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Ways to Improve Your 40 Time – Part 1
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1. Positive Shin Angles- Many spend weeks ingraining a proper starting position into their muscle memory, and setting up with positive shin angles is arguably one of the most important parts of this process. Your shin angle refers to the position of your lower leg in relation to the ground. A positive shin angle implies that the lower leg is angling forward, resulting in acceleration and forward motion as that leg extends. A neutral shin angle, with the lower leg straight up, is only directing a downward force into the ground, resulting in upward motion and “popping up” on your start. When lifting your hips, set up properly by shifting your weight forward to the balls of your feet pushing your shoulders forward past your knees until your shins are angled forward. 2. Explosive Start- The start of a 40 can set the tone for your entire sprint. Getting out quick requires power, or a combination of both speed and force. To train power, we must emphasize both of these factors to maximize our potential down the stretch. Targeting force production on the start requires adding resistance to the entire body or certain limbs involved, requiring them to produce more force than they would on their
own while training speed requires quick activation of the muscle fibers. Medicine Ball starts can help accomplish both tasks by adding light resistance to fast-paced exercises. Hold onto a medicine ball with your feet in starting position. Crouch down to the ground, holding the medicine ball on your chest, and hover your back knee off the ground. Explode into a sprint, throwing the medicine ball straight out from your chest. This can also be performed without the sprint by throwing the medicine ball into a wall in front of you and emphasizing a powerful first step. 3. 45-Degree Starting Angle- Your body positioning determines the direction of your force. If your legs are producing the force and transferring that force into the ground, the angle of your body in relation to the ground will dictate your movement. In the 40 yard dash, your goal is to move forward as fast as possible, so your angle of force should encourage horizontal movement. The closer you are to upright, the more force you are pushing upward, leaving less to contribute to forward motion. Starting your run with a forward lean of 45 degrees with help you build up speed quickly and effectively.
To practice a good forward lean, incorporate lean-and-go’s into your sprint training. From different start positions, freeze your body and tip forward. Hold the fall as long as you can before sprinting out at full speed to encourage a fast turnover off the line. Make sure your hips are pushed forward in line with your upper body with positive shin angles. 4. Repeated Power- Accelerating to top speed doesn’t just require one explosive burst, but multiple consecutive bouts of power. Each strike of the ground must produce quick force one after the next until top speed when our legs take on more of a cycling role. To train the repeated power, we can use drills like consecutive broad jumps, which emphasize horizontal acceleration and positive shin angles. Syncing your arms with your upper body, squat down quickly and jump as far forward as you can. Use the landing from the previous jump to load the next jump and jump 3 times in a row for maximum distance. This action uses a quick stretch of the muscles to unlock the stored power in your muscles for optimal force and speed production. 5. Turnover- After about the first 8-10 steps in your sprint, your turnover determines whether you maintain your maximum velocity or decelerate. Turnover, or cadence refers to the amount of foot strikes within a specific distance or time. Think of running on a treadmill at 15 mph. To run at this speed, you either have to bound in the air, taking less foot strikes, but producing more force to keep your body in the air longer, or you could cycle the legs and get your feet down faster. Cycling enables you to be more
efficient, waste less energy and continue to pull your body forward instead of allowing yourself to decelerate in the air. Aside from form and technique, improving turnover means tricking the muscles to fire faster and stepping out of their comfort zone. Over-speed drills like downhill sprints can simulate this by forcing you to get your feet down faster and carry speed into your run. Look for a downward slope of about 30 degrees that levels out to flat so you can “flyin” to your sprint. Be aware of your footing and push from the balls of your feet to reduce the risk of injury during downhill sprint work. 6. Finish- Sprint THROUGH the finish line, not TO it. A 40 yard dash can be timed in several ways; hand-timing with a stopwatch, laser timing, or even light timing with special sensors. While light and laser timing systems will mark the time as soon as you break the plane, stopwatch timing relies on human reaction time as well. In order to finish in the fastest time possible, you must continue pulling your body forward until you are completely through the line. Every second you spend in the air, you are essentially decelerating or slowing down, so breaking out of your sprint early will result in slower 40 times. Practice sprinting through the line by placing a cone about 3 yards after your actual finish line and sprint straight to this cone on your finish. During your actual sprint, visualize the cone’s placement and keep running until to this point. Further ingrain this concept in your training by performing coachassisted treadmill sprints at top speed, working for 1-3 seconds longer than your current 40 time, allowing you to give 100% during your full sprint with ease.
HARDWORK AND COMMITMENT HAS KNIGHTS OFF TO GREAT START By Eric Braun
Wall, NJ- The Wall Township Knights are off to a fast start this with a 4-1 record, which is do in large part to their preseason conditioning and commitment to each other. Coach Mike Juska when asked about the team’s fast start added, “We asked the girls over the summer for a commitment to the team and they all bought in.” Starting off with three tough Shore Conference power-houses in Toms River North, Colts Neck and St. Rose, the Knights went 2-1 and compiled 6 goals for and 6 goals against. They opened with an impressive 2-0 win over Toms River North with junior’s Amy Hyde and Nora Burge scoring for the Knights while sophomore Alex Panasuk recorded the shutout in goal. The Knights would run into a buzz saw against a high-powered Colts Neck squad losing 5-1. This defeat before heading up against crosstown rival St. Rose was not the recipe Coach Juska and the girls were hoping for, but they regrouped and pushed each other harder in practice
and went back to work. Against the Purple Roses in a rainy Saturday afternoon match, the Knights came together and put in a championship style match beating St. Rose in every aspect of the contest with a 3-1 win.
zoni. Alex’s strong character would make her one of the first to do so.”
So far this season the Knight have been driven by their pre-season commitment to each other and it shows with their passing, overlapping runs, communication and trust Senior Abigail Musto (1) and junior in each other. The Knights, who are Hyde (2) took care of the scoring coming off an 18-5 and 1-0 loss in for Wall while incoming freshman last year’s Central Jersey Group III Isabella Cavazzoni recorded the final, should be one of the teams to win in net. Cavazzoni jumped into beat in this years Shore Conference action in the first half when sopho- Tournament and another favorite more Panasuk took a blow to the to get back to the Central Jersey face and what looked like a broken Group II Finals. Coach Juska’s exnose. When asked about his start- pectations for us is, to live in the now ing keeper, Juska added, “Thank- and not the future. There is a ton of fully, Alex does not have a broken talent on this team and their prepanose and was able to return to ration both in games and practices practice. Losing a playerEMAIL like Alex will set the bar higher from the first EDITOR jsnattardi@msn.com would be a major obstacle to over- person off the bench to the last. Laura Ambrosio come. She was a key to our sucPHONE cess as a freshman, and we are ex- Wall will have another shot at Colts PHOTOGRAPHERS tremely fortunate to have 732-610-1151 her talent Neck on 10/1 and then tough and attitude for the next three years. games against RBC, Ocean, FreeFrancine Attardi If we were to lose Alex toWEB an injury, hold Township and Manasquan in Eric Braun Francesca Attardi jerseysportingnews.com we are confident our team would the coming weeks. Before jumping WALL’s #7 NORA BURDGE Publisher take a deep breath and then rally into both the Shore Conference and Sean Simmons Photo By: Eric Braun FACEBOOK behind freshman Isabella Cavaz- State tournaments.
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DRAGONS FLYING HIGH By Eric Braun
Brick, NJ- Winning tradition continues with the Brick Township Dragons football team. A year after beating Colts Neck in last year’s Central Jersey Group IV Championship game for the first time since 1994, this year’s Dragons are off to an even more impressive start. The Dragons opened their 2014 campaign and title defense with a monster win over cross-town rival Brick Memorial Mustangs with a 42-0 victory. This time, however, it was not just the arm of quarterback Carmen Scalfani, who threw for 305 yards,
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Sr. 6’4- 245 lbs. One of the top players in the Shore Conference, Sickels, a defensive LB, is a firm commit to Penn State. He tallied 11 sacks, 76 tackles (9 for loss) and three blocked kicks (one returning for a TD).
Sr. 6’2- 220 lbs. Waters is a two-way starter: DE and TE. The new coaching staff is adding some new packages offensively that he says they are adjusting to. Waters has had looks from Delaware and Penn State.
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FREEHOLD – The Freehold Colonials are off to their first 2-0 start since the 2008 season after a surprising 26-14 opening night victory at Middletown North and a convincing 29-7 win versus cross-town rival Freehold Township on the Patriots home turf Friday night. The two wins also matched their win totals of both last season and the 2012 season.
Freehold is blessed with the return of All-Class B North selection Josh Dixon, who coming into the season was one of the best kept secrets in the Shore Conference. After rushing for 358 yards and four touchdowns on just 37 carries for a 9.7 yards/carry average in only seven games last season, Dixon is a man on a mission. This season, he has burst onto the scene. He scored four touchdowns – including runs of 53 and 60 yards - rushed for 217 yards on just 21 carries, and caught one pass for 18 yards in their opening night victory. In last Friday’s win, he picked up 149 yards on the ground on 25 carries, scoring on runs of three and 26 yards. So far this season, the 5-foot-9, 180-pound Dixon has rushed for 366 yards for an 8.0 yards/carry average.
freeHold boro’s #4 JOSH DIXON Photo By: Fran Attardi The Colonials are seeking their first winning season since 2010 when won the Central Jersey Group III title, beating Middletown South 14-12, in the final at Rutgers University. A move into the Class A North division this season from Class B North seems to be sitting well with the Colonials, when after averaging a mere 13. 9 points a game on offense last season they are now averaging 27.5 points a game after their first two games.
“Josh is a very hard worker and a leader,” fourth-year head coach Dave Ellis said. “He gives it his all for four quarters. Our line has been able to open some holes for him and he’s a very explosive player in the open field.” 6-foot-1, 175-pound dual-threat quarterback Jake Curry is back directing the offense after starting down the stretch last season as a sophomore. Curry- a junior - ran for 75 yards in their win over Freehold Township and has done a solid job managing the offense this season as a more confident player. He has only 16 passing attempts in two games thus far as the Colonials have been riding Dixon’s brilliant start.
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Freshman Asante Worthy has chipped in with 36-yards rushing with one touchdown on eight carries and looks to be solid option at running back when Dixon needs a breather. Worthy – Dixon’s cousin – is a future star. He’s an all-around athlete that can play running back, slot receiver, linebacker, cornerback, safety and return punts and kicks. Ellis has high praise for his freshman running back, “Asante is a very mature kid for his age. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do and has done a nice job when Josh needs to come out. Asante does it all for us: he punts, returns punts and kicks, can play running back, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back. He has a very positive attitude and if he keeps working
“Jamel has been playing very well and has a knack for being in the right place at the right time,” Ellis said. “Jamel’s working hard and
The Colonials (2-0) will attempt to make it three in a row in their home opener Friday, September 19 against Class A North foe, Howell Township. The game will mark the first of three consecutive home games for the Colonials.
“This team is just tired of losing,” Ellis said. “We have nine seniors on this team and they want to win and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to win some ball games. We’re taking it one game at a time and still have a lot of areas that need improvement. We’re glad to be 2-0 but we know that we can play better and need to clean some things up; the kids are excited to get back and play on their own field in front of a home crowd.”
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GEORGIAN COURT LIONS OFF TO FAST START
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Lakewood, NJ- Coming off a disappointing 3-0 finish in last year’s Central Athletic Collegiate Conference quarterfinals match against Philadelphia University, this year’s Lions squad is hungry to get back to business and learn from the past.
beth Kroon (Central Regional) leading the way with 4 goals, 2 assists and 10 points, Rose Franze (Ocean Twp) 1 goal, 1 assist and 3 points and goalie Casey O’Connor (Toms River South) 3-0 record and a 0.30 GAA.
The Lions entered the quarterfinals as the #3 seed and hosted the match against #6 seed Rams. The GCU did not enter the tournament on a high note, having lost two games. They did however compile their eighth 10 plus win season under head coach Jim Moore.
Kroon along with Morgan Peacock (Edison High) are the driving force for the Lions offense this year. The dou has accumulated for 7 goals and 3 assists on the young season and continue to pressure opposing defenses into mistakes and costly turnovers. The duo along with Brick Memorial graduate Tori Capestro’s strong midfield presence have the offense firing on all cylinders in the young season.
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bench press, and has captured 4 world titles and 9 national titles in weightlifting. After a break due to injuries, McAuliffe plans to return to competition next year, when he will turn 50, and he fully expects to pursue a new world record and national title. He does all this utilizing the techniques he teaches, and that includes never using performance enhancing drugs. McAuliffe has been at the forefront of “drug free training” for two decades, long before such issues hit the headlines. In addition to running JMPOWER U, McAuliffe also is Strength coach for football at Red Bank Catholic, his alma mater. Since he has joined the staff about 15 years ago, the Caseys have become one of the most dominant teams in the Shore Conference and the State of NJ. He is, “a perfect storm: combination of professional coach, teacher, and athlete.” No gym or sports training centers in our area can provide that kind of experience and pedigree. The second reason JMPOWER U is unique is the program/facility. He teaches students to live the lifestyle of a champion through proper Exercise, Attitude, Recovery and Nutrition (EARN). This approach leads to optimal performance and durability. “Durability,” he claims, “is synonymous with injury risk
reduction,” which is a major concern for parents. He maintains class sizes much smaller than that of the gym/center and he focuses on the individual needs of the student athlete, and adjusts the program constantly. His classroom/exercise lab is capable of complete quiet, he says, which allows for optimal focus, concentration and privacy. Anyone who has been to a gym knows how noisy and distracting they can be, he points out. The third reason JMPOWER U trumps a gym is McAuliffe’s focus on lifestyle and habits outside of exercise and athletic performance. “My program empowers my students for life,” he says. “My NEW Stretch & Psyche class will teach breathing, focus, visualization, stretching, and relaxing to help with recovery and performance. We will also have frequent nutrition classes and its part of the daily dialogue of every session” In addition, he stresses the importance of sleep and a positive attitude. Having students learn life lessons from sports, especially when they lose, is a key part of his philosophy, as is his focus on the importance of schoolwork. A proper balance between athletics and academics is crucial to success, McAuliffe insists. “Good habits as a student athlete lead to high school success,” he says, “and high school student athlete success leads to entrance into the college of your choice. It’s not all about big time Division I scholarships” Graduates with Collegiate Athletics on their resume have a much better chance of getting a job. “Good habits and a solid, healthy lifestyle make successful people. Finally, McAuliffe points to the results his program has yielded as being far superior to those of your average gym. “We have helped students achieve millions of dollars in scholarships,” he says. A quick look at his website, jmpoweru.com,
shows an impressive list of Division I athletes that he has coached. “In addition,” he adds, “there are hundreds more success stories you wont read about in the paper. McAuliffe has nothing against gyms and training centers; however, he said he notices that the kids who frequent these aggressive one-size fit all programs have a very high rate of overuse injuries. He got his start in gyms around Monmouth County, but he stresses that often they do not require education and respectable certification in their instructors. “They are huge, beautiful (corporate owned), and mostly glorified group exercise that is mass produced, but don’t be fooled by charlatan trainers who look fit and have good personalities as they aren’t coaches and teachers.” The message is clear the minds of many parents and alumni that a professional and certified strength and conditioning coach is undoubtedly the best choice for their child. All you need do is look at the hundreds and hundreds of success stories and long lasting relationships JMPOWERU has developed over the years. It is a family owned and operated business since 1992 .Kids are our future and every competitive student athlete in Monmouth County should benefit from this School of Strength and Conditioning.
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The first reason is personal. McAuliffe is a passionate instructor and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1990, and he has spent countless hours and money to keep his certification current. Recently, he was awarded Emeritus from the N.S.C.A. for over 20 years of certified coaching at schools. Joe is the only one in Monmouth County. “People with my credentials usually work in the pro’s or college,” McAuliffe says. “Most personal and Sports trainers at gyms/ do not have such qualifications like the CSCS.” On top of this, McAuliffe is a accomplished athlete. He holds the world record in the
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Ocean Football Off To 1 and 1 Start By Michael Rogers
Coming off of last year’s successful season (11 wins, 2 losses and a “B North Division Title), the Ocean football team (1-1,1-1) and head coach Don Klein has high hopes for another successful season. Coach Klein said, “We are excited about this season and despite some changes these kids are determined to be successful again.” In their opening game, Ocean took on Neptune (1-1,1-1) who is looking to improve on last year’s season in the very tough “B” North division which added Red Bank Catholic and Colts Neck to an already extremely difficult division. Neptune and new head coach Rodney Taylor and the Scarlet Fliers got coach Taylor his first varsity win as Neptune defeated Ocean by the score of 30 to 27. Twice in the fourth quarter Ocean turned the ball over stopping potential go-ahead drives. After Neptune jumped out to a 30 to 13 halftime lead after a Jaree Parish 64-yard touchdown run, the Scarlet Fliers used Ocean turnovers in the second half to hold on to the win. After halftime, Ocean mounted a comeback and cut the lead to 30 to 20 on a Kenny Pickett 9-yard touchdown run after Spartans linebacker Tyler Rossback recovered a Neptune fumble. On the first play after the fumble, Pickett hit Marcus Blackmon on a 23-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone cutting the Neptune lead to 30 to 27. Ocean had a chance to take the lead, but on a first and goal from the Neptune ten yard line Tyler Thompson (who rushed for 84 yards
in the game) fumbled and Neptune recovered. On Ocean’s next possession, Pickett hit Thompson on a 38yard pass setting up the Spartans in Scarlett Fliers territory ,but two plays later Zaire Alston intercepted a Pickett pass ending the drive. Ocean had one final chance to win the game when they got the ball back with 1:35 left in the game, but their third turnover of the game (a Diondre Dunn interception of a Pickett pass) ended the drive and a chance for a Spartan win. Head coach Don Klein was disappointed with his teams turnovers and said, “you can’t keep turning the ball over and expect to keep overcoming that and win a ball game especially against a tough division opponent.” This week Ocean faced another “B” North opponent in Wall (0-3) as the Spartans earned their first win of the young season. Ocean defeated Wall by the score of 21 to 14. With the game tied at 14 with 2:28 left in the game Pickett hit Blackmon with a 65-yard touchdown pass giving the Spartans the win. In the game, Joe Aldordlli also caught a 15-yard touchdown catch from Pickett that tied the score in the third quarter. Tyler Thompson ran 16 yards for the Spartans first score of the game. Ocean will look to keep winning next week as they face Manasquan on the road. Coach Klein said, “This is a talented group of players who are working very hard and hopefully that hard work will result in winning some more games.”
OCEAN’S #2 connects a pass for a big gain Photo By: Fran Attardi
Neptune Up and Down This Young Season By Michael Rogers
The Neptune football team (1-1,1-1) has had an up and down start to the season so far as the Scarlet Fliers beat a tough division opponent in Ocean (11,1-1) on opening night by the score of 30 to 27 before being shut out in week two by The score of 41 to 0 by Middletown South (2-0,2-0 and the #4 ranked team in the Shore Conference). First year head coach Rodney Taylor takes over after nine years as an assistant on the Neptune staff and said, “To be honest the transition has been easy, I have been here for nine years and the kids are used to me. A lot of things will be the same as last year because we want to go right into the season with no problems.”
NEPTUNE‘s #1 JAREE PARRISH Photo By: Fran Attardi
There were only a few problems in Neptune’s first game as the Scarlet Fliers used 2 key fourth quarter turnovers to stop potential go ahead drives by Ocean and secure the victory. After jumping out to a 30 to 13-halftime lead on Jaree Parish’s 64 yard touchdown run. Parish also had a 19-yard touchdown run and finished with 153 yards on 20 carries. Neptune also got scoring from Ralph McClean who ran for a 10-yard touchdown and also threw a 59 yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Calhoun. This week Neptune ran into a very tough and the #2 ranked team in the Shore Conference in Middletown South. The Scarlet Fliers were overwhelmed by the Eagles and lost by the score of 41 to 0. It was Middletown South’s ninth straight win over Neptune. Cole Rogers led all running backs rushing for 198 yards on 20 carries and scoring 4 touchdowns. Spencer Pereless also scored on a 7-yard touchdown run while place kicker Matt Mosquera connected on field goals of 27 and 35 yards in the win. The Eagles defense held the Scarlet Fliers to 133 yards total offense that was led by Sergio Gonzalez who had 9 tackles while Nolan Pereless had 2 interceptions. Next week, Neptune will have their work cut out for them as they travel to Red Bank Catholic (2-0,2-0) who has won 35 Straight Shore Conference games in a row and are the #1 ranked team in the Shore Conference.
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Rumson-Fair Haven Field Hockey By Ella
RUMSON—When asked about her hopes for her team’s upcoming season, Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey coach Julie Vaccarelli said, “We have set our goals high, but we have confidence that these goals are not out of reach.” Based on the scores of four of their five games so far, it seems as though that statement can be taken literally. A 9-0 win versus Matawan, an 8-0 win versus Raritan, a 1-1 draw versus notoriously successful Shore, another win versus Matawan, this time 11-0, and a 7-0 win versus St. John Vianney. All adding up to a total of 36 goals, less than halfway through the season. RFH’s mix of young new talent and experienced upperclassmen leaders will be key to another successful season for the Bulldogs. “Our girls work extremely hard and continue to improve,” said Vaccarelli, who coached the team last year to their fourth consecutive A Central division title. “We have an outstanding group of upperclassmen that will provide leadership, and a very talented and eager group of freshmen.” Those players include senior captains Peyton McCauley and Catie Ebner, as well as junior Madison Maguire and newcomers like freshman Lilly Croddick. Ebner, a tall and strong defensive presence at center back for the Bulldogs, controls a defense that allowed only 18 goals in 22 games.
“So far, we’ve definitely proved that we have what it takes to be very successful this season,” said Ebner, a Villanova commit. “We play well as a team, and we connect both on and off the field.” Connection is important on a team where seniors already decided on where they will be playing in college are playing with freshmen. Maguire leads the team with 11 goals so far, coming off of a season where she had 25 goals and 12 assists. Croddick, who is just as strong an offensive presence, has totaled six goals and four assists in five games, including a game-tying goal in the highly awaited matchup against Shore Regional before the match was called at halftime for rain. After going 19-2-1 last season, the Bulldogs captured not only the division championship, but also the NJSIAA Group II Section II State Championship over South Plainfield. That state sectional title was RFH’s third in program history, and the returning leaders, as well as the new faces, are looking forward to reaching that stage again. “As coaches, we always ask the girls what their goals are for the season,” quoted Vaccarelli. “This year, they want to win their first ever Shore Conference title, and make it to their first even Group II state championship game.” The ratio of 36 goals scored to one goal allowed in just five games shows that the credit can be handed to both the Bulldogs’ defense and offense. Maguire is able to perform strongly at both ends of the field, and when she’s not scoring, she is eager to share the ball and create opprotunities for her teammates. McCauley comes into her senior season as one of RFH’s best offensive threats, both while moving down the field or taking an offensive penalty corner.
“We want to win the Shore Conference Tournament, as well as go farther in the state tournament,” said Ebner. “I think we need to continue to work well together, and play the game that we are all capable of.” Vaccarelli agrees. “We have all the ingredients for a successful season,” she said. “We just need to be able to put everything together each time we step out on the field in order to be competitive with the talented programs and tough competitors in the Shore Conference and beyond.” RFH is currently in the number ¬¬three spot in the Shore Conference standings. The Bulldogs face a tough upcoming schedule, facing Holmdel in a night matchup on September 22, and then on October 8 against the St. Rose Purple Roses, who are fighting for the Class B Central division title.
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Community YMCA is celebrating 140 years of service, Distinguished Citizen and their positive impact in Monmouth The Community YMCA is celebrating 140th years of service at their Annual Benefit onSaturday, September 27 at Camp Arrowhead, the Y’s signature summer day camp in Marlboro, where generations of local children have enjoyed summers filled with swimming, hiking and making lifelong friends.
velopment, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA was founded in 1874 by Red Bank business leaders and clergy eager for young men to have a safe haven where they could improve their spiritual, mental, social and physical well-being. The Y and the borough have been working together ever since to help individuals and families in Red Bank live healthier. Currently, the Y and the Borough are collaborating on the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign to provide residents with opportunities for active living.
Event Chairman Gustav “Gus” Fingado, IV, of Shrewsbury, said the Y is pleased to announce that Lynn and Steve “Biddy” Bidgood and the Borough of Red Bank will be recognized at the benefit for their positive impact on the lives on residents in Monmouth County.
The benefit will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails in the Carr Pavilion featuring music by Pat Roddy and Chris Giunco. Dinner by Merri-makers Caterers will follow, along with dancing to the music of Tim McLoone & the Shirleys . The evening will include a look back at the Y’s 140 years of serving the greater Monmouth County community, plus silent and live auctions and a 50/50 cash raffle.
The Bidgoods will be honored with the Y’s Distinguished Citizen Award, presented to those who demonstrate outstanding civic and volunteer leadership in our community. The Eatontown residents have dedicated much of their personal and professional lives to local community service. Through their charitable efforts, the Bidgoods have raised over $1 million for worthy local organizations - including the Y - and have helped improve the quality of life for many of their fellow neighbors. Steve Bidgood is Managing Partner of Salt Creek Grille in Rumson and has served as a member of the Y board for over 10 years. Lynn Bidgood works part-time at the Y’s Red Bank facility and volunteers for the American Red Cross. The Borough of Red Bank will be presented with the Community Partner Award, which honors organizations that support the Y’s efforts in the areas of youth de-
Support for the benefit will help the Y ensure that everyone – regardless of age, income or background - has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through Y programs such as afterschool care, youth sports, health and wellness, swim lessons, summer camp, teen leadership and counseling and social services.
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RED BANK – When successful upperclassmen leave a winning squad, some teams are content to wait patiently while the remaining players grow and develop. Not Red Bank Catholic. They immediately rebuild and reload. Despite early, close-margined losses in two of their first three games, and a 0-1 defeat against Colts Neck, RBC coach Frank Lawrence believes in his team’s potential and hopes to return to the Shore Conference Tournament Championship game. “We have a very tough division this year with Ocean, Wall and Colts Neck, and it will take a few games for us to gel as a team,” said Lawrence, who is in his second year at the helm of the RBC program. “The majority of our goal scorers graduated, so our forwards are young and will need to develop into reliable goal scorers.” The reigning Shore Conference Tournament champions lost ten seniors to graduation, but also return six starters from the 2013 team to this season’s lineup. The Caseys have found much of their experience and strength so far this season in their midfield, led by senior Virginia Commonwealth University commit Christina Balacco, as well as fellow seniors Kelly Jacoby, Sabrina Graziano, and Jenna Mucardo. “Our team is still very new and young,” said Balacco, who has already to-
RBC’s #7 Olivia Lucia Photo By: Eric Braun
taled two goals and one assist as an offensive presence this season. “The more we play with each other and get to know each other’s strengths, the stronger we will become.” Joining the four seniors at midfield are juniors Olivia Lucia and Emily Leniart. Lucia, a speedy ball-handler with an excellent view of the field, has already scored three goals in six games, including two in a September 19 win against Red Bank Regional. Lawrence sees the midfielders as, “the heart of the team,” with their “speed, technical skill, good defense, and ability for any of them to
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score,” helping to lead the Caseys to impressive 3-1 and 2-0 victories. RBC’s youth is evident in the ages of their forwards, but not in their fast-paced style of play. Playing a pass-oriented offense, the Casey attackers have already been collecting tallies in the assists column in the season so far. Senior Abby Shroba and freshman Jaylissa Harris, an all-around athlete who also spends time at midfield, each recorded one assist in the match against RBR. All goals, assists and attempts aside, it is defense that holds the key to the Caseys’ season. Defensive players have also put up notable stats in recent games, including one assist from junior Norah Bruther, as well as both goals and assists from sophomore Emily Holtz and freshman Brianna Urbanski. Urbanski’s skills, especially her powerful leg and her slicing corner kicks, could pass her for a senior rather than a freshman. Senior Kiera Farley and junior Alexis Borrino fill
RBC #21 Kelly Jacoby Photo By: Eric Braun
out the defense, and provide depth on the defensive end. RBC is also fortunate enough to have one of the best keepers in the state of New Jersey in goal, with
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junior Jackie Robinson. With 14 shutouts in a 2013 season where the team went 17-2-3, Robinson is an expert when it comes to keeping cool and confident in net, especially on cross shots. She has already recorded 51 saves on the season, and completed her 25th career shutout in a 2-0 win over Shore on September 16. As a returning and experienced leader calling the shots in net, Robinson is an essential key to RBC’s success. The Caseys are currently working with an even 3-3 record. With a tough upcoming schedule, including what is sure to be a close game against Wall on September 23, as well as a rematch with Ocean on October 1, the course of the team’s fate lies in their own hands. “As the season goes on I see us progressing tremendously,” said Balacco. “Our hopes and goals for this season are to win Shore Conference, and States, like it is every year.” The Caseys reached the Non-Public girls soccer finals last year, before losing in a close match to Pingry School, and defeated Central Regional to win their first Shore Conference title since 2010.
RED BANK CATHOLIC’S DOMINANCE OVER SHORE CONFERENCE TEAMS CONTINUES By Mike Ready
Red Bank – The count is now up to 35-straight wins against Shore competition for the Caseys after opening the 2014 season with two impressive wins against two of its new division opponents in Class B North, Wall Township and Long Branch. “We got a great group of seniors starting at the varsity level for the first time,” Casey head coach Jim Portela said. “We get to use a lot of kids so they all have game experience as underclassmen and they’re prepared to step up as starters.”
can catch the ball and an offensive line that can really block -It’s going to be hard for teams to defense us.” Travor Cowley, a 6-foot, 170 pound wideout, hauled in a 37-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and 5-foot-10, 195-pound senior wide receiver/cornerback Nick Lubischer grabbed a ten-yard
sack. Zockoll was credited with two quarterback hurries and Wilen one. Senior defensive lineman Mike Reverendo added seven tackles, one for a loss. 6-foot-2, 195-pound senior defensive back Mike Demonte pick up his first interception of the year and junior defensive back Dan Lukawski, senior defensive back
The Caseys (2-0) are bidding to become the first Shore Conference team to win five straight division titles since Middletown South won seven straight from 19992005, but more importantly they’d like to finish the job by bringing home their first state title since 1976.
Hahn threw for 147 yards on 8-for-11 attempts with a touchdown and interception. Lubischer was the benefactor of the Hahn touchdown toss going for 29 yards. Gordinier had a monster game registering 15 tackles - three solo, one for a loss - a quarterback pressure, a fumble recovery and a blocked punt that Zockoll recovered for a touchdown.
RBC easily handled an overmatched Wall Township squad in their season opener as junior quarterback Eddie Hahn introduced himself to the Shore Conference in his first game as the Caseys full-time starting quarterback.
Hahn officially signaled his arrival by running for 109 yards and three touchdowns on just three carries, and threw for 61 yards and a pair of touchdowns – all in the first half. Running back/defensive back Mike Cordova rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries while running mate Tommy Spernal added 80 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries as the team combined for 297-yards rushing. “Eddie can hurt you with his legs as well as throwing the ball,” says Portela. “We feel our whole team is like that. We have a great group of running backs, guys who
Spernal had touchdown runs of 41 and 10 yards while rushing for a team-high 111 yards on just 11 carries. He also returned an interception 86 yards for a touchdown. Cordova added 49-yards rushing on seven touches with a nineyard touchdown run. “Cordova and Spernal have done a great job for us so far,” Portella said. “It’s great to have two running backs as good as they are. They both play a lot of defense as well so having the two split time helps to keep them fresh.”
“The playoffs are so far away, it’s hard for me to say who’s going to be standing or not,” Portella said. “We have a lot of areas we need to work on to be where we want to be, but as the season rolls on and the kids gain experience, and varsity reps I think we’ll be okay.”
“Wall’s a very young team,” Portela said. “They have talent and will get better as the season moves on.”
“Long Branch is a very good team that has a lot of talented kids,” Portela said. “They’re very well coached and we expected it to be a fight and we got one; it was good for us.”
RBC’s #22 TOMMY SPERNAL Photo By: Ken Cook scoring strike from Hahn in the second quarter.
Nick Lagrippo and Lubischer all recovered fumbles.
“Nicks a very good football player – very athletic,” Portela said. He’s done a great job at corner and that’s what he focuses on, but because of his athleticism we have in the receiver rotation as well and he’s produced. Trevor’s had a great start for us and is a bit-time receiver. ”
Portela likes what he sees in his defense, “Jamie’s been a great player for us for a couple of years now. We’ve been very fortunate to have Jamie – he’s one of the hardest workers we have, he’s a serous kid and football’s important to him. We have a very good linebacking core, we’re extremely tough upfront and our secondary has a chance to be exceptional – they’re all veteran kids back there. We’re fortunate; we got a good group to work with.”
The defense held the Crimson Knights to 102 yards total offense on just five first downs and had four takeaways. University of Miami-bound linebacker Jamie Gordinier had nine tackles including two solo stops while 6-foot-2, 275-pound senior defensive tackle Ryan Kroeger, 6-foot-3, 215-pound senior defensive end Doug Zockoll and 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive tackle Dan Wilen each recorded a
In week two, the Caseys took care of a good Long Branch team 42-7. It was still a game at halftime with RBC up by only a touchdown, 14-7, but the Caseys broke the game open in the second half scoring 28 unanswered points after taking the lead right before halftime.
5-foot-11, 195-poiund junior linebacker/ running back Dylan Murphy had 12 tackles and an interception while Wilen and Zockoll both recorded their second sack of the season and had two quarterback pressures each. The Caseys, ranked No. 6 in the state and of course No.1 in the Shore Conference face Saint Joe’s Metuchen (01) Friday night September 19, playing their second of a string of six consecutive home games, before facing Ocean Township on the road Halloween night, October 31. “This year’s schedule is probably the most ambitious one we’ve had since I’ve been here (2002),” Portella said. Eight of the nine teams we play were playoff teams last year. Four of them were division winners, three were one-loss teams and two went to the state finals. We’re going to be challenged and have our work cut out for us.”
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OCEAN TOWNSHIP SOCCER OPENS SOME EYES WITH SHUTOUT WIN OVER RED BANK By Mike Ready
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - For a program as successful as Ocean Township soccer has been the past 30 years under head coach Tom Reilly, the Spartans came into this season flying way under the radar with most prognosticators writing this season off as a rebuilding year. Grant it, they did lose some great players – three All-Shore picks - from last season’s team that won 12 games and the Class B North title. But the Spartans have a history of reloading year-after-year even when faced with crippling loses due to graduating seniors, such is the case this year. However, they do return first-team All-Shore forward Waldneson Alexis after scoring 12 goals - including five game winners - in a sensational sophomore season. “Waldneson was hurt in the preseason,” Reilly said. “He didn’t play in our first three games, then came back and played about 15 minutes against Neptune on Monday before playing the full 80 minutes Wednesday in the Red Bank win; he gave us a big lift just being in the lineup and scored in both games for us as well.” The Spartans (3-2) put together an impressive 3-0 win over Red Bank Regional (3-1) - a senior dominated team, ranked No.9 in the Shore Conference – and they now find themselves back on the map and into the thick of things in the Class B North, as well as in the overall scheme of things in the Shore Conference picture. A game this early in the season wouldn’t normally be considered a must-win game; however, that game was as close to it as you can get for the Spartans. It served as verification to its young players that they can play with the best in the Shore and compete with confidence.
see him get the reward because he works his butt off for us; it was a hardworking goal too.” Junior defenseman Ryan Wells and senior midfielder Teddy Eugenis both found the back of the net in the RBC game for their first goals of the season, and Abrams, Alexis and Nasanes all contributed assists. Senior midfielder Claudio Martins and Alexis pushed the Spartans past Neptune, 2-0, for their second win of the season in a game that they dominated, and if not for Neptune goalie Irvin Rodriquez’ 18 saves the margin of victory would’ve been much greater. Martins and junior midfielder Jack Rose added assists. Kavarakas notched the shutout stopping two shots as the Spartan defense suffocated the Fliers attack. “Claudio’s been on the team for three years now and has been through the championships,” Reilly said. “It’s now his turn to be a leader and Teddy Eugenis is our other senior – we only start two seniors – so Teddy and Claudio are the guys whose voice in the locker room is heard.” “We knew we’d be inexperienced and it would take some time to sort things out and get everyone playing on the same page.” Reilly added. “That’s why we got off to a slow start in addition to not having Alexis in the lineup. The way our team is structured we’re going to need everyone to contribute and that’s happened so far. We’re learning on the fly but figuring out how to get results as we’re doing it. Judging from the Red Bank game we’re making great strides and I expect us to continue making strides.”
“As far as establishing ourselves, gaining confidence and progressing this was definitely a big win for us,” Reilly said. “It puts us at 2-0 in the division, but as far as this being a ‘must-win-game’ I think it’s way too early for that.” The Spartans scored three unanswered goals in the first half against Red Bank and never let the Buccaneers back in the game. Junior forward Marlhens Nasanes scored his first goal of the season and picked up his second and third assist of the year. Alexis scored his second goal of the season, while sophomore Joe Abrams scored his first goal of his varsity career. Sophomore midfielder Jordan Ornowski picked up his first varsity assist. Junior goalie Yanni Kavarakas – the brother of graduated All-Shore midfielder George Kavarakas - has some big shoes to fill in replacing 2013 first-team AllShore goalie Chris Seager, had 12 saves in the game for his second consecutive shutout of the year. “Yanni had an awesome game against Red Bank,” Reilly said. “Red Bank’s a potent team and created a decent amount of chances but Yanni made some great saves. We jumped out to the early lead and they were pressing to get back in it but Yanni was big for us. He controlled the area and made some outstanding reaction saves.” After their rough season opening loss, the Spartans have won three of four now, with their only blemish being a 3-0 loss to Montclair – the No. 13 team in the state. The Spartans beat Red Bank Catholic 3-2 in their second game for their first win of the season with sophomore midfielder Cosimo Franze not only tallying his first goal of his varsity career but the game winner with 1:47 remaining in the match; not a bad way to explode on the scene. Reilly was excited to see Franze get the game winner, “Cosy is a super hard working kid; he’ll work his socks off for you. He always goes a 100 miles an hour but sometimes his exuberance gets the better of him. He’s young and he’ll learn when it’s time to put his foot on the ball and slow things down. He’s totally committed to the game and the program and it was nice to
OCEAN’S #19 Waldneson Alexis Photo By: Fran Attardi
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Lakewood Looking To Take Next Step By Michael Rogers
DONOVAN CATHOLIC LOOKS FOR Consistency By Eric Braun
Toms River, NJ- Donovan Catholic, formerly Monsignor Donovan, opened up their 2014 season with an emotional 10-7 victory over Pinelands High School and since then have struggled to find any consistency. Only a couple of months removed from the death of his 19 year old son and former team captain, Coach Dan Duddy helped guide his young squad to a late game victory. With nine seconds remaining in a 7-7 contest, sophomore kicker Gian Carlo Stigliano for his third field goal attempt. After Pinelands called a timeout to ice the young kicker, Donovan got the hold down this time and Stigliano booted his team to victory.
#3 for Lakewood- Amir Tylor breaks free for some big yardage against Central Photo By: Eric Braun Last year the Lakewood football team (20,2-0) reached the semifinals of the Central Jersey Group II semifinals before losing a close game to Weequahic and this year the Piners are looking to take it even farther. Four year head coach L. J. Clark likes his team and said, “We are looking to take the next step forward and that’s to bring in a state championship.”
Datrell Reed, who registered 51 tackles, 7 sacks, and 2 interceptions last season. Also returning is Amir Tyler who led the team in tackles with 91 and added 3 sacks and 3 interceptions last season. In their first game against Central, Lakewood’s defense only gave up 128 total yards and 7 first downs while holding Central to only 7 points in the game.
Lakewood got off to a good start in their season opener, defeating Central (1-1,11) by the score of 22 to 7. Their defense looks to be one of the toughest in the
The offense, with new coordinator Len Zdanowicz, will use a shot gun wing T offense Chapelle Cook will move to quarterback after rushing for 853 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. Cook completed 4 of 8 passes for 85 yards and threw 2 touchdown passes against Central while also rushing for 80 yards. Eric Sequi rushed for 57 yards while Joshua Tyler rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown. The Piners rushed for a total of 190 yards in the game. Lakewood moved to 2-0, 2-0 on the season with a 14 to 7 win over Pinelands this past week. Cook ran for a fourth quarter touchdown with the Piners trailing by one point. Lakewood also recovered a fumble in their own 4-yard line with four minutes left in the game to preserve the win over the Wildcats (0-3,0-3). Also scoring for Lakewood was Amir Tyler who had a 7-yard touchdown run.
Lakewood’s #9 Naquese Joshua hauls in a touchdown pass Photo By: Eric Braun Shore Conference with 7 starters returning to a unit that allowed 23 points per game last season. Defensive Coordinator Jamil Jackson will use a 3-4 defense most of the time and his defense returns 4 year starter
One area head coach L. J. Clark would like to improve as Lakewood tries to remain undefeated next week against Manchester (0-2,0-2) and that is holding on to the ball. Lakewood fumbled 4 times in the game (losing 2 of them) and Naquese Joshua said, “We have got to hold on to the ball better than we did today. We can’t give the football away like we did today and expect to keep winning games.”
Lakewood #9 Naquese Joshua hauls in a touchdown pass Photo By: Eric Braun
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The emotional win has been short lived for the Griffins as the next week they hosted Toms River South and then this past week they traveled to Point Pleasant Boro. The Griffins would lose to the Indians 40-7 and then 20-3 to the Panthers. Inconsistent offensive line play has the running and passing game struggling to get on track this season.
donovan’s #6-Kenny Cushman looks for an opening against Pinelands Photo By: Eric Braun
donovan’s #25-Matt Puleo hauls in a pass against Pinelands Photo By: Eric Braun
David Calderon and Matt Puelo continue to be the leading offensive production for Donovan Catholic, but averaging less then a 100 yards a game has opposing defenses loading the box and forcing the Griffins into three and outs and turnovers. The Griffins defense so far has been the bright spot on the season as they have been able to keep opposing team within reach for the first half, but with little production on the offensive side of the ball they are worn down late in games. Up next for Donovan Catholic is a trip to NJSIAA title favorite Barnegat Saturday October 3rd. It is going to be a tough season to improve on their 5-5 record from a year ago if they cannot get a balance attack going. Coach Duddy has a group of young and inexperience players this season but in neither of the two games has anyone stopped playing. The Griffins can still turn around the season as long as they work together and push each other in practices and games.
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SHORE REGIONAL WINS SEASON OPENER WITH FOCUS ON ‘FINISHING THE JOB’ By Mike Ready
WEST LONG BRANCH – The Blues Devils (1-0) got off to a good start in their pursuit of the Central Jersey Group I title that eluded them last season by the slimmest of margins defeating Class B Central foe Keyport 21-6 in their season opener Saturday, at the Red Raiders home field.
earlier in the week in practice and was out for the game. 5-foot10, 180-pound defensive end Mitchell Candido - who led the team in sacks a year ago - slid into Goldsmith’s linebacker spot in his absence. The time table for Goldsmith’s return is the fourth game of the season against Dunellen.
Shore came up five-points short, 12-7, in last season’s state final against division rival Point Pleasant Beach – after losing in two overtimes, 23-17, in the 2012 final to Florence - so the Blue Devils have adopted a rallying cry for this year’s team; ‘finish the job.’
“Mitchell is as good as anybody, but with his speed we want him on the outside,” Costantino said. “He just wreaks havoc, he’s just so fast, he was in the quarterbacks face the whole game; he’s tremendous.”
“We talk about it all the time,” Shore head coach Mark Costantino said. “Every day we do something extra – find one more touchdown, do one more rep in the weight room, five more minutes of extra practice…… every day I work a little harder in practice; something extra. We’re just trying to find that extra inch to ‘finish the job.’” Shore’s defense looks to be the strength of the team again this season after limiting opponents to a conference low 6.5 points a game last season. Six starters are back on defense, including All-Class B Central Division linebackers senior James Bedell and junior Doug Goldsmith. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Bedell , who led the team in tackles last season with 97, was at it again Saturday recording a sack and forcing a fumble in the win.
6-foot, 189-pound senior Jake Monteiro – part of that linebacking crew and probably the top placekicker in the Shore Conference – had an excellent game as well from the outside. Unfortunately, Goldsmith - who had 95 tackles and rushed for 736 yards (7.3 average) and five touchdowns last season - was injured
“Devin’s played football his whole life and is a big, tough kid,” Costantino said. He’s in the linebacker mix as well.” Costantino said they were playing without four starters Saturday, “Jack Britton - who started for us last year and plays both ways - had knee surgery and was cleared to play, but injured the knee again in practice; he may be lost for the season and Kyle Masica - who has been cleared to play in this week’s game against Spotswood - hurt his knee in the first scrimmage and was out of the starting backfield. Then our starting defensive end Jeremy Redaelli - a 5-foot-10, 230-pound transfer from Red Bank Catholic – is being force to sit out the first 30 days after only playing a couple of downs last season as a sophomore - he’s an outstanding player. That’s like losing seven positions because most these kids play both ways. It’s like a game of chess, shuffling the deck.” Senior quarterback/outside linebacker Ryan Campi, who steps in for graduated quarterback Matt Muh –now at Bucknell – had a solid game behind center and returned an interception for an 11yard touchdown in the third quarter to push the lead to 21-0, essentially ending Keyport’s chances.
The defense overcame two lost fumbles and an interception by the offense on Saturday by not allowing Keyport to capitalize on the miscues. They held Keyport to one first down in the first half, under 130 total yards and only 40-yards rushing - with most of the yardage coming on one play. Keyport’s quarterback eluded a sack and hit Chase Bright for a 65-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter after the coverage broke down when the quarterback pressure disrupted the route. “We preach defense and this year’s no different,” Costantino said. “Our defense dominated the game and we could’ve had a shutout. We don’t want to just win we want to shut you out; that’s always our goal. James is one of our captains and is an unbelievable player. He was all over the field Saturday making plays – he had to have had 13-15 tackles. He’s a tremendous player who also plays guard for us. When he and Doug (Goldsmith) are in together, there’s not a better inside linebacker tandem in the Shore.”
193-pound fullback had the bulk of the carries in the Blue Devils Wing-T running attack carrying the ball 16 times for 79 yards with a long run of 11 yards.
“Ryan’s your classic Wing-T roll-out option passer and our starting outside linebacker,” Costantino said. “He’s done a great job for us on both sides of the ball and we’re very happy with him.” 6-foot, 170-pound junior running back Tyreek Mccain also stepped up gaining 59 yards on the ground including a nifty 17yard pickup. “We controlled the game which is another goal of ours,” Costantino said. “I’m happy with the win, we were a little sloppy but for the first game I think we did a good job.”
SHORE’s #4 Matthew Pennell Photo By: Ken Cook Junior Devin McLaughlin filled in for Goldsmith at fullback and ran for a pair of touchdowns in his first extended action of his career after contributing on special teams last season. The 5-foot-11,
Shore must clear a number of division hurdles this season as well as a rough non-conference schedule. Looming is their long-time nemesis Point Pleasant Beach, a much improved Mater Dei team that looks capable of beating anyone in the division but still needs to prove it can win a big game within the divison and Asbury Park, who lost a heartbreaker to Point Pleasant in the opener for both teams, 15-12, and field’s one of its most complete squads in years. Friday night the Blue Devils host Spotswood - a 28-14 winner over Dunellen in their opener - in West Long Branch with a 7:00 p.m. start.
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SHORE REGIONAL FIELD HOCKEY BEGINS NEW ERA UNDER KOENIG By Mike Ready
WEST LONG BRANCH – A new era of field hockey has been ushered in under the guidance of longtime assistant coach Kelly Koenig, who takes over the reins from legendary Hall of Fame Coach Nancy Williams, who retired after 44 years as the only field hockey coach in Shore Regional history. Williams retired with an 839-67-56 all-time record, 43 consecutive division titles, 19 Shore Conference Tournament titles including 15 straight, 23 sectional titles and 13 state championships while coaching 16 All-Americans. She’s the winningest high school field hockey coach in the United States and on September 6, 2014 Varsity Field Hockey Field was dedicated in her name. Koenig, who played field hockey at Monmouth University from 2001-2004 and coached there in 2006 has been an assistant coach for the Blue Devils the past seven years. “It’s really an awesome honor to take over for Coach Williams,” Koenig said. “I love the program, this is my eighth year here and it’s an honor to be able to continue the tradition, hard work and drive for success that has been established at Shore Regional.” Koenig’s initial task as head coach will be trying to fill the void left behind by graduated Shore Conference Player of the Year, Carol Middough. Middough was a NFHCA first-team All-American after setting school records in goals in a season (78), most goals in a career (131), points in a season (173) and points in a career (328). Her 2013 goal total was the third-most nationally in the history of high school field hockey. “Carol was not only a great scorer, but an excellent leader on the field,” Koenig said. “So I’m looking to my upperclassmen to fill that role this year.” The Blue Devils do return three All-Shore picks and one All-Class B Central selection from last season’s 24-1-1 NJSIAA Group I championship team that also reached the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions. Shore (4-0-1) is currently ranked No.1 in the Shore Conference and No.4 in the State. The tie was a 1-1 rain-shortened game against No.2 Rumson Fair-Haven which was called at halftime due to heavy downpours. Junior midfielder Jessica Welch is back after being selected first-team All-Shore last season as a sophomore and leads the team with 12 goals and four assists. Second-team junior defender Annie Deusch has scored three goals and assisted on three while
SHORe’s #11 ANNIE DEUSH Photo By: Fran Attardi
third-team junior goalie Sarah Dwyer has 15 saves to her credit. All-Class B Central pick senior forward Katie Mannino has had a nice start scoring seven goals and assisting on six. Koenig feels she has the players to replace Middough’s offensive production, “Jessica and Katie really possess the skills to drive our offensive unit. Jessica is an intelligent player who really understands the game and Katie is a fast, quick and talented forward who can really be an offensive threat, especially inside the 25. We also have Sarah Dwyer in goal who was just selected to the youth 17 national team and she is going to be a defensive staple anchoring our defensive unit.” Junior forward Amanda Moorehouse has tallied three goals while senior forward Olivia Dicopoulous has chipped in with two goals. Senior defender Liza Amador and sophomore forward Kelsey O’Neill each have a goal with O’Neil adding an assist thus far this season. Junior forward Julianne Hurly, who as a sophomore last season found the back of the net 10 times and added five assists, has contributed an assist while up-and-coming freshman Abby Kopec scored her first varsity goal in Thursday’s 8-1 win over Keyport. “Amanda’s in her first year playing varsity and has worked her way in to the forward line,” Koenig said. “Amanda finds a way to get it into the net. Olivia’s back after ACL surgery and has looked good and junior Julianna Hurley is on our forward line as well. I’m trying to find a balanced offense where many different players can score.” A couple of games to keep an eye on are this Saturday’s game against Lawrenceville - No.2 in the New
SHORe’s #8 KAITLYN HUNTER Photo By: Fran Attardi Jersey Prep School poll – October 18 versus No.11 Morristown and two games against Class B Central foe St. Rose – No.9 in the Non-Public poll – September 26 and October 18. Koenig likes what she sees in this team, “We have a lot of new faces on the field, but they’re a great group of kids that are willing to work hard to achieve their unified goal that they’ve set for the season. As their new coach I feel like they’ve rallied behind me and believe in what I’m asking them to do. A lot of these kids I’ve coached for many years and its been a smooth transition in my opinion. We’ve set our sights high but we know nothing can be accomplished without hard work and dedication.”
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Mustangs Bounce Back With A Win By Michael Rogers
The Brick Memorial football team (1-1,1-1) began the season as the #10 ranked team in the Shore Conference. The Mustangs opened the season by playing the #2 ranked team in the Shore Conference in Brick Township (2-0,2-0) and the Green Dragons. Brick overwhelmed Brick Memorial in every aspect of the game as the Green Dragons defeated the Mustangs by the score of 42 to 0. Brick now leads the overall series 21-11-1. The Mustangs normally potent triple option offense had an abnormally slow day being held to only 59 yards rushing and 100 total yards of offense. Connor Owen led the way with 39 yards rushing. On defense, Brick
Memorial (which has 7 starters returning to a defense that held opponents to 16.3 yards per game last season) had a shutout against Brick until 1:18 left in the first half. Brick wore down the Brick Memorial defense running 48 plays and rushing for 254 yards in the game. Brick was led by Sclafani, who rushed for 153 yards on 17 carries and also scored two touchdowns (a 22-yard touchdown run and an 11-yard touchdown catch). Brick sealed the victory with two fumble recoveries in the fourth quarter that were returned for touchdowns (a 35-yard return by JaQuez Johnson and a 50 yard return by Ray Fattaruso). This week Brick Memorial was looking to get on the winning track against Toms River North
MEMORIAL’S #19 Karl Kumm hauls in a pass in first half action against Brick. Photo By: Eric Braun
MEMORIAL’S #2- Mike Manzo breaks free for a nice gain against Brick. Photo By: Eric Braun
(1-1,1-1) who had defeated Lacey by the score of 30 to 14 in week one. The Mustangs did get on the winning track and moved their record to 1-1,1-1 on the young season with a 16 to 14 win over Toms River North. Matt Cuppari kicked a game winning field goal with 5.2 seconds left in the game after Toms River North had taken a 14 to 13 lead on a Mike Husbi to Jordan Craig touchdown pass with just 51.5 seconds left in the game. Earlier in the fourth quarter Brick Memorial had
taken a 13 to 7 lead on a 24-yard touchdown run by quarterback Tim Santiago. Brick Memorial started the game off by taking a 7 to 0 lead in the first quarter and after a 68 yard 8 play drive that ended with a Connor Owen 8 yard touchdown run. Next week Brick Memorial will look to keep their winning ways going as the face Lacey (0-2,0-2) who will be looking for their first win of the season.
Purple Roses Progressing After Early Season Struggles By Kevin Davis
After enduring a challenging start to its 2014 season, the St. Rose girls soccer team (2-2-1, 2-1 B Central) seems to have recaptured the form that’s grown customary to the Purple Roses in recent seasons. Following a three-game seasonopening stretch that saw St. Rose post an 0-2-1 record against the trio of SJV, Mater Dei and Wall, the Purple Roses rebounded with a double overtime win at Point Beach on Sept. 16 and a 4-0 victory over visiting Ranney on Sept. 18. Those two wins, combined with Mater Dei’s 3-1 loss to Shore on Sept. 18, had St. Rose tied with the Lady Seraphs for the top spot in the Shore Conference Class B Central standings – the same way the teams finished the 2013 season. “I think there were a couple factors that the slow start can be attributed to,” St. Rose coach Mike Parshalunis said of his team’s early struggles. “I think it was just an adjustment time for the girls – leaders are still learning how to lead and role players are finding their niche.” The coach also acknowledged that a challenging schedule early on played a role in his team’s struggles, but suggested that the adversity would be beneficial
in the long run once everyone settles into their roles. It’s difficult to think the departure of standout scorer Lauren Gates, who tallied 21 of her 54 career goals a year ago as a senior, also hasn’t played a role in the Purple Roses’ uneven start to the year. Still, St. Rose has returned several key players including junior forward Seneca Kinn-Gurzo, whose 10 goals were second-best on the team a year ago, and senior goalkeeper Jordan Nash, who posted 13 shutouts in 2013. “Making up for Lauren’s absence is going to take a group effort,” Parshalunis said. “The goal scoring is going to have be the work of the entire offense, as opposed to one forward.” Noting that Emily Tiernan (4 goals), KinnGurzo (2 goals, 1 assist) and Ryan McCurry (4 assists) have all been involved in multiple scoring plays already, the Purple Roses coach feels the distribution of scoring responsibility will “make us more dynamic attacking-wise, thus more difficult for teams to defend.” The Purple Roses will host Jackson Memorial on Sept. 24 before resuming their B Central slate with a Sept. 27 match at Shore.
ST ROSE’S #8 CAROLINE MARGARELLI Photo By: Eric Braun
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Middletown South Wallops Neptune Behind Rogers By Ted Kaiser
MIDDLETOWN— A top ten non-divisional showdown on Friday night turned into a lopsided victory for the road team. Middletown South traveled to Neptune (1-1) and shut out the Scarlet Fliers 41-0. It was a dominant victory for the Eagles (21) who were coming off a tough loss to a very strong South Brunswick team the previous week. Junior tailback Cole Rogers rushed for a gamehigh 193 yards with four scores, part of 251 total yards on the ground for South. Head coach Steve Antonucci credited the offensive line with making big strides from the week before.
Meanwhile, the defense was shutting down a fast and talented Neptune offense that had defeated Ocean Township and scored 30 points two weeks ago. The Eagles held the Fliers to just 139 yards.
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“We just wanted to make sure we were staying on people and finishing blocks and communicating,” said Antonucci, who sees the continued improvement of the line as a key to their season. The Eagles showed right away that their ground game was going to be a force as they marched for a score on their opening drive. Rogers ran for over 100 yards in the first half as his squad opened up a 24-0 lead by halftime. Quarterback Matt Mosquera also looked strong and efficient leading the no-huddle attack that kept their opposing defense off balance all night.
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MIDDLETOWN SOUTH’S #15 TOM MARRON Photo By: Fran Attardi They also forced several turnovers including two interceptions from senior Nolan Pereless. Middletown South has a bye this week while Neptune will travel to top ranked Red Bank Catholic. The two foes could potentially meet again down the road in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV postseason.
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