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Donovan Catholic Volleyball a Shore Conference Power

By James Smith

There’s a new non-public titan sitting atop the Shore Conference girls volleyball ranks.

For the past three seasons the local girls volleyball conversation began and ended with Saint John Vianney, a program that captured three consecutive conference championships.

However, a new titan has emerged in Ocean County, as Donovan Catholic has rolled to 10 consecutive victories to start the new year, including a string of four straight that is rather impressive.

Since Sept. 18 the Griffins have topped public school powers like Pinelands, Toms River North, Jackson Liberty and Barnegat in succession, making this group a favorite to challenge for a conference tournament crown.

But coach Glenn Jansen isn’t looking that far ahead. “We still have a long way to go before tournament time,� said Jansen. “We have a great group of girls here. Girls who have experience and skill and who understand how to win. They know they’re off

to a great start, but they also understand that it is just a start. We still have half the regular season to play and a lot to work on before we can play for a title.�

Donovan Catholic has been led by a pair of talented outside hitters in senior Vanessa Copes and junior Marta Pawka, who have combined 138 kills and 120 digs. Alexis Tamburello fronts the team’s defense with 91 digs.

Melissa Buxton and Olivia Passalacqua have also been forces near the net for Donovan Catholic with 38 and 36 kills, respectively. The duo has also teamed up to register 29 blocks.

Jenessa Lombardi has been the facilitator of the Griffins offense, as she leads the team with 166 assists. Michele Carlson comes in second in the category with 43 helpers. “We have talented girls all over the court,� Jansen said. “But it’s a group that’s focused on a bigger goal. And they know they’ll need to maintain that focus and that work ethic if they’re going to achieve what they believe they can.�

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Red Bank Catholic’s McNamara Fills Void with Football

By James Smith

The sensation that something was missing from his life was overwhelming.

Walking the halls at Red Bank Catholic as a member of both the volleyball and basketball programs still left Emmett McNamara longing for something he had left behind.

Though he has recently emerged as one of the top football players in the Shore Conference and state of New Jersey, McNamara had walked away from the game in middle school.

RED BANK CATHOLIC’S #44 EMMETT McNAMARA Photo by: Fran Attardi

In a climate of concussion safety, and NFL players garnering headlines due to risks of long-term health issues, McNamara hung up his cleats to preserve the safety of others.

and coaches. They really put in the time with me to make sure I caught up and learned what I needed to. They were a huge influence on where I am today.�

“I just got too big,� said the Caseys senior. “I sized out of AYF pretty early on.�

Where he is today is a defensive force coming off the edge for a Red Bank Catholic program that has rolled to consecutive victories over Class B North foes Middletown South and Middletown North to open the new year.

It’s easy to see why, as the two-way lineman currently stands 6’7 and weighs upward of 260 pounds.

It’s physical stature, multi-sport athleticism and projectability that immediately drew the attention of NCAA Division I coaches around the country a season ago, when McNamara decided to strap the pads back on, filling that void.

McNamara also stands as one of the few Shore Conference competitors to enter the season committed to a collegiate program, as the senior recently unveiled that he would be bound for the ACC and the University of Virginia next fall.

“Something was definitely missing from my life,� said McNamara. “I felt it for a long time.

I really enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball. But it wasn’t what I was meant to do. And honestly I wasn’t very good at either. Something was missing. And it was football.�

Despite the bright future ahead of him, McNamara is focused on the process at Red Bank Catholic and the program’s ultimate goal of getting back to the state championship stage.

McNamara can still recall his return to summer training camp, where his time spent away from the game was obvious once he stepped onto the turf.

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“I was just trying to work my way up the depth chart and earn a starting job at that point‌ because I really had no idea what I was doing. It had been such a long time. That’s why I feel like I owe everything to my teammates

“It’s great to be receiving some recognition, but it’s not about me, it’s about the success of this program,â€? McNamara said. “Right now I’m focused on the process. We have a goal, but to achieve that goal we have to take care of what’s in front of us week to week. We can’t look ahead, and I know that we’ve developed enough trust in one another that we won’t get caught up in the hype‌ just like the guy next to me, I’m focused on my job and the task at hand today.â€?

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ing scoring runs of 12 and 78 yards, on just 10 carries to lead the Caseys (1-0, 1-0) to a lopsided Class B North victory over the Eagles (0-1, 0-1).

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Ranney Falls Short in Shore Conference Playoffs Manalapan is home to one of the most talented rosters in the state of New Jersey, and it’s fronted by the dynamic offensive duo of running back Naim Mayfield and quarterback Luke Corcione.

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The seniors placed their impressive skill-sets on Page 12 Jersey Sporting News full display during a Week 1 matchup with Class • A North rival Marlboro, leading the Braves (1-0, 1-0) Michael Ward to a decisive 44-0 shutout of the Mustangs (0-1, 0-1).

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foul on Lewis, whoToms finished with (0-1, 13 points. al state finalist River North 0-1).

The new coach and players Ranney were able Bryan Antoine added a team-high 17 points Chris Maksimik added another rushing touchdown, to fold into the mix added significantly to their while Corcione was nearly perfect from the pocket, for Ranney and Chris Autino A Southern touchdown runhad by 11.

Joe Miele in the success finishing throughout the but it appears 8-of-9 onseason, passing attempts for 92 yards. fourth quarter cut the Mariners lead to 14-13, and as if those additions will be the building blocks set the Rams up scored with a chance to tie the game Anthony Velazquez a game-high 18 on for a more successful playoff drive next seathe ensuing extra point.Tyree However, an offsides Saint John Vianney 69, Matawan 7 points for Long Branch.

Morris put uppenalson. Saint John Vianney’s 30th consecutive victory 10 points.

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Nathaniel Pierre Louisfoehad 13 points for fifthClass A Central Matawan (0-1, 0-1), and saw By Michael Ranney trailed 31-29 at halftime, but used a seeded Lancers Roselle(1-0, Catholic, in Ward its 69-44 victory 1-0) quarterback Haaziq Daniels 17-9 third quarter to swing thegame, momentum. season for the Boys’ Basketball In their last regular season the team over fourth-seeded Ranney infrom theRanney quarterfinal emerge asThe a dual threat under center.

TeamJersey, was a good one. faced a fierce competitor in Long Branch. round of the South Non-Public B tourScottie Lewis converted twoFinals, free-throws with Round of Ranney started the scoring early when he con-In the Preliminary namentDaniels in Tinton Falls.

The team boasted an impressive 22-4 seaseconds remaining to give Ranney a big.

57nected with wide out Sam East on a 65-yardplayed 1.8 Brock Township and came up son record, but unfortunately fell short as they victory over Long Branch in Long Branch. touchdown pass, beforeCarter taking added scoring 12 mattersScottie 55 Lewis finished with 20 points, 16 reMatt Bullock and Raheem entered the playoffs. Within the quarterfinal into his own hands when scampered intoout thebyend round, Ranney waswhich knocked Roselle boundsLong andBranch seventurned assists lead points each for Roselle Catholic, led 36the to ballto over witheighth18 seczone from 60 yards away. left intothe to the 17 at halftime. Catholic with a score of 69-44. seeded onds Ranney a fourth 75-51quarter, victoryleading over 25thfoul on Lewis, who finished 13 points.

Brick Township in thewith preliminary Senior two-way standout Buchanan The new coach Johnny and players Ranneydelivwereseeded able Bryan Antoine added a team-high 17 points Bryan Antoine and Scottie Lewis Ranneywhile tooffold into the mix paced addedplunges, significantly toround their of the Shore Conference Tournament ered a pair opening touchdown for Ranney and Chris Autino had 11. with 14Zyaire pointsSterling each. success throughout the scoring season, run, but itand appears added a 50-yard in Ranney.

Quarterback James Fara ran for 157 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 15 carries, and connected with Brandon Cipriano on the final play of the first half for a 23-yard touchdown pass the put Point Boro up, 20-0. Cipriano also had a couple of scoring runs in the victory.

The Week 2 battle of between Class A North foes Howell and Freehold Boro was a can’t miss affair

Quarterback Steve Lubischer was effective through the air, as the junior tossed for 179 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Lubischer hooked up with sophomore tight end Kevin Bauman on a 22-yard scoring strike, before completing a 68-yard touchdown pass to Jaden Key.

The season for the Ranney Boys’ Basketball In their last regular season game, the team South’s Chaz Alessi ran for 134 yards Team was a goodworkload one. faced Middletown a fierce competitor in Long Branch.

Mayfield’s was minimal, but his output and a touchdown in the loss.

Scottie Lewis converted two free-throws with was something out of a video game, as he only The team boasted an impressive 22-4 seaneeded 10 carries to register 260 yards and five 1.8 seconds remaining to give Ranney a 57Southern Regional 22, Toms River son record, but unfortunately fell short as they touchdowns.

55 victory over Long Branch in Long Branch. entered the playoffs. Within the quarterfinal North 14 end zone from 54, 45, and Ocean County’s biggest Weekwith 1 upset went to round, Mayfield Ranney found was the knocked out by51, Roselle Long Branch turned the ball over 18 secyards, beforeof capping Southern Regional, as the Rams (1-0, 1-0) knocked Catholic24with a score 69-44.his night with a four-yard onds left in the fourth quarter, leading to the scoring plunge.

Class B South, with a shutout of the Lions (1-1, 0-1).

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1-1) to a Class A Central win over the Bucs With 8 seniors to replace (0-2, 0-1).

Spann compiled 195 yards on next 20 carries. Devin Williams fronted de- to do year’s team has Matawan’s some work fensive effort with tackles, three of which but 15Coach George is went optimistic for a loss.

as offensive star power was aplenty at the home of the Rebels, who took a 55-35 decision from the Colonials despite an outstanding effort from Ashante Worthy.

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George summed up the season this way by However, Rebels force the Colonials standsaying “we the won twodid tournaments this season to make five turnovers (including four intercepandoutfinished second in the district tions). That defensive effort, paired with an offensive behind only CBA while explosion of their own, helpedreaching Howell clinch the win. the state final against Jackson MeLONG BRANCH’S W 170 LBS Running up 173 yards morial so back we Nick hadChambers a very racked exciting and two touchdowns on just 13 carries, while Rebels season”.

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Dan finished Cougars off theMullin board to notch its first shutout in since cial thanks to hiswho assistant coaches Joe Ke28-4 at 145 pounds and finished 2013. agle, John Jasio, and Doug Cornell as coach in the top 6 in the region. TJ ConGeorge missed27-5 considerable lon who finished and Mike time this season Brick Toms River Northcontribu14 whileMemorial having a 28, hip replaced.”Their Shohet who finished at 28-6 and Blaine Netterman registered a pair of touchdown was topwas 6 intremendous the region. tion and I thank them runs, while senior fullback Tony Thorpe and quarter-for all of their efforts”. back Tyler Sindel each added a rushing touchdown

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Mazik Coach George wants to give a speplayed Brock and came up big.

Alex Klatsky had 12 points, while Joe Matheir first Class Acoaches South division of the year to his assistant in Joe victory Kethe Rockets (0-1, 0-1) inTinton this Class A Central meetferent as the Green finished a 16 success this season were Joewith Jasio also delivered aWave 45-yard interception returncial for thanks a Non-Public B tournament Falls.

Scottie Lewis finished with 20 points, 16 reMatt Bullockinand Raheem Carter added 12 over the rival Raiders (0-2, 0-2). Jack Huber also honey chipped in seven with points and four agle, ing.

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Immediate Care Announced as Best Urgent Care in Monmouth County Immediate Care Medical Walk-In is proud to be distinguished as “Best of Monmouth 2017: Best Urgent Care” by Monmouth Health & Life magazine. Immediate Care was awarded the title of #1 Urgent Care in Monmouth County after accumulating the greatest number of ballots cast during the online campaign. Patients chose the Immediate Care’s Monmouth County locations in Hazlet and Red Bank due to the quality medical care they receive each visit.

“It gives me great pleasure to share that Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Hazlet and Red Bank won the Monmouth Health & Life magazine’s 2017 Reader’s Choice Award for ‘Best Urgent Care’ in Monmouth County,” announced CEO of Immediate Care, Sal Cannizzaro. “I am very proud of all our team members. It is because of their dedication and commitment to the organization’s mission and vision, we are able to achieve such great things. They all deserve a big round of applause. We will continue to keep up the fantastic work.”

Immediate Care would like to extend their gratitude to the patients who helped them achieve this honor, without their support and votes this accomplishment would not have been possible. This award recognizes all the hard work and dedication that Immediate Care’s staff provides to every individual, seven days a week.

Each year, Monmouth Health & Life magazine hosts an online poll for readers to select their favorite services throughout Monmouth County.

Some of the categories include restaurants, yoga studios, retail stores and medical facilities. The August/September “Best of Monmouth 2017” issue was released in mid-August and an event honoring all the winners will be held in October.

Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Hazlet has been treating the community since 2012 and was the first location in Monmouth County, while the Red Bank location opened in October 2016 and Morganville this past August. Another Monmouth County facility is due to open this fall in Marlboro. Immediate Care also has locations in Brick, East Windsor, Edison, Lacey and Toms River.

Committed to providing convenient and affordable medical services, Immediate Care offers walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening illness and injury. Wellness services include pre-employment, sports and camp physicals, occupational health treatments and vaccinations/immunizations. Both x-ray and laboratory services are available on-site. Immediate Care is open seven days a week with no appointment necessary. For a full list of healthcare services or to learn more about Immediate Care, please visit www.immcare.com.

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MATER DEI FLEXES ITS MUSCLE IN BIG CLASS B CENTRAL WIN

By Mike Ready

MIDDLETOWN - On a day approaching 90 degrees that was better suited for throwing beach balls than footballs, Mater Dei Prep stormed out of the locker room hotter than the day itself.

Coming off a bye week, the Seraphs looked as though they had been caged up for two weeks while Keyport looked like they wished they really were at the beach. And the results were predictable with the Seraphs burning the Red Raiders, 44-14, Saturday in New Monmouth.

“We had a week off and some extra practice and all of that really helped,” said Mater Die head coach Dino Mangiero. “We had an extra week over those guys and so you put everything in perspective and there’s a reason why the game was lopsided in the first half.”

Mater Dei won the coin toss and elected to receive taking the opening kickoff 61 yards in eight plays including a 15-yard personal foul penalty that they easily shook off. Senior quarterback George Pearson – a Central Michigan University commit – took it in untouched for the final two yards for a 6-0 lead four minutes into the game. Junior running back Sincere Saunders added two points on a dive play up the middle extending the lead to 8-0.

“Everything was clicking today,” said the 5-foot-8, 210-pound Pearson. “That week off actually helped us a lot. We listened to our coaches and got into the film room. We can be real good; we probably don’t even know how good we can be down the road.”

Keyport went nowhere on its first possession electing to punt on fourth-and-12 from its own 21-yard line. Senior defensive end Stephen Robinson had a tackle for a loss and junior defensive tackle Izaiah Henderson hit Keyport quarterback Matt Twigg as he was releasing the ball causing an incompletion on third down.

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Raiders from the five-yard line but junior linebacker Shittah Sillah broke through to block Treadwell’s kick and senior John Closs scooped it up returning it for a touchdown.

Pearson ran it in for two points and the score stood 16-0 a little more than five minutes into the game.

A false start on Keyport’s next possession left them with a firstand-15 at their own 21 and two plays later were looking to punt.

Treadwell got the punt off this time but sophomore Isaiah Noguera fielded it at the 27, raced up the middle before breaking it down the right sideline and sprinting in for a 73-yard touchdown. Saunders ran it in for two untouched off left tackle pushing the Seraph lead to 24-0 a little over seven minutes into the game.

The Red Raiders took the ensuing kickoff and three plays later Robinson knocked down a Twigg pass attempt and the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Henderson made a diving grab for the interception at the Keyport eight-yard line.

score stood 44-0 with 5:03 remaining in the first half.

Mater Dei head coach Dino Mangiero sat his starters for the rest of the game and mercifully the second half commenced with a running clock.

“I’ve been on the other Mangiero when asked “The last thing I would other team. Those kids and we don’t do that.”

end and it’s no fun,” said about sitting his starters. ever do is embarrass anwork as hard as our kids

A hold negated a Pearson touchdown run but on the next play he ran it in from 11-yards out and Saunders’ third two-point conversion run of the half made it 32-0 still in the first quarter.

Keyport’s talented running back junior Devin Wollner had touchdown runs of seven and three yards in the second half.

Keyport went three-and-out on its ensuing possession and following the punt the Seraphs were in business again with a first-and-10 at the Red Raiders 40-yard line.

Pearson completed 8-of-10 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns and picked up 24 yards on the ground with two scores giving him four TDs on the day.

Six plays later on fourth-and-eight from the 13yard line Person found senior Kyle Devaney down the right sideline and Davaney broke a couple of tackles before getting into the end zone. Freshman Jahqual Talmadge was stopped going for two and the score held at 38-0.

“We’ve got a great group of kids that focus and work hard in practice,” Mangiero said when asked how good his team is. “I keep telling them ‘you work hard in practice, you get things done in practice then you’ve got a real good chance to win.’”

Another Keyport fumble – this one on first-and-10 from their own 15 – gave the ball back to the Seraphs and after having a touchdown pass dropped in the end zone on first down, Pearson hit Closs for a seven-yard score.

Talmadge failed to convert the two points and the

In an attempt to upgrade their schedule, Mater Dei dropped three games and added games against Canada Prep (Ontario), Lincoln and Delbarton.

Next week they’ll be hosting Canada Prep which is coached by former University of California AllAmerican wide receiver Geoff McArthur, who was Aaron Rogers’ top target while playing together at Cal. “I’ve played them a couple times in the past,” Mangiero said of his upcoming opponent Canada Prep. “You look at their schedule and they play a really good schedule and good teams. I’m sure they’re going to come in here ready to go.”

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Holmdel in Hunt for State Title

By James Smith

Red Bank Regional Looks to Replicate Opening-Day Success

By James Smith

Experience throughout the lineup and three key pieces from the Academy circuit have been the recipe for success in Holmdel.

But how far can this program go?

Is a return trip to the Group 2 state finals, a platform Holmdel reached two years ago, in store?

Though some New Jersey soccer pundits seem to believe so, coach John Necarlo isn’t looking that far ahead.

“This is a process,” said Necarlo. “And we’re at the very beginning of it. Is it a goal of ours? Absolutely. Do I think this group has the potential to get to that point? Certainly. But we’re not talking about that right now. There’s a lot more work that has to be done to get to that point.”

If the Hornets’ hot start to the season is any indication of this club’s caliber, then they just might be playing on the state title stage in November, as Holmdel has dominated the competition through the first three weeks of the season.

In six games the Hornets have played to an undefeated mark of 6-0, while recording three shutouts and failing to surrender more than one goal in their three other contests.

Over that stretch Holmdel has registered 31 goals, notching no less than three goals in each of their opening games, and logging at least five tallies in their last five outings.

HOLMDEL’S #5 JOE ARENA Much of this success is due to the 10 returning starters from last year’s group (which finished with a record of 9-7-3) and the reemergence of three Academy caliber players in Justin McStay (who was a primary piece of the 2015 team that made a state finals appearance), Cyrus Darvish (who played big minutes as a freshman in 2015) and Matthew Leone (who made varsity as a sophomore), all of whom return after taking time off from high school competition in 2016.

Together the dynamic trio has combined for nine goals and 17 assists.

Despite their exceptional offensive output, no one at the Shore (let alone on Holmdel) is finding the back of the net at a rate greater than sophomore forward Anthony Arena, who leads the Hornets with 13 goals and trails only Monmouth Regional’s Joel Burgos in conference goal scoring (Burgos has 17 in eight games, though Arena’s 2.17 goals per-game average edges the Falcons senior).

Michael Neff has scored three goals for the Hornets, while Joe Arena has delivered two of his own and Eric Hinds has one.

RBR’S GOALIE TESSA LISTO Photos by: Fran Attardi The Red Bank Regional field hockey season started with a bang.

The opening afternoon of this 2017 season proved to be a fruitful one for the Bucs, who took a 2-0 victory over Mater Dei Prep.

Red Bank Regional junior Penelope Buchanan opened the scoring in this non-divisional contest, before sophomore Mara Sankeleski found the back of the cage to cap the Bucs’ offensive output and stake her club to a two-goal lead at the half.

Bridget Kelly notched the lone assist of the game for the Bucs, helping to lift the program to its second straight opening-day win over the Seraphs.

The Bucs dropped all three of those meetings, but did see goals scored by senior Cece McCarthy (against Rumson) and junior Penny Hill.

Red Bank Regional has also received strong play by its goaltenders, as junior Tara Clark made 12 saves against the Bulldogs and five more against Raritan, while senior keeper Tessa Listro also registered double-digit saves against Matawan with 10.

“We definitely have the talent to turn our record around,” said Heininger. “We just have to continue to work hard and continue to come together as a team. I have no doubt that our girls will continue to give an incredible effort.”

“It was a great game for our girls,” said Red Bank Regional coach Maria Heininger. “Offensively they got the job done, and defensively they were able to hold Mater Dei down, limit their opportunities and get the shutout. It was an incredible effort, and we’ve been trying to build off of it.”

The foundation of the season was strong, but building up the win-loss record has been a work in progress for the Bucs.

Since game one, Red Bank Regional has weathered a treacherous slate of opponents, including the Shore Conference’s top program and juggernaut at the state level, Rumson-Fair Haven, ahead of meetings with divisional rivals like Raritan and Matawan.

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RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN FIELD HOCKEY LOOKS AS STRONG AS ADVERTISED

By Mike Ready

RUMSON – The fourth-ranked Bulldogs opened the 2017 field hockey season with an impressive 3-0 win over Moorestown – ranked fifth in the state. The win avenged last season’s 3-2 loss to the Quakers, which was one of only two losses for Rumson-Fair Haven during their 22-2 season a year ago.

Rumson’s 2014 team beat North I, Group II champion Madison, 3-2, in the NJSIAA Group II final for the program’s first-and-only Group title before losing, 4-0, to eventual champion Eastern in the Tournament of Champions semifinals.

“That was a great start to the season,” RFH head coach Julie Brewington said of the win. “It was nice to have Moorestown as our first game and to get that win and get off to a solid start.”

This season, Rumson, who is 5-0 and also ranked No. 1 in the Shore, returns 14 seniors and four first-team and one second-team All-Shore selections from last season’s sectional championship team.

The Bulldogs’ only other loss last season came at the hands of West Essex, dropping a 5-2 decision in the NJSIAA Group II final after defeating West Deptford, 2-1, to advance to the Group final. Prior to that, Rumson took home the Central Jersey Group II title for their fourth sectional title in five years beating Wall, 5-1.

After defeating Rumson, West Essex went on to beat state power Eastern in overtime of the Tournament of Champions final for their first ever T.O.C. title. In beating Eastern, the Knights snapped the Vikings’ 144-game unbeaten streak dating back to the 2010 T.O.C. final.

Senior midfielder Lily Croddick, who was also a second-team All-State pick after scoring 44 goals and assisting on 19 others, is back and better than ever. She currently leads the team with 12 goals to go along with two assists and has verbally committed to Stanford University for the 2018 season.

“Lily is one of our captains,” said Brewington.

“She’s back as our leading goal scorer after scoring her 100th goal last season as a junior. She’s playing center mid for us and is doing a phenomenal job. What’s really great about this team is that there’s so many girls as contributors and that’s what makes us who we are.”

The Bulldogs field a virtual All-Star team that can overwhelm opposition with their ultra-high-powered attack or roll a shutout behind their suffocating defense. With so much experience and depth on the team, the Bulldogs are one of the favorites to return to the Tournament of Champions and possibly win the whole thing.

“Absolutely, that would definitely be what our goal would be,” said Brewington of her team’s expectations. “And we have a very talented team with a lot of experience which helps a lot but there is so much talent in the state and Shore Conference that we know that we have to really be at our best every game.”

Four of the five Bulldogs wins have come via shutouts with their lone goal allowed coming in their 10-1 win over Red Bank Regional. Overall, Rumson has outscored its five opponents, 38-1.

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Senior goalie Molly Nowell had some huge shoes to fill stepping in for graduated goalie Alex Devito but the transition has been seamless as her onegoal allowed suggests.

Junior forward Bridy Molyneaux, who racked up 26 goals and 18 assists a year ago while garnering first-team All-Shore recognition, is back and doing her thing again this season. She’s second on the team in scoring at this point of the season with six goals and two assists.

Also back and better than ever are seniors Makenna Maguire and Emma D’Amelio – both All-Shore selections a year ago when Maguire recorded 16 goals and 24 assists and D’Amelio had 19 goals and 16 assists. This season Maguire’s netted three goals and added five assist while D’Amelio has added two goals and three assists.

RFH’S #23 LILY CRODDICK Photos by: Fran Attardi

Senior Kaitlyn Macgillis – a Cornell University commit – is back anchoring the defense where she led a unit that recorded 17 shutouts last season while being named first-team All-Shore.

“Kaitlyn is another captain and she’s been phenomenal for us for four years now,” said Brewington of her star defender. “This year she’s really stepped up for us as the leader of the defense.”

Junior Grace Jamin and sophomore Maeve Hierholzer have been solid in defense as well.

After scoring 24 goals and assisting on eight others last season as a sophomore, Elana Werner, who has three goals this season, was somewhat overlooked when it came to post-season awards while playing on a team that featured so many stars having huge years.

“Elana’s made some great improvements and had an awesome preseason,” said Brewington. “She’s also been more of a contributor as far as leadership on the field on the forward line. Her skills and speed have improved and we expect her to do some great things for us this year.”

Senior Josie Francis (2 G), juniors Neva Coleman (2 G), Ana Claire Piancentini (3 G) and Alina Arko (1 G, 1 A) and freshman Meadow Maguire (3 G, 2 A) are all key contributors to the Bulldogs success as well.

The Bulldogs have Freehold Township – ranked 17th in the state and fourth in the Shore – and Freehold – No. 10 in the Shore – remaining on their regular season schedule. Then they’ll be up against the likes of Shore Regional – No. 8 in the state and second in the Shore – and Wall – 11th in the state and No. 3 in the Shore – among others in the Shore Conference Tournament before they even get to the states, so they have their work cut out for them.

“The girls, especially the seniors, have those goals and things they want to accomplish this season,” Brewington said of her team’s mind set. “But the main thing we keep stressing is that we have to take one game at a time and not get ahead of ourselves. They understand every game is important and we have to keep improving. They’re definitely on board with what we’re trying to accomplish this season but sometimes it’s hard to not get ahead of yourselves a little bit but they also understand that we have a target on our backs and they have to perform every game.”

UPDATE: The Bulldogs lost to No. 10 Bridgewater-Raritan, 2-1, in overtime Saturday in Rumson.

Lily Croddick scored for Rumson in the first half and the two teams battled to a scoreless second half before Bridgewater-Raritan won in overtime.

Christina Zydzik had 28 saves in goal for Bridgewater-Raritan as the Bulldogs bombarded the net but failed to break through. The Bulldogs drop to 5-1 on the year with the loss.

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MIDDLETOWN SOUTH HOLDS OFF MANASQUAN IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE

By Mike Ready

MIDDLETOWN – With the score 10-7 in Middletown South’s favor late in the fourth quarter and Manasquan driving into Eagles territory, junior cornerback Matt Cruz intercepted a pass from Warriors quarterback Tommy Antonucci that deflected off the hands of junior wide receiver James Pendergist with 49.3 seconds left in the game.

Sophomore Tyler Cuccia punt was aided by a good bounce all the way to the 15-yard line putting the Warriors in a hole with 10:28 left in the game.

The South defense then went to work. Krelin stopped Morgan for no gain on first down; Tardy tackled Antonucci for a one-yard loss and on third-and-11 from the 14 Krelin deflected Antonucci’s pass and it fell incomplete.

That ended a Manasquan last-ditch drive that had started at their own two-yard line and advanced to the Middletown South 48 before Cruz sealed the game for the Eagles and handed them an important Class B North victory over the Warriors Friday night at Middletown South’s “The Swamp.”

“It was time for him to start taking over games,” Antonucci said of his linebacker’s dynamic play Friday night. “He’s such a huge part of what we do defensively and tonight he was able to flex his muscles a little bit.”

It also ended an emotional family affair that pitted Manasquan’s starting quarterback Tommy Antonucci against his father, long-time Middletown South head coach Steve Antonucci.

Following the Warriors punt, Hilla, who had 10 tackles including two TFL, stopped Kinsella for a loss and on third-and-10 he hit Kinsella as he was releasing the ball and it fell incomplete forcing an Eagle punt and one last shot at tying or winning the game with 5:22 remaining.

“It’s a 100 percent relief that it’s over,” the younger Antonucci said about having to face his father for the second year in a row. “I am so excited that I don’t ever have to do that again.”

“Now I can go back to being dad and get back to the normal routine,” the coach said. “It’s not something you look forward to spending your whole week game planning to stop your son. Trying to pressure him into mistakes is not easy by any means. All and all it may be fun to watch but it’s really not fun to be a part of.”

On the opening possession of the game South drove to the Warriors’ 33-yard line before two incomplete passes forced a punt. Then on Manasquan’s ensuing possession the Warriors drove to the South’s 29-yard line but on secondand-10 Antonucci coughed up the ball after being hit behind the line of scrimmage by junior outside linebacker Matt Tardy. South’s sophomore defensive tackle Vincent Condito recovered for the Eagles at the 37.

Neither team did much of anything offensively in the first half after their initial drives. Both defenses kept the other’s offense stuck in their own territory the rest of half.

Manasquan finished with 93 first-half yards while South ended the half with just 65 total yards. Senior running back Connor Morgan carried 10 times for 35 yards for the Warriors and junior wide receiver James Pendergist was on the receiving end of an Antonucci 33-yard pass. South senior running back Chaz Alessi picked up 27 yards on the ground on nine carries and senior quarterback Ben Kinsella completed 5-of-13 passes for 33 yards.

Photo by: Mike Ready Two runs by Alessi gave the Eagles a first down at the 14yard line but a fumbled snap by Kinsella lost nine yards and after a four-yard run by Kinsella and an incomplete pass they were looking at a fourth-and-15 from the 16-yard line.

Eagles Chris Kaldrovics then split the uprights with a 33-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead with 7:05 left in the third quarter.

Kaldrovics ensuing kickoff went out of bounds so the Warriors took over on their own 35 now trailing, 3-0.

the touchdown and a 10-0 lead after Kaldrovics’ extra point with 4:17 remaining in the half.

“Everything’s new to him,” said Antonucci of the Eagles firstyear starter. “It’s only game three for this kid. We implemented some option stuff which we haven’t done in a few years. This is a kid going under center for the first time. And all this stuff is new to him. We’ll take what we can get from him. He’ll get better, too. From an athletic standpoint, he has a ton of potential.”

On first down Morgan was stopped after a two-yard gain by senior outside linebacker Jake Krelin, who then stopped Morgan for no gain on third-and-4 from the 41 forcing Manasquan to punt.

Kinsella ran the ball nine times for 66 yards and a touchdown and completed 8-of-17 attempts for an additional 72 yards.

Krelin had a monster game finishing with 15 tackles including three tackles for a loss even as Manasquan appeared to run away from his side.

Pendergist then returned the South’s ensuing kickoff 40 yards to the 50-yard line giving the Warriors excellent field position with 4:07 left in the third.

“I felt the first couple of weeks they were running away from me,” Krelin said of his frustration with teams avoiding his side. “We get Tardy back and he’s going to make a presence on the other side. They got to come to my side sooner or later and when they do, I’m going to make that play.”

A trick play on third-and-12 from the 48 that had Antonucci handing off to Morgan, who then pitched the ball to John Foreman, who then lofted a 35-yard strike to Pendergist gave the Warriors a first down at the Eagles 17-yard line. However, two plays later Morgan fumbled after being hit hard by junior defensive back Matt Cruz with junior defensive end Jack Hardzewicz recovering at the 18 for the Eagles.

Even with teams running away from him, Krelin just chases the runner down from the backside – he’s that good.

A block in the back penalty on the second half kickoff pinned Manasquan back at their own six-yard line before Condito and junior outside linebacker Matt Tardy each recorded three-yard tackles for a loss putting the ball at the goal line and forcing Antonucci to punt from his own end zone.

Following the Manasquan punt the Eagles took over on their own 35-yard line. Kinsella found Petrillo on a swing pass in the right flats for 10 yards and a first down and Alessi picked up five more on the ground moving the ball to the 50 for a second-and-five.

Junior James Petrillo fielded Antonucci’s punt at the 35 and returned it to the Manasquan 22-yard line handing the Eagles their best field position of the game.

Kinsella then faked a handoff to Alessi on a zone-read keeper that had the entire Manasquan defense biting on the fake and took it all the way around left end 50 yards for

Manasquan got on the board three plays later when senior defensive tackle Evan Hilla put a vicious hit on Alessi causing him to fumble with the ball bouncing right into the hands of Antonucci, who scampered into the end zone untouched pulling the Warriors to within 10-7 with 50 seconds left in the third quarter.

South picked up a first down following the kick but a fumbled snap and two runs that netted two yards and a punt.

Pendergist allowed the punt to get past him all the way back to the two-yard line and Manasquan was looking at 98 yards of turf in front of them.

Antonucci scrambled for a first down on third-and-10 from the two getting out of the grasp of Tardy in the end zone for what looked like a safety and Morgan picked up two yards and a first down on third-and-2 at the 28.

Another Antonucci first down run gave the Warriors a first down at the 40 with under two minutes to play. A reverse to Pendergist was snuffed out by Krellin and Tardy stopped Antonucci for a three-yard gain but on third-and-6 Antonucci found Pendergist for seven yards and a first down at the Eagles 48 with a minute to play.

Antonucci then looked for Pendergist one more time and had him open but the ball deflected off his hands and Cruz made a diving interception to put a cap on the game for the Eagles.

“We knew going in we had to stop the run. Obviously, that’s what they do very well,” Antonucci said of Middletown South’s game plan. “We stacked the box a little and tried to put pressure on them. We were able to do that. To have Tardy and Krellin, you saw what they can do. They can wreak havoc on people.”

South held the potent Manasquan rushing attack to 94 yards on 38 carries for a 2.6 yards per carry average for the game.

“We’re getting better,” said Antonucci of his young Eagles squad. “We’re starting to get to the point where we’re playing the kind of football we’re capable of playing. We’re still young and are going to make mistakes. But, as far as from week to week , I see progress and that’s a positive thing for us.”

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Monmouth Regional Field Hockey Records Consecutive Shutouts

By Lou Monaco

By Marissa Yoo

You can best teach character on the playing field, using sports to teach life lessons. ~ Jim Thompson I have never had any sort of natural inclination for sports, with the exception of the karate lessons I took in middle school. Beyond that, sports have seemingly played no significant part in my life. Although I enjoy running on my own, I have never even considered joining the lacrosse team, the swim team, or even the track team. Furthermore, over the years, I have never watched the World Cup or the Super Bowl. In fact, I have only ever given the Olympics an occasional glance whenever it was South Korea’s turn to perform in some event. And yet, sports have always been a seamless, integral and telling part of my life.

Quite unlike me, my mom puts the “fan” in fanatic with her blazing passion for sports, especially football and baseball. She always watches all those mega, often high-stakes athletic events, both national and international, from the comfort of our home or outside on the local playing fields or in the various stadiums. Not surprisingly, my mother also owns a gym.

As a young child, I would lie in bed at night and hear her yell at the TV well past my bedtime. Frankly, this was so much more comforting than I would like to admit. Knowing that we were both awake during those late hours still gives me a sense of solidarity with her.

Over the years, having a mom who surrounds herself with sports has taught me something pivotal: True character is revealed while living a life engulfed by what one deeply and unabashedly loves.

Today, I thank her for this priceless life lesson and timeless profound wisdom. If one has strong character and genuine passion, no matter how old one becomes, that person can still truly savor life, have joy-filled fun, and

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a historic sense of togetherness with others, known and unknown, who also love our beloved teams. From the stands, on the bench, and on the playing field, we laugh, shout, groan and occasionally swear like a proverbial sailor because of our unvarnished and proud passion for sports. Now, well into adulthood, my mom is at her most youthful and lively while watching a “life-and-death” sporting event. Today, I continue to be the number one fan of this number one sports fan.

Sports have taught me that passion in any form demands unequivocal intelligence and character. Despite this quantifiable truth, there will always be those would claim that professional athletes do not need to be smart to perform at a consistently high level. To master a given sport’s playbook and then to execute the right play at the right time under adverse conditions, takes intelligence, persistence, and a distinct “grace under pressure.” As a person who will gladly sit still in front of a computer screen and write for the rest of my days, gifted athletes are, indeed, geniuses.

After a so-so start to its 2017 campaign, the Monmouth Regional field hockey team accomplished something it had never accomplished in the history of the program on September 21st.

Senior goalkeeper Danielle Britton recorded 12 saves for her second consecutive shutout to lift Monmouth Regional to a much-needed 1-0 victory over Red Bank Catholic in Tinton Falls.

“The girls played together with a lot of heart and grit,” said Monmouth Regional head coach Angela Teeple, who is in her 11th year at the helm. “Danielle (Britton) was lights out in net and made some unbelievable saves against Red Bank Catholic to stop their momentum.”

Junior Jessica Seldner scored off an assist from junior Alyca Brewton in the first half to provide the Falcons with its lone offensive output en route to the history-making triumph.

“For the past three years, we have beaten some teams we never had before. It is exciting to beat an RBC program because we lose kids to that school. Beating teams that have club players and feeder programs is always key for us. My

When it comes to my own passion, writing, I am cognizant that our chronological age — be that young, old, or in-between — need not diminish our authentic passion. In fact, true joy will keep our respective natures vibrant throughout the inevitable passage of time.

Along the way, I will gush about what I love, immerse myself in it, and happily share it with interested others. The desire to write will follow me, in large measure, because of my mom and her unbridled, lifelong ardor for life played out on a field, a track, a pool, a hardwood court, a mat, a mountain, or wherever.

Character can, indeed, be formed and molded. Dreams can also be made and eventually realized as a direct consequence of loving and learning from that simple, yet at times complex and confounding, master teacher, sports.

MONMOUTH REGIONAL’S #11 SAM MICHENER girls pick up a stick their freshman or sophomore year and compete behind the eight ball year in and year out. But the focus is always about hard work, never giving up and focusing on the controllables,” said Teeple. “We compete and do what we can to be successful with our players and we have seen good things happen for us. We beat Middletown South for our first win this season on September 11th and that has never happened for us either.”

Britton has 62 saves (10.3 saves per games) and senior Samantha Michener and sophomore Courtney Curley each have two goals apiece to lead the team.

Senior Danielle Kroll has dished out a teamleading four assists.

“Britton is one of the best I have ever coached and Samantha, her twin sister and fellow senior, controls our midfield. Kroll keeps our attack going and to round our defense are four seniors: Brook Quinton, Helen Yetman, Michelle White and Michener,” said Teeple.

MONMOUTH REGIONAL’S #2 SAMI BRITTON Photos by: Gia Fay

Two of Monmouth Regional’s next three games are at home, including a matchup on Monday, Sept. 25 versus Manasquan. After a visit to Long Branch on Wednesday, the Falcons return home to face Middletown South on Friday.

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Saint John Vianney High School Creates Flag Memorial for the Victims of 9/11

Red Bank Catholic led

by Skilled Singles Trio

By James Smith

A season ago they challenged for a sectional state championship as well as a conference crown, and one year later Red Bank Catholic is aiming to retain its stature as a local and state power.

The Caseys are certainly off to a promising start with victories in their first four matches (including triumphs over crosstown rival Red Bank Regional, Manasquan, Wall Township and Ocean Township), and according to Lynn Di Gioia, her club’s strength lies in its singles experience.

HOLMDEL – Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) students, staff, and faculty participated in a nation-wide project called 9/11: Never Forget. A flag memorial was created on the lawn in front of SJVHS to honor all 2,977 victims who died on 9/11.

SJVHS Social Studies teacher and Military Support Club moderator Diane Thompson organized this event. “For the past few years, I have been receiving materials to use in my classes to teach about 9/11. The organization that provides the materials encourages students to make a flag memorial on their campus by placing 2,977 flags in the ground to honor each victim of the attacks.

With the help of the SJVHS administration and the SJVHS Military Support Club, we constructed our memorial on Friday, September 8th,” stated Thompson.

Many students volunteered their time to the flag memorial. Junior Seamus Duffy said, “I volunteered my time to help with the flag memorial because to me, it was more than putting wooden sticks with American flags into the ground. The meaning of the ceremony was to recognize all lives lost on 9/11 and to really put into proportion the magnitude of that terror attack. To me and many others, this project means so much more.

Not only is it important to honor the fallen, but it is also very important to honor the brave men and women who were running into the danger while others were running away from danger.” Duffy’s father was a first responder in the FDNY which is why this project hits very close to home for him.

Duffy continued, “I feel like it was my duty to pay respect to all people who lost their lives on that day, along with people that are battling to survive with their sicknesses caused by this terror attack.

When I look at those flags on the front lawn of the school I don't only think about the victims of the 9/11 attack, I also keep in mind all the men and women who lost their lives and continue to serve our great country. I'm very lucky to wake up in my bed, live where I live, and have the family that I do. Too many people take those things for granted, and placing those flags on the front lawn reminded me that not every day is promised.”

Jeffrey Nelson, a senior at SJVHS was also instrumental to the success of this project, said, “I volunteered my time to help with the flag memorial not just because it was a community service opportunity, but because I knew how important it was to honor those who died in the attack on 9/11. When I was putting down the flags for the memorial, I was thinking to myself that there were so many flags. It is heartbreaking to know that all of the flags represent a life taken during 9/11.”

Nelson added, “It was an honor to help.”

Thomson said, “My goal was to give students a visual representation of the magnitude of the attacks on 9/11/01 while paying tribute to the victims and heroes of that day. Our students were either very young, or not even born. We must never forget what happened in our past, even the tragic events, so that we can fully appreciate the freedoms that we have today.”

“We have talented players at every position, but having all three singles players back from last season gives us a big advantage,” said Di Gioia, who is in her 23rd season at the helm of the Red Bank Catholic program.

“I’m sure she was upset at the time, because she’s a competitor, and no competitor wants to lose let alone to a rival,” Di Gioia said. “But it wasn’t as if she was blown out. It was a great match that went three sets. It was tight the whole the way between two of the the top players in the Shore… and Julie is still just a sophomore. She’s still a player that is developing and improving her game each day.”

Though the focus may be on Red Bank Catholic’s skill and experience up front, it’s the talent at the back end that will determine the Caseys’ longevity come tournament time, as the club will go through the 2017 campaign with two new doubles duos, including a top team of senior Brianna Leon and junior Jenna Ryan, and a second pairing of seniors Catherine Coffenberg and Michalena Iannacone.

In the team’s most recent triumph over Class B North rival Ocean Township (a 4-1 decision on Sept. 15) Sarah Fazzolari and Alexis Fuda kept their individual second and third singles records spotless at 4-0, while standout sophomore Julie Moschella logged her third victory of the year.

Moschella, who earned AllShore Conference honors as a freshman, dropped her opening match to a fellow local star in Red Bank Regional senior Abby Decker.

Moschella’s lone blemish wasn’t without a great fight, as she took Decker (another All-Shore Conference caliber player) to three sets. The sophomore took a 6-3 decision in the first, before dropping the second and suffering a 9-7 loss in the tie breaker.

Despite the early loss, Di Gioia is confident that her youthful luminary will grow from the experience.

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MONMOUTH REGIONAL RUNS ITS RECORD TO 4-0 FOR ITS BEST START SINCE 2006

By Mike Ready

TINTON FALLS – When first-year head coach Larry Nikola took over the struggling Monmouth Regional football program last February he knew it would be a challenge and he would have his work cut out for him.

But Nikola, who is no stranger to the rebuilding process, saw no reason why he couldn’t turn the Falcons program into consistent winners competing for division titles and qualifying for the state playoffs year-after-year.

“Listen, we’ve got some good athletes here,” Nikola said.

“I know when I first got here people would say Monmouth always has good skill players but they haven’t had good linemen; I would tend to disagree with that. Now, I don’t know was it was like in the past, but we’ve certainly found them this year; we have very good offensive and defensive lines that are really responding.

“We want to build a program like a Middletown South, RBC or Manalapan. You can name them all – a Pt. Pleasant Boro - they all have winning programs,” Nikola continued.” That’s something we would aspire to have.”

Four games into the season, Nikola has Monmouth Regional heading in the right direction.

After soundly defeating Metuchen, 37-7, last Saturday, the Falcons improved to 3-0 for their first 3-0 start to a season since 2010 when they finished with an underwhelming 4-6 record.

Monmouth Regional is looking for their first winning season since 2006 when they finished with an 8-3 record and advanced to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III semifinals before losing to one of those winning programs Nikola was referring to – Middletown South.

Falcons defeat Holmdel, 14-3, and last week versus Metuchen he got the Falcons off to a fast start with touchdown runs of 24 yards on their first play from scrimmage and four yards on their second possession to give them a quick 14-0 advantage.

The Falcons got their fourth straight win Friday to move to 4-0 and it was a big one, beating Matawan, 14-13, for its first-ever win over the Huskies in program history and their best start since 2006.

Fitzgerald caught Nikola’s eye while excelling on the hardwood floor during basketball season and convinced him to join the football team.

Nikola is very familiar with Monmouth Regional football.

Matter of fact, he was a candidate for the head coach job a few years back.

“I applied for the head coaching job when coach Merola (former Monmouth head coach and current Brick Memorial assistant coach Rob Merola) resigned after the 2004 season,” said Nikola, who was freshman coach under Merola. “I thought I would get the head job after coach Merola left but I didn’t get it.”

Now, 13 years later after a head coaching stint at nowdefunct Cardinal McCarrick and assistant coaching positions at Colts Neck and Marlboro, the Monmouth Regional job is finally his. He replaces Rich Moscata, who resigned last winter after four seasons of his second tenure at Monmouth.

Being around this current Falcons team you can sense there is a different vibe just by the way the players go about their business.

“We had to get discipline,” Nikola said about one of the changes he brought to the team. “It was almost as if they (the players) ran the team when I got here. They liked to tell you what to do and it can’t be that way and it won’t be that way. They still test your bounds but we’re going to outlast them – they won’t outlast us.”

Senior Ian Fitzgerald, who is the starting point guard on the basketball team, leads the team in scoring with six touchdowns. Fitzgerald will line up at quarterback, wide receiver or running back at any given time depending on the set formation, and has excelled wherever he lines up.

MONMOUTH REGIONAL’S #3 DAYSHAWN PORTER Photos by: Fran Attardi

In Monmouth’s 28-17 win versus Ocean to open the season, Fitzgerald rushed for 106 yards on 14 attempts and he heaved a 63-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Devon Johnson. And with the Falcons holding a slim 21-17 lead with 2:39 left in the game his 47-yard touchdown run sealed the game.

A week later, his 44-yard touchdown run helped the

“He’s a strong kid; he’s smart and has picked up the principles and concepts quickly,” Nikola said. “He can be a Division I player because of his speed (legitimate 4.3, 4.4 speed) if he stays focused and concentrates.”

Junior Dayshawn Porter rotates with Fitzgerald at quarterback but also lines up at running back and wide receiver, as well as being a standout in the secondary and on special teams.

Against Ocean he completed a 35-yard touchdown toss to Johnson and a week later found Johnson again – this time for a 35-yard TD. In last Saturday’s win against Metuchen he did a little of everything. He set up Fitzgerald’s first touchdown run with a 39-yard punt return to the 24-yard line before picking off a pass and returning it 15 yards to the Metuchen 20 setting up Fitzgerald’s second touchdown run two plays later.

He also broke a 35-yard touchdown run down the right sidelines to push the Falcons lead over Metuchen to 28-0 with 10:37 still left in the second quarter. It was at that point that Nikola began emptying his bench against the obviously overmatched Bulldogs.

MONMOUTH REGIONAL’S #22 DEVON JOHNSON Miller found junior Andrew Faccone all alone in the end zone to push the lead against Metuchen to 35-0.

Porter has stepped into a leadership role this season as a junior and credits the coaching staff for the team’s turnaround.

Friday night Fitzgerald scored on a two-yard run with 8:34 to left to play and Johnson booted the decisive extra point to give the Falcons the lead for good. Matawan’s 31-yard field goal attempt with 17.9 seconds left in the game fell well short preserving the 14-13 win for Monmouth.

“Discipline,” said Porter without hesitation when asked what’s behind their 4-0 start. “There’s a new attitude here. Offseason we were working out at 5:30 in the morning and this summer from 6:00 till 8:00 – a lot of discipline. We haven’t been 3-0 since I’ve been here and we’re out to shock the Shore.”

Porter connected with Johnson on a 93-yard touchdown that tied the game at 7-7 in the first quarter. On Monmouth’s game-winning drive Fitzgerald set up his own touchdown with a 39-yard run to the 20-yard line.

Fitzgerald finished with 129 yards rushing on 15 attempts and a touchdown.

Aside from his two receiving touchdowns, Johnson handles the kicking duties and is a perfect 13-for-13 on extra point attempts and is a standout cornerback on defense.

“It’s nice being 4-0 but our schedule really started tonight,” Nikola said. “I have a saying and it’s ‘win the 12th game.’ If you’re in the 12th game then obviously you’re in the state championships and it doesn’t matter what your record is. You win it, you’re the state champion. We still have Rumson and Saint John Vianney on our schedule and probably won’t play a tougher team than those two in the playoffs, so if we were lucky enough make the playoffs hopefully we can win that 12th game.”

Junior Eli Rife, who starts at both safety and wide receiver, had a 24-yard touchdown run against Metuchen on a reverse while senior FB/MLB Anthony Guarino scored on a 7-yard burst versus Ocean and senior quarterback Colin

Christian Brothers Soccer Off to a Flying Start

By Lou Monaco

The defending NJSIAA, Non-Public A boys soccer champions are off to a fast start.

Heading into last Saturday’s matchup against DeMatha (Md.) in the sixth annual, two-day Delbarton Soccer Invitational in Morristown, Christian Brothers, No. 3 in

CBA’S #14 LIAM MULVEY Photos by: Tom Smith

the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, entered the game with a 6-1 record, having just come off a bounce-back 2-1 victory over Freehold Township in Freehold on September 18.

The Colts started their 2017 campaign with a five-game win streak, highlighted by four shutouts, and suffered its only loss on the young season in a 4-2 home setback to national powerhouse St. Benedict’s on September 16.

“We are beginning to build relationships on and off the field as a team. There are no divisions with this group; 24 players trust each other and play every day, whether in practice or a game, with the intention to get better as an individual and as a group,” said Christian Brothers head coach Thomas Mulligan, who is in his second season at the helm. “The boys are learning to trust the process and the philosophy of CBA soccer. Once our system is developed, the coaching staff simply releases the players to the game and they will control their own destiny.”

Junior midfielder/back Charlie Daly and junior midfielder Dominic Bellomo lead the Colts in scoring with four goals apiece and senior goalie Shane Keenan has recorded 32 saves (4.5 saves per game). Two of Bellomo’s four scores came in the Freehold Township win, including the eventual gamewinner in the 78th minute.

“We never talk about our record or our rankings at CBA, because we don't want to lose our focus on the next practice or game. Each game is part of our process to becoming a better team tomorrow,” said Mulligan. “We are always in a stage of improvement at CBA.” This season, the Colts are 4-0 on the road and have outscored its opponents, 13-7.

“As the season progresses, I look forward to working with this group to help them develop into a team that competes at the highest levels of high school soccer,” Mulligan said.

“The challenge is always to be the best and that is a never-ending process.”

CBA’S #2 DOMINIC BELLOMO After playing Chaminade (NY) on the second day of the Delbarton Invitational last Sunday, the Colts embark on a three-game road trip as they visit Manalapan on Tuesday, Freehold Borough on Thursday, and Marlboro next Monday.

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MIDDLETOWN NORTH MOVES UP TO FIFTH IN SHORE CONFERENCE GIRLS SOCCER RANKINGS

By Mike Ready

Returning 11 key players from last year’s squad, the Lions are off to their best start since 2007 when that team began the season 8-0-1 but lost its final three games ending the season on a disappointing note.

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Junior forward Lindsey O’Keefe is back after a season which she was an All-Division selection after scoring 17 goals and assisting on another five a year ago. In six games this season she’s recorded seven goals with four assists and is on pace for even greater production this year.

Forward Kaleigh Harmon is tied with O’Keefe for the team lead in goals scored with seven along with two assists after a breakout sophomore year when she posted 11 goals and six assists.

“Kaleigh and Lindsey have a lot of speed and know how to find the goal,” Misciagno said of her two top scorers. “They work really well together doing giving give-and-goes. Also, whichever one scores the other one often times finds the assist for that player so they really complement each other nicely and are just hungry for the goal.”

Photos by: Tom Smith MIDDLETOWN – It’s been a steady climb to respectability for the Middletown North girls soccer program the past four years and it appears this season the Lions are out to prove themselves legitimate after a breakthrough season a year ago.

The Lions girls soccer program does have the pedigree of a big-time program and it’s their intention to reclaim that status as one of the Shore Conference’s premier girls soccer programs.

From 1989 to 2007, the Lions were a perennial top 10 team winning the Shore Conference Tournament championship from 1991 through 1993 – the first team to win three straight SCT titles – and again in 2004. They were SCT runner ups in 1989 and 2005 and won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV title in 2005. But from 2009 to 2013 the Lions hit a dry spell combining to win a total of only four games in those five seasons.

“I keep telling the girls that we are a soccer school and that it’s important to us,” said Patricia Misciagna, who is in her sixth year as head coach at Middletown North. “The banners are all hanging around in the gym but none with any years that we’ve been here, so we want to get up there.”

In 2014 and 2015 the Lions improved to 6-12 but failed to qualify for the either the Shore Conference Tournament or the state playoffs. Last season the Lions took another jump forward going 12-10-1 and surprisingly finishing second in Class B North play.

And even though last season’s record included double-digit losses, that number was a bit deceiving. Included in those losses were Wall (twice), RBC, SJV, Freehold Township, Toms River North and Rumson-Fair Haven – all top 10 teams in the Shore Conference.

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Their 4-0 loss to third-seeded Toms River North last season came in the Round of 16 in the SCT after defeating Manchester in the first round and after upsetting second-seeded Somerville on penalty kicks in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 quarterfinals, they fell to third-seeded Mendham in the semifinals.

With impressive showings in both the SCT and state playoffs a year ago, the Lions finished ranked ninth in the final Asbury Park Press Top 10 girls soccer poll.

This season, after a 6-1 start including a 4-3 win over Red Bank Catholic and a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Wall in which they held a 3-1 lead, the Lions have moved up to fifth in the latest APP Shore Conference top 10 poll. Wall is ranked second in the Shore and fourth in the state.

“The girls are excited and we’re excited,” said Misciagna when asked about her team being ranked fifth in the Shore.

“It shows that we can play with a lot of the strong teams in the Shore. We’ve battled against some tough teams, we’re playing really well, moving the ball around, playing our style of soccer and it just gives us confidence to keep going.”

Junior Casey Bogues primarily played defense a year ago for the Lions but transitioned to midfield this season and the results have paid off smartly. In last Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Monmouth Regional, Bogues scored two first half goals giving her six goals and three assists for the season.

“It was difficult at first,” said Bogues of her position switch.

“But my teammates really helped me getting in the mind set to more offensively than defensively.”

“Casey’s played defense for us, she can play up top, she can play in the middle,” said Misciagno when asked of Bogues’ move to midfield. “She’s just a hard worker. She hustles, gets to the ball first, finishes goals, creates opportunities and can do whatever the team needs her to do which is great.”

Senior midfielders Bess Mascone (2 G, 1 A) and Nicole Puzo (4 A), junior midfielder Emily McCarthy (1 G), junior forward Samantha Ferris (1 A) and sophomore forward Darien Rinn (2 G, 1 A) also supply offensive support while seniors Katie Gwiazdowski (1 A), Mackenzie Kernan (1 G) and Ava McGregor (1 A), junior Gabi Triolo, freshman Carley Binn and junior goalie Hailey Martin form a solid defensive unit that is now working on three straight shutouts.

“Honestly it’s coming from our coaching; we have an amazing coach,” Bogues said when asked about the Lions’ turnaround. “And we have a great group of girls that really mix well together. I couldn’t ask for a better group. They work hard at practice, always trying and we’re always going in the right mind set. When coach told me at halftime that we were ranked No. 5 I couldn’t believe it. But we have work to do; we want to advance farther in the Shore Conference Tournament and states than we did.”

UPDATE: Middletown North fell to crosstown rival Middletown South, 3-1, Saturday at South dropping to 6-2 on the year.

Bess Mascone scored the lone goal for the Lions, who travel to Manasquan Tuesday in the hopes of righting the ship.

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Howell Upends Middletown North to go 3-0 Fosque Phenomenal for Long Branch

By Lou Monaco

in Week 1 Win Over Manasquan

FARMINGDALE – On the night they honored its 2007 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship for inclusion into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame, the 2017 version of Howell Rebels football made a little statement of its own.

By James Smith

On Friday night he placed his NCAA Division I skill-set on full display.

Senior quarterback Edwin Morales III threw for four touchdowns, including three to senior wide receiver Naseim Brantley, to lead Howell to a 28-26 victory over Middletown North in Farmingdale.

By the time he woke up the next morning, Long Branch wide receiver T.J. Fosque had his first NCAA Division I offer in hand.

Howell (3-0) snapped a six-game losing streak to Middletown North dating back to 2010. Since 2003, Middletown North leads the series, 8-4, with no games being played in 2004, 2005 and 2009.

Fosque was a highly-touted talent entering the 2017 season, but failed to draw any official attention from the collegiate ranks.

Middletown North Lions (2-1) lost its second straight game.

“We knew we had to grind it out a bit against a good team like Middletown North. We improved on offense tonight and the big plays are great, when you get them, but sometimes you have to play with a grind it out mentality. We took another step in the right direction,” said Howell head coach Luke Sinkhorn, who is in his fourth year at the helm. “We respect them greatly. They have a great coach, great staff, and great players. We knew what we had to bring to the table and we executed very well.”

After the Lions opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run by junior Connor Robbins, Morales hit senior Brandon Wilson on a 19-yarder to give Howell the lead for good at 7-6 in the first quarter.

Morales threw a 24-yard TD pass to Brantley with 6:23 remaining in the first half to extend Howell’s

HOWELL’S #4 BRANDON WILSON lead to 14-6 and hit Brantley again from 12 yards out to give Howell a 21-12 halftime lead.

The senior play caller was a perfect 11-for-11 with 166 yards and three TDs, plus 25 rushing yards in the first half for Howell.

Morales threw his third and final TD of the night to Brantley from five yards out to cap a 10-play drive to open the second half and give the Rebels a 2810 advantage.

Robbins, who rushed for three TDs on the night, scored two in the game’s last 5:22 but it was not good enough as Howell went on to the win.

For the game, Morales completed 16-of-18 passes for 230 yards and added 10 carries with 55 yards. Brantley finished with a game-high eight receptions for 101 yards.

That all changed on opening night, when Fosque played an instrumental role (and that’s really understating his contributions that evening) in Long Branch’s Week 1 win over Class B North rival and defending Central Group II sectional state champion Manasquan.

“It feels great to get that first offer. I’ve been working hard to receive that sort of recognition, but I really feel more motivated now than ever,” said Fosque. “I feel like now that I have an offer, I want to continue to go out and prove that I’m worth it; that I’m worth the recognition; that I’m worth the attention.”

If Fosque continues to perform like he did against Manasquan, Monmouth certainly won’t be the last collegiate program to come calling, as the receiver hauled in six catches for 178 yards and three touchdowns.

“Games like that, it’s why you put in the hard work in the off-season. It’s why we came out here and worked so hard in the summer,” said Fosque. “Just so we were prepared for opponents like this, and to win big games.”

Senior Braedon Baldwin led the Rebels defense with a gamehigh 11 tackles.

HOWELL’S #2 NASEIM BRANTLEY Photos by: Tom Smith

“I think we are hungry as a team. We had a lot of hype coming into this season and we know we have to play well each and every game,” said Sinkhorn. “We have a quick turnaround for Thursday against Toms River North, so right away we get ready for another game in a short week.”

LONG BRANCH’S #11 TJ FOSQUE Admittedly, it’s been some time since Long Branch has had a big win to celebrate, as the Green Wave has played to a combined record of 5-15 since Fosque started to make his mark at the varsity level two season ago.

But Long Branch and their standout receiver started early on this triumph over the Warriors, as the Green Wave struck first when quarterback Juwan Wilkins delivered a 26-yard touchdown pass to Fosque in the opening minutes of the first quarter.

Later in the game, the seniors connected again on a 54-yard scoring strike to make it a 21-7 Long Branch advantage.

The dynamic duo’s third and final venture to the end zone came in the third quarter, when Fosque brought down a 37-yard touchdown pass to make it a 28-13 game in an eventual nine-point decision.

“It’s one thing to say that we were going to come out here and have a big season, but it’s another thing to actually do it,” said Fosque. “But now we’ve seen what we’re capable of as a team; what we’re capable of accomplishing. And it’s opened our eyes a little bit.”

However, Fosque also has an understanding that this is just a single step in a lengthy journey toward achieving the goals he and his teammates have set.

LONG BRANCH’S #11 TJ FOSQUE Photos by: Fran Attardi

“It was a great first game, but we know that’s all it was… one game. We still have a long way to go this season and a lot more work to put in before we get to where we want to be. It’s definitely a confidence booster, but we have some things to improve upon.”

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