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2016 ALL-SHORE GAME COMMITTEE & PARTICIPANTS COMMITTEES

HEAD TEAM PHYSICIAN

Shore Sports Network

Executive Game Director Trustee - Lou Vircillo

& Chief Orthopedic Advisor Daniel E. Fox, M.D.

Kevin Williams, Steven Meyer, Bob Badders, Matt Harmon, Ed Sarluca

Site Game Affairs

Team Orthopedic Physicians

Trustee - Joe Martucci Trustee - Cory Davies

Mon. County: Jason Nitche, M.D. Mark Seckler, M.D., Bruce Stamos, M.D. Ocean County: Karl Blum, M.D., Jess Alcid, M.D. W. Francis Kennard, M.D

Game Social Director

Medical Advisors – All Shore Game

Trustee - Chuck Donohue Sr.

Frank Matteace, M.D., Ted Ende, D.O. Dr. Kristine Keane; (Concussion Specialist)

Officials & Rules Trustee - Mark Costantino

Charity Challenger Sports League Joe DiPietro - Southern League Commissioner Dennis Filippone - Brick Committeeman

Officials Liaison

Official Provider Of Athletic Trainers & Physical Therapy

Mike Kilmurray

Ron Lombardi, CEO Sports Care Institute, Inc.

General Managers

Official Team Chiropractors

Ocean Rep - Frank Papalia Asst: Dennis Pidgeon Monmouth Rep - Frank Papalia

Monmouth County: Dr. Peter Lew, D.C., Dr. Robert Beam, D.C. Ocean County: Dr. Robert Thompson D.C.

Anthony Petruzzi - Raritan Dominick Lepore - Manalapan Mark Costantino - Shore Reg Gerard O'Donnell - Jackson Lib.

Official Team Podiatrist

Officials

Team Formation (7 on 7)

Manooj Prasad, M.D.

Ocean Rep - Rob Davis Monmouth Rep - Derek Reichenbecher

Athletic Trainers

Vincent Kelly – Referee Dennis Bacchetta – Side Judge Tom Barlow – Side Judge Bill Ditchkus – Line Judge Jim Cherilli – Linesman Terry Barlow – Center Jim Quirk – Back Judge

Ticket Sales Ocean Rep - Gerard O’Donnell Monmouth Rep - Chris Quinn

n Largest margin of victory: Mon. - 36 pts (1994) n Longest winning streak: Mon. - 3 yrs (1998-00, ’03-’05) n Most points scored: Mon. - 36 (1994) n Most points in a quarter: Mon. - 23 (Second quarter, 2009) n Most points in a half: Mon. - 29 (First half, 1994) n Most first downs: Mon. - 21 (1994) n Most rushing yards: Mon. - 250 (1994) n Most rushing attempts: Mon. - 48 (1986) n Most passing yards: Mon. - 240 (2005) n Most completions: Mon. - 20 (2005)

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US ARMY Liaison Watson Heilala

Scholar Program Committee

Ocean County: Lee Emery, A.T.C, Jim Barber, A.T.C., Kendall Hostnik, A.T.C. Monmouth County: Mike DeSocio, A.T.C., Rebecca DeFrancesco, A.T.C., Amanda Stump, A.T.C.

TEAM RECORDS

Brian Brennan Stand Alone Foundation

Most attempts: Ocean - 40 (1995) Most return yards: Ocean - 194 (1998) Most penalties: Mon. - 12 for 110 yards (2007) Most yards of total offense: Mon. - 455 (1994)

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

Chuck Donohue Jr. - Southern Frank Papalia - RFH Jim Portela - RBC John Kaye - Matawan Rich Hol – Umpire Mark Mechura – Umpire Art Criss – Chains Mike Kilmurray – Officials Liason

Clock Operator Paul Losiewicz

n Longest field goal: 52 yards, Kurt Weiboldt (Brick), 1990; and Gil Gutierrez (St. John Vianney), 1989 n Most field goals: 3, Kurt Weiboldt (Brick), 1990

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n Rushing: 161 yds, Joe Henderson (Freehold), 1986

n Passing: 240 yards, Maurice Turpin (Long Branch), 2005

n Most touchdown passes: 3, Alex Zarrillo (Toms River East), 1993

n Most rushing touchdowns: 3, Eric McCoo (Red Bank), 1998

n Receiving: 141 yards, Mike Mercier (Mater Dei), 1990

n Longest interception return for a touchdown: 98 yards, Shawn Murray (Brick Memorial), 1998

n Longest scoring run: 63 yards, Joe Henderson (Freehold), 1986; and Billy Gee (Lakewood), 1987

n Longest fumble return for a touchdown: 80 yards, Mike Bland (Long Branch), 2004

n Longest scoring pass: 80 yards, Adam Burtnieks (Lakewood) to Pat Connolly (Point Beach), 1991

n Longest punt return for a touchdown: 70 yards, Kurt Loftus (Brick), 2008

WINNING COACHES BY YEAR

1987: George Bessette (Lakewood)

1997: Warren Wolf (Brick)

2007: Lou Vircillo (Lacey)

1978: Warren Wolf (Brick)

1988: Jim Roe (Manalapan)

1998: Mark Costantino (Shore)

2008: Chip LaBarca Jr. (TR North)

1979: Gary Chapman (Manasquan)

1989: Lou Vircillo (Lacey)

1999: Mike Ciccotelli (Keyport)

2009: Mark Ciccotelli (Freehold)

1980: Al Saner (Point Boro)

1990: Jim Calabro (Brick Memorial)

2000: Craig Cicardo (Mater Dei)

2010: Joe Martucci (Matawan)

1981: George Conti (Asbury Park)

1991: Vic Kubu (Manasquan)

2001: John Gardi (Central)

2011: Lou Vircillo (Lacey)

1982: Ron Emmert (Southern)

1992: Bob Generelli (Midd. South)

2002: Warren Wolf (Brick)

2012: Ed Gurrieri (Manalapan)

1983: John Amabile (Wall)

1993: Warren Wolf (Brick)

2003: Chris Barnes (Wall)

2013: Greg LaCava (Colts Neck)

1984: Warren Wolf (Brick)

1994: George Conti (Ocean Twp.)

2004: Steve Antonucci (Midd. South)

2014: Rob Dahl (Brick)

1985: Leroy Hayes (Asbury Park)

1995: Larry Zdilla (Marlboro)

2005: Mike Ciccotelli (Keyport)

2015: Walt Krystopik (Jackson Mem.)

1986: Lou Montanaro (RBC)

1996: Bob Nani (TR North)

2006: Game ended in a tie

Monmouth leads all time, 20-17-1

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Head Coach Anthony Petruzzi Raritan High School

In his sixth season leading his alma mater, Petruzzi led the Rockets to an unlikely state title with a brilliant postseason run that delivered the program its second sectional crown and first since 2004.

the season.

A roller coaster season for Raritan ended at the top when the Rockets stunned undefeated Lincoln, 28-26, to win the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II title at Kean University. Junior quarterback Marc Carnivale’s 11-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Nick Pasquin with 10 seconds left in regulation capped a game-winning drive in the final two minute to produce one of the great moments of

Raritan began the season 3-0 before losing five straight to limp into the playoffs. Three of those losses, however, were to Non-Public Group III finalist St. John Vianney, Central Jersey Group III finalist Red Bank and Central Jersey Group III champion Rumson-Fair Haven. The playoffs began with Raritan at 3-5, but Petruzzi’s squad went on the road and beat Point Boro, 17-7, to avenge a 33-27 regular-season loss to the Panthers. The Rockets then crushed Delaware Valley, 42-13, to reach the sectional championship game and took care of Holmdel, 46-25, on Thanksgiving. The Rockets had a top 10 offense in the Shore, averaging 28.4 points per game, and also had the Shore Conference’s leading rusher, senior Derek Ernst, who ran for 1,777 yards and 23 touchdowns. Carnivale was sixth in the Shore in passing with 1,598 yards and 16 touchdowns. Senior receivers Jordan Smith and Nick Pasquin each had over 500 receiving yards while junior linebacker Ryan Dickens, who is committed to UConn, was fifth in the Shore in tackles with 127.

Petruzzi is a 1999 graduate of Raritan High School and played in the 1999 Gridiron Classic. He graduated from Montclair State in 2004 and began coaching as an assistant at Raritan in 2001 while he was still on college. He was an assistant when Raritan went 12-0 and won the Central Jersey Group II title in 2004 for the program’s first state championship. He succeeded Bob Generelli as head coach starting in 2010.

MONMOUTH COUNTY COACHING STAFF Chris Damian Jeff Struble Matthew Dempsey David Ernst Bob Generelli

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Mark Ciccotelli David Monro John Principe Jerome Dean George Gibson

John Bird John Paczkowski Mike Nunes

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Sadiq Palmer

WR/DB

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Nick Pasquin

DB

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Jake Curry

Jeff Sheard

WR

Matt Cluley

QB

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Dylan Murphy

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Matt Reardon

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RB

DB

Isaiah Phillip

LB/TE

Sean Ennis

LB

Aliem Shaw

School

No.

Freehold Twp.

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RBR

Raritan SJV

RBC

Wall

RBR

Matawan

LB

Matawan

Teddy Mitchell

WR

Red Bank

Desmond Underwood

RB

Makaya Caesar Jack O'Connor Joe Rice

Alex Pierce

Matt Mosquera

RB K K

DB

QB/K

Greyson Stoothoff

WR/DB

Jaedon Stephens

DB

Nick Galanti Cole Hardy

Davon Thompson Rasheed Martin

WR DB DB

DB

Raritan

Matawan Keyport

RBR SJV

Matawan

Midd. South

Ocean

Freehold Twp. Asbury Park

Mater Dei Prep Asbury Park

Neptune

Player Name

Pos.

School

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Tyler Thompson

RB

Ocean

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Mason Sheehan

TE

Raritan

OL

Long Branch

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Derek Ernst

RB

Nick Maciejewski

K/P

Matt Dombrowski

OL/DL

Cameron Hills Evan Smutz Max Pfrang

OL

Raritan

Wall

Midd. North Keyport

LB

RFH

Noah Powell

DL

Howell

Casey Rogers

OL

Shore

OL

Midd. South

Todd Burger

Tyler Rossback

DL LB

Ricky Wild

OL/DL

Ryan Oneidas

OL/DL

Joe Rutkowski Pat McGowan Erik Graham

OL/DL OL

Steve Fiumefreddo

OL

Tyler Gallagher

OL

James Oncea Rob Hart

Nick Rossi

Jordan Smith

OL OL/DL WR WR

Freehold Twp. Ocean

RBR

RBC

Midd. North Shore Shore RFH

Monmouth Reg.

Manasquan Howell

Raritan

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Head Coach Dave Oizerowitz Toms River North

In his third season at the helm of one of Ocean County’s most storied programs, Oizerowitz guided the Mariners to their sixth NJSIAA title and the No. 2 ranking in the Shore Conference to earn Ocean County Coach of the Year honors.

Toms River North finished 11-1 and secured its first state sectional title since going undefeated in 2007 by beating Williamstown, 14-7, in the South Jersey Group V title game at Rowan University. The Mariners won their final 10 games of the season and won arguably the toughest public school bracket in the state to keep their perfect 6-for-6 record in state championship games intact. Along the way, Toms River North defeated eventual Central Jersey Group IV champion Jackson Memorial in Week 5 and knocked off an undefeated Brick team in Week 8 to claim a share of the Class A South division title. Toms River North’s defense was relentless in the state playoffs, allowing just 14 total points in wins over Kingsway, Lenape and Williamstown. The Mariners’ offense was one of the best in the Shore in averaging 33 points per game and producing two 1,000-yard rushers, quarterback Mike Husni and running back Asante Moorer, while Husni also passed for over 1,000 yards.

Oizerowitz has a 29-24 head coaching record in five seasons, which includes an 11-9 record in two seasons at Lakewood. Toms River North went 1-9 with a young and inexperienced group in his first season in 2013, but made major progress to win a state championship just two seasons later.

A 1992 graduate of Toms River South, Oizerowitz started his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater in 1995 before moving on to coach at Lakewood at 1997. He was an assistant with the Piners until ascending to the head coach position in 2001.

After the 2002 season Oizerowitz left Lakewood to join the coaching staff at Lacey from 2003-2004. He was the defensive coordinator at Toms River North under Chip LaBarca Jr. from 2006 until taking over as the head coach.

OCEAN COUNTY COACHING STAFF Mike Oizerowitz Bill Dowd Anthony Penna Nick Zaza

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Rich Malek Gabe Roonan Paul Zambito Bob Cassidy

Charlie Monanian Tom Malek Aamir Dew

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Nick Camarato

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Christian Lynch

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School

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Nick Grande

Toms River North

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Gene Franceschini

QB

Point Boro

Vinny Lee

RB

Jackson Memorial

Mike Miserendino Matt Schliefer

QB

Central Regional

DB

Brick Township

DL

Toms River North

Paul Wickwire

RB/WR

Nate Husak

RB/LB

Josh Bowen

LB

Barnegat

WR

Central Regional

Da'Shon Copes Elie Lavarin

DB

David Calderon

WR

Braden Yorke

TE

Malcolm Vaughn Tarique Smith

Barnegat

Point Boro

Brick Memorial Donovan Catholic

Jackson Liberty

TE

Lacey Township

TE

Toms River North

DB

Toms River East

Tom Donovan

RB

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Alex Rosario

DB

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Pat Saunders

DB

Toms River East

Jaden Kosh

LB

Toms River South

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Anthony Storino

Norion Davis

Devin Connelly Adante Davis Pat Walker

DB LB

LB

Player Name

Barnegat

Noah Husak

UT

No.

Toms River North Donovan Catholic

Point Boro

Jackson Memorial

34 50 51 52 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 64 65 66 70 72 74 77 81 88

Pos.

School

DB

Toms River East

UT

Point Boro

Dezmund Hunter

WR

Dan Finelli

DL

Anthony Nobile

OL

Jordan Keefe

DL

Chris Hayes Tyler Towns

Donovan Catholic Brick Township

Brick Memorial

DL

Brick Memorial

DL

Jackson Memorial

Brick Township

Elijah Gill

OL

Lakewood

Gavin Hynes

DL

Point Boro

Alex Trapasso

OL

Brick Township

Cory Wilson

LB

Brick Township

Kyle Hebrew

OL

Toms River South

Phil Pender

OL

Manchester

K

Point Boro

Jake Post

Avery DelValle Mike Nobile

Tim Petersen Brandon Burdge Luke Butera

Collin Ansbach Javion Harris

LB

LB

DL

OL

OL OL

WR

Lacey Township

Toms River East Brick Memorial

Toms River North

Toms River East

Toms River North Brick Township

Southern

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SFCF 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees teve Antonucci

In 18 years as the head coach at Middletown South he has built one of the most admired and respected programs in New Jersey. His record of 170-37 includes six NJSIAA sectional titles and nine Shore Conference divisional championships and his most recent Eagles team finished No. 1 in the state following a perfect 12-0 season. The 2015 Eagles started the season with great expectations and lived up to all of them, finishing with a 35-7 rout of Phillipsburg in the North Jersey Section II, Group IV championship game at MetLife Stadium. Antonucci was honored as the Shore Sports Network Coach of the Year and was also saluted by the New York Giants and his peers in Class A North. He has collected 14 different Coach of the Year honors during his Middletown South career.

Antonucci’s six state sectional titles ties him with retired Hall of Famers Warren Wolf and Mike Ciccotelli for second on the all-time list among Shore Conference coaches, trailing only the late Vic Kubu, who won 11 during his HOF career. Ironically, Antonucci played his high school football for Ciccotelli at Keyport (Class of 1988) before moving on to Montclair State.

rather to play the game the right way, have a positive impact on his players and do it with class and dignity. Clearly he has accomplished those goals for nearly two decades along with plenty of hardware.

Antonucci and his wife Tracy Dawn live in Manasquan with their five children, Thomas, Jake, Jane, Michael and Matthew.

Antonucci was also the baseball coach at Middletown South for 15 years, winning three state and two divisional titles before stepping down to devote all his energy to football and his family. For all his success his coaching philosophy does not focus on championships but

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linebackers and secondary. Callahan groomed his defensive coordinating skills at Wagner College from 1981 to 1983. In 1980, Callahan served as an assistant coach under Frank Maloney at Syracuse University. He served as the assistant offensive backfield coach for the Orangemen.

The only head coach in the history of football at Monmouth, Kevin Callahan has developed a winning tradition in West Long Branch.

Callahan, whose 131 wins is 13th among active coaches at the FCS level, ushered in a new era for MU football when the Hawks joined the Big South Conference in 2014.

A native of Elmira, N.Y., Callahan began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for three seasons at the University of Albany from 1977 to 1979. Callahan was a two-year standout defensive back at the University of Rochester. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Rochester in 1977.

Callahan and his wife, Ann Marie, reside in Spring Lake Heights. They have two children, Kevin Jr. and Julia. His son Kevin Jr. is an offensive assistant at Columbia University.

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Beginning his 24th season at the helm of the Hawks, Callahan has amassed a 131-108 record while his teams have captured five conference titles. Along the way, Monmouth has been ranked among the top 20 in total offense on two occasions and in total defense five times. Meanwhile, over 120 players have earned conference recognition, while numerous Hawks have earned regional and national honors. Regarded as an outstanding coach by his peers, Callahan served as the

President of the FCS Football Coaches Committee in 2007-08 and served a 10-year term as a member of the committee. Under his watch, six former Hawks have earned spots on NFL rosters, including Miles Austin, who was an All-Pro wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

Academically, Callahan’s squads have consistently performed at a high level. Eight players have been named to the prestigious FCS ADA Academic All-Star team (average of 55 FCS players selected per season) a total 11 times. Monmouth has had at least one representative on the Capital One Academic All-District Team for each of the last 16 seasons, including three-time selection Joe Johnson, who was also a two-time Big South All-Academic Team member. Monmouth has ranked second among Big South schools in the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) in each of the first two seasons the Hawks have been in the league.

While a member of the Northeast Conference, Monmouth averaged 20 players per year on the Academic Honor Roll (greater than a 3.2 cumulative GPA), and owned the highest team grade point average in two of its final three seasons in the league.

The 2015 campaign set a number of firsts for the program, including the Hawks first game against an Football Bowl Subdivision opponent and its first win over a ranked opponent.

Callahan and the Blue & White tripled its conference win total in just its second year in the Big South, finishing with a 3-3 record and a third-place conference finish. On October 17 Monmouth upset conference foe and No. 22 ranked Liberty, 20-17 in overtime, giving the program its first win over a ranked opponent. One week later the Hawks would host topranked Coastal Carolina, falling to the Chanticleers on a last second field goal. In all, Monmouth faced a ranked opponent in four of its 11 games in 2015 while also playing Central Michigan on September first in MU's first contest against an FBS squad. Seven Hawks earned All-Big South Honors while sophomore Mike Basile was named All-Big South and AllECAC Second Team. Academically, Joe Johnson earned Academic All-District II and was named to the Big South Academic All-Star Team for the second consecutive year.

Prior to accepting the head coaching position at Monmouth in August of 1992, Callahan served as assistant coach at Colgate University for eight seasons. While with the Raiders, Callahan served as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, while tutoring the

ick Brinster

He was at the Asbury Park Press for only a short time (1974-79) but the former Sports Editor left his mark as the Godfather of what is now the U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic. After reading a news release announcing the NJSIAA had approved the playing of all-star games with the most-recently graduated players he went to work and proposed the game to the newspaper’s board of directors. It only took a few minutes for them to agree to underwrite what would be known as the All-Shore Football Classic, and in the summer of 1978 the inaugural Monmouth-Ocean game was played at Wall Stadium. Nobody could have imagined the instant success it would be and that first game started 30 minutes late to accommodate an overflow crowd of more than 8,100 fans.

Brinster gives much of the credit for that to legendary Brick Township head coach Warren Wolf who gave the game instant credibility. When asked to coach the Ocean team in that first game his response was what you would expect, “I would consider it a distinct honor.”

While Wolf was known for wearing his customary grey suit on the sidelines the Monmouth coach added some flamboyance which many remember quite well nearly four decades later.

Manasquan’s Jack Hawkins emerged from a stretch limo in the middle of the field wearing a white tuxedo and bowing to a roaring crowd.

Brinster left The Press a year later to finish a 42-year journalism career with 26 at the Associated Press, mostly covering NASCAR. However, he has great memories of the coaches he had contact with during his days in the Shore area, especially Joe Boyd, for whom this magnificent facility at his alma mater (Central Regional) is appropriately named.

He also cited Barry Rizzo, Vic Kubu, Ron Signorino, Al Saner and John Amabile as coaching giants of his era.

Brinster and his wife Janice have two sons and four grandchildren and are enjoying retirement in Whiting.

Previous Hall of Fame Inductees: 2008: Warren Wolf (Brick).

2009: Al Saner (Point Boro); William “Butch’’ Bruno (Asbury Park); Amedeo “Army’’ Ippolito (Long Branch); Barry Rizzo (Matawan).

2010: Russ Wright; Arnie Truex; Ron Signorino Sr.; John Amabile.

2011: Vic Kubu; Harold “Hal” Schank; George Conti Jr.; Chip LaBarca Sr.

2012: Lou Vircillo; Mike Ciccotelli; Kevin Williams.

2013: Chuck Donohue Sr.; Joe Martucci; Ron Emmert; Bob Strangia; George Jeck; Ken Turp.

2014: Bob Generelli, Bob Nani, Joe Adelizzi and Ed Sarluca.

2015: Mark Costantino, Chris Barnes and Chris Christopher.

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ALL – TIME SERIES: 1978: Ocean 21, Monmouth 7 1979: Monmouth 7, Ocean 6 1980: Ocean 15, Monmouth 10 1981: Monmouth 22, Ocean 16 1982: Ocean 17, Monmouth 16 1983: Monmouth 19, Ocean 0 1984: Ocean 7, Monmouth 0 1985: Monmouth 14, Ocean 12 1986: Monmouth 22, Ocean 9 1987: Ocean 22, Monmouth 20

1988: Monmouth 28, Ocean 1989: Ocean 23, Monmouth 1990: Ocean 22, Monmouth 1991: Monmouth 15, Ocean 1992: Monmouth 20, Ocean 1993: Ocean 20, Monmouth 1994: Monmouth 36, Ocean 1995: Monmouth 16, Ocean 1996: Ocean 10, Monmouth 1997: Ocean 15, Monmouth

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S H O R E F O U N D AT I O N F O O T B A L L M E M B E R S C H O O L S Asbury Park -Tim Fosque Barnegat HS - Rob Davis Brick Memorial HS - Walt Currie Brick Twp. HS - Len Zdanowicz Central HS - Justin Fumando Colts Neck HS - Darian Barnes Donovan Catholic HS - Tom Tarver Freehold Boro HS - Dave Ellis Freehold Twp. HS - Cory Davies Holmdel HS - Jeff Rainess Howell HS - Luke Sinkhorn

Jackson Liberty HS - Jim Sharples Jackson Memorial HS - Walt Krystopik Keansburg HS - John Bird Keyport HS - Jay Graham Lacey Twp. HS - Lou Vircillo Lakewood HS - L.J. Clark Long Branch HS - Dan George Manalapan HS - Ed Gurrieri Manasquan HS - Jay Price Manchester HS - Bill Furlong Marlboro HS - Jason Dagato

MOST GAMES PLAYED BY FIELD/STADIUM: Toms River North – 9 Brick – 9 Wall – 6 Toms River East – 5 Ocean Township – 4 STADIUMS/FIELDS PLAYED BY YEAR 1978: Wall 1979: Wall 1980: Toms River North 1981: Toms River North 1982: Wall 1983: Toms River East 1984: Wall 1985: Toms River East 1986: Wall 1987: Toms River East

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1998: Monmouth 27, Ocean 13 1999: Monmouth 21, Ocean 20 2000: Monmouth 23, Ocean 0 2001: Ocean 6, Monmouth 3 2002: Ocean 10, Monmouth 7 (OT) 2003: Monmouth 8, Ocean 2 ( Game ended at halftime due to lightning) 2004: Monmouth 28, Ocean 21 2005: Monmouth 19, Ocean 14 2006: Ocean 7, Monmouth 7 (No OT, game ended in tie)

Matawan HS - John Kaye Mater Dei Prep - Dino Mangiero Middletown North HS - Steve Bush Middletown South HS - Steve Antonucci Monmouth Reg. HS - Rich Mosca Neptune HS - Rodney Taylor Ocean HS - Don Klein Pinelands HS - Brian Wilkinson Point Pleasant Beach HS - John Wagner Point Pleasant Boro HS - Matt Cilento Raritan HS - Anthony Petruzzi

2007: Ocean 11, Monmouth 10 2008: Ocean 27, Monmouth 20 2009: Monmouth 30, Ocean 13 2010: Monmouth 12, Ocean 10 2011: Ocean 6, Monmouth 3 2012: Monmouth 28, Ocean 7 2013: Monmouth 19, Ocean 7 2014: Ocean 17, Monmouth 14 2015: Ocean 27, Monmouth 7 Monmouth leads all time, 20-17-1

Red Bank Catholic HS - Frank Edgerly Red Bank Reg. HS - Nick Giglio Rumson-Fair Haven HS - Jerry Schulte St. John Vianney HS - Derek Sininsky Shore Reg. HS - Mark Costantino Southern Reg. HS - Chuck Donohue Sr. Toms River East HS - Kyle Sandberg Toms River North HS - Dave Oizerowitz Toms River South HS - Ron Signorino Jr. Wall HS - Dan Curcione

ALL-TIME RECORD ATTENDANCES:

ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES

1. 8,112 (1978) 2. 6,500 (1994) 3. 6,135 (2006) 4. 5,000 (2004), 2005) 5. 4,700 (2002) 6. 4,300 (1980)

1. Warren Wolf (Brick) 5 wins

1988: Wall 1989: Toms River East 1990: Ocean Township 1991: Toms River North 1992: Ocean Township 1993: Brick 1994: Ocean Township 1995: Brick 1996: Toms River North 1997: Brick

7. 4,200 (1979) 8. 4,000 (1993) 9. 3,800 (2007) 10. 3,500 (1981) (1984) (1989) (2011)

1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007:

2. Lou Vircillo (Lacey) 3 wins 3. (tie) George Conti (Ocean, Asbury Park); Mike Ciccotelli (Keyport) 2 wins.

Ocean Township Toms River North Toms River North Toms River East Toms River North Raritan Brick Brick Middletown South Brick

2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016:

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All Shore Game Summaries 1978 - Ocean 21, Monmouth 7 Highlights: Toms River South’s George Scribellito picked off an errant lateral in the fourth quarter to seal the inaugural All Shore Classic.

1991 - Monmouth 15, Ocean 14 Highlights: A 10-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter from Neptune’s Bruce Pugh and a two-point conversion run by Ocean Township’s Doug Rossback put Monmouth over the top.

1979 - Monmouth 7, Ocean 6 Highlights: Neptune’s Bob Lubischer hit Howell’s Vinnie Zambetti with a 35-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, and Monmouth held on as Ocean scored with 15 seconds left in the game but failed on a two-point conversion attempt.

1992 - Monmouth 20, Ocean 0 Highlights: Middletown North quarterback Mike Hallard ran for an 11-yard touchdown and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to James Stanton to help Monmouth roll to the win. Monmouth defensive tackle Ty Watkins and end Choppy Taylor led a defense that limited Ocean to a Classic-record minus-20 yards rushing.

1980 - Ocean 15, Monmouth 10 Highlights: Southern’s Cliff Walters scored on a 2-yard run and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Toms River North’s Cal Cassidy to put Ocean back in control of the series, 2-1.

1981 - Monmouth 22, Ocean 16 Highlights: Monmouth wiped out a 9-0 deficit behind 147 yards rushing on 21 carries by Asbury Park’s Doug Johnson, including a 25-yard touchdown run. Howell’s Randy Radecki threw a 45-yard scoring pass to Manasquan’s Tony Fleming near the end of the first half.

1982 - Ocean 17, Monmouth 16 Highlights: Toms River South’s Tom Forrester threw touchdown passes to teammate Brian Bienkowski and Point Boro’s Carlo Colombino, and Toms River South’s Jeff Lawton booted a 35-yard field goal to help Ocean hold off Monmouth. In the loss, Manasquan’s Everett Morgan nailed a 35-yard field goal and was just short on a potentially game-winning 45-yard attempt as time expired.

1983 - Monmouth 19, Ocean 0 Highlights: Middletown North running back Chris Barnes scored two touchdowns, Wall’s Art Petracco ran for 120 yards and a touchdown, and Long Branch defensive lineman Keith Farrow led a Monmouth defense that earned the first shutout in Classic history by limiting Ocean to just 37 yards rushing.

1984 - Ocean 7, Monmouth 0 Highlights: Monsignor Donovan’s Rob Gould scored on a 3-yard run with 6:10 left in the game as Ocean earned its first shutout victory in the series.

1985 - Monmouth 14, Ocean 12 Highlights: Monmouth built a 14-0 lead and held on for the win on the strength of the running of Matawan’s Terry Underwood and the passing of Rumson-Fair Haven’s Pete Graham. Southern’s Mike Grant threw for 225 yards in the loss for Ocean.

1986 - Monmouth 22, Ocean 9 Highlights: Behind a Classic-record 161 yards rushing by Freehold’s Joe “The Jet’’ Henderson that included touchdown runs of 44 and 63 yards, Monmouth took a 5-4 lead in the series and became the first team to win back-to-back games.

1987 - Ocean 22, Monmouth 20 Highlights: The Jackson Memorial combination of quarterback Tom Tarver and tight end Steve Carr clicked on a 10-yard scoring pass with three seconds left in regulation for the game-winning touchdown to even series at five apiece.

1988 - Monmouth 28, Ocean 7 Highlights: Freehold Township quarterback Brian Gilbert triggered a 21-point third quarter with a five-yard touchdown run that was followed by an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by Matawan’s Eric Bellamy to help Monmouth roll to the win.

1989 - Ocean 23, Monmouth 18 Highlights: Brick’s Todd Durkin threw touchdown passes to Lacey’s Carl Tarricone and Toms River South’s Chip LaBarca Jr. to help even the series at six. LaBarca finished with six catches for 119 yards in the win, and St. John Vianney’s Gil Gutierrez kicked a Classic-record 52-yard field goal.

1990 - Ocean 22, Monmouth 21 Highlights: Brick kicker Kurt Weiboldt tied Gutierrez’s record with a 52-yard field goal and kicked a Classicrecord three field goals in the win, including the game-winner from 28 yards with no time remaining to give Ocean its first two-game winning streak in the series. Lacey running back Keith Elias added 147 yards rushing and a touchdown catch.

1993 - Ocean 20, Monmouth 18 Highlights: Toms River South’s Chris Pagano blocked a 50-yard field goal attempt by Monmouth on the final play of the game as Ocean evened the series at eight apiece. Toms River East quarterback Alex Zarrillo had three second-half touchdown passes, two to Mike Citta.

1994 - Monmouth 36, Ocean 0 Highlights: Ocean Township’s Eddie Conti fired touchdown passes to Middletown South’s Matt Cuccia and Holmdel’s Brian Carpenito during a 29-point first half in the most lop-sided win in Classic history. Cuccia finished with six catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns.

1995 - Monmouth 16, Ocean 9 Highlights: Matawan’s Charlie Rogers ran for 117 yards and a touchdown, Middletown South’s Jeff Martin added a touchdown and Raritan’s Frank Aresta kicked a 46-yard field goal as Monmouth opened up a 16-0 lead in the fourth quarter.

1996 - Ocean 10, Monmouth 3 Highlights: Toms River North quarterback Ron Sermarini threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Point Beach’s Dan Frangione in the first quarter en route to breaking Monmouth’s two-game winning streak. Interceptions

by Lakewood’s Greg Porzio and Toms River North’s Doc Rose helped stop Monmouth’s attack.

1997 - Ocean 15, Monmouth 13 Highlights: Second-half touchdowns by Brick’s Will Bell and Demetrius Dunn overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit to help Ocean tie the series at 10-10.

1998 - Monmouth 27, Ocean 13 Highlights: Red Bank running back Eric McCoo rushed for 105 yards and scored a Classic-record three touchdowns, one on a 60-yard punt return, to lift Monmouth to an 11-10 advantage in the series. Brick Memorial’s Shawn Murray had a Classic-record 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in the loss for Ocean.

1999 - Monmouth 21, Ocean 20 Highlights: Marlboro defensive lineman Dan Klecko blocked an extra-point attempt with 27 seconds left in the game to give Monmouth the win after Ocean had scored on a touchdown pass by Toms River South’s Bill Rankin to teammate Torey Morris.

2000 - Monmouth 23, Ocean 0 Highlights: Long Branch’s David Rodriguez threw for touchdowns of 24 and 30 yards, and Raritan’s Glenn Nicholl threw for 100 yards in the first half as Monmouth put together the first three-game winning streak in the history of the game.

2001 - Ocean 6, Monmouth 3 Highlights: Toms River East’s Colin Gaynor booted field goals of 29 and 18 yards and Lakewood defensive end Thomas Carroll helped stop the Monmouth attack as Ocean stopped Monmouth’s three-game winning streak.

2002 - Ocean 10, Monmouth 7 (OT) Highlights: The first overtime game in the history of the series was decided when Lacey’s Carl Pennauchi kicked a 35-yard field goal on Ocean’s first overtime possession after a quarterback sneak by Middletown South’s Brendan Kennedy had tied the game in the fourth quarter. 2003 2003 - Monmouth 8 - Ocean 2, (Game ended at halftime due to inclement weather) Highlights: With five seconds left in the first half, Matawan running back Tom Corley scored on a one-yard run and then Manalapan quarterback Mike Gaeta hit Raritan’s Mike Fabozzi for the two-point conversion to give Monmouth an 8-2 lead before the game abruptly ended.

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2005 - Monmouth 19, Ocean 14 Highlights: Long Branch quarterback Maurice Turpin threw for a Classic-record 240 yards and one touchdown while also running for a touchdown to give Monmouth its third straight win.

2006 - Ocean 7, Monmouth 7 (No OT, game ended in a tie) Highlights: Now known as the Shore 44 game, the first tie in the history of the series occurred when Manalapan’s Anthony Mujica scored to give Monmouth the lead and then Southern’s Josh Midili helped tie the game with a two-yard run in the fourth quarter. Both teams missed potentially game-winning field goals in the final minutes of regulation and the game ended in a tie.

2007 - Ocean 11, Monmouth 10 Highlights: Toms River East quarterback Jared Morris scored from four yards out on fourth down in the fourth quarter to help end Monmouth’s four-game unbeaten streak in the 30th game of the series.

2008 - Ocean 27, Monmouth 20 Highlights: Ocean won its second straight game as Brick wide receiver Kurt Loftus had a Classic-record 70yard punt return for a touchdown for a 27-13 lead in the third quarter. Lacey quarterback Warren Smith ran for a 4-yard touchdown and also threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Toms River North’s Adam Carey. Rumson wide receiver Ryan Kirchner had a pair of touchdown catches in the loss for Monmouth.

2009 - Monmouth 30, Ocean 13 Highlights: Manalapan running back Jimmy Gilburn ran for touchdowns of one yard and 49 yards, and Asbury Park defensive back Will Johnson had a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown as Monmouth ended a three-game winless streak against Ocean with a convincing victory at Brick. Freehold quarterback Nick Tyson threw for a game-high 116 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown pass to Freehold teammate Brandon Brown, who had six catches for 78 yards. Middletown North's Dylan Maresca added a 25-yard field goal for Monmouth. Chris Castronuova, the first Jackson Liberty player to ever participate in the Classic, had a 20-yard touchdown catch in the loss for Ocean. Lacey's Justin Pandorf also had a 6-yard touchdown run for Ocean.

2010 - Monmouth 12, Ocean 10 Highlights: A 42-yard touchdown pass from St. John Vianney’s Joe Carlucci to Long Branch wide receiver Ezra Kelly midway through the fourth quarter gave Monmouth County a comeback victory. Howell wideout Phil Adamo added a 14-yard touchdown catch from teammate Jimmy Ryan in the first quarter that was set up by a forced fumble by Middletown South defensive end Nick Bricker. Toms River South’s Rob Whitfield had an 83-yard kickoff return that set up a touchdown run by Toms River East’s Nico Steriti in the loss. Lacey defensive lineman Mike Stuppiello added three tackles for a loss and a sack for Ocean.

2011 - Ocean 6, Monmouth 3 Highlights: A 22-yard field goal by Lacey’s Jarrod Molzon snapped a 3-3 tie with 7:39 left in the game to send Ocean County to victory in the lowest-scoring Gridiron Classic since 2001. Lacey head coach Lou Vircillo picked up his third win as a head coach in the Gridiron Classic, second behind only fellow Hall of Famer Warren Wolf. Ocean’s defense held Monmouth to 105 total yards, and Lacey linebacker Brian Mykoliw had an interception that set up Molzon’s winning field goal. Toms River East punter Joey Clarizio was named Ocean’s defensive MVP, while Lacey quarterback Craig Cicardo earned offensive MVP honors. Keyport defensive tackle Greg Velasco won the defensive MVP for Monmouth, and Rumson-Fair Haven quarterback Mike Villapiano was named offensive MVP.

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2012 - Monmouth 28, Ocean 7 Highlights: St. John Vianney quarterback Anthony Carlucci went 5-for-6 for 91 yards and threw two touchdown passes to earn offensive MVP honors in Monmouth’s victory. Manalapan running back John Sieczkowski ran for 100 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in the win, and Red Bank’s Tyheem Crawford and St. John Vianney’s Anthony Pante each had touchdown catches. Manasquan linebacker Kodie McNamara was the defensive MVP for Monmouth, which held Ocean to 111 total yards. Lacey defensive end Jordan Powell was Ocean’s defensive MVP with three sacks, and Brick quarterback Brandon Kieslor, who ran for a 2yard touchdown, was Ocean’s offensive MVP. 2013 - Monmouth 19, Ocean 7 Highlights: Monmouth won its second straight Classic behind Colts Neck wide receiver Tim Vangelas, who earned offensive MVP honors with 6 catches for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns. Neptune quarterback Ajee Patterson went 6-for-9 passing for 65 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for 45 yards on four carries.

Colts Neck quarterback Mike Campbell finished 8-for-15 for a game-high 120 yards passing and threw a touchdown pass to Vangelas. Neptune defensive end David Calderon earned defensive MVP honors for Monmouth with four sacks to lead an effort that limited Ocean County to 125 total yards.

Brick Memorial quarterback Ryan Cieplenski earned offensive MVP honors for Ocean by throwing for 44 yards and the team's only touchdown, a 29-yard strike to Point Beach's Andre Cochran. Brick defensive end Dan Watson was Ocean's defensive MVP with a pair of sacks.

2014 - Ocean 17, Monmouth 14 Highlights: Ocean ended Monmouth’s two-game winning streak in the Classic with a storybook ending as Brick kicker Anthony Starego, who has autism, booted two extra points and the game-winning 20-yard field goal with 5:21 left in the game on his home field. Southern defensive back Logan Sheehan then made a game-sealing interception with 1:11 remaining.

Starego earned offensive MVP honors for Ocean, while Southern linebacker Mason Fazekas was the defensive MVP with three hits for a loss and a blocked punt. Colts Neck running back Anthony Gargiulo ran for 51 yards and a touchdown to earn offensive MVP honors for Monmouth, and Matawan defensive end Nick Tomkins had multiple sacks to be named the defensive MVP. Manchester’s Shaquille Benjamin had a 71-yard touchdown return of a blocked field goal for Ocean, Donovan Catholic’s Vinny Grasso added a 26-yard fumble return for a score, and Brick’s Drew Scott had an interception return that set up Starego’s winning field goal.

2015 - Ocean 27, Monmouth 7 Highlights: Ocean won its second straight over Monmouth with a balanced offense centered around a standout passing attack. Quarterbacks Carmen Sclafani (Brick), Joe DeMaio (Jackson Memorial) and Conor Davies (Lacey) each threw touchdown passes while Brick Memorial’s Karl Kumm kicked a pair of field goals despite not being the Mustangs kicker during the season. The Ocean County defense held Monmouth’s offense to just 161 total yards.

Jackson Memorial’s Matt Castronuova was named Ocean County’s offensive MVP after catching five passes for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Toms River South defensive lineman Joe Odebode earned defensive MVP for Ocean County with a sack and a tackle for a loss. Rumson-Fair Haven running back Charlie Volker ran for 84 yards on 14 carries, had one catch for 12 yards and scored his teams’s only touchdown on his way to being selected as Monmouth County’s offensive MVP. Holmdel linebacker Frank Condito was the Monmouth defensive MVP. Kumm kicked field goals of 25 and 43 yards and also caught a 45-yard touchdown pass.

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Final Shore Sports Network Top 10 Recap 1. Middletown South (12-0)

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he final 2015 top 10 rankings were compiled by a committee of Shore Sports Network’s Bob Badders, Kevin Williams, Matt Harmon and Ed Sarluca.

When the 2015 season began, the Shore Conference was coming off a record-setting season in which it had six NJSIAA state sectional champions crowned. Seeing what the conference did for an encore was something special.

The Eagles snapped their title drought in a major way by finishing 120 and capturing the North Jersey Section 2, Group IV title with a 35-7 win over Phillipsburg for their 10th state title and first since 2005. The Eagles started the season by coming from behind to beat eventual Central Jersey Group V champion South Brunswick and never looked back, storming through the Shore Conference schedule before dominating in the playoffs. The Eagles also captured the Class A North division title, their first since 2009. The offense was fantastic again led by a dominant running game and efficient passing game, and averaged over 40 points per game. Senior tailback Cole Rogers ran for 1,570 yards and 24 touchdowns, and senior quarterback Matt Mosquera threw for 1,509 yards and 19 touchdowns. Middletown South’s defense was again among the best in New Jersey in allowing a conference-low 7.4 points per game. Senior linebacker Dylan Rogers broke his own single-season program record for tackles with 132 and led the ferocious unit that also included standout linebackers James McCarthy and Kevin Higgins, defensive backs Maxx Imsho and Tom Coffey, and defensive linemen Will Gulick and Jake Krellin. Although Middletown South will lose several talented players to graduation, the Eagles have an outstanding junior class that should have them once again competing for a state championship and the top spot in the Shore in 2016.

The Shore sent a record nine teams to state finals and once again came away with six champions as it dominated championship 2. Toms River North (11-1) Arguably the most talented team in the Shore Conference, the Mariners put it all Saturday around New Jersey. Middletown South and Shore both together in 2015 to win their final 10 games and claim the South Jersey Group V title finished undefeated, the first time the conference has had an with a 14-7 win over Williamstown. After a 52-20 loss to Brick Memorial in Week Two threatened to derail its season, Toms River North regrouped to start an epic run that unbeaten team since 2010. The Eagles went wire-to-wire as the No. ended with the program’s sixth sectional title. Among Toms River North’s wins was a 1 team in the Shore Sports Network Top 10, and ended up finishing 33-23 victory over Central Jersey Group IV champion Jackson Memorial. The Mariners also beat Brick 26-14 to clinch a share of the Class A South division title. In the playoffs, as the No. 1 team in New Jersey. The Blue Devils crushed everyone the Mariners’ defense came to life in allowing just 14 points in three games, which also included a 35-7 win over Kingsway and a 14-0 shutout of top-seeded Lenape in the in their path to win their second straight Central Jersey Group I semifinals.

The Mariners had one of the most dynamic offenses in the Shore with dualtitle and extend their program-record winning streak to 20 games. threat junior quarterback Mike Husni and powerful senior running back Asante Moorer.

Jackson Memorial capped a brilliant turnaround to win its second straight Central Jersey Group IV title, while Rumson-Fair Haven won the Battle of Ridge Road with Red Bank in the Central Jersey Group III final to become just the fifth Shore Conference team to claim three consecutive state championships.

Husni ran and threw for over 1,000 yards each and finished with over 2,500 yards of total offense and 31 touchdowns. Moorer ran for 1,550 yards and 17 touchdowns to form one of New Jersey’s most potent backfields. Senior defensive lineman Dashon Copes had an amazing season with over 100 tackles and double-digit sacks for a unit that finished 10th in the Shore in scoring defense. Husni returns next season along with his top wide receivers, Darrion Carrington and Bryce Watts, plus running back Daryn Blackwell, so the Mariners should once again be formidable on offense in 2016. The defense will also bring back standout linebacker Pete Laquaglia as the Mariners look to continue their resurgence.

St. John Vianney fell just short in its pursuit of perfection when it fell to DePaul in the Non-Public Group III final.

Fair Haven, Central Jersey Group II champion Raritan and blasted defending Non-Public Group III champion Red Bank Catholic 49-6 in the finals for one of the program’s biggest wins in decades. Senior wide receiver Mike Stapert led the Shore in receiving yards and junior Chris Chukwuneke fueled the running game with over 800 yards. Junior defensive lineman Micah Clark, linebackers Calvin Beaty and Tyler Tedeschi, and defensive backs Khalil Haskins and Jeff Sheard led a defense that finished sixth in the Shore in points allowed. St. John Vianney will have to replace numerous talented players, but is banking on continuing their run as one of the top programs in the Shore.

Raritan finished off one of the most memorable playoff runs in recent years by stunning previously-unbeaten Lincoln with a last- 3. St. John Vianney (11-1) The Lancers fell just short of perfection and the program’s first state title in 35 years minute, game-winning drive to win the Central Jersey Group II when they lost to three-time champion DePaul, 40-17, in the Non-Public Group III final. crown. Toms River North won what is usually considered the The Lancers have won 20 straight games against Shore Conference competition and won 21 games in the last two seasons. Their 11 wins this year are a program record. toughest public school bracket in the state, South Jersey Group V, Senior quarterback Anthony Brown capped a brilliant career with over 2,000 passing yards, 600 rushing yards and 43 total touchdowns for the No. 1 scoring offense in the for its sixth sectional championship.

Shore Conference. The Lancers defeated Central Jersey Group III champion RumsonAfter weeks of summer practice and 13 weeks of games, heroics and heartbreak, disappointment and delirium, we present the final 2015 Shore Sports Network Top 10.

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4. Shore (12-0)

In pushing their program-record winning streak to 20 games and claiming their second straight Central Jersey Group I title, the Blue Devils cemented their legacy as one of two undefeated teams in program history. Shore walloped almost every single team on its schedule, and also boasts a 20-13 win over Central Jersey Group III champion RumsonFair Haven. The offense was against dominant in the running game with running backs Doug Goldsmith and Jack Britton leading the way. Shore’s defense was again among the best in the Shore, finishing No. 2 in scoring defense at 7.6 points per game with standouts Erik Graham, Connor Rempel, Jeremy Redaelli, Steve Fiumefreddo, Goldsmith and Britton. Plenty of talent will be lost to graduation, but the Blue Devils have proven to be one of the state’s most consistent teams and should be expected to reload in 2016.

5. Rumson-Fair Haven (10-2)

The Eagles reached their 11th state final in the past 14 years under coach Steve Antonucci and gave No. 1 Jackson Memorial a battle before falling 21-18 for their fifth straight loss in a state championship game. Their only losses were to No. 3 Manalapan, Central Jersey Group V finalist South Brunswick, and the Jaguars, and they had two wins over No. 7 Neptune. With a loaded junior class led by the Rogers twins, Dylan and Cole, as well as quarterback/kicker Matt Mosquera, as well as a stellar sophomore class led by linebacker James McCarthy, this team has a ton of firepower returning to finally get over the hump and bring home its first state title since 2006 next season.

9. Raritan (7-5)

The Rockets earn a spot in the Shore Sports Network Top 10 after an incredible postseason run to win an unlikely state championship. Junior quarterback Marc Carnivale’s 11-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Nick Pasquin with 11 seconds left gave Raritan a 28-26 win over previously-undefeated Lincoln and the Central Jersey Group II title. It is the second title in program history for Raritan and first since going 12-0 in 2004. Senior running back Derek Ernst led the Shore Conference in rushing with 1,769 yards and scored 23 touchdowns, and Carnivale complemented the rushing attack by throwing for 1,704 yards and 17 touchdowns. Junior linebacker Ryan Dickens made over 100 tackles to lead the defense. Raritan started 3-0 before losing five straight, including losses to No. 3 St. John Vianney, No. 5 Rumson, and No. 6 Red Bank, before turning it around with a magical playoff run. Ernst, Pasquin and several others will graduate, but the Rockets will bring back several key players in 2016.

10. Brick (8-2)

The Dragons reached the Central Jersey Group IV playoffs before falling to eventual champion Jackson Memorial, 28-7. Brick’s defense was among the best in the Shore Conference in allowing just 8.1 points per game. Senior defensive lineman Jordan Keefe finished with 17 sacks and senior lineman Dan Finelli made 31 tackles for a loss.

Linebacker Cory Wilson led a balanced group of tacklers with 94. Junior Ja’Sir Taylor played running back as well as wide receiver and was again among the most dangerous playmakers in the Shore Conference. Brick’s two losses were to state champs (Jackson Memorial and Toms River North), and they own a 36-6 win over Central Jersey Group IV finalist Brick Memorial. They also defeated Jackson 2-0 in the regular season.

6. Red Bank (11-1)

A memorable season for Red Bank came to an end with a 21-0 loss to Rumson-Fair Haven in the Central Jersey Group III final, but the Bucs captivated a community with their best season since 2003. Red Bank won its first division title since 1977 in claiming the Class B North championship, and posted a thrilling 24-21 victory over Red Bank Catholic in the regular season. The Bucs also defeated sectional semifinalist Ocean twice, and beat Central Jersey Group II champion Raritan 30-14. Senior Sadiq Palmer was an all-around threat with over 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns combined between receiving and rushing. The Bucs defense helped carry it to the most wins in program history, and finished fifth in scoring defense at 10.2 points per game. A senior-laden team, Red Bank will try to carry the momentum of a historic season into 2016 with players like junior linebackers Chris Outterbridge and Tyrese Morris, and junior defensive end Jack Haytaian.

7. Jackson Memorial (8-4)

The Jaguars completed an amazing turnaround capped with a 42-14 win over Brick Memorial to claim their second straight Central Jersey Group IV championship. After junior quarterback Danny Barker went down with an injury midseason, senior Kyle Johnson took the reins of a new-look offense that catapulted the Jaguars from 3-3 to state champs. Junior running back Mike Gawlik ran for over 1,500 yards and scored 17 touchdowns, and turned in an epic title-game performance with 365 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. Johnson was a playmaker at quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back all season. Jackson’s defense featured the best pass-rusher in the Shore, as senior defensive end Tyler Towns finished with 22 sacks to lead the No. 7 scoring defense. A strong junior class led by Gawlik and linebacker Zack Lubertazzi returns next season to lead the Jaguars.

8. Brick Memorial (9-3)

The Mustangs claimed a share of the Class A South division title and reached the Central Jersey Group IV title game before falling to Jackson Memorial, 42-14. Brick Memorial had one of the best offenses in the Shore running head coach Walt Currie’s flexbone, triple-option offense, averaging 30.4 points per game. Senior quarterback Tim Santiago finished with 1,706 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns and sophomore fullback Tony Thorpe ran for 1,305 yards and 17 touchdowns as the Mustangs ran for over 3,700 yards as a team. Its defense featured standout linemen Mike and Anthony Nobile and Chris Hayes, and finished No. 9 in the Shore in scoring defense. Brick Memorial boasts a 52-20 win over South Jersey Group V champion Toms River North and a 31-17 win over Central Jersey Group V finalist Old Bridge. They also defeated Jackson Memorial 28-7 in the regular season. Their other losses were to Brick on opening day and to No. 1 Middletown South. Brick Memorial will need to find a new quarterback to run its offense next season, but has Thorpe at fullback to build around.

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QB – Anthony Brown, Sr., SJV RB – Mike Gawlik, Jr., Jackson Mem. RB – Cole Rogers, Sr., Midd., South RB – Derek Ernst, Sr,. Raritan WR – Brendan Kube, Jr., Midd., North WR – Mike Stapert, Sr., SJV WR – Sadiq Palmer, Sr., Red Bank OL – Erik Graham, Sr., Shore OL – Joe Rutkowski, Sr., Midd., South OL – Liam Smith, Sr., RBC OL – Micah Clark, Jr., SJV OL – Luke Butera, Sr., TR North UT – Tyler Thompson, Sr., Ocean UT – Mike Husni, Jr., TR North K – Jack O’Connor, Sr., Red Bank

DL – Da’Shon Copes, Sr., TR North DL – Sean Naiman, Sr., Red Bank DL – Tyler Towns, Sr., Jackson Mem DL – Mike Nobile, Sr., Brick Mem LB – Dylan Rogers, Sr., Midd., South LB – James McCarthy, Jr., Midd., South LB – Mike Ruane, Jr., RFH LB – Doug Goldsmith, Sr., Shore DB – Tom Coffey, Sr., Midd., South DB – Amir Tyler, Sr., Lakewood DB – Maxx Imsho, Jr., Midd., South DB – Mike Murdock, Jr., RFH UT – Jake Curry, Sr., Freehold UT – Tim Santiago, Sr., Brick Memh P – Matt Mosquera, Sr., Midd., South

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QB -- Eddie Hahn, Sr., Red Bank Catholic RB -- Asante Moorer, Sr., TR North RB -- Jack Britton, Sr., Shore RB -- Mike Bickford, Jr., Central WR -- Nick Galanti, Sr. Freehold Twp. WR -- Darrion Carrington, Jr., TR North WR -- Ja’Sir Taylor, Jr., Brick OL -- Joe Sellmeyer, Sr., Manalapan OL -- Tim Leonard, Jr., Rumson-Fair Haven OL -- Steve Fiumefreddo, Sr., Shore OL -- Anthony Nobile, Sr., Brick Mem. OL -- Joey Jasio, Sr., Long Branch UT -- Kyle Johnson, Sr., Jackson Mem. UT - Mike O’Connor, Jr., Rumson-Fair Haven K - Matt Cuppari, Sr., Brick Memorial

QB -- Kenny Pickett, Jr., Ocean QB -- Donald Glenn, Jr., Midd. North RB -- Ashante Worthy, So., Freehold RB -- Desmond Underwood, Sr., Keyport RB -- Tony Thorpe, So., Brick Memorial WR -- Joey Aldarelli, Jr., Ocean WR -- Eddie Lewis, Jr., Mater Dei Prep WR -- Jaedon Stephens, Sr., Asbury Park OL -- James Oncea, Sr., RFH OL -- Robert Burke, Sr., Midd. South OL -- Pat McGowan, Sr., Midd. North OL -- Bo Bentley, Sr., Raritan OL -- Kyle Hebrew, Sr., TR South UT -- Noah Husak, Sr., Point Boro UT -- Jack Navitsky, Sr., Red Bank K -- Braden Yorke, Sr., Jackson Liberty

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DL -- Will Gulick, Jr., Midd. South DL -- Dan Finelli, Sr., Brick DL -- Jordan Keefe, Sr., Brick DL -- Reily Radosevich, Sr., Manalapan LB -- Calvin Beaty, Sr., St. John Vianney LB -- Chris Outterbridge, Jr., Red Bank LB -- Aliem Shaw, Sr., Matawan LB -- Kevin Higgins, Jr., Midd. South DB -- Khalil Haskins, Sr., SJV DB -- Matt Reardon, Sr., Red Bank DB -- Dwight Wilkerson, Sr., Midd. North DB -- Shawn Ramcheran, Sr., Matawan UT -- Tanner Smith, Sr., Point Beach UT -- Dylan Murphy, Sr., Red Bank Catholic P -- Joe Rice, Sr., SJV

DL -- Chris Hayes, Sr., Brick Memorial DL -- Jeremy Redaelli, Sr., Shore DL -- Jake Krellin, So., Midd. South DL -- Josh Lezin, So., Lakewood LB -- Ryan Dickens, Jr., Raritan LB -- Max Pfrang, Sr., RFH LB -- Nick Gargiulo, Sr., Colts Neck LB -- Pete Laquaglia, Jr., TR North LB -- Tyler Tedeschi, Jr., St. John Vianney DB -- Mike Miserendino, Sr., Central DB -- Sean Larkin, Jr., Wall DB -- Griffin Schultz, Sr., RFH DB -- Rasheed Martin, Sr., Neptune UT -- Brandon Lane, Sr., Long Branch UT -- Davon Thompson, Sr., Asbury Park UT -- Jaden Kosh, Sr., TR South P -- Nick Maciejewski, Sr., Wall

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