented by a talented senior class. The offensive line returns five players with starting experience OHG E\ IRRW SRXQG -DPHV :LOVRQ DW OHIW JXDUG -X QLRU 0DWW 0RVTXHUD LV D ILUVW \HDU VWDUWHU DW TXDUWHUEDFN DQG junior Cole Rogers and sophomore James McCarthy will be in the backfield. Juniors Dylan Roger, Trent Giglio and Tom Coffee and senior Sergio Gonzalez are in the linebacker rotation, senior Patrick Crowe will anchor the defensive line and start at tight end and senior Nolan Pereless heads the defensive backs. Middletown North returned to the playoffs ODVW VHDVRQ DIWHU IRXU \HDU¡V XQGHU ILUVW \HDU KHDG FRDFK Steve Bush and expect the Lions to continue making strides WKLV VHDVRQ )UHVKPDQ UHFRUG EUHDNLQJ TXDUWHUEDFN 'RQDOG *OHQQ LV EDFN DORQJ ZLWK WKLUG WHDP $OO 6KRUH UXQQLQJ EDFN &KDG )UHVKQRFN $OO &ODVV $ 1RUWK GLYLVLRQ URYHU EDFN WLJKW end Troy Thompson has the potential to dominate on both sides of the ball and senior Jordon Pitts excels at wide re ceiver and defensive backfield. If the Lions can compete in the trenches they could be a sleeper. Freehold Boro returns junior quarterback Jake Curry and will count heavily on se QLRU UXQQLQJ EDFN -RVK 'L[RQ ZKR KDG D \DUGV FDUU\ DYHUDJH RQ FDUULHV DQG ILYH WRXFKGRZQV +RZHOO KDV D new head coach in former New Egypt coach, Luke Sinkhorn, where he ran a multiple I offense and will implement that V\VWHP LQ IDYRU RI WKH 5HEHOV ILYH ZLGH VSUHDG SDVVLQJ DW WDFN LQ DQ DWWHPSW WR ZLQ WKHLU ILUVW SOD\RII JDPH VLQFH 0DUOERUR LV VHHNLQJ LWV ILUVW ZLQQLQJ VHDVRQ VLQFH ZKLOH )UHHKROG 7RZQVKLS LV VHHNLQJ WKHLU ILUVW VLQFH

Class A South PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: 1. Brick Township 2. Toms River South 3. Jackson Memorial 4. Brick Memorial 5. Lacey 6. Toms River North 7. Southern 8. Toms River East

WHAT TO EXPECT: Brick Township will challenge Red Bank Catholic for a top spot in the Shore Conference and is potentially a WRS WHDP LQ WKH VWDWH 6HH P\ %ULFN IRRWEDOO SUHYLHZ LQ WKLV LVVXH IRU D PRUH LQ GHSWK DQDO\VLV RI WKH WHDP $IWHU EORZLQJ D KDOIWLPH OHDG LQ ODVW VHDVRQ¡V 6RXWK -HUVH\ *URXS ,9 VHPLILQDO EHIRUH HYHQWXDOO\ ORVLQJ WR 6KDZ nee, Toms River South is eager to get back to their first state ILQDO VLQFH 'HVSLWH JUDGXDWLQJ VRPH NH\ SLHFHV IURP last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, the Indians are well stocked for a run DW D WLWOH 6HFRQG WHDP $OO 6KRUH TXDUWHUEDFN 7\PHUH %HUU\ returns after a stellar junior campaign in which he threw IRU \DUGV DQG WRXFKGRZQV DQG UXVKHG IRU DQ DG GLWLRQDO \DUGV DQG WRXFKGRZQV ZKLOH GLUHFWLQJ DQ RIIHQVH WKDW DYHUDJHG SRLQWV D JDPH -XQLRU -DYLRQ +DUULV ORRNV WR EH KLV PDLQ WDUJHW DW ZLGH UHFHLYHU $OO &ODVV A South division running back Khaleel Greene is also back DIWHU DYHUDJLQJ \DUGV FDUU\ RQ FDUULHV DQG VFRULQJ WRXFKGRZQV ([SHFW *UHHQH WR GRXEOH WKDW QXPEHU RI carries this season as he will be the featured back. For the

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Class A Central PREDICTED ORDER OF FISNISH: SH: 1. Rumson Fair-Haven 2. Matawan 3. Manasquan 4. Raritan 5. Monmouth Regional 6. St. John Vianney 7. Holmdel

WHAT TO EXPECT: Matawan is in and Red Bankk Catholic is out of the division and you can look for Matawan to battle RFH for the division title with an early season showdown set for Septem EHU DW 0DWDZDQ )RU PRUH RQ ERWK FOXEV VHH P\ SUHYLHZ articles in this issue. Manasquan is another program that rebuilds on the run year after year with amazing success and this year should be no different, although, competing for the title may be asking too much of them this season after g graduating g a heavyy laden senior class. Offensively, J a m e s McAlary will be asked to carry the load running back after coming over at ru from soccer last season to compli PHQW $OO 6KRUH KDOIEDFN -RH 0XUSK\ PH QLFHO\ IRRW SRXQG 9LUJLQLD QLF recruit recr Tanner Cowley will be called on to t lead on both sides of the ball from his outside linebacker and tight end spots. There will be a lot of new faces in the starting lineup this sea face son but with 82 players on their ros ter, head coach Jay Price will again field a highly competitive team. For the Raritan Rockets to return to the SOD\RIIV IRU WKH ILUVW WLPH VLQFH SOD senior quarterback Riley Sullivan sen an and senior wideout Dylan Dew yso ysockie must take the next step for ZDUG DIWHU VROLG MXQLRU VHDVRQV 6XOOLYDQ WKUHZ IRU and nine touchdowns in nine games last season while the IRRW SRXQG 'HZ\VRFNLH JUDEEHG EDOOV IRU \DUGV IRU \DUG DYHUDJH SHU FDWFK 7KH GHIHQVH PXVW replace leading tackler Taylor Jones at linebacker and junior linebacker, Sean Ennis, who saw considerable action as a VRSKRPRUH ORRNV WR EH WKH RQH IRRW SRXQG GH fensive back Colby Jones returns after registering 62 tackles last season. Monmouth has some talented skill players re turning on offense including dual threat quarterback Jimmy *UHHQ ZLGHRXW GHIHQVLYH EDFN ,VDLDK 6HDULJKW FRPPLWWHG to Fordham) and running back Eli Velez. Cornerback Darryl Gamble is back on a defense that must improve after giving up 26 points a game last season for the Falcons to anything this year. St. John Vianney has a new head coach in Mark Ciccotelli, who took Freehold and Neptune to state titles in the last four years so expectations are high. Junior Anthony Brown will be at quarterback and senior lineman Clay Kemp

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Class B North PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: 1. Red Bank Catholic 2. Neptune 3. Long Branch 4. Ocean Township p 5. Colts Neck 6. Red Bank Regional nal 7. Wall Township

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Class B South PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: 1. Barnegat 2. Lakewood 3. Pt. Pleasant Boro 4. Central Regional 5. Donovan Catholic 6. Jackson Liberty 7. Pinelands 8. Manchester

WHAT TO EXPECT: It looks as though Lakewood will be the he only conceivable threat to Barnegat this VHDVRQ DV WKH %HQJDOV DWWHPSW WR ZLQ WKHLU ILUVW HYHU VWDWH title and an nd seco second consecutive B South crown. See my Barnega preview article in this issue for more Barnegat on Barnegat. Lakewood won its first state SOD\RII JDPH VLQFH ODVW VHDVRQ DQG SOD return ret a host of players to make them a legitimate leg threat in the B South as well as IR IRU D UXQ DW D VWDWH WLWOH $OO 'LYLVLRQ MXQLRU OLQ OLQHEDFNHU UXQQLQJ EDFN $PLU 7\OHU RQH RI RI EHVW WZR ZD\ SOD\HUV LQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH retur returns on both sides of the ball. On defense KH P PDGH WDFNOHV KDG WKUHH LQWHUFHS tions tions, forced and recovered three fumbles, reco recorded a safety and blocked three field JRD JRDOV 2Q RIIHQVH KH UXVKHG IRU \DUGV an and seven touchdowns. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be joined by TX TXDUWHUEDFN OLQHEDFNHU &KDSHOOH &RRN who DOU DOUHDG\ KDV D QXPEHU RI )%6 RIIHUV $OO OOLQHEDFNHU GHIHQVLYH HQG 'DWUHOO 5HHG Division WDFNOHV VHYHQ VDFNV DQG UXQQLQJ EDFN GHIHQVLYH HQG $Q WKRQ\ 7HUU\ $IWHU VOLSSLQJ WR D RQH ZLQ VHDVRQ D \HDU DJR Point Pleasant Boro is primed for a huge turnaround. Senior quarterback Jack Fitzsimmons returns after combining for \DUGV DQG WRXFKGRZQV EHWZHHQ UXQQLQJ DQG SDVV ing, and his top wideouts from a year ago Jax Wigert and Hayden Fry. Also the two top rushers behind Fitzsimmons, Dan Nobbs and Dan Francheschini are back. Fitzsimmons and Nobbs lead the defense as well. Central lost its starting quarterback, wideout and running back from last season but senior wide receiver Jordan Hardy and senior running backs 1LFN /HRQH DQG 0LNH <DJHU ² ZKR FRPELQHG IRU \DUGV rushing and five touchdowns between them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and should WUDQVLWLRQ QLFHO\ -XQLRU OLQHEDFNHU 0LNH 0LVHUHQGLQR

tackles) leads the defensive returners. Donovan tackle Catholic lost a host of skill position players but Cath returns junior running back David Calderon, re ZKR DYHUDJHG ZKRSSLQJ \DUGV SHU FDUU\ Z Z ZKLOH UXVKLQJ IRU \DUGV DQG IRXU WRXFK GR GRZQV $OO 'LYLVLRQ OLQHEDFNHU 0DWW 3RVW UH tu turns for his senior season after recording an LPSUHVVLYH WDFNOHV ODVW VHDVRQ DQG ZLOO EH LPS joined by defensive lineman Nyeem Calhoun. join -DFNVRQ /LEHUW\ UHWXUQV $OO 'LYLVLRQ GHIHQVLYH -DF EDFN ZLGH UHFHLYHU 0DWW &DUWURQXRYD RQ ERWK EDF sides of the ball along with leading receivers side Brett Ribellino, Matt Pinto and Tom Stoudt.

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Class B Central PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH: H: 1. Pt. Pleasant Beach 2. Asbury Park 3. Shore Regional 4. Mater Dei Prep 5. Keyport 6. Keansburg

WHAT TO EXPECT: Pt. Pleasant Beach is the defending champion after beating Shore Regional in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final ory. Back is for its first state title in program history.

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SRXQG ,PDQL 6WHSKHQVHQ DQG IRRW SRXQG -RVXH :LOOLDPV both seniors, will anchor both defensive and offensive lines. Shore Re gional graduated their starting quarterback, leading rusher and top two linemen but return enough to keep the division race interesting.

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Lew Lewis and White both had interceptions and White KD WDFNOHV $VVLVWDQW FRDFK -RKQ 3DF]NRZVNL KDG tak over for Hall of Fame head coach Mike Cic takes cot cotelli this season for the Red Raiders. Keyport will likely rely on its running game with juniors Kyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sun Pryor and D Desmond Underwood and senior Chase Bright UHWXUQ UHWXUQLQJ 3U\RU UXVKHG IRU \DUGV DQG ILYH WRXFK GRZQV GRZQV ZKLOH %ULJKW UDQ IRU DQG WKUHH VFRUHV 3U\RU WDF WDFNOHV %ULJKW WDFNOHV VDFNV DQG 8QGHU ZRRG D ZRRG DOO H[FHO RQ GHIHQVH DORQJ ZLWK D SDLU RI WZR ZD\ lineme linemen, Matt Acuna and Devon Keegan. Keansburg shou should improve after winning one game last season ZLWK ZLWK IRRW VWDUWLQJ TXDUWHUEDFN $UNH\HO %URZQ and running back Joe Rodriguez back. Rodriguez UDQ IRU \DU UDQ IRU \DUGV DQG VL[ WRXFKGRZQV DQG PDGH WDFNOHV RQ defense defense. They aalso return leading tackler Dylan Alt (58 tackles) and senior defensive end Tyree Sutton (five sacks).

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Shore Regional and Point Beach are Favorites Once Again in "B" North

By Michael Rogers For the last few seasons, one of the best rivalries in local high school football has been in one of the smallest divi sions. Shore Regional and Point Pleas ant Beach High School with both teams playing in the Central Jersey Group I. For the past few seasons these two small

schools have been fighting for the divi sion title, state championships or both.

Last season was no different as Shore Regional and Point Pleasant Beach played each other on the last game of the season, which decided the division

6+25( 5(*,21$/ feature running back while also anchor ing the defense at middle linebacker.

James Bedell also returns at linebacker for the Blue Devils and he will also play along the offensive line. Mitchell Can ditto also returns along the defensive line after leading the team in sacks last This year both teams once again look to VHDVRQ ZLWK 0LNH 0RRUH UHWXUQV LQ be the favorites in the division. After fin WKH VHFRQGDU\ DIWHU SXOOLQJ GRZQ LQ LVKLQJ ZLWK ZLQV DQG ORVVHV 7KH\ terceptions last season. The Blue Devils return some key players from last years also return one of the best kickers in team with Joe Wegrzyniak returning at the state of New Jersey in Jake Mon running back after rushing for a school terro who has unlimited range (made UHFRUG \DUGV DQG WRXFKGRZQV D \DUG ILHOG ODVW VHDVRQ DQG SLQ last season. He also plays defense (line point accuracy. backer) and led the Garnett Gulls in WDFNOHV ODVW VHDVRQ ZLWK 3RLQW %HDFK The two teams will no longer play on also returns Jake Fioretti at quarterback Thanksgiving Day as Shore now plays \HDU VWDUWHU DQG 0LNH )UDXQKHLP DW Rumson Fair Haven while Point Pleas tailback. On defense, Fraunheim plays ant Beach no longer plays on Thanks in the secondary along with Tanner Smith giving Day. The two teams will face off ZKR UHWXUQV DIWHU PDNLQJ WDFNOHV ODVW against each other during the regular season.

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BARNEGAT &RQWLQXHG IURP SDJH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinjun is a very mature and poised quarterback,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physi cally gifted and getting better at reading plays all the time. His teammates rely on him a lot and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a comfort zone out there with him at quarterback.â&#x20AC;?

Bowen will once again be Erskineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fa vorite target but expect to see senior ZLGH UHFHLYHU GHIHQVLYH EDFN 5LFN\ Gerena being targeted more this sea VRQ DIWHU JUDEELQJ EDOOV IRU yards and two touchdowns a year ago. /DVW VHDVRQ¡V WLJKW HQG .\OH 0RUULV 7' KDV EHHQ PRYHG WR ZLGH UHFHLYHU WKLV VHDVRQ DQG DW IRRW SRXQGV KH¡OO EH HDV\ IRU (UVNLQH to find. Bass and Wickwire will line up at wide receiver as well. Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Josh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a transfer from Toms

Barnegatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive backfield is load ed with all their top runners from last VHDVRQ EDFN LQFOXGLQJ WKHLU VHFRQG leading rusher behind Erskine, Tyler McGuinness. McGuinness is a punish LQJ EDFN WKDW EXOOHG KLV ZD\ WR yards rushing with three touchdowns. $W IRRW SRXQGV KH¡V D ILUH hydrant of a runner, but has the speed WR EUHDN WKH ORQJ UXQ DV KLV \DUG touchdown jaunt last season attests.

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pressures) head up the linebacking corp with senior Tyler Podinker and Josh Bowen filling in for Hoffman who KDG WDFNOHV ZLWK WKUHH JRLQJ IRU a loss, a sack, four quarterback pres sures and a pass breakup last season.

Hoffman will be missed, not only for his play, but for his leadership on and off the field. Podinker will also see time at fullback for Hoffman.

'HIHQVLYHO\ 0DGGHQ DQG <RXQJ WDFNOHV IRU ORVV VDFNV DQG Gerena is back at cornerback where quarterback pressures) are the tack KH ZDV D &ODVV % 6RXWK ILUVW WHDP VH lection last season and was fourth in the Shore Conference with five inter FHSWLRQV +H DOVR KDG WDFNOHV ILYH pass breakups and a quarterback pressure as a junior. Wickwire and Bass will spit time at the other corner.

IRRW SRXQG VHQLRU 0LNH Christensen returns at strong safety where he had 25 tackles, four for loss, a sack and a pressure. Christensen likes to hit people and will be a leader in the backfield. Erskine and junior Nick Camarato will both see time at free safety.

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Young will handle the punting after DYHUDJLQJ \DUGV NLFN ODVW VHDVRQ ZLWK HLJKW SXQWV OHIW LQVLGH WKH \DUG line. The placekicking duties go to sophomore Connor Lustenberger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had goals put in place when I FDPH KHUH LQ DQG ODVW VHDVRQ we came very close to accomplishing those goals,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were four quarters away from a state cham pionship and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it done. Our kids are using that as a rallying cry but they realize they need to focus on just WRGD\ ZLQ WRGD\ ² LI \RX ORRN DKHDG there are just too many good teams and well coached teams out there that will disappoint you.â&#x20AC;?

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MATAWAN HUSKIES ARE HUNGRY FOR PLAYOFFS AFTER LAST SEASONS SNUB

By Mike Ready MATAWAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anyone who thinks the Huskies have forgotten about being the only Shore Conference team with a winning record not to qualify for the NJ 6,$$ SOD\RIIV ODVW VHDVRQ DIWHU SRVWLQJ D UHFRUG DW VHOHFWLRQ WLPH DQG ZDWFKLQJ VHYHUDO VXE teams march into the playoffs may just be â&#x20AC;&#x153;barking up the wrong tree.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt we were a playoff caliber team last year and kind of got shafted,â&#x20AC;? head coach John Kaye said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our job not to let that happen again this year and the kids are well aware of it. We are abso lutely using it as motivation.â&#x20AC;?

Shaw will line up at the middle linebacker spot LQ 0DWDZDQ¡V VHW ZLWK MXQLRU ,VDLDK 3KLOOLS flanking him at strongside linebacker after re FRUGLQJ WDFNOHV DQG WDFNOHV IRU D ORVV DV D sophomore. At weakside linebacker senior Devon Spann, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading rusher last season with \DUGV DQG HLJKW WRXFKGRZQV JHWV WKH VWDUW ing nod with senior Matt Liebowitz rotating in.

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ference even with the transfer of junior corner back Khalil Haskins to Saint John Vianney. Both VDIHWLHV DUH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV ZLWK IRRW SRXQG VHQLRU -XVWLQ )HUUDUD ZKR OHG WKH WHDP ZLWK WKUHH LQWHUFHSWLRQV ODVW VHDVRQ DW RQH VDIHW\ VSRW DQG IRRW SRXQG VHQLRU Shawn Ramcheran returning at the other safety VSRW DIWHU PDNLQJ WDFNOHV ODVW VHDVRQ IRRW SRXQG MXQLRU 0LND\D &HDVDU ZLOO WDNH Haskins place at cornerback after spending most his time on offense last season. Devonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s younger

Last season, the defense was the heart and soul of WKH WHDP ZKLOH OLPLWLQJ LWV RSSRQHQWV WR SRLQWV a game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the third least total points of any team in the Shore Conference. But for the Huskies to make a serious run at a state title this season they need their offense, particularly at the quarterback spot, to step it up a notch, and try to keep pace with their WRS UDWHG GHIHQVH

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big time player,â&#x20AC;? Kaye said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast, explosive and physical. He has tremendous speed, reads plays, attacks the gaps and aggressively plays GRZQ KLOO KH¡V D VSHFLDO SOD\HU DQG DQ H[FHOOHQW person.â&#x20AC;?

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Senior quarterback Jimmy Pierce is back after throw LQJ IRU \DUGV DQG RQH WRXFKGRZQ DQG UXVKLQJ IRU DQG WZR VFRUHV ODVW VHDVRQ 3LHUFH PRVW likely will get the starting nod but is being pushed by VWURQJ DUPHG IUHVKPDQ TXDUWHUEDFN *HRUJH 3HDU son â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who just may be better suited for the Huskies QHZ VSUHDG RSWLRQ DWWDFN 3HDUVRQ LV WKH QHSKHZ RI former Dallas Cowboy star Drew Pearson.

Rogers, Ramcheran and Ferrara are all returning starters and bring a ton of experience at the wide receiver position with juniors Kyle Midtlyng and Alex Pierce in mix as well. Spann will see time at the slot position as well as running back in the spread of fense. Liebowitz is back at tight end and will be asked to catch the ball more often in the spread this season after being utilized primarily as a blocker last season.

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Matawanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which returns seven starters LV EHVW GHVFULEHG DV ÂśIHURFLRXV ¡ 7KH\¡UH D SK\VL cal, swarming defense that will attack you from DQ\ZKHUH RQ WKH ILHOG 7KH\¡UH OHG E\ ILUVW WHDP $OO Shore linebacker Aliem Shaw, who burst onto the scene as a sophomore last season to lead the Shore &RQIHUHQFH LQ VDFNV DQG WDFNOHV IRU ORVVHV

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Spann starts at halfback, but will be moved around in the new offense to take advantage of his skill set.

Ceasar will get plenty of touches in the backfield with Shaw and Phillip getting carries as well.

The offensive line returns two starters led by Weber DW FHQWHU 7KH IRRW :HEHU LV D WKUHH \HDU starter at center and will be counted on the anchor WKH OLQH $W OHIW WDFNOH LV IRRW SRXQG VRSKR PRUH 'RQDOG 6PDOOV ZLWK IRRW SRXQG MX nior Mike Kawka at left guard. Kawka started two JDPHV IRU WKH +XVNLHV ODVW VHDVRQ 7KH IRRW SRXQG &RUUHGRU UHWXUQV WR ULJKW JXDUG VSRW DQG WKH ULJKW WDFNOH ZLOO EH 0LNH 0F+XJK ² D IRRW SRXQG VRSKRPRUH IRRW SRXQG MX nior Dave Sherman is vying for playing time and has looked good in camp.

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IRRW SRXQG MXQLRU FRUQHUEDFN 'HMRKQ Rogers, who is also garnering interest from DI programs, returns to lead a secondary that has the potential to be one of the best in the con

brother Devonte Spann, a freshman, could see time at safety and Neptune transfer Naz Neal could fill in at cornerback.

The Huskies are excited about the progress their of fense has made this off season after switching to a QR KXGGOH VSUHDG DWWDFN DIWHU DYHUDJLQJ RQO\ points a game last season. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go with zone read plays and four receiver sets to take advantage of their athleticism, quickness and overall team speed.

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Senior Adam Elliot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a shortstop on the Matawan baseball team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will handle the kicking duties re SODFLQJ ILUVW WHDP $OO 6KRUH NLFNHU 0LNH &UHDPHU ZKR VHW D VLQJOH VHDVRQ UHFRUG ZLWK ILHOG JRDOV last season.

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By Mike Ready BRICK TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you want one word to de VFULEH WKH %ULFN 7RZQVKLS IRRWEDOO WHDP WKH ILUVW ZRUG WKDW FRPHV WR PLQG LV ÂśVFDU\ ¡ 7KLV team is loaded on both sides of the ball with a PXOWLSOH RI ELJ WLPH UHWXUQLQJ VWDUWHUV VHW WR GH IHQG WKHLU &HQWUDO -HUVH\ *URXS ,9 WLWOH

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Both the punting and kicking duties will be han dled by Hunter Palmer and K.C. Stackable.

With such an abundance of talent, Dahl isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concerned about his players approach to this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focused. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a tremen dous off season, probably the best off season weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had,â&#x20AC;? Dahl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a rule in the program now that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not allowed to mention last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship, or state rings or anything like that. They know this is a new year and our goal is still to win a championship, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not allowed to revert back to last year. That rule has really helped them stay fo FXVHG DQG WKH\ NQRZ ZH¡UH DQG ZH WDNH RQH game at a time. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all looking forward to that first game.â&#x20AC;?

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Dahl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from Lithuania and was just learning the game of football. By the end of the year he was really contributing and caught a cou SOH EDOOV LQ WKH FKDPSLRQVKLS JDPH ZH¡UH ORRN ing for big things out of him this year.â&#x20AC;?

Fattaruso will get the bulk of the carries in the backfield with senior Matt Gerrity and sopho more Jay Obenauer getting some reps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ray is WKH EHVW WZR ZD\ EDFN ZH¡YH KDG KHUH LQ D ORQJ time,â&#x20AC;? Dahl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He represents Brick football better than anybody does.â&#x20AC;?

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David McCloud

Manchester

Sr. / 6’4 / 290 lbs.

He’s entering his third season as a starter at offensive tackle and defensive end.

Wall

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Central Regional

St. John Vianney

McCloud is a returning starter and the anchor of both the offensive and defensive lines for the Hawks.

Sr. / 6’0 / 200 lbs.

Rudy Solomon

Toms River South

Sr. / 6’3 / 270 lbs.

The Eagles will have a new starter under center and Mosquera’s performance in camp has coaches and teammates confident that a prolific season is ahead.

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Middletown South Middletown South

Sr. / 6’1 / 215 lbs.

Bryan Joyce

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Joyce is an offensive line starter and a starting defensive tackle.

Crowe starts at both tight end and defensive end for the Eagles.

Middletown South

He earned valuable experience as a sophomore on South’s young offensive line that is maturing.

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Sr. / 6’4 / 235 lbs.

Middletown South

Rogers has been playing varsity since his freshman year and will split duties between RB and CB.

Patrick Crowe

Middletown South

Onulak is a guard and nose tackle getting looks from Monmouth, Towson, Stony Brook, and Montclair.

Jr. / 5’10 / 175 lbs.

Jimmy Allen Sr. / 6’4 275 lbs.

Kyle Gibson Jr. / 6’5 / 285 lbs.

Tom Lopez Jr. / 5’9 / 170 lbs.

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Tom Coffey

Rogers has been on the varsity team since his freshman year and is the leader of a young LB core.

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Matt Mosquera

Middletown South

Jr. / 6’1 / 205 lbs.

Middletown South

So. / 6’1 / 195 lbs.

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Higgins was part of last season’s undefeated freshmen team which dominated opponents.

Dylan Rogers

He’s a rising talent at linebacker for the Eagles who was part of an undefeated freshmen team last season.

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle

This senior big man is drawing college interest from Delaware, New Hampshire, and Towson.

Sr. / 6’2 / 265 lbs.

Cole Rogers

Middletown South Middletown South

Wilson is weighing seven college offers and is the senior leader on the line for the Eagles.

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Allen is a three-year starter who also had impressive numbers on defense with 43 tackles.

Middletown South

He’s a three-year starter at guard and defensive tackle for the Lions.

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Jim Onulak

Howell Middletown South

Wilson is weighing seven college offers and is the senior leader on the line for the Eagles.

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Jr. / 5’10 / 185 lbs.

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Subjinski is another three-year line starter for the Rebels who is getting looks from the Ivy and Patriot Leagues.

Lacey

Sr. / 6’0 / 250 lbs.

Jeremy Subjinski Sr./ 6’5 / 290 lbs.

James Wilson

78 Sr. / 5’10 / 230 lbs.

Middletown South Keep an eye on Squeo who started as a freshman and figures to anchor the line for three more years.

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Frank Cimirro

Howell

Sr. / 6’0 / 250 lbs.

Mike McGuiness Jr. / 6’5 / 285 lbs.

Tom Lopez

He earned valuable experience as a sophomore on South’s young offensive line that is maturing.

Keansburg

Monmouth Regional

He’s a three-year starter and garnering interest from schools in the Patriot League and the Big South.

Grant is a rare RB/DE combo given his size and speed that makes him a threat on both sides of the ball.

Middletown South

Sr. / 5’9 / 200 lbs.

Corey Grant Sr./ 6’5 / 290 lbs.

James Wilson

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Kevin Higgins

Pereless is the leader of the South defense with five interceptions, two returned for TDs.

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So. / 6’1 / 195 lbs.

Timmin will be a steady receiving target for South’s first year QB.

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James McCarthy

One of several rising juniors for the Eagles starting both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Kennedy returns for a third season starting on both lines for the Falcons.

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Middletown South

One of several rising juniors for the Eagles starting on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

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Richie Squeo

Middletown South

Sr. / 6’1 / 215 lbs.

Jr. / 6’4 / 265 lbs.

Joe Rutkowski Liam Kennedy

Ocean Sr. / 5’10 / 175 lbs.

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Middletown South

Jr. / 6’4 / 265 lbs.

Joe Rutkowski Joe Timmin

Sr. / 5’9 / 165 lbs.

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Joyce is an offensive line starter and a starting defensive tackle.

Sr. / 5’8 / 215 lbs.

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Roman returns as a senior leader at both guard and defensive tackle.

Nolan Pereless

Luke Roman

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Bryan Joyce

Manalapan Neptune

Johnson is back as the starting center and anchor of the Neptune offensive line.

Sr. / 6’0 / 245 lbs.

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Middletown South

Keysan Johnson

Sr. / 5’11 / 235 lbs.

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Sellmeyer had over 25 pancake blocks and led an OL that rushed for 178 yards per game in 2013.

Middletown South

Joe Sellmeyer

Sr. / 6’2 / 295 lbs.

Offensive Linemen to Watch

Coffey earned time as a starter during his sophomore season on both offense and defense.

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As a sophomore, Sanders had 50 carries for 356 yards and three TDs.

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He was in beast mode last season with 1,581 rushing yards earning him 1st Team All-Shore honors.

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Leaks is a returning starter and is upbeat about the Rebels being competitive in 2014.

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Middletown South

Grant is a rare RB/DE combo given his size and speed that makes him a threat on both sides of the ball.

Lacey

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9 / 200 lbs.

Corey Grant

39 Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 190 lbs.

Middletown North Point Pleasant Beach

Jr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 200 lbs.

Chad Freshnock

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The super sophomore earned 3rd Team AllShore honors in 2013 after starting at RB and LB.

George Sayre

Despite another star RB on the team, Frauenheim rushed for 800 yards and 10 TDs while also making 3rd Team All-Shore as a DB.

42 Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 195 lbs.

Neptune Point Pleasant Beach

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 195 lbs.

Jaree Parrish

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He rushed for over 700 yards and earned AllDivision honors as a junior.

Joe Wegrzyniak

Willis is entering his third season as a backďŹ eld starter for the Green Wave.

Michael Frauenheim Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 185 lbs.

Manalapan Long Branch

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 170 lbs.

Dahmiere Willis

2 Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 152 lbs.

Toms River South Asbury Park

He piled up 15 rushing TDs last season at RB and had 50 tackles as free safety.

Cheung is the top return specialist in the Shore Conference with three kickoff return for TDs last year and 500 all-purpose yards.

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Howell

Sr./ 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 170 lbs.

John Cheung

Freehold Boro

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 175 lbs.

Joshua Dixon Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 170 lbs.

Khaleel Greene Jr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10 / 185 lbs.

Freehold Township Matawan

Volker broke school records with 2,108 rushing yards and 24 TDs as the Bulldogs went 11-1 including a state title

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Jarvis Leaks

Charlie Volker

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11 / 200 lbs.

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Spann returns as a starter at RB and LB for the surging Huskies.

Dixon is a three-year starter and a workhorse in the backďŹ eld for the Colonials.

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Charles Sanders

Devon Spann

Sr. / 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0 / 180 lbs.

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The versatile athlete tallied 250 rush yards, 120 receiving yards, 60 tackles, and an interception in 2013.

Rumson-Fair Haven

Matt Pine

Sr. / 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 / 170 lbs.

Running Backs to Watch

Sayre slots in at tailback for the Lions after starting at corner last fall.

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Owusu had two interceptions as a starter at LB in 2013.

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Lakewood

Cook is an outstanding QB for the Piners, but is commited to Temple where he will likely play LB.

Manchester

Sr. / 6’2 / 215 lbs.

Chapelle Cook Sr. / 6’2 / 220 lbs.

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Robert Planter

Lakewood

Like one of his teammates at LB, Tyler has an offer from Temple.

Manchester

Jr. / 6’0 / 195 lbs.

Amir Tyler Sr. / 5’9 / 205 lbs.

Kwaku Owusu

Monmouth Regional

He’s a three-year starter and confident about the Falcons ability to compete this fall.

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Planter started as a sophomore, but is welcomed back after missing his junior year due to injury.

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Manchester

Sr. / 5’6 / 210 lbs.

Red Bank Catholic

He is one of the top two-way players in the Shore and a starter at RB for the Caseys.

Javier Holguin

Rogers has been playing varsity since his freshman year and will split duties between RB and CB.

Sr. / 5’7 / 175 lbs.

Middletown South

Jr. / 5’10 / 185 lbs.

Ocean

Thompson is fast becoming a top D1-caliber recruit after a big sophomore season and a 4.6 40-yard dash time.

Mike Cordova

This speedy Oregon Ducks fan is ready to take on rushing duties for the Cougars.

Jr. / 6’0 / 180 lbs.

Colts Neck

Sr. / 5’7 / 170 lbs.

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He plays LB, but also impressive as the kicker/punter and had a 47-yard FG last year.

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Tyler Thompson

He is poised for a breakout year and is the “salt” in the “salt n’ pepper” tandem with fullback Kevin Hoffman.

Abdul Quddus

Barnegat

Sr. / 5’9 / 195 lbs.

Tyler McGuiness

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Jake Monteiro

Sr. / 5’11 / 190 lbs.

Bedell surpassed 100 tackles as the MLB starter last season for the Blue Devils.

0LFKDHO 0RQWHÀQHVH Sr. / 5’9 / 170 lbs.

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Shore Regional

Sr. / 6’3 / 200 lbs.

James Bedell

Shore Regional

Keansburg

Jr. / 5’9 / 180 lbs.

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He had 100 tackles in 2013 and is commited to play lacrosse at Albany.

Cole Rogers

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He’s a three-year starter at MLB and had 70 tackles in just six games last season.

Doug Goldsmith

Dillan Alt

Sr. / 5’8 / 192 lbs.

Linebackers to Watch

Shore Regional

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Holguin is back as the starting RB for after a solid junior season for the Hawks.