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Table of Contents American Division ........................Pages 5 thru 11

Constitution Division .............Pages 12 thru 21 Federal Division .........................Pages 22 thru 29

Liberty Division .........................Pages 30 thru 31 Feature Stories

Manchester’s Jimmy Lawson...........................................................Pages 33

Liberty Division (con’t).......Pages 34 thru 41

Monmouth County Field Directions ..................Pages 63

. Freehold

The Colonials will miss Nick Tyson and Brandon Brown, but with a deep backfield and impact returners on defense, they look to make a run at a second straight CJ III title.

National Division .............Pages 42 thru 50

Ocean County Field Directions .....................Pages 62

. Manasquan

The defending CJ II champs have a brutal schedule, but with a strong returning nucleus and a good sophomore class that adds depth, the ingredients are there to repeat.

Raritan’s Jackson & Raymond.........................................................Pages 32

Week-by-week Shore Conf. Schedule ........................................ Page 61

. Middletown South

The Eagles return their entire offensive line and nearly their whole defense. They look to take back the Federal Division and CJ III titles from Freehold and reclaim their place atop the Shore.

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. Raritan

Seniors Bennett Jackson and Jesse Raymond lead a potent offense and senior Marc Cogliano leads a physical defense as the Rockets try to unseat Manasquan as the CJ II champion.

ASM Teams to Watch ...........................Pages 4

Patriot Division ..............Pages 52 thru 60

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. Toms River North

The two-time defending American Division champs will count on new QB Demetri Davis and an alwaystough defense to make it three in a row.

. Toms River East

With a large senior class returning and the Steriti brothers, Nico and Mario, a threat to take it the distance on any play, the Raiders should be right there in the Constitution Division race.

. Long Branch

The Green Wave are loaded at the skill positions, so if their line steps up on both sides of the ball they will be yet another rugged contender in CJ II and the Liberty Division.

. Brick Memorial

The defending CJ IV champs return a standout backfield with Vinnie Sabba and Glenn McGinnis as well as a solid defense.

. Asbury Park

The two-time defending CJ I champs lost some big names to graduation, but with senior George Stephens and a host of talented newcomers, it’s 12-0 or bust again.

. Red Bank Catholi c

Most of the starting lineup from last season’s No. 1 team in the All Shore Media Top 10 may have graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare for the Caseys.

Other teams to watch: Lacey, Howell, Ocean, Neptune, Point Boro, Barnegat, Keyport, Jackson Memorial

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AMERICAN DIVISION

Here a re m y p i c k s for t he 2 0 0 9 S h o re C o n f e re n c e d i v i s i on al ra ce s , a n d h o p e f u l l y I won’t be asking ev er y o n e t o b u r n th i s p a g e b y We e k Two .

THE BREAKDOWN: I’m really going out on a limb and picking two-time defending champion TOMS RIVER NORTH. I think Brick Memorial should be right in the thick of it, but the Mariners have had their number the last two years and do a good job of defending the triple option. Two teams to watch are a Howell squad that returns everyone and is always a threat with quarterback Jimmy Ryan running its basketballon-grass attack, and a Jackson Memorial team with a huge front line that should bounce back from a losing season.

CONSTITUTION DIVISION THE BREAKDOWN: TOMS RIVER EAST brings back the last two of the 18 Steriti brothers along with a host of others, but should duke it out with Ocean County’s best program, Lacey, and junior quarterback Craig Cicardo. Brick under new head coach Pat Dowling is a wildcard

FEDERAL DIVISION THE BREAKDOWN: FREEHOLD felt disrespected when everyone picked Middletown South last year even though the Colonials were the defending champs, so here you go Colonials – the bull’s eye is now on your back. Middletown South has its whole offensive line and a strong defense back, and looks to end a three-game losing streak to Freehold. I believe the last team that beat the Eagles four times in a row was the Pottsville Maroons from 1925-28. Neptune will look to take down one of the top two and jump into the elite, while Wall is always a threat and Central is a darkhorse.

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LIBERTY DIVISION THE BREAKDOWN: I’m predicting a three-way tie between RED BANK CATHOLIC, LONG BRANCH AND OCEAN. It’s that close. RBC has reloaded despite losing a lot to graduation, Long Branch’s skill players will induce whiplash in fans this year, and Ocean can be penciled in no matter who graduates. Matawan, Manchester and Monmouth are all capable of spoiling the party.

NATIONAL DIVISION THE BREAKDOWN: Wow, this one is brutal. MANASQUAN is my choice, but this division could be shared again for the second straight year. Raritan could certainly take the title, and Point Boro deserves respect as a title contender despite graduating several stars. Barnegat is the darkhorse behind prolific junior quarterback Nick San Giacomo.

PATRIOT DIVISION THE BREAKDOWN: Two-time defending champion ASBURY PARK still has electric skill players like senior running back George Stephens all over the field and has to be the favorite. An experienced and physical Keyport squad has what it takes to unseat the Blue Bishops because it is stronger up front. Do not count out Rumson-Fair Haven, which has flown under the radar from those top two but is capable of surprising everyone because it has played Asbury Park extremely well the last two years and has had Keyport’s number.

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Jaguars - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Restoring Order

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

Manalapan @Howell Brick Memorial @Southern Freehold Township @East Brunswick South Brunswick @Toms River North @Jackson Liberty

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Mike Smith, 7th Season Career Record: 43-23 Assistant Coaches: Bill Rankin (off. coord.); Walt Krystopik (def. coord.); Tony Compitello (off. line); Rob Dahl (running backs); Russhon Anderson (wide receivers); Nick Castellano (linebackers); Brian McNamara (def. backs); Pat Brady, Nick Caruso, Tom Bradley (freshmen); Scott Royer (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 3-7 (1-5)

KEY RETURNERS G ARRETT D ORSEY (S R ., QB/DB) T ERRENCE B ROWN (S R ., OL/DL) D IMITRIUS S MITH (J R ., OL/DL) T RAVIS D AIDONE (S R ., TE/DE) D REW M URPHY (S R ., RB/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Junior two-way lineman Dimitrius Smith is the younger brother of current Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Joe Nolan, Jr., OL I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Anthony Petro, Sr., WR/DB PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Brick Memorial Oct. 2.

If Jackson Memorial gets its way this year, a 3-7 season in 2008 will rapidly become a blip on the radar for a program that expects perennial success. “For us it’s about getting back to where we think we should be – back in the playoffs and competing for division titles,’’ said Jaguars head coach Mike Smith. What Jackson hopes will get it back to its customary spot in the postseason is an imposing front seven on defense, improved play from one of the biggest offensive lines in the Shore Conference, and better overall team speed. “We were big up front last year, but there really wasn’t a quality of play there,’’ Smith said. “We’re big, but we need to improve our quality of play up front.’’ “We’re definitely a lot quicker than we were last year up front,’’ said senior twoway lineman Terrence Brown.

All three starting linebackers return, as Larry Cella, Drew Murphy and Paul Hobbs bolster the strength of the front seven in Jackson’s 4-3 scheme. Anthony Petro is a returning starter at cornerback, while Shawn Morales and Ryan Gladysz should see time at the other cornerback spot. The safeties are new as senior quarterback Garrett Dorsey will also be playing in the secondary and Jake Orehosky will be at the other safety spot. That imposing defensive line also makes up a majority of the offensive line, as Smith and Brown are returning starters at guard, Mentuck is a returning starter at tackle, and Daidone returns at tight end. The center will be Joe Nolan, Brian Bush will be at tackle, and Dorsey returns at quarterback after racking up nearly 1,300 total yards in his first season of playing the position last year.

Brown is part of a fierce defensive front for the Jaguars that should slow down the opposing running attacks in the American Division. He returns at defensive end, and senior Travis Daidone is a returning starter at the other defensive end spot. Junior defensive Junior lineman Dimitrius Smith As always, the tackle Dimitrius Smith, question looms as to a 285-pound Division which tailback in the Jaguars’ multiple-I I-A prospect, also is back and will be lined up offense will be the one to continue a tradition next to 280-pounder James Mentuck in the of a 1,000-yard rusher every year since 1995. middle to create a formidable run-stuffing The main candidates are seniors Drew Murphy tandem.

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Senior quarterback Garrett Dorsey

and Larry Cella. “I could care less about it, honestly,’’ Smith said about the streak. “I just want to win football games. I’ll take three guys who all run for 700 and we win a state championship.’’ The Jaguars are also hoping for a little more balance with the passing game now that Dorsey is experienced. One area they worked on specifically during the offseason was speed at the skill positions in order to break off bigger gains on runs and get separation on routes because that was a problem last year. The wide receivers this year will be Petro, Gladysz, and Ian Leary. Dorsey will handle the placekicking and Hobbs will be the punter. “Working on our speed is going to make a big difference because last season we were probably the slowest team out there,’’ Dorsey said. In the ultra-competitive Shore Conference, all it took was one losing season and suddenly the Jaguars were off the radar despite more than a decade straight of success. “No one gives us a second thought this year, and I like that,’’ Smith said. “I think we’ve got some talent here and we can make some noise in the division.’’ Photos by Bill Normile

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Mariners - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Smooth Sailing

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Toms River South @Manalapan Howell @Brick Memorial Southern @Freehold Township Piscataway Jackson @Toms River East

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Chip LaBarca Jr, 4th Season (5th overall) Career Record: 33-18 Assistant Coaches: Dave Oizerowitz (def. coordinator/secondary); Mike Oizerowitz (wide receivers); Gabe Roonan (outside linebackers); Dan Curcione (inside linebackers); Dean Helstowski (off. line); Bob Cassidy (def. line); Vincent Spadavecchia (running backs); Joseph Oizerowitz (secondary); Mike Jump, Bill Dowd, Chris Gold (freshmen); Dan Czarniewski (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 8-2 (6-0)

KEY RETURNERS S TEVE B ARROSO (S R ., RB/LB) R OB C ASSIDY (S R ., DL) D EMETRI D AVIS (J R ., QB/DB) D REW K OLLMAN (S R ., WR/DB) J OHN B RENNAN (S R ., RB/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Toms River North head coach Chip LaBarca Jr. scored a touchdown for Penn State in a 42-17 win over Tennessee in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl on a team that finished 11-2 & featured players like NFL receivers O.J. McDuffie & Bobby Engram as well as a young Kerry Collins, who is now the Tennessee Titans’ QB. BIG SHOES TO FILL: The running back rotation. IMPACT NEWCOMER: John Hafner, Sr., WR/DB PIVOTAL GAME: @ Brick Memorial on Oct. 9.

This is the first senior class that has been in head coach Chip LaBarca’s system for all four years at Toms River North, so the Mariners have been conditioned to expect a certain level of success. That’s why even though a second straight American Division championship and a trip to the state playoffs was a solid accomplishment in 2008, it was not enough for a group that tasted a South Jersey Group IV title during an undefeated season in 2007. “To lose the way we did last year (in the first round against Southern) left an uneasy feeling,’’ LaBarca said. “Hopefully that’s a motivating factor every day at practice.’’ “I want to go out with a championship,’’ said senior running back/linebacker Steve Barroso. “That’s what the expectations have been like since freshman year, so we’re used to it.’’

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returns four starters. Senior center Michael Zarycki, senior guard Dan Nunez, 6foot-5, 245pound senior tackle Liam Sherman and Senior linebacker Steve Barroso 6-foot-4, 270pound senior Since Davis is also the team’s best tailback, tackle John Klebacher are all returning starters. the running back situation will be more by The other guard spot features juniors committee this year as the Mariners attempt to Christopher Sylvester and Andrew Parsons replace the production of 1,000-yard rusher competing for minutes. The new tight end is Jon Daniels. Sharing carries will be Barroso, senior Toms River East transfer Mark Dorsey, senior John Brennan, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound specimen who looks to junior Cody Groves, make an impact. The kicker will be junior and senior Dominic Natale Valenza and Roebuck is the punter. Roebuck. “His question is not his talent,’’ LaBarca said. “He just needs experience. The best thing about him is that he can run, so if he’s not sure on a play, if worse comes to worse, he can make something happen running the ball.’’

Some of the primary targets for Davis in the passing game will be senior Drew Kollman, who was an All Shore Media first-teamer at Much of this year’s defensive back last success will revolve year, and newcomer around the defense, John Hafner, an the maturation of athletic, 6-foot-2 junior quarterback target who played his Demetri Davis, and freshman year and improved conditioning then didn’t come back because there is less out for the team until depth and more Senior safety Drew Kollman this season. His players going both presence helps offset ways. He has been the loss of junior playmaker Anthony moved from tailback to quarterback after Carrington, who has transferred to Lakewood. seeing significant time in the backfield as a sophomore, and at 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds While many of the skill players are has breakaway speed and a deceptively strong assimilating into the offense, the offensive line

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The Mariners return five starters with experience in all three units of their attacking 3-4 defensive scheme, starting with three-year starter Rob Cassidy up front. He will be flanked by Dorsey on one side and the rotation of Parsons, Sherman, Zarycki and Nunez on the other. The linebackers should be a strength, as Barosso is a three-year starter who is one of the Shore Conference’s best and will be at inside linebacker. Joining him on the inside will be Groves. The outside linebackers will be Brennan, a returning starter, and senior Matt Hinds. Kollman returns as one of the top safeties in the Shore and Davis will be the other safety. Senior Nicholas Saglimbene is a returning starter at cornerback, Hafner will be the other cornerback, and junior Eric DeMartino is also in the cornerback rotation.

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Rams - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Holding Steady

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Toms River East Brick Memorial @Freehold Township Jackson @Toms River North Manalapan Old Bridge @Howell @Barnegat

After setting a school record for wins and advancing to the program’s first state championship game, yet seeing nearly every key player off that squad graduate, Southern Regional knows what the perception of its team will be in 2009.

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Chuck Donohue Sr, 12th Season (35th overall) Assistant Coaches: Matt Abbato (def. coord.); Andrew Beckett (def. line); Dennis Pidgeon (running backs/linebackers); Eric Fierro (quarterbacks); Chuck Donohue Jr. (off. line); Dan Roy (off. line/def. line); Danny Ivanchic (receivers/secondary); Joe Fleck (freshman); Joe Caucino (athletic trainer).

KEY RETURNERS MIKE BUSH (SR., QB/DB BRIAN ABBEY (SR., RB/LB) BRETT COX (SR., RB/LB) N I C K TA M P O N E ( S R . , W R / D B ) ROB BOYLE (JR., OL) CJ KASZUBA (SR., OL)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Southern has not won a division title since 1972. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Brian Abbey (Sr., RB/LB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Mark Kozen (Sr., TE/LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Toms River East. on Sept. 12.

“A class like that comes along once every 20 years and we know that,” said senior Brian Abbey, who did not start last season but saw significant time. “But we want to prove to our coaches and to the community that we’re going to keep on winning.” The rebuilding process starts on the defensive side of the ball, where Southern had one of the Shore Conference’s elite defenses of 2008. They allowed just under seven points per game and recorded three shutouts. Only two starters – safety Mike Bush and linebacker Brett Cox – remain from that unit so the challenge will certainly be in getting back to playing championship-caliber defense.

Career Record: 198-137-4

2008 Record: 10-2 (5-1)

Steuer, AJ Romanoff and Brian Sullivan are gone it leaves several large voids to be filled if the Rams want to return to glory in 2009.

Senior quarterback Mike Bush

“The perception is that it was a one-year wonder and we’re done,” said Rams head coach Chuck Donohue Sr. “We hear that and we all have a chip on our shoulder. We are looking to compete in our division and make the playoffs, and those are things that if we don’t do I will be disappointed.” A 10-2 record and a spot in the South Jersey Group IV final was a huge milestone for the Rams football program in 2008. It was a senior-laden group, however, and now that players like Glenn Carson, Anthony Stroffolino, Steve Sibona, Mike Bonsky, Erich

In the Rams’ 3-4 defense, senior Mike Arena will be the nose guard while the defensive tackles will be senior Dan Lang and junior Rob Boyle. The inside linebackers will be Abbey and Cox and the outside linebackers will be seniors Matt Winkler and Mark Kozen. Seniors David Trautman and Nick Tampone will be the cornerbacks while Bush will be the safety along with either senior Alec Morris or senior Nick Patrick. Replacing linebackers like Carson, Bonsky and Stroffolino is going to be next to impossible, but an even taller task will be replacing Sibona, who made all the defensive calls and was really the leader of the defense. So far Abbey and Cox have both taken to that role while working closely with defensive

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coordinator Matt Abbato. Offensively in 2008 the Rams were a power football team that also spread the ball out. Instead of having three 200 pound-plus running backs like they did last year, the Rams now have quick and elusive backs like Abbey, Cox, junior Billy Shimko and senior Colton Smith. Sullivan provided some clutch moments at quarterback last year and looking to fill those shoes this season will be either Bush or senior Mike Balak. The latter is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds and is more of a dropback passer while Bush is a bit more versatile. The tight end will be senior Brian Gesicki with Kozen also slated to see time there. Tampone returns as one of the starting wide receivers and will be paired with either Trautman, Morris or senior Christian Bok. The offensive line has two returning starters in junior left guard Rob Boyle and senior right guard CJ Kaszuba. Newcomers on the line include senior left tackle Rob Sinopli, senior center Kevin Westburg and senior right tackle Alex Birty. In the special teams department, Bush will handle both the kicking and punting duties after senior Matt Melega suffered a seasonending knee injury in the preseason.

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Mustangs - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Green-and-Gold Standard

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Sayreville @Southern Freehold Township @Jackson Toms River North @Manalapan Howell @East Brunswick Brick Township

running back, not to mention a player they think will be a productive quarterback. Junior Mike Diguilmi will be the new engineer of the Mustangs’ flexbone offense and he certainly will be under the spotlight early in his career. He may not have Staub’s athletic ability but he is a very balanced quarterback who can make plays make his feet and his arm, and also make good reads.

The most obvious and immediate question surrounding Brick Memorial’s football team as it enters 2009 after winning the Central Jersey Group IV title last season is how well its offense will function without quarterback Brian Staub. Staub was the All Shore Media Most Valuable Player last season as the general of the Mustangs’ triple option attack and was a phenomenal leader for Brick Memorial. With

COACHING STAFF is senior defensive tackle Billy Miller. Possessing great strength and a motor to match, Miller is a solid interior lineman who can makes his living off penetrating gaps and disrupting plays in the backfield. He dropped his playing weight from 245 pounds to 220 for this season and has impressed the coaching staff so far.

Head Coach: Walt Currie, 3rd Season Career Record: 13-9 Assistant Coaches: Pete Brennan (def. coord.); Mike Cintron (special teams coord./running backs); Anthony Argondizza (def. line); Mike Bonventre (running backs); Rob Orrok (quarterbacks); Ryan Graham (def. line); Rob Merola (off. line); Ed Sarluca Jr. (secondary); Dom Santoro, Tim Brennan (freshman); Vinnie Russo (admin. asst.); Sue Penrod (athletic trainer 2008 Record: 9-3 (4-2)

KEY RETURNERS G LENN M C G INNIS (S R ., RB/LB) B ILLY M ILLER (S R ., DT) V INNIE S ABBA (S R ., RB) A NTHONY S PANOLA (S R ., OL/DL) J ARED A KSDAL (S R ., RB/LB) J ORDAN L OIODICE (J R ., RB/PK)

“Billy’s looked great,” Currie said. “He came into camp in great shape and has been the leader of the defense so far. That’s what we expected from him and he’s really impressed us.” several players returning on the offensive side of the ball in year three under Walt Currie, the more pressing issue is how to build a defense to match its offense.

“We certainly have some people that can play solid defense,” Currie said. “But the key is going to be playing consistent defense from Week One.”

Joining Miller on the defensive line will be junior Russ Clayton and senior Anthony Spanola, who is a returning starter. The inside linebackers will be senior Nick Alvarez and senior Glenn McGinnis, who is a returning starter. Seniors Zac Anderson and Jared Aksdal will be the outside linebackers. Aksdal is a returning starter. The secondary will feature four newcomers who have some big shoes to fill in replacing Staub, Alex Berardi, Joe Pitius and Matt Heard. Right now several players are vying for starting jobs including Shane Panuska, Mike Acquaviva, JJ Oliver, Anthony Altilio, Kymiir Maples and Jihad Howard, who is a sprint champion and a transfer from Lakewood.

One player who looks like he is going to be a force this season in the Mustangs’ 3-4 defense

Even though the Mustangs no longer have Staub, they still have several weapons at

Under the direction of defensive coordinator Pete Brennan, the Mustangs’ defense played its three best games of the year during the state playoffs, including recording its only shutout of the season in the championship game against Sayreville. The key now is to duplicate that over the course of an entire season.

“I know I have some big shoes to fill but we have a lot of key guys returning and we should be all right,” Diguilmi said. McGinnis was a player that made something happen every time he touched the ball in 2008, and after hitting the weight room hard in the offseason will once again be one of the Mustangs’ main contributors. Vinnie Sabba is back as the returning starter at the “A” back position but is being pushed hard by Aksdal, who started two games when Sabba was injured last year. McGinnis is one of the halfbacks and will be joined by either junior Jordan Loiodice or Altilio. The wide receivers will also be new as Acquaviva and fellow junior Dylan Walsh will step into the starting roles. Three of the five offensive linemen are returning starters, but the Mustangs will have to replace key starters Bill Brunner and Anthony D’Elia, the latter of whom was an All Shore Media first-team All-Shore selection. Clayton at left tackle, Alvarez at right guard and Spanola at center are the returning starters, while the newcomers are sophomore Nick Spanola at right tackle and senior Phil Sagona at left guard. The place kicker will once again be Loiodice, who was the All Shore Media All-Shore kicker last season. Dylan Stalfa will be the punter.

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Mustangs senior Billy Miller already has three state championship rings during his high school career, one in football and two for the Mustangs’ wrestling team. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Mike Diguilmi (Jr., QB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Zac Anderson (Sr., LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against TR North, Oct. 9

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Braves - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Learning Fast

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@South Brunswick @Jackson Toms River North @Howell Brick Memorial @Southern Freehold Township Edison Marlboro

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Tom Gallahue, 3rd Season Career Record: 11-9 Assistant Coaches: Eddie Gurrieri (asst. head coach/def. coord.); Joe Tetley (assoc. head coach/off. line); Tim Flemming (wide receivers); Andy Sliwoski (tight ends); Steven Vella (def. backs); Dom Pollifrone (def. line); Justin Fumando (linebackers); Nick Bruno, Bobby Schreck (freshmen); Shannon Tomasula (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 5 - 5 ( 2 - 4 )

KEY RETURNERS C HARLIE A DDESSI (J R ., RB/LB) M ICHAEL B IMONTE (J R ., QB) J OHNNY D OKOUSLIS (S R ., OL/DL) M IKE S EMINERIO (S R ., DL) K EVIN C RUZ (S R ., WR/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Manalapan assistant Tim Flemming was formerly a Hollywood stunt man who appeared in movies like “Mission: Impossible 3,’’ and “Live Free or Die Hard’’ while also doing work on the show “Fear Factor.’’ BIG SHOES TO FILL: Josh Firkser, Jr., RB. I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : John Sieczkowski, So., RB/LB. PIVOTAL GAME: @ Jackson Memorial on Sept. 17.

The sooner Manalapan can integrate a new offensive line with a talented group of returning skill players and a solid defense, the sooner the rest of the American Division is in trouble this season.

James Danella at center. The trio of junior Josh Grey and seniors Mike Sette and Skylar O’Connor are all vying to replace Firkser at tight end. Sophomore Gabe Valente will be the kicker and punter.

The Braves have a large void at running back after losing 1,000-yard rusher Jimmy Gilburn to graduation, but they feel they have the antidote in 200-pound junior Josh Firkser. Just like Gilburn did last year, Firsker is making the transition from starting at tight end to becoming the feature back in Manalapan’s multiple pro-I offense. The Braves are hoping for similar results from a player who has the same size and speed package that made Gilburn a headache for opponents. They also have depth at the position, as talented sophomore John Sieczkowski should also get plenty of carries, and junior Charlie Addessi is at fullback.

“It’s not that we lack talent up front, it’s just that we lack experience,’’ Gallahue said. “How fast we can get together and how they respond to adversity will be a big key.’’ Defensively, the Braves have three out of four starters back up front in their 4-4 defense, led by senior captain Mike Seminerio at defensive tackle. Dokouslis is back as a force at defensive end, and junior James DeBlase is a returning starter at the other defensive end spot. O’Connor will be at the other defensive tackle spot, and senior Devin Acevado could also see time there after battling injury in the preseason.

Junior running back Josh Firkser Junior captain Charlie Addessi is back at inside linebacker, with juniors Daniel Masterov and Mike McGee in the mix at the other inside linebacker position. The outside linebackers are a pair of fast sophomores with Division I potential in Sieczkowski and Alex McPherson. Cruz, who started at cornerback last year, moves over to safety, and the cornerbacks will be Hodge-Grant and experienced junior Dom Caggiano. The key will be getting off to a strong start after consistently stumbling out of the gate the past few years to damage their playoff hopes. “We’ve been starting off slow the past few years, so if we can just get it going in the beginning here, we can get to that next level,’’ Cruz said.

“Physically, he’s more talented than Jimmy,’’ Braves coach Tom Gallahue said about Firkser. “He’s faster, and we expect him to step in and have a good year.’’ “It’s going to be really hard to pick up where Jimmy left off, but I’m going to do my best,’’ Firkser said.

Junior quarterback Michael Bimonte

The offensive burden won’t also be squarely on his shoulders, as junior quarterback Michael Bimonte returns with 20 more pounds of muscle, a refined throwing motion and the ability to open up the passing game more. His main targets at wideout are returning starter Kevin Cruz and experienced returner Reggie Hodge-Grant. “(Bimonte) is a better quarterback overall,’’ Cruz said. “His vision down the field is a lot better, and his arm strength and accuracy are better.’’ “It’s like night and day,’’ Gallahue said. “His leadership qualities have improved, and physically he can make throws that he couldn’t make last year.’’ The big question mark is an offensive line that is entirely new and will feature 6-foot-3, 302-pound junior Steven Carr at left tackle, senior Johnny Dokouslis at left guard, junior Andrew Morgenbesser at right guard, senior Mike Orlando at right tackle and sophomore

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Rise to the Challenge

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

East Brunswick @Brick Memorial Southern @Sayreville @Jackson Toms River North @Manalapan Toms River South Howell

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Dom Lepore, 10th Season Career Record: 34-56 Assistant Coaches: Bill Smith (def. coord.); Steve Peretzman (running backs); Mike Stoia (off. line); Paul Lepore (quarterbacks); Joe Santopietro (wide receivers); Brian Snedden (def. line); Mike Gaeta (secondary); Mike D'Antonio, Gene Blanco, Brian Glick (freshmen); Cindy Carter (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 4-6 (2-4)

KEY RETURNERS M ATT I NTILE (J R ., RB/LB) C AMERON B EATTY (S R ., QB) J OE Q UINONES (S R ., DL) V IN D IMARINIS (S R ., OL) K EVIN B ORDEN (J R ., WR/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Last year’s seasonopening victory over Marlboro marked the first time Freehold Township had started 1-0 since 2001. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Anthony Mack (Sr., TE/DE) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Ryan Kiernan (Jr., TE/LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Jackson on Oct. 16

Throughout Dom Lepore’s tenure as head coach at Freehold Township, the Patriots have put forth solid defensive ball clubs that have been able to stand up against some of the best offenses in the American Division. The key for the Patriots is to get their offense up to the level of their defense. “We put a lot of emphasis on being tough and physical because of the division we play in and I think our defense has always been pretty good,” Lepore said. “But every year our offense is either average to below average so we need to get that part of our team to the same level as the defense.” The Patriots return six starters in their multiple-I offense as they try to improve after scoring just 12.9 points per game in 2008. Senior Cameron Beatty returns as the starting quarterback and will be joined by a pair of returning starters in the backfield. Junior Mike Mullin will be the fullback and junior Matt Intile will be the tailback. Also look for Raul Pola ad Bryce Carroll to see time in the backfield. The offensive line features two returning starters in senior left guard Vin Dimarinis and junior center Mike Luongo. Sean Boyle will be the left tackle and junior Adam Rihacek will be the right guard. The right tackle will be either junior DJ Callahan or senior Brian Lewis. Anthony Mack and Ryan Kiernan will split time at tight end. The Patriots have had some solid receivers over the past few seasons and that continues with junior returning starter Kevin Borden. Joining him will be senior Mike Marino and also in the mix are senior Zach Cestero

and junior Auriel Rosen. “We have a young but athletic line so we’re excited about that,” Dimarinis said. “We’re a running team, so we have to do well there to set up our pass.”

Mullin on the inside. Kiernan and Andrew Glantz will be the outside linebackers with Joe Devlin also see playing time. Returning starters Intile and Borden, who played linebacker last year, give the Patriots experience in the secondary. Carroll will be the starting safety. Expect both Marino and Cestero to see action as backups in the secondary.

Senior quarterback Cameron Beatty

Matt Faiella was a force for the Patriots at linebacker last season and has since graduated, but Freehold Township does return seven starters from a unit that surrendered 19 points per game last season. Senior John Quinones is the nose guard in the Patriots 3-5-3 defense and is a returning

“We know we have to be able to keep our offense on the field and we feel like we can be one of the tougher defenses in the Shore Conference,” Quinones said. “But we know we have to stay focused and keep our eyes on the prize every single play if we want to be a contender.” Senior Jeff Kurczewski will handle all the kicking duties as both the punter and field goal kicker.

Junior running back Matt Intile starter. Mack is a returning starter at defensive end and will welcome Rihacek to the starting fold at the other defensive end spot. Three of the five linebackers are returning starters including senior Kyle Collins, and Boyle and

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The Patriots are hoping the momentum of winning their final two games of last season over Old Bridge and Howell carries over to the start of 2009. They have a bye in Week one before hosting East Brunswick to open their season. “We can’t be negative,” Beatty said. “We have to go in with the mindset that we’re going to win the game. Not cocky, but just knowing you’ll get the job done and deliver.”

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Rebels - American Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Armed and Dangerous

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Piscataway Woodbridge Jackson @Toms River North Manalapan @Brick Memorial @Sayreville Southern @Freehold Township

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Cory Davies, 19th Season Career Record: 86-101 Assistant Coaches: Derek Reichenbecher (asst. HC/off. coord./off. line); Bill Dague (def. coord./linebackers); Mike Sinisi (special teams/secondary); Ryan Klusewicz (running backs); Pat Mahan (def. line); Jim Huebner, Mike Verrochi, T.J. Casey (freshmen); Amy Ghione (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 3-7 (1-5)

KEY RETURNERS J IMMY R YAN (S R ., QB) W ILL H AYES (S R ., RB/DB) R OB H ANDY (S R ., WR/DB) P HIL A DAMO (S R ., WR/DB) R OB S ABBAGH (S R ., OL/DL)

There has always been a prevailing feeling that this season’s senior class at Howell and the 2007 senior class that helped the Rebels win the Central Jersey Group IV state title had a lot in common. The Rebels hope that holds true in every degree. After suffering through a tough 3-7 campaign in 2008, Howell is looking to rebound in a big way behind a high-powered, senior-laden offense in head coach Cory Davies’ spread passing attack.

Adamo and Joe Murphy in the Rebels’ four-wide receiver set. The running back will once again be senior Will Hayes, who is not just a dangerous runner but a major weapon out of the backfield. Hayes’ presence is big because he will have opportunities to run with teams worried so much about the pass.

Senior quarterback Jimmy Ryan

“Teams also have to respect me running routes out of the backfield and that will leave one of the receivers open, too,” Hayes said.

“We’re hoping that will happen,” said The offensive line has two Davies. “Last returning starters with senior year we didn’t Rob Sabbagh at left tackle and have the Senior wide receiver Rob Handy senior Cole Panccione at experience but center. Joining those two will we’ve always be senior John Gifford at left guard, senior said this group is possibly as talented as the Sean Harvey at right guard and either senior ’07 group. They still have to do it in the Rob Malfara or sophomore Tim Donohue (6games though.” foot-4, 275) at right tackle. Yards weren’t a problem for the Rebels in With the amount of key players returning on 2008, but points were. They offense the expectations are certainly there for uncharacteristically struggled to score and Howell to put up big numbers. finished the season averaging just 17.3 points per game. With a year under their belts and eight returning starters on offense, that number should improve. Senior Jimmy Ryan returns at quarterback and will have plenty of familiar faces to throw to. Senior Rob Handy and his younger brother Ryan, a junior, return at wide receiver along with seniors Phil

“We have to be able to live up to our reputation to move the ball and score points,” Davies said. With an offense that has the potential to be as explosive as Howell’s, a dominating defense isn’t necessary. The Rebels just need

a unit they can count on to come up with a big stop or turnover in a crucial moment. Five starters are back in Howell’s 3-4 alignment that surrendered 24.2 points per game in 2008. Panccione will be the nose tackle with junior Jake Conover also seeing time at the position. The defensive ends will be Sabbagh, who is a returning starter, and Gifford. Steve Martorana is also in the mix on the defensive line. The outside linebackers will be senior Ryan Lowe along with Malfara, both of whom started last season. The inside linebackers are both new with seniors Jake Burti and Matt Oeftering taking over. Junior Rob Rigby will also see snaps at linebacker. In the secondary, Hayes and Rob Handy are returning starters at cornerback, but there is plenty of depth at the position with senior Johnny Bukowiec, who is also the backup quarterback, and junior Benton Burdin ready for significant playing time. Adamo and senior Matt Martinell both return as starting safeties with Ryan Handy ready as a backup. The younger Handy will also handle the punting and kicking duties

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: After having never reached a sectional final prior to 2006, Howell has played in the Central Jersey Group IV final in two of the past three seasons. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Jake Burti (Sr., LB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Benton Burdin (Jr., RB/DB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Jackson Memorial, Sept. 25

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Raiders - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Back in Black

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Southern @Lacey Toms River South @Brick Township Marlboro @Colts Neck Middletown North @Old Bridge Toms River North

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Charlie Diskin, 4th Season (5th overall) Career Record: 25-16 Assistant Coaches: Carl Holbig (def. coord.); Sam Iacobone (off. line); Mike Nemeth (off. line); Jeff Schmidt (special teams/linebackers); Joe Smith (special teams/running backs); Anthony Allocca (def. line); Matt Madeo (receivers); Chris Lacher (asst.); Bill Hewitt, Jim Dempsey, Joey Arminio Jr., Rob Cordasco, Steve Bernath (freshmen); Dave Solt (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 6-4 (4-2)

KEY RETURNERS N ICO S TERITI (S R ., RB/DB) C HARLIE D ISKIN (S R ., QB) J OHN C LARK (S R ., OL/DL) T OM B RUTOFSKY (S R ., RB/LB) M ARIO S TERITI (S O ., RB/DB)

With a combined 10 returning starters on both sides of the ball including game-breaking running back Nico Steriti, it’s no secret that Toms River East has a chance to be one of the Shore Conference’s best teams in 2009.

Raiders team apart from last year’s is the play of its offensive line. So far the unit has looked outstanding with senior Steffen Gonzalez at left

slated to see action.

The Raiders always have a ton of team “We can be the best team,” said senior speed that lineman John Clark. “Nico is a great usually is more running back, we have a good noticeable in the quarterback. We have everything.” form of a swarming The Raiders finished 6-4 and defense. Junior earned a share of the Constitution nose tackle Division title last season with Brick Sophomore running back Mario Steriti Jimmy Smith is and Colts Neck but were left wanting a returning much more after suffering some starter in the Raiders 3-4 odd front and will be tackle, Clark at crushing last-minute defeats. backed up by senior Chris Corsi as well as left guard, junior Cornier and Clark. The defensive ends will be Jesse Sherman “Those losses we took right to MJ Popek and senior Kyle Fortier. At at center, senior heart,” Clark said. “But we’re going linebacker will be Brutofsky, Palmer, Rokisky Rob Deppe at to use those to help us this year.” and senior Jimmy Laconti. In the secondary, right guard and Chiacchio and Snyder will be the starting In the Raiders multiple set offense, senior Matt cornerbacks with Nico Steriti and junior Cory Steriti is their star running back after Cornier at right Cardini starting as the safeties. Mario Steriti turning in an outstanding junior tackle. will also rotate in at defensive back. season in which he was selected as “At the skill an All Shore Media second-team AllSenior quarteback Charlie Diskin “The rush defense looks legit in my eyes,” positions we Shore player. Steriti’s younger Steriti said. “No one should be running on us have a lot of brother Mario, a sophomore who like some games last year.” talent and experience and on the line we have a started on defense as a freshman, will also get bunch of guys who have been waiting in the some carries and is nearly as explosive and The kicker and punter will be junior Joey wings that are more than ready,” Diskin said. dangerous as his older brother. Clarizzio. “They are gelling a lot better than last year at “Nico can break it for a touchdown at any this time.” Diskin stated that the Raiders, “will go as far time and in any phase of the game,” said as our lines can take us” and they are confident Senior Charlie Diskin returns to direct the Raiders head coach Charlie Diskin. “He’s that that on both offense and defense the big guys offense at quarterback. His targets at wide talented.” have what it takes. Factor in the rest of the receiver include senior Anthony Chiacchio, talent on the Raiders roster and you have a The starting fullback will be senior Tom who did not play last year but played as a team that should be at or near the top of the Brutofsky with Mario Steriti and junior Erik sophomore and has great athletic ability. Also Constitution Division standings all season. Rokisky also seeing time. Behind Nico Steriti playing wide receiver is senior Kyle Snyder. at tailback will be juniors Dan Wasilick and The tight end is senior Ryan Rudder with Jake Palmer. What should set this year’s juniors Vinny Arminio and Sean Murphy also

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Mario is the fourth and final Steriti brother to play for the Raiders and when he graduates in 2012 it will mark the end of an 11-year run with at least one Steriti on the roster. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Kyle Snyder (Sr., WR/DB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Anthony Chiacchio (Sr., WR/DB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Lacey on Sept. 18

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Green Dragons - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

The New Regime

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Colts Neck Ocean Township @Middletown North Toms River East @Lacey Toms River South @Marlboro @Monroe @Brick Memorial

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Patrick Dowling, 1st Season (18th overall) Career Record: 47-74 Assistant Coaches: Bill McDonnell (def. coord.); Kyle Watson (quarterbacks); Anthony O’Hara (off. line); Anthony Fontana (secondary); Don Marino, Matt Fuller (freshmen); Chris Blackburn (volunteer); Jim Barber (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 6-4 (4-2)

KEY RETURNERS J OHN A PPLEGATE (S R ., QB/DB) J OHN S CARDONE (S R ., WR/DB) D AN B RENNAN (S R ., FB/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Brick’s last playoff victory came in 2000, a 31-13 victory over Toms River East in the first round of the South Jersey Group IV playoffs. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Dylan McDonnell (Jr., RB/LB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Sean Henry (Jr., DB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Colts Neck, Sept. 11

It’s the most obvious change in the Shore Conference and something that has been talked about for months and will continue to be talked about well into the football season. For the first time ever at Brick High School, someone other than Warren Wolf is running the football program. The man with the unenviable task of trying to take the place of New Jersey’s all-time winningest coach and a Shore Conference legend is Patrick Dowling, who was recently the coach at Allentown High School. Dowling inherits a program that hasn’t been at its traditional statechampionship level in several years, but still brought home a share of the Constitution Division title last season. It’s been safe to say there has been plenty of change during the preseason.

This year Brick will be running a multiple pro-I that will once again focus on the running game. Applegate returns as the starter at quarterback and will be joined in the backfield by Dan Brennan and Justin Kamen at fullback and Dylan McDonnell and Joe Spinella at tailback. The wide receivers will be John Scandone and Cody Schnebel with Tom Marino also in the mix. The tight ends are Kyle Layton and Brad Batzel.

The offensive line is almost entirely new as junior James Gibbons and senior Tyler Mastria are the only players who saw action “It’s definitely last season. been different,” said senior Gibbons will quarterback and be at left defensive back John tackle and Applegate. senior Ben Senior fullback Dan Brennan “Everyone was so Casado will used to seeing be at left coach Wolf and now everything is guard. Kyle Oliver and senior Mike different. All the guys have adjusted and Scuttarinni are battling for the starting we really like the new coaches. It’s a center position wile Mastria will be at change, but it’s been pretty good.” right guard with Ryan Cole at right tackle. Scheme-wise Dowling is making a few changes but it doesn’t seem to be anything too dramatic. Last year the Green Dragons ran mostly out of the Delaware Wing-T and also incorporated some spread packages into the offense.

Although it took a bit of a dip last season, Brick’s defense has been one of the Shore’s most consistent groups and is traditionally known as being a hardhitting and physical unit. The Dragons’ 43 alignment will feature Cole, Mastria,

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Senior quarterback John Applegate

Oliver and Scuttarinni rotating in at defensive tackle while Gibbons and Casado will be the defensive ends. Brick’s linebackers are usually strong and this year will have Brennan as the middle linebacker, McDonnell as the strong side linebacker and Kamen as the weak side linebacker. Oliver and Batzel will also see time playing linebacker. Applegate, an All Shore Media secondteam All-Shore selection, returns to anchor the secondary from his safety position. Spinella will join him as the other starting safety with Marino and Scandone also scheduled to see playing time. The cornerbacks will be Sean Henry, Mike Auriemma, Patrick Kearns and Schnebel. Kearns will be the kicker and Marino will be the punter. A new era in Brick football will get under way on Sept. 11 as the Dragons host Colts Neck. For the first time ever a coach other than Warren Wolf will lead Brick onto the field in front of what should be a packed house at Keller Memorial Field. “I’m very excited because I’m proud to be here and have such a great opportunity,” Dowling said. “The kids, parents and everyone involved in the program have been great to me so far and I’m really looking forward to getting out there for that first game.”

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Mustangs - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Counter Culture

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Perth Amboy J.P. Stevens @Colts Neck Middletown North @Toms River East Lacey @Toms River South Brick Township @Manalapan

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Derek Sininsky, 2nd Season (6th overall) Career Record: 21-29 Assistant Coaches: Mike D’Ambrosio (off. coord/off. line); Jason Dagato (off. line/def. line); Matt Wisniewski (quarterbacks); Kirk Wagner (def. line/strength and conditioning); William Holder (receivers/secondary); Adam Lewandowski (linebackers); Nick Scalzo (freshmen); Mark Bramble (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 1-9 (0-6)

KEY RETURNERS GREG GROSSMAN (SR., RB/LB) BRIAN RODRIG (JR., RB/DB) SEAN MANZI (JR., OL/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Mustangs have just two state playoff appearances in school history but were able to bring home a state championship in 1994, beating Piscataway 27-13 in Central Jersey Group IV. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Brian Rodrig (Jr., RB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Jordan Galinowski (Jr., QB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Colts Neck on Sept. 26

In year two under head coach Derek Sininsky the goals remain unchanged. For Sininsky it’s all about changing the entire culture surrounding Marlboro football from the ground up.

“We have to get tougher,” said junior fullback and defensive lineman Brian Campbell. “Last year we were too soft and we just got walked all over.”

“We had to revise the whole attitude in the whole community really,” Sininsky said. “The kids need to get used to commitment and work ethic. We’re interactive with the Pop Warner and youth programs because you have to change everything from the bottom up. You have to have success down there before you have success at the high school level.” Marlboro has just one win in the past three seasons, which came last year as the Mustangs were able to avoid a third straight 0-10 season. There are barley any seniors on the roster and Sininsky is trying to mold the junior class into the first of what he hopes will be a steady string of hardworking, productive senior classes. “It’s definitely a different transition from past coaches,” said junior quarterback Jordan Galinowski. “We work much harder than we have in the past and we’re always in the weight room trying to get bigger and stronger to compete with all these teams.”

When he does slide to tight end, senior Greg Grossman will move to fullback. Grossman and junior Brian Rodrig at tailback are the only offensive players who return as starters. They were both slot backs when Marlboro ran the spread option last season. Galinowski, whom Sininsky called “a student of the game,” will be the starting quarterback. His wide receivers will be juniors Nick Jensen and Chris VanCuren. “The offense could be the strongest part of the team,” Galinowski said. “I know a lot more now than I did before and the offensive line has been together for a while.”

Defensively the Mustangs will use a 50 front that has Mancini playing nose Head coach Derek Sininsky guard and Campbell and Frazier playing defensive tackle. The defensive ends Rigorous conditioning will be Echeveria and senior Sean Joseph. The and weight training middle linebacker will be Manzi and there will sessions are putting the be a rotation at outside linebacker between Mustangs to the test this Failia ,Grossman and VanCuren. The preseason and so far the secondary includes Troy Craft and Rodrig as biggest change has been the cornerbacks and Jenson as the safety. on the offensive line. The The kicking and punting duties will both be all-junior line features handled by senior Spencer King. Dan Mancini at left tackle, Sean Manzi at left Getting off to a good start is what Marlboro guard, Phil Failia at is aiming for as the Mustangs hope an opening center, Matt Frazier at right guard and Kenny night win at Perth Amboy can give them the Echeveria at right tackle. confidence they need to move forward. “The offensive line has to be our strong point “We just have to fight and work hard to get and so far it has been,” Sininsky said. better,” Campbell said. “We’re working hard on Perth Amboy right now and hopefully we In the Mustangs’ multiple pro-I offense, get a win and keep building from there.” Campbell will play both fullback and tight end.

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Lions - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Continuing the Momentum

09-11-09 09-17-09 09-25-09 10-03-09 10-09-09 10-23-09 10-30-09 11-06-09 11-26-09

By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

J.P. Stevens @Toms River South Brick Township @Marlboro Colts Neck @Toms River East Lacey South Brunswick @Middletown South

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Joe Trezza, 4th Season Career Record: 8-22 Assistant Coaches: Phil Tyburczy (def. coord.); Tim Heaney (asst. def. coord.); Nick Trezza (off. line); Brian Kroeper (off. line); Dan Shine (def. line); Mike D’Alessio (spec. teams/def. backs); Jay Pino (running backs); Travis Boff (linebackers); Ray Convey, Dan Ling (freshmen); Danielle Mitterando (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 5 - 5 ( 3 - 3 )

KEY RETURNERS SEAN MCKEE (SR., RB) CHRIS DURA (SR., DB) R YA N WA G N E R ( S R . , L B ) SHILIQUE CALHOUN (JR., TE/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Junior tight end Shilique Calhoun is the cousin of former Raritan basketball star Qa’rraan Calhoun, who played at St. John’s and the University of Houston before moving on to a professional career overseas. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Sean McKee, Sr,. RB. I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Ed Doll, Sr., DE. PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Brick on Sept. 25.

After generating a buzz in town with a return to the state playoffs for the first time in eight years last season, Middletown North is determined to keep the forward trajectory going despite the loss of nearly its entire starting lineup to graduation. “We’re hoping now that not only did we have success last year, but that the younger kids have learned and developed through the program so that even though we graduated so many seniors, we’re not going to take a huge step back,’’ said fourth-year head coach Joe Trezza. Getting some wins against a favorable early schedule could be crucial to attaining another state playoff berth. “We’ve got to prove that we can overcome all the kids we lost,’’ said senior running back Sean McKee. “We’ve got to keep going forward after having made the playoffs for the first time in eight years. We have to keep building on that and make this one of the elite programs.’’

Uly Gibson was last year,’’ Trezza said. “He might not have as much breakaway speed, but his vision is great and he runs the ball hard.’’ Senior Paul Bradley and junior Frank Derise are vying for the starting quarterback spot, and their main target should be junior tight end Shilique Calhoun, a 6-foot-5 returning starter with good leaping ability who has already received interest from Rutgers and Boston College. “We’ve got a kid like Shilique Calhoun who’s almost impossible to cover when he does the right things,’’ Trezza said. “He’s probably one of the hardest workers we’ve had, and he’s taken a huge step forward from last year.’’ “I’ve been working on my stance, my blocking, catching passes, everything,’’ Calhoun said. “I just want to help us show people that we can still make good progress with what we have despite all the seniors that left.’’

McKee, who started at Senior safety Chris Dura fullback last year, will be The wide a centerpiece of the offense as he takes over for receiving corps will consist of seniors Justin 1,000-yard rusher Uly Gibson at tailback in the Frick, John Vogel and Billy Kaminski, and Lions’ multiple-I attack. Senior Bobby replacing Dylan Maresca at kicker will be Trancucci will replace McKee at fullback after senior Kevin Varno. The Lions are entirely seeing time last year. new up up front, with junior Tyler Svenson at center, senior Nick Marron at left guard, senior “Sean McKee is as good a running back as Anthony Savarese at right guard, junior Rob

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Mercantante at left tackle and the tandem of juniors Jeff Dudek and Brian Crosby at right tackle. Senior middle linebacker Ryan Wagner returns as the leader of the Lions’ defense in their 4-3 base alignment, and he is one of only two returning starters along with senior safety Chris Dura. Up front, junior Jake Smith and senior Mo Soliman will be at defensive tackle, with sophomore Vinny Morris and senior Julian Booth also in the rotation. Senior Ed Doll, who saw time last year, should be an impact player at defensive end, and the other defensive end will either be Vogel or senior Brandon Farley. Wagner leads the linebackers and will be joined by either senior Brandon Vorrius or junior Sean MacDonald at weakside linebacker and junior T.J. Sherank at strongside linebacker. Dura is a three-year starter in the secondary, and Calhoun and Trancucci should see time at the other safety spot. Frick will be one of the cornerbacks, with juniors Joe Meehan and Josh Washington competing for time at the other cornerback spot.

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Indians - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

The Replacements

09-11-09 09-17-09 09-25-09 10-02-09 10-16-09 10-23-09 10-31-09 11-06-09 11-26-09

By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Toms River North Middletown North @Toms River East Lacey @Brick Township Marlboro @Colts Neck @Freehold Township Lakewood

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Bill Hill, 2nd Season Career Record: 5-5 Assistant Coaches: Fred Smalls (linebacker/asst. head coach); Brian Boland (off. coord.); Bill Beining (def. line); Dave Scarpa (special teams); John DeCarlo (off. line/def. line); Joe Osborn (quality control); Danny Peterson, Joe Adelizzi, Julian Clause (freshmen) Debbie Morante (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 5-5 (3-3)

KEY RETURNERS ROB WHITFIELD (SR., RB/CB) JUSTIN AELING (SR., OL)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: During the 1987 NFL strike, Toms River South head coach Bill Hill, a Rutgers University graduate, played in three games as a replacement player for the Dallas Cowboys. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Dan Slaven (Jr., QB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Kyle Kenny (Jr., FB/LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Midd. North on Sept. 17

In Bill Hill’s first season as head coach at Toms River South he was afforded the luxury of taking over a senior-laden team that was built to win immediately. Year two presents quite the opposite. After going 5-5 in 2008 with a large and productive senior class, the Indians are now faced with the reality of breaking in new players at almost every position as they return just two starters on both sides of the ball as they enter 2009. “We have a lot of new guys coming up trying to get the job done, but I knew I had to take a lot of responsibility,” said senior Rob Whitfield.

try to rebuild that unit. Junior Evan Tarver will be the left tackle and senior Brad Chadwick will be the starting center. On the right side of the line will be junior Sam Kalsma at guard and senior Rob Manado at tackle. The tight end will be sophomore Jesse Tate. “We have a lot of different weapons with our backs and receivers so we’re going to try and use everybody,” Whitfield said. The Indians will use a 30 front on defense, which is basically a 3-4 set with Junior quarterback Dan Slaven

senior Dylan Morano as the defensive tackle with junior Dan Wilson and senior Joe Fiore as the defensive ends. The inside linebackers will be Kenny and Tarver while Connor and senior Chris Schenck will be the outside linebackers. Whitfield returns at cornerback after seeing significant time last season in a rotation and will be joined by Worthy. The safeties will be Hill and Brenson.

Whitfield and left guard Justin Aeling are the only returning starters on offense after the Indians averaged 17.9 points per game last season. Whitfield has a lot of experience as he has been a starter since his freshman year and is clearly going to be their focal point on offense. The new cast of players in Toms River South’s multiple-I offense includes junior Dan Slaven at quarterback. Hill likes Slaven’s skill set as the junior got plenty of work Kyle as a sophomore with quarterbacks coach Brian Boland. Kyle Kenny will line up at fullback with senior Jake Connor also seeing time. Whitfield will be the tailback and senior Eric Worthy and junior Nyquan Brenson will be his backups. Brothers Aaron and Anthony Terry were underrated wide receivers for the Indians last season and their roles will be filled by a pair if juniors in Bill Hill and Martin Brown. Aeling will anchor the offensive line from his left guard position as the Indians

The kicker will be sophomore Mike Tankavich and the punter will be Christian Pflusy.

Senior running back Rob Whitfield

the flexibility to slide a linebacker down into a pass rushing stance. It is a defense used by several teams in the NFL to create confusion at the line of scrimmage and allow for better matchups against various offensive formations. Last year in this defense the Indians allowed just 13.7 points per game.

The Indians don’t exactly get to ease into their schedule as they open up with Toms River North in the “Civil War” and then have to play Toms River East and Lacey in weeks Three and Four. Even with basically an entirely new team, the Indians are still looking to make some noise. “We’re not looking to go into the North game and lose,” Whitfield said. “We’re going to be ready.”

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Cougars - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

A New Era

09-11-09 09-17-09 09-26-09 10-09-09 10-17-09 10-24-09 10-31-09 11-07-09 11-26-09

By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Brick Township Perth Amboy Marlboro @Middletown North Toms River East @Lacey Toms River South North Brunswick @Freehold Boro

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Greg LaCava, 1 st Season (6th overall) Career Record: 14-36 Assistant Coaches: : John Andl (RB); Chris Bova (RB/LB); Adam Cerminaro (RB); Dennis Cotter (def. line); Jon Harrison (LB); Greg Hope (def. backs); Kevin Keenan (wide rec.); Robert Kilmurray (off. line); Tom Letson (wide rec.); Jeremy Mercer (off. line); Art Raike, Phillip Ricci, Vince Tessi (freshmen); Michelle Cohen (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 6-4 (4-2)

KEY RETURNERS C HRIS C HIARELLI (S R ., QB) B RENDAN C OTTER (S R ., RB) B ILLY S PATARO (S R ., WR/DB) K EVIN W EISSMAN (S R ., OL/DL)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: New Colts Neck coach Greg LaCava was an assistant at Middletown South when the head coach of one of the Cougars’ opponents, Middletown North’s Joe Trezza, was playing for the Eagles in the mid-1990s BIG SHOES TO FILL: The offensive line I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Joe Iacone, So., RB/LB PIVOTAL GAME: @ Middletown North, Oct. 9.

It’s the dawn of a new era at Colts Neck, as the only head coach in program history has moved on and nearly the entire starting lineup has left the building thanks to graduation after the Cougars won a share of their first division title in school history last year. Greg LaCava steps in and replaces Mike McArthur as the Cougars’ second head coach in the program’s tenth year, while a host of newcomers will have to replace one of the best senior classes in school history. LaCava knows what it’s like to step into a difficult situation considering he coached at Allentown for five years and had some success at a program that has perennially been near or at the bottom of the standings. “It’s going to take time because everything’s new, but we have a great coaching staff,’’ said senior two-way lineman Kevin Weissman.

Chiarelli said. “I think we have a lot more skill guys this year.’’ Cotter has missed most of the preseason with an ankle injury but should be ready to go for the opener. Junior fullback Pat Murtha, who is also capable of stepping in at tailback, also should see carries along with promising sophomore Joe Iacone.

New head coach Greg LaCava

our main focus is.’’

The main question mark is an inexperienced offensive line that will have to replace a strong group while learning the zone blocking scheme required by LaCava’s offense. Weissman, a senior guard, is the only one with any real experience, and he will be joined by center Tom Schiermeyer, guard Matt Kemp and tackles Mark Capnick and Mark Kalusz. The good news is that if they can even get the offense within striking distance of the end zone, they have one of the Shore’s top kicker/punter combos, senior Eric Spillane, to boot it through the uprights.

The good news is that out of the handful of players that return, two of them are standout skill players in senior quarterback Chris Chiarelli, a three-year starter, and tailback Brendan Cotter. They are adjusting to LaCava’s multiple-I scheme, which incorporates some spread formations and zone read option plays that take advantage of Chiarelli’s athleticism. The wideouts Senior QB Chris Chiarelli will be senior Billy Spataro and juniors Brandon Dinkin “I think our quarterback and tailback will be and John Andl, who are targets along with a strength, but we’re very inexperienced,’’ junior tight end Mike McGuire. LaCava said. “We have to be able to establish “I think we’ve been adjusting well,’’ the line of scrimmage and right now that’s what

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That inexperience carries over to Colts Neck’s defense, which will employ a 4-4 base alignment. Mike Cullen and Charles Cini will be the defensive tackles, with Weissman, who started on defense last year, and Kalusz at defensive end. At linebacker, they will have to replace Constitution Division Defensive Player of the Year Sean Smith. Matt Papp and Tyler Van Wagoner will be at inside linebacker, with the tandem of Murtha and Iacone on the outside. Senior Artie Teeter is a returning starter at cornerback, Dinkin will be at the other cornerback spot and Spataro will be the safety. “We have a lot of variety, and a lot of coverages that we’ve never run before, but we’re picking it up quickly,’’ Spataro said. One thing going in Colts Neck’s favor as it tries to avoid a slide in the win column is that this is a tight-knit group that policed itself during the limbo between McArthur’s departure and LaCava’s arrival. Another is that the participation numbers are higher than they’ve ever been at Colts Neck, with 72 players in the varsity program and 47 players on the freshman team. P h o t os b y: Bill No rm ile

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Lions - Constitution Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Gunslingers

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Middletown South Toms River East @Toms River South Brick Township @Marlboro Colts Neck @Middletown North Freehold Boro Central

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Lou Vircillo, 29th Season (33rd overall) Career Record: 224-103-3. Assistant Coaches: Craig Cicardo (quarterbacks/off. coord.); Al Hagovsky (running backs/linebackers); Kevin Tracy (off. line/linebackers); Shane Allen (def. line); Jason England (receivers/secondary); Lee Emery (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 6-5 (3-3)

KEY RETURNERS C RAIG C ICARDO (J R ., QB) M IKE S TUPPIELLO (S R ., OL/DL/LB) D AN D ABAL (S R ., WR/DB) A NTHONY C APUTO (S R ., RB/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Lions have played in the South Jersey Group III final in three of the past four seniors under coach Lou Vircillo, who is the only head football coach in Lacey’s history. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Jarrod Molzon (Jr., RB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Jordan Powell (So., TE/WR) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against TR East on Sept. 18

The 2008 season was still a fairly successful one for Lacey as it advanced to the South Jersey Group III semifinals, but its 6-5 record just didn’t look right attached to one of the Shore Conference’s most consistent teams. Even with some key players graduating this past year, the Lions are looking to continue to hold down their spot as one of the Shore’s elite teams behind a talented junior class. Aside from losing key players such as Tom Rickmers, Justin Pandorf and Andrew Burt, the Lions will be running a completely different offensive system in 2009. Gone is the traditional run-heavy power-I offense that has become synonymous with Lacey football. In its place will be a multiple gun attack that should utilize the strengths of junior quarterback Craig Cicardo. As a sophomore Cicardo was basically just a game manager who was only looked at to make a play in certain situations. Now with a year of experience under his belt the lefty will be a huge part of what Lacey wants to do offensively under his father and offensive coordinator Craig Cicardo. “Last year it was really all about Rickmers and Pandorf with me getting some experience as a sophomore,” Cicardo said. “This year they have more confidence in me to make more plays and we also have good skill guys around me.” Juniors Anthony Caputo and Jarrod Molzon will be alongside Cicardo in the backfield as the running backs. Also seeing time in the backfield will be Dan Dabal, Tony Pierce,

Matt Uveges and Austin Rickmers. The tight end will be Kurt Lorton and the receivers include returning starter Zach Torrell as well as Pat Jensen, Rick Honeycutt and Matt Rhunke. Also look out for sophomore Jordan Powell, who will play both tight end and wide receiver.

Head coach Lou Vircillo

Lacey is traditionally known for having a very good offensive line and seems to find new players to step in and fill the void no matter who graduates. This season the offensive line will be led by senior tackle Mike Stuppiello. Also at tackle is Mike D’Addario while the guards will be Joe Tulino and Brian Mykilow. Starting at center will be Corey Neal. Playing solid defense is also a staple of Lacey football and the Lions were stingy again last season in allowing less than 14 points per game. Stuppiello returns at defensive end in the Lions 3-4 scheme and is one of the best pass rushers in the Shore Conference. Stuppiello

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will also be playing some linebacker this season and when he does Dylan Joslin will slide in to play defensive end. Also at defensive end is Tulino, with D’Addario and Tom Murray serving as backups. Dave Vierra is the nose tackle with Neal backing him up. Pierce and Kurt Lorton will be the outside linebackers and the inside linebackers will be Caputo and Uveges. Mykilow will also see time at inside linebacker. The secondary has been a strong point for Lacey’s defense in recent years with players that were good in coverage and also solid in run support. Right now there are six players that will all see time at various positions including Torrell, Molzon, Dabal, Jenson, Honeycutt and Rhunke. “We want our defense to be flying to the ball and hitting hard, and so far we’ve been looking great,” Stuppiello said. The kicker will be Molzon and the punter will be Caputo. “We’re a young team but we’ve all been playing together for a while and we have talent,” Molzon said. “We’re looking to have a good year.”

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Golden Eagles - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Keep the Ball Rolling

09-11-09 09-18-09 09-25-09 10-03-09 10-09-09 10-16-09 10-23-09 11-06-09 11-26-09

By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Wall @Manchester Township Neptune @Lakewood Middletown South @Jackson Liberty Freehold Boro Pinelands @Lacey

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Vincent Casale, 2nd Season Career Record: 4-6 Assistant Coaches: Chris Clerico (off. coord./off. line); Walt Ramsay (running backs); Pat Ramsay (receivers); Tim Murphy (def. line); Chris Loveland (linebackers); Paul Golden (secondary); Mike Jordan, Charlie Monanian, Billy Spano (freshmen); Kelli Tobin (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 4-6 (3-3)

KEY RETURNERS A DAM S KIDMORE (S R ., OT/DT) S AM P EPE (S R ., RB/FS) M ATT K IEFER (S R ., C/ILB) J OE T ENPENNY (S R ., TE/ILB) E D R UHNKE (S R ., K)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Ad a m S k i d m o r e i s Central’s first Division I-A recruit since John Kilmurray and Robbie Keyes went on to play for Florida State in 1972. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Desmond Drumwright (Jr., QB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Keith Stokes (So., FB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Wall on Sept. 11

Entering last season, Central was trying to figure out how to improve off an 0-10 season under a new coach with several new starters. What the Golden Eagles did was turn to a few core principles that paid instant dividends. With a renewed emphasis on conditioning the Golden Eagles turned the program around in a hurry by posting a 4-6 record while playing in the Federal Division. Four of those losses came against playoff teams, including three state semifinalists in Central Jersey Group III. With the 0-10 season of 2007 flushed from their system, the Eagles are out to get back above .500 in 2009. “We look back at how hard we worked to turn the program around and now we know we have to work even harder to keep it going,” said senior running back Sam Pepe, who rushed for over 1,200 yards last season. “Teams aren’t going to take us lightly anymore.” The Eagles’ pro-I offense will center around Pepe and the offensive line, which returns three starters from last season. Senior Adam Skidmore, a 6foot-6 behemoth who is headed to Tulane, will anchor the line from his right tackle position. Senior Walt Karasiewicz is a returning starter at left tackle while senior Matt Kiefer returns as the team’s center. Junior Steve Uhlak will be the left guard and senior Jordan Smith will be the right guard. Senior Joe Tenpenny will be the starting tight end.

good and the backs and receivers are playing well.” The new quarterback taking over for Tyler Palagonia and Ibn Moye will be junior Desmond Drumwright, who is the son of Lakewood baseball coach and former Central star athlete Gene Drumwright. The S enior scouting report on Drumwright is that he is a dropback passer with a strong arm who is a quick learner. He will be throwing to senior returning starter Kevin Adrian, who is a 6-foot-2 target, and junior Steve Jost. Pepe is the starting tailback with senior Ryan Murphy playing fullback. Sophomores Keith Stokes at fullback and Kalyph Hardy at tailback should also see time in the backfield.

The Golden Eagles defense returns five starters and will look to improve after allowing 25.8 points per game last season. Skidmore is a returning starter at defensive tackle in Central’s 4-4 defense and will be joined by senior Mike Daly. Smith is a returning starter at Senior running back Sam Pepe defensive end and he will be joined by sophomore Albie Labanaro. The inside linebackers are Tenpenny and Kiefer with Murphy and “We have a lot of returning seniors and senior Dom Schiano playing outside one of the best running backs in the Shore,” linebacker. Tenpenny and Murphy are both Kiefer said. “Right now the line is looking

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returning starters. The secondary consists of Hardy and senor Pete Kwapis as the cornerbacks and Pepe as the safety. Hardy is a returning starter after playing as a freshman last season. “The defense has great athletes and even though we might not be the most talented defense we’ll be well conditioned and we’re going to hit,” Skidmore said. Senior Ed Ruhnke will be the kicker for the third straight season and Adrian will be the team’s punter. The Eagles credit last season’s turnaround to their relentless conditioning drills before and during the season and that is something they have continued to do this season. They want to be known as a fourth-quarter team that is still going strong when other teams are beginning to wilt. “Last year the fourth quarter is where we won most of our games,” Skidmore said. “When you’re doing the sprints you don’t like it but after the game you realize that’s what makes it happen.”

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Scarlet Fliers - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Replace and Reload

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Ocean Township Freehold Boro @Central Wall @Lakewood Middletown South @Jackson Liberty JFK (Iselin) @Asbury Park

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: John Fiore, 4th Season (9th overall) Career Record: 55-36-1 Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Balina (def. coord.); Dan Gonzalez (off. coord./QB); Jeff Lawton (off. line/linebackers); Rodney Taylor (receivers/secondary); Frank Martuscelli (off. line/def. line); Mike Seber, Rick Taylor, Ronald Puryear (freshman); Barry Wells, Bob Ferraro, Thomas Dinetta (volunteer asst.); Thomas Walsh (strength); Glen DePalo (athletic trainer); Dr. Stephen Rice (team physician). 2008 Record: 8-3 (4-2)

KEY RETURNERS M ATT G ANNON (J R ., FB/LB) P HIL S EIDLE (J R ., OL) F RANK M ARTUSCELLI (S R ., OL) P HIL C RADDOCK (S R ., WR) D AVID N EWBEY (S R ., RB) J AMAAL H UBBARD (S R ., QB/DE)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Scarlet Fliers hold the record for most points in a state championship game as they scored 58 on Middletown South in the 1998 Central Jersey Group III final. BIG SHOES TO FILL: David Newbey (Sr., RB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Charles Davis (Jr., QB/RB/WR) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Freehold, Sept. 17

There is no denying that after graduating players like Mike Peavy, Lem Walker and Roderick Tillery, to name a few, Neptune has a big task ahead of itself as it tries to reload for 2009. However, what has made Neptune the program that it is over the years is that the cupboard is never bare. The Scarlet Fliers have just three returning starters on offense and five on defense from last season’s 8-3 team, but most of the players that will be stepping into starting roles this season are very talented players who were simply stuck behind seniors. The Fliers also received a huge addition as junior Charles Davis, a Neptune product who played at St. John Vianney his first two seasons, is back in the black and red.

back gaining 1,500 yards like Peavy, they are counting on the same kind of production spread across a few players. Davis, who played quarterback and running back for St. John Vianney and has already been offered by Rutgers, has been lining up mostly in the slot for Neptune. To get the ball in his hands as much as possible Fiore said Davis will also see time at quarterback and running back. Senior wide receiver Phil Craddock is a returning starter and will be joined by either senior Carl Nobles or junior Tyhir James. Gannon has also been working at quarterback

“I don’t think you can really replace guys like Peavy and some of the other guys we graduated,” said Neptune head coach John Fiore. “But with the loss of those kids it creates an opportunity for the next players in line.” On offense the Fliers will continue to run their multipleI sets with a focus on the running game. Peavy, who Senior quarterback Jamaal Hubbard was one of the most electric backs in the Shore Conference but it looks like the starting job will go to over the past two seasons, will be replaced by senior Jamaal Hubbard. senior David Newbey, who saw plenty of action last season and was very productive. The offensive line will be working in three Sophomore David Gutzmore will also see time new starters but will have a pair of three-year at running back. Junior Matt Gannon, a threestarters to lean on in senior Frank Martuscelli year starter, will be at fullback along with at center and junior Phil Seidle at right guard. junior Byron McGrath and senior Jaylen Senior David Rainey looks to have locked Harley. While the Fliers might not have one down the right tackle spot while the remaining

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spots at left guard and left tackle are being battled over by seniors Wayne Calderone, Arthur Esannason, Brian Bradforth and Karl David Chance-Stewart. At 6-foot-6 and 325 pounds, Bradforth definitely has the size advantage. The Scarlet Fliers defense will operate out of a 40 base but will use multiple fronts. Senior Marcus Murphy returns to start at defensive tackle with Rainey also seeing time at the position. Hubbard is back at defensive end after recording double-digit sacks last season and juniors Quaver Smith and Clinton Bell, will be working in at the other defensive end spot. The inside linebackers will be Gannon and Newbey and the outside linebackers will be Harley and sophomore Ikie Calderone. Junior Romell Wilson and Gutzmore will also see time and give the Scarlet Fliers good depth at the position. In the secondary, senior Warren Mello is a returning starter at cornerback and will be joined by Davis and James. The safety is junior Jason Woods. The kicking will also be handled by Woods, with sophomore Andre Figueroa doing the punting.

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Eagles - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Finishing The Job

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

Lacey @New Brunswick @Jackson Liberty Freehold Boro @Central Wall @Neptune Lakewood Middletown North

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Steve Antonucci, 11th Season Career Record: 109-18 Assistant Coaches: Al Bigos (asst. head coach/def. coordinator); Joe Critelli (def. backs); Steve Roberts (spec. teams/linebackers/running backs); Joe O’Connor (off. coord.); Matt Walsh (wide receivers); Andy Nicholes (spec. teams/video coord.); Tom Grier (wide receivers); Joe Mirault (off. asst.); Rob Wells (def. asst.); George Barnett (kickers); Rod Murchie, Matt Walsh (freshmen); Stacy White (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 10-2 (5-1)

KEY RETURNERS STEVE COLUCCIO (SR., OL) SEAN CAMPBELL (SR., LB/TE) ANDREW SUAREZ (JR., RB/DB) D A V E E L K H AT I B ( S R . , R B / D B ) NICK BRICKER (SR., RB/DE)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The last two years are the longest Middletown South has gone without a state sectional title since 1996-2000. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Sean Campbell, Sr., LB. IMPACT NEWCOMER: Tim McArdle, So., RB. P IVOTAL G AME : @ home against Freehold on Oct. 2

Displayed prominently on the wall in the Middletown South locker room, it’s a firm reminder to the Eagles that they have to execute to the very last second if they want to add their names to the long list of championship teams at one of New Jersey’s top programs. It’s a framed photo of a Middletown South ballcarrier being stopped close to the goal line in the fourth quarter of last year’s NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III final, and below the picture are the words “Six Yards.’’ That’s how close Middletown South came to potentially tying the game against Freehold last year but could not punch it in, resulting in the Colonials’ 21-14 victory that denied the Eagles a championship of any kind for the second straight season. “I think that picture is to make us realize to finish what we’ve started more than a specific thing with Freehold,’’ said senior tight

While the offensive line is a veteran group, the skill players are almost entirely new, with the exception of speedy junior wingback Andrew Suarez, who is a threat to take it the distance on any play. Junior Scott Meeker steps in at quarterback in the Eagles’ runoriented flexbone attack, and sophomore Tim McArdle steps into the star-making fullback role. Junior Kyle Bunge should also see some carries at fullback along with bruising senior Nick Bricker. In addition to Suarez, senior Kevin O’Reilly will be at the other wingback spot, with senior Dave Elkhatib also getting some time at wingback. Simonson will be one of the wideouts along with junior Taylor Rogers and seniors Greg Tognan and Brian Benedetto. The kicker is returning starter Dan Kahn, and Meeker will handle the punting.

Sophomore running back Tim McArdle

end/linebacker Sean Campbell. “Our coaches have preached that we were this close to a state championship, and we let it go with stupid mistakes, so we’ve got to finish things out strong.’’ “For a lot of these guys I think the real motivation is that we have guys who are going to be three-year starters with no championships,’’ said Eagles head coach Steve Antonucci. They certainly have the ammunition to grab some this season with their entire offensive line back and nearly their whole defense returning. Senior right tackle Steve Coluccio leads an offensive line that returns intact, with 285-pound senior Robbie Edmonston at center, senior Dylan Zimmerman at left tackle, senior Travis Sodon at right guard, and senior Tyler Diodato at left guard. Campbell is also a returner at tight end, where 6-foot-3 senior Scott Simonson could also see time.

While the new skill players integrate with the veteran offensive line, the defense should be on the same page from the outset as seven starters return. Bricker is one of the top returning defensive ends in the Shore, and senior newcomer Mitch Yuro will be at the other defensive end spot in the Eagles’ attacking 4-4 scheme. Junior Tom Masi and senior Joe Roibal are both returning starters at defensive tackle. Campbell is a threeyear starter who should be one of the Shore Conference’s top linebackers. He returns at inside linebacker along with junior Matt Saulnier, who is being pushed hard by senior Kyle Tsarksis. Senior Connor Gilbert is a

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returning starter at outside linebacker, and the other spot is between O’Reilly and sophomore Joe Simone. Elkhatib is a returning starter at cornerback and Benedetto returns at safety, leaving the other cornerback spot to Suarez and Rogers. This group of seniors has yet to win a title during its time on varsity, and now is their final shot to bring home some hardware. “Our coaches always talk about, ‘What is your legacy going to be?’’’ Campbell said. “My three older brothers, they all won something here, and they always remind me, ‘How are you going to be the one brother not to win one?’ But I feel confident this year that if we play up to our potential we can accomplish our goals.’’

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Colonials - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Mounting A Defense

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

New Brunswick @Neptune Lakewood @Middletown South Jackson Liberty @Central Wall @Lacey Colts Neck

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Mark Ciccotelli, 6th Season (8th overall) Career Record: 32-30 Assistant Coaches: Dave Ellis (def. coord.); Mike DeLucia (off. line); Geoff Massimini (freshmen/def. asst.); Noel Kavanaugh (wide receivers); Pete Christathakis (def. line); Robert Keyes (OLB/QB); Jason Blum (freshmen); Mike Stehle (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 11-1 (6-0)

KEY RETURNERS RAKIM THORPE (SR., LB) TEZZY THORPE (SR., RB) R YA N S O L L E Y ( S R . , D E ) DARRIN LOVE (SR., OL) WILLIE THOMAS (SR., RB/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Last season not only marked Freehold’s first state sectional title, it was also the first time the Colonials qualified for the state playoffs in consecutive seasons in school history.

Freehold hasn’t even played a down this season, yet this is already a team that is different from any other in school history. This is the first time ever that the Colonials enter a season as defending state sectional champions after capturing the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III crown last year, and now comes the even harder part – staying on top.

sophomore Jazzmar Clax, a transfer who started for St. John Vianney as a freshman. The outside linebackers will consist of the rotation of senior Dylan Lovgren, and juniors Marvin Morris and Joe Ferrara. The secondary returns some experience in junior cornerback Willie Thomas and junior safety Derrick Bender, who started some games because of injuries last year. Senior Russell Bailey will be the other cornerback.

“We can’t be comfortable,’’ said senior linebacker Rakim Thorpe. “We have to stay hungry.’’ The two names in lights from last season, quarterback Nick Tyson and wideout Brandon Senior quarterback Martin Corso Brown, have graduated, so it’s up to a solid core of returners to try and make even more school history and give the Colonials back-to-back state titles for the first time as well as a third straight Federal Division crown. “The slate is clean now, so we better come ready to play every week,’’ said head coach Mark Ciccotelli. Thorpe and senior defensive end Ryan Solley are two of the top returners in Freehold’s 4-4 defense, which returns four starters, most of them up front. Junior Jared Mostowsky is back at defensive tackle, and senior Richard Schwartz returns at the other defensive end spot opposite Solley. Tyrae Miller, a 275-pound junior, is a newcomer at defensive tackle. Thorpe leads the linebackers from his spot inside, and the other inside linebacker is

Freehold had one of the most explosive offenses in the Shore last year behind Tyson and Brown in the flexbone attack. Filling the void left by Tyson will be up to senior quarterback Martin Corso, who started on defense last year. He will have the benefit of a deep and

Junior running back/wideout Derrick Bender

Love leads an offensive line that also includes returner Brandon Weiss, who could be at center or tackle. Others in the rotation include guards Michael Kasten and 6-foot-5, 250-pound junior Ryan Wytanis, along with senior tackle Kory Thorpe. Seniors Nick Vota and Justin Curet are also vying for time at center. “If the offensive line gets together it should be one of the best offensive lines in the Shore,’’ Solley said. “We have 230 (pounds) straight across and they’re all big and fast kids, so they should be able to get it done.’’ Freehold also has to replace all three of its top wideouts, and the candidates are Bender, junior Sterry Codrington and Bailey. Junior Mike Hembling will take over for Gerry Plescia as the kicker/punter.

Senior linebacker Rakim Thorpe

talented backfield that includes senior Tezzy Thorpe, a 1,000-yard rusher last year, the elusive Thomas, and Bender, who has the potential to be a breakout star with his gamechanging speed. Ferrara and sophomore Dashawn Perry are two other capable backs. “The running game is definitely going to be a strength, so we’ve just got to work on the passing game,’’ said senior Darrin Love.

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In the preseason, a primary focus has been eliminating the complacency that can come with winning a championship. “Everyone is too content,’’ Rakim Thorpe said. “Practices were way crazier last year. Just because we’re state champs doesn’t mean we’re going to repeat. It’s not a given. Now we’re the ones on top, and we’ve got to stay hungry to stay on top.’’

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Crimson Knights - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Ending The Drought

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Central @South Plainfield @Neptune Lakewood @Middletown South Jackson Liberty @Freehold Boro Colonia Manasquan

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Chris Barnes, 10th Season (16th overall) Career Record: 92-62 Assistant Coaches: Al Tirpack (def. coord.); Bill Pietsch (spec. teams coord.); Mike Galos (off. line); Larry McKnight (RB); John Legere (DB); Chad Tirpack (DB); Cory Tirpack (LB); Anthony Iachello (TE/DB); Nick Jones (RB/LB) Bob Grace (RB/K); Tom Jansky (DL); Jim Rochford (WR); Jim Cadigan (DL); Todd Schmitt, Shamus Hodnit, Chris Cappiello (freshmen); Rob Scholl (video coord.); Mike Hackett (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 4 - 6 ( 2 - 4 )

KEY RETURNERS PAT K ILMURRAY (S R ., OL/DL) F RED S PRENGEL (S R ., WR/DB) M AURICE WASHINGTON (S R ., RB/DB) M ATT M ANCINO (S R ., WR/DB) W ILL A VON (J R ., RB/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: I n a l l t h r e e o f t h e Crimson Knights’ state sectional championship seasons (1982, 1983, 2002), they finished the year undefeated. B IG S HOES TO F ILL : Maurice Washington, Sr., RB.

Wall senior two-way lineman Pat Kilmurray does not mince words when discussing the fact that the Crimson Knights have not had a winning season since 2005 after being perennial state playoff contenders earlier in the decade.

target at wideout along with Avon, senior Matt Mancino and promising senior Jahvon Richardson, who has battled injuries the past few seasons but is a 6-foot3 target. “Teams had no problem going eight in the box if they wanted to, due to the fact that we had no passing game last year,’’ Washington said. “This year if the passing game does what we think it can do, then the running game will be effective.’’

“Personally, it’s disgraceful,’’ Kilmurray said. “It’s been four years What helps is that since we’ve Wall has an Senior wide receiver/safety Fred Sprengel had a winning experienced offensive team after they line led by Kilmurray were used to 10-win seasons. There’s a lot and 275-pound senior Dylan Seber at the of pressure to get it back.’’ guard spots. Senior Kenny Lutz The Crimson Knights also will have to returns at center after starting form a new identity this year in the three games last year, senior Federal Division following a 4-6 season Jon Herbert will man the in 2008, as their one-man gang on offense right tackle spot and and the Shore Conference’s leading rusher sophomore newcomer Matt last year, Blaze Caponegro, is now a Pisarcik will start at left freshman at Temple. Stepping into his tackle. Another sizable shadow at tailback will be senior promising sophomore is Maurice Washington, with junior Will 6-foot-4, 220-pound Avon also getting some carries. tight end Dereck Gardner. Senior Cole “Since all people knew was Caponegro Ormsbee will be the last year, they don’t know our other punter, and incumbent weapons,’’ Washington said. “I know what kicker Michael I have to step up and do, and hopefully Lieb returns we can be more versatile and pass the ball but is being more.’’ pushed by senior Tim That is something Wall is striving for Mullooly, who has come over this season in its multiple offense after from the soccer team. watching opposing defenses stack the line of scrimmage against the run last year. Strong-armed sophomore quarterback Steve Cluley looks to help the Crimson Knights diversify their attack. He has senior wideout Fred Sprengel as his main

Evan Tally steps in at one defensive end spot, with junior Garrett Foster and 6foot-3, 220-pound sophomore Matt Ford expected to see time at the other defensive end position. There is still a Caponegro left in the stable, as junior Connor Caponegro will be the strongside linebacker, with experienced senior returner Brad Woszczak at middle linebacker and Avon, who played in the secondary last year, at weakside linebacker. Washington and senior Kevin Chapman are both returning starters at cornerback, where senior Erik Doherty should also see time. Mancino is a returning starter at safety and will be joined in the rotation by Sprengel and sophomore Jim Guiliano. “I think our front seven will be good,’’ said Wall coach Chris Barnes. “They’re big and they’re physical. We just lack experience, but this team should get better as the season goes along.’’

The front four in Wall’s 4-3 defensive scheme are all new, as Kilmurray will also be playing at defensive tackle this year along with Lutz and Pisarcik. Senior Senior running back Maurice Washington

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Steve Cluley, So., QB. P IVOTAL G AME : @ Neptune on Oct. 2.

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Lions - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Getting Back to Basics

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Lakewood Middletown South @Barnegat @Freehold Boro Central @Wall Neptune @Manchester Township Jackson

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Tim Osborn, 3rd Season Career Record: 4-16 Assistant Coaches: Jim Sharples (off. coord.); Rich Malek, Tom Malek (co-def. coord.); Len Zdanowicz (off. line); Anthony Myers (receivers); Jeff Stroble (quarterbacks); Matt Osborn (running backs); Frank Giannetti (def. line); Tristin Collins (linebackers); Jason Lynch (video coord.); Sean Monahan, Keith Smicklo, Ryan Hesnan (freshmen); Nicole Figaro (athletic trainer)

When a team is trying to improve on a 2-8 record, it is going to start with the basics, and that will certainly be the case for Jackson Liberty in 2009. “The biggest thing for us will be playing 48 minutes of solid football,” said head coach Tim Osborn. “We played well in the first half of games against most of our opponents and then we would get blown out in the second half. We have to be able to fight through adversity.”

M ATT F ILOSA (S R ., FB/LB) B RENDAN K AHLE (S R ., OT/LB) M IKE PATTERSON (S R ., RB/FS) M ATT T RACEY (S R ., OT/DE)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: L i o n s a s s i s t a n t coach Frank Giannetti was an AllAmerican defensive end for Penn State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1992. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Mike Patterson (Sr., RB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Miles Winfrey (Sr., DT) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Midd. South on Sept. 25

tailback for the departed Pat Joseph. Ruiz will also see time at running back. The offensive line has been a point of emphasis as Kahle at center is the only returning starter. Senior John Leto is the left tackle and senior Mike Smith will be the left guard. At right guard will be junior Joe Mandola and at right tackle will be Tracey. The tight end is also a new starter with McGhee taking over the job. Brown and junior Anthony Ferullo, who is 6-foot-2, are slated to be the starting wide receivers.

To combat the problems of last season the Lions, who are now in their third season as a varsity program, are working on conditioning as well as being tougher mentally.

On the special teams front, sophomore Adam Fayad will be the kicker and Brownelle will be the punter.

“Last year a team would score on us and we would get down and never recover,” said senior Brendan Kahle. “It was kind of depressing beating big teams at the half and then losing by 20 points. We’re going to change that.”

New co-defensive coordinators Rich and Tom Malek have added some new wrinkles to the defense and Osborn expects the group to be the strength of the team.

Osborn is hoping the change starts with a defense that is returning six starters in a 4-4 alignment. There has been a competition at defensive tackle between seniors Anthony Mickendrow, Miles Winfrey and Jesse Brownelle. Winfrey did not play last season but Osborn is very high on him as an impact player. Senior Matt Tracey is a returning starter at defensive end along with senior Justin McGhee. The linebackers should lead

After running the spread offense last season to maximize their offensive personnel, the Lions and Osborn are going back to the pro-I offense that Osborn ran as offensive coordinator at Toms River North. Juniors Dylan Wright and Steve Oborne are competing for the quarterback job to see who gets to replace the graduated Chris Castronuova. Filosa is a returning starter at fullback while Patterson will step in at

2008 Record: 2-8 (1-5)

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the way for the Lions as all four are returning starters. Senior Matt Filosa and junior Greg O’Connor will be the outside linebackers while Kahle and senior Anthony Foley will play inside linebacker. Juniors Ron Brown and Kristian Ruiz will start at cornerback while senior Mike Patterson returns as the starting safety.

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Another area in which the Lions feel they have improved is with leadership. This year’s seniors are the first class to have been at the school for all four years, as last year’s seniors started at Jackson Memorial “It wasn’t their fault but the seniors last year didn’t have anyone to look up to and they still had to try and lead the rest of us,” Tracey said. “Having been around for four years we have a lot more senior leadership this season.”

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Piners - Federal Division 2009 SCHEDULE

The Climb Back Up

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Pinelands Jackson Liberty @Freehold Boro Central @Wall Neptune @Middletown South Barnegat @Toms River South

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Vinnie Currao, 2nd Season Career Record: 0-10 Assistant Coaches: Dearl Nelson (quarterbacks/def. coord.); Kelly Grubb (off. line); Charles Crudup (receivers/secondary); LJ Clark (running backs); Evan Baubles (running backs/linebackers); Mazo Crooks (offensive line); Ron Leyda (off. line); Steve Lalande (receivers/secondary); Pat Halpin (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 0-10 (0-6)

KEY RETURNERS TAQUAN K ENNEY (J R ., TE/DE) S PENCER H OWARD (S R ., C/DT) R ODALLE B OWICK (S R ., FB/OLB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Junior Taquan Kenney is the cousin of current Jackson Memorial lineman Dimitrius Smith and former Lakewood basketball stars Chris and J.R. Smith, the latter of whom currently plays for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Amir Dupree (Jr., RB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Anthony Carrington (Jr., WR/DB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Pinelands on Sept. 11

Lakewood’s players and coaches know their program has struggled mightily in the past few seasons and that there is a perception about the team, but that doesn’t mean they intend to stand pat and let it continue. “Teams would come in knowing that if you get up on Lakewood you have them beat,” said Piners head coach Vinnie Currao. “We have to change that.” “Nothing is given to you in the Shore,” said senior Rodalle Bowick. “Lakewood has been down the past couple years and the only way back up is hard work.” Coming off an 0-10 season in 2008, the Piners are looking to get back into the win column in their second year under Currao, who was a long-time assistant at Lakewood. They will look to do so behind an impressive array of skill players and an improved offensive line. In the Piners’ multiple-set offense, the quarterback will be senior Isaiah Wynn. Wynn did not play last season so he is still shaking off some rust, but the senior has a strong arm and displayed very good accuracy during the preseason. The coaches are working to improve his footwork and decision-making as the season gets set to begin. Bowick will be the fullback and the tailbacks will be junior Amir Dupree and sophomore Amir Conover. The receivers will be sophomore Armand Conover, Amir’s twin brother,

and junior Anthony Carrington, who is a transfer from Toms River North, where he was a starter on offense.

starter on defense but have been playing with fire and intensity all preseason and are looking to put forth a better defense effort after allowing 28 points per game last season.

Junior Taquan

Kenney will be the starting tight end while Dashawn Phillips will also see time at tight end. The offensive line has been a weak spot for the Piners in recent seasons but is getting rave reviews from the coaches. Senior Spencer Howard is the only returning starter and is expected to anchor the group from his center position. Senior Hassan Mayfield will be the left tackle while junior Paul Issedore will be the left guard. On the right side will be senior Wayne Roberto at guard and senior Robert Viviano at tackle. “I’ve been here 10 years and the offensive line has improved drastically and gotten bigger and stronger this year,” Currao said. “During scrimmages we’ve produced on offense in the run game and it has been because of their play.” The Piners have just one returning

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Howard and Mayfield will be the defensive tackles in Lakewood’s 4-3 defense with Kenney and Phillips playing defensive end. Senior Devon Jones will be the starting middle linebacker with Bowick and senior Patrick Thomas playing outside linebacker. Roberto will also see time at middle linebacker. The cornerbacks will be Armand Conover and Dupree and the safeties will be Amir Conover, Wynn and Carrington in a rotation. The kicking game will be handled by Wynn, as he is slated to be both the place kicker and punter. Even without a lot of players coming out for the team, the coaching staff wants the players that are there to develop a winning attitude and continue to work hard and stay positive. Carrington, who came over from a program at Toms River North that won a state title in 2007, doesn’t see why that can’t happen. “Coming in here I just tried to bring with me my intensity and leadership skills,” Carrington said. “There are already guys here that are very dedicated and just want to win. We just have to continue to work at it.”

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Spartans - Liberty Division 2009 SCHEDULE

High Tide

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Neptune @Brick Township Manchester Township Colonia @Long Branch @Matawan Red Bank Catholic Red Bank @Monmouth

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Don Klein, 3rd Season Career Record: 13-8 Assistant Coaches: Erik Mammano (def. coord.); Mike Lambusta (OL); Pat O'Neil (RB/DB); John Bosmans (RB/LB); John Della Pesca (OL/DL); Mike Pullano, Mark Tomo (freshmen); John DeSemmi (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 8-3 (5-1)

KEY RETURNERS C HRISTIAN B AILONI (S R ., QB) B RANDON R OBINSON (S R ., WR/RB/CB) G EORGE S OFIELD (S R ., G/DT) R.J. D’A POLITO (S R ., FB/MLB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Spartans have qualified for the playoffs in four of the past five seasons, including winning the Central Jersey Group III title in 2005. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Shaun Florke (Sr., G/DT) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Greg Moore (So., RB/LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Long Branch, Oct. 17

Knowing the history and tradition of Ocean’s football program as a consistent winner and title contender, one glance at the Spartans’ roster is the first key they could be in for a very big season.

Robinson, who will mostly line up at receiver but is a dangerous weapon all over the field.

The Spartans return a total of 14 starters from a group that went 8-3 last year and reached the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III playoffs. They have the combination of experienced veterans and talented underclassmen along with a nice balance of strength and speed that should have them in contention for the Liberty Division title and in the thick of the Central Jersey Group III playoff race.

Erik Buckelew is a returning starter at tight end and will be backed up by Dylan Kren and Tyler Lyster. The offensive line has three returning starters, four if you Senior quarterback include Shaun Florke, who started for Long Branch last season. Connor Hayes will be the left guard, Sean O’Grady will be the center, Florke will play right guard and Ivy League-level recruit George Sofield will be at right tackle. The lone newcomer is Chris Herod at left tackle.

“The goal here is never going to change,” said Spartans head coach Don Klein. “We are always looking to compete for a division title and make some noise in the playoffs.” Offensively the Spartans return eight starters from last season and will now be using a multiple pro offense after running the Delaware WingT last season. Senior Christian Bailoni is back as the quarterback, and is looking for a big season after ending 2008 with strong performances in the playoffs. D’Apolito is a returning starter at fullback while sophomore Greg Moore has been very impressive during the preseason. Kevin Rogers and Brian Chittum have also been seeing time at running backalong with senior Brandon

“As an offensive line we’ll move people off the ball,” Sofield said. “The offense should be able to put a lot of points on the board this year.” Robinson is a returning starter at wide receiver and behind him are newcomers Hankarlos Linardo, Rich Acerra, MJ Dorony and Dan McGuckin. Ocean has been known for having a ferocious, hard-hitting defense for several

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years and that was again the case last season when the Spartans had shutouts in four of their first six games and allowed just seven points per game. The Spartans have six holdovers from last season on defense and they are spread equally throughout their multiple 40 front.

Sofield and Florke will be the defensive tackles with Harrison Raby and Sam Sotille also seeing playing time. Kren is a returning starter at defensive end and will be joined by Hayes and Herod. D’Apolito is the middle linebacker and Buckelew returns as a starter at outside linebacker. Moore and Albie Gallo will work at the other outside linebacker spot. The starting cornerbacks are both returning starters in Robinson and Linardo with Rogers also working in the rotation. Chittum, Joe Pingatore, Joe Alivadotti and Mike Acquaro are working in as the safeties. Pingatore is slated to be the kicker and Robinson will be the punter. All the pieces seem to be in place for Ocean to be among the Shore Conference’s best teams in 2009 and that is exactly what this senior class has envisioned since they started high school. “Our class has always been really confident that once we got to our senior year we should be competing for a state championship, so that’s what we’re looking to do,” Bailoni said.

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For all o f y o u r t ouchd o wn ne e d s i n 2 00 9, ma k e sure t o g o se e . . . floodgates to double-digit offers from plenty of big-name programs before Jackson chose the Fighting Irish. Meanwhile, Raymond has not received that kind of recruiting attention.

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“Jesse was getting all the recognition during the season and I was always happy for him,’’ Jackson said. “Once it turned around and started happening to me, he didn’t get jealous. That never separated us. He’ll just continue to work hard and things will work out for him.’’

Known as a running back who is like a piece of scrap iron hurtling at the heart of opposing defenses, Raritan senior Jesse Raymond wanted to add another dimension to his game during the offseason. “I worked on being able to finish runs and being able to outrun that safety (to the end zone),’’ Raymond said. “I worked with a personal strength and conditioning coach all during the offseason. I was comfortable with my power, so I really worked on my explosiveness and ability to get to the hole faster.’’ Known as a breakaway threat who could blaze by opponents so well that it earned him a scholarship to Notre Dame, Raritan senior wide receiver Bennett Jackson felt there was something missing in his game as well.

“I tho u g h t I was a little un d e r s i z e d , ’’ s a id J a c k s o n , who has added about 1 0 p o u n d s o f m u s c l e on h i s 6-foot -1 fr a m e a n d i s l i s t e d at 170 pou n ds . “I ha d t o r u n a r o u n d peopl e l ast year, a nd n o w I c a n r u n t h r ou gh peopl e.’’ In other words, Jesse Raymond wanted to add a part of his game that would be a little bit more like…Bennett Jackson. Jackson, meanwhile, wanted to add a dimension that is the bread-and-butter of his good friend Raymond. While they complement each other well, with Jackson softening up defenses before Jackson runs by them, they also borrowed a piece of what the other does best in order to make the Rockets even more dangerous this year. “Both have worked hard to improve their bodies, and they are continually working on the little things,’’ said Raritan head coach Bob Generelli.

“It was n e v e r a problem,’’ R a y m o n d said. “I'm no t g o i n g t o hate on the k i d . We never had to w o r k through any t h i n g . H e ' s my best frie n d o n a n d off the field , a n d t h a t didn't chang e . ’’ Whether it’s Raymond working on keeping his pad level low as he crashes into physical opposing defenses, or Jackson refining his route-running as he dodges enemy secondaries, the tandem have worked hard to prepare themselves to be consistently productive against a rough schedule. The expectations haven’t been this high at Raritan since the senior year of former first-team All-State quarterback Andrew Mandeville in 2005. Jackson and Raymond have been groomed for this moment from the minute they were thrown into the pit as promising sophomores on a Rockets’ team that suffered through a 2-8 season in 2007. “I think that (sophomore year) helped because we were so small and we had to get used to the speed of the game,’’ Jackson said. “It definitely helped get us better for the future, and we turned it around last year (to win a share of the National Division title).’’ Jackson was a first-team All Shore Media selection last year after hauling in 35 catches for 511 yards and four touchdowns, throwing two touchdowns and running for 223 yards and three touchdowns. He also averaged 38 yards per kickoff return and 18 per punt return. Raymond was a secondteam selection who ran for 1,164 yards. Together they lead an offense that should have the Rockets right in the thick of the National Division race and should give them a shot in the royal rumble that is shaping up to take place in Central Jersey Group II. They also have a strong bond off the field, which certainly could have been tested by Jackson’s recruitment. After his film began circulating and an offer from Iowa came in during the spring, it opened the

Now the common goal is getting Raritan its second state sectional title in school history and first since 2004. With a potentially explosive offense combined with a hard-hitting defense led by senior middle linebacker Marc Cogliano, the talent is there to make it happen. “That’s always been our main goal – winning games and getting a championship,’’ Raymond said. While the team goals come first, Jackson and Raymond still have something to prove along the way. Raymond, who joked that he is “definitely in our trainer’s ice bath every Saturday morning,’’ is out to prove that he can stand up to the rigorous pounding against the physical defensive fronts at programs like Point Boro and Manasquan that slowed him down last year. “I definitely told myself I needed to improve when I had bigger D-linemen coming at me,’’ Raymond said. “We’re facing some of the biggest guys out there, and somehow Squan has always got some 6-7 kid up front or something.’’ Jackson, meanwhile, is looking to silence the doubters who wonder if he is really good enough to merit a scholarship to Notre Dame. “I think I’ll show people this year that I’m D-I material quickly,’’ Jackson said.

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O u t t o De f y s o me o f t he unwrit t e n rul e s of bi g-t i m e c o l l e g e re crui t i ng , J im m y L a wson i s. . . By Scott Stump – Managing Editor T h e deadline for m aking a d e c i s ion betw een football a nd w r e stling w ill come soon e n o u gh, but the goal of Ma n chester senior Jim m y L a w son is to expand his options by tur ning in a se nior se a son t h a t c an’t be denied by the Division I - A f ootba ll pr ogr a ms tha t h a v e sniffed around but not off e r e d a nything c onc r e te ye t.

“It would be good to play football in college, but as far as r i g h t n o w I d o n ’t r e a l l y k n o w w h a t t o d o , ’’ said Lawson, a se nior d e f e n sive tackle. “ I ’ m k i n d o f t o r n between football and wrestling. I’ll probably have a decision some time after football and the b e g i n n i n g o f w r e s t l i n g . ’’ I f L aw son, w ho also is a r e tur ning sta r te r a t g u a r d on offense this year, ha s the kind of se a so n that he and the H awks think he c a n, h e w ill com plicate his decision in a good w a y. R ight now, the tw o-time de f e nding N JS I A A heavyw eight champion ha s w r e stling scholarship offer s f r om pr ogr a ms l i k e R utgers, O hio S tate an d Virginia Te c h. This w i n t er he w ill try to become the f ir st thr e e - time h e a v y w eight cham pion in Ne w Je r se y histor y. Football-wise, he was recently offered by a Division I-AA Monmouth University program that is on the rise and has produced two pros in the past few years, but the big boys that he is eyeing in the Big East, Big Ten and elsewhere have yet to make him a scholarship offer. That is why he has not announced any formal decision, because in his mind, the facts aren’t all in yet. If a Rutgers or a Penn State comes calling with a football scholarship, that could change everything. “That’s one of the main things,’’ Lawson said about delaying his decision until after the season. An All-Liberty Division selection and an All Shore Media third-teamer as a junior, Lawson has struggled with the so-called “look test’’ from Division I-A recruiters because he is 5-foot-10, whereas most defensive tackles at major schools are all well over six feet tall. He has plenty of brute strength, but what sets him apart is that he is extremely agile at 290 pounds, which anyone who has seen him roll around on a wrestling mat like he’s a 152pounder will attest.

H o w e v e r, u n f a i rl y o r n o t , h e n e e d s to p la y s o w e l l t h a t h e ju mp s o ff th e f ilm . A d e fe n s i v e lin e ma n w h o migh t h a v e a 6 -fo o t 4, 290-pound body will get some te a ms to ta k e a c h a n c e re g a rd l e s s if h e is d o min a tin g a t t h e h i g h s c h o o l le v e l o r no t b e c a u s e h e h a s th e p r o to ty p e b o d y. L a w s o n n e e d s to p r o v e th a t h e c an p l a y a t t h a t le v e l r e g a r d le s s o f w h a t th e r e c r u itin g rules say. His weight is an issue because in football, coaches want him bulked up over the 300-pound mark, whereas in wrestling there is a 285-pound limit and many wrestling observers have said that Lawson’s ideal weight on the mat would be around 270-275. “Right now, I can cut weight easy, and 290 is a good size for football, especially at nose tackle,’’ Lawson said. Essentially, he is playing with house money given the fact that he already has a wrestling scholarship in the bag if he is not happy with the level of his football offers. However, his passion for football runs deep because it was his first love. “I started playing football when I was really young, and wrestling came when I was in eighth grade, so that’s all you need to know,’’ Lawson said. However, adding another wrinkle to the proceedings is that Lawson is so talented on the wrestling mat that an Olympic future is not out of the question. “That’s what I hear a lot,’’ he said. “You try to ignore it, but that is tempting. As of right now, though, I love both sports.’’ Lawson was voted as one of five team captains this season by his teammates, and will be called upon to be a rallying force for a Hawks team with darkhorse potential in the Liberty Division race. He also has to focus on not taking any plays off to deny the Division I-A schools he covets a chance to cross him off the list when they watch the film. “Defensively, he’s a stud, and people have to run away from him,’’ said Manchester coach Gerard O’Donnell. “I basically told him, ‘Why not go out and dominate your first game so coaches can’t say no?’

“Jimmy knows he’s got wrestling, but he loves the game of football. If he can understand that from the first snap to the last snap, he’s got to play at 100 percent, then nothing is going to stop Jimmy Lawson.’ ’

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Green Wave - Liberty Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Wave Runners

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Point Pleasant Boro @Red Bank Catholic Monmouth Manchester Township @South Plainfield Ocean Township Matawan Manasquan @Red Bank

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Dan George, 10th Season Career Record: 72-36 Assistant Coaches: Nick Tranchina (off. line/def. line); Jim Simonelli (linebackers); Eric Peters (linebackers); Jeremy Julio (def. backs); Eric Saunders (wide rec.); Joe DeLong (off. line/def. line); Derrell Sapp, V.J. Muscillo; Chris Grande (athletic trainer).

Burning up stopwatches during track season in the spring and working out regularly all summer, Long Branch’s skill players are ready to unleash their speed on the Shore Conference after the Green Wave uncharacteristically missed the state playoffs last year with a young team. “From a skill position standpoint, we have a lot of potential,’’ Long Branch coach Dan George said in an understatement. With an experienced and fast group featuring junior

Senior running back Elijah White

B ILL G EORGE (S R ., RB/LB) E ZRA K ELLY (S R ., WR/DB) M ILES S HULER (J R ., QB/DB) D EVRON C LARK (S R ., WR/DB) E LIJAH W HITE (S R ., RB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: T h e g r a n d f a t h e r s of current Long Branch seniors Julian Mayo and Billy George were both former team captains for the Green Wave. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Brandon Hart, Sr., DE. IMPACT NEWCOMER: Julian Mayo, Sr., TE/LB. P IVOTAL G AME : @ home against Ocean on Oct. 17.

“Ezra Kelly is a kid who took over in the second half of the season last year as a playmaker,’’ Dan George said. “He has great body control and is good at shielding defenders because he is a basketball player.’’

Usually a punishing, multiple-I Junior quarterback Miles Shuler running offense, the Green Wave may be going to the air more often this year to take advantage of Shuler’s improved passing ability and the athletic attributes of their wideouts.

2008 Record: 5-5 (4-2)

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season and has designs on making a run at Liberty Division and Central Jersey Group II titles.

quarterback Miles Shuler, senior wideouts Devron Clark and Ezra Kelly, and junior wideout/cornerback Karon Hair, the Green Wave will be keeping a lot of opposing defensive coordinators up at night, and that’s before even getting to the bruising running back tandem of seniors Billy George and Elijah White. Tyree Spinks and Tariq Duran are two other backs who should get some carries for a team that won four of its last five games last

“We’re very pleased with Miles’s development, and his arm strength has improved tremendously along with his speed,’’ Dan George said. However, someone has to block for that talented group, which is the Green Wave’s biggest question mark right now with an offensive line that does not return any starters, although starting guards Robert Brody and James Parnell both saw time last season. Senior Billy Lisa will be at center, senior Alberto Carrasquillo will be at tackle and the most promising newcomer of them all, 6-foot5, 255-pound sophomore Ryan Brody, who has

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the potential to be one of the state’s top offensive line recruits in two years, will be at the other tackle spot. Starting at tight end will be St. John Vianney transfer Julian Mayo, who started for the Lancers last season and should be yet another offensive weapon. Anthony Iachello should also see some time at tight end. “For us, honestly, we’re going to have to compete up front to get to where we want to go,’’ Dan George said. “We’re happy with who we have there. I’ve got eight or nine kids up front who are dying to play.’’ “They’re working hard together, they lifted all summer together, and they’re getting better every day,’’ Shuler said about his line. The defensive line is also an area that must be shored up, as Long Branch’s defense often allowed some swollen rushing totals in the Green Wave’s losses last year. The only returning starter up front is defensive tackle Tarik Cox, and the tandem of Eric Grant and Mike Sirianni make up the rest of the defensive tackle rotation. Robert Brody will be one of the defensive ends, with Billy Baillie and Brandon Hart seeing time at the other defensive end spot. The linebackers should be a position of strength, led by Billy George, a four-year varsity player, and Mayo. Spinks and Omar Elsherbeiny will see time at the other linebacker spot in Long Branch’s 4-3 defense. The secondary looks to be outstanding, with Shuler, Hair and Clark rotating at cornerback and Kelly and Kevin Morris at safety. Two years removed from an appearance in the Central Jersey Group III final, the Green Wave are looking for a return to glory in a loaded Central Jersey Group II bracket. “We’ve had a tremendous offseason working out, one of the best since I’ve been coaching,’’ Dan George said. “Our kids are hungry.’’

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Huskies - Liberty Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Hungry Pack of Dawgs

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Monmouth Red Bank @Raritan @Red Bank Catholic @Manchester Township Ocean Township @Long Branch Bishop Ahr @St. John Vianney

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Joe Martucci, 25th Season Career Record: 166-86-1 Assistant Coaches: Sam Turner (OL), John Kaye (RB), Charlie Rogers (WR); Jay Bellamy (DB); Charlie Marsh (LB), John Geran, Jess Monzo, Bob Karnovsky (freshman); Volunteer coaches - Sonny Jackson, Joseph Nappi, Nicholas Citro, Rodney Scott, Paul Zambito, Joseph Pendle; Dawn D'Nofrio (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 6-4 (3-3)

KEY RETURNERS J ARED A LLISON (J R ., QB/DB) M C A RTHUR U NDERWOOD (J R ., RB/DB) A NDRE H ODGE (J R ., OL/DL) J OHNNY S HORT (S R ., DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Huskies have had three players go on to play in the NFL, including current assistant coaches Jay Bellamy and Charlie Rogers. BIG SHOES TO FILL: John Smith (Sr., WR), Tyron Smith (Sr., WR) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Keith Beaty (Jr., RB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Red Bank Catholic on Oct. 2

Jared Allison is such a good athlete that even when things don’t go according to plan, he can still turn in a big play. When he was Matawan’s starting quarterback as a freshman, however, his instincts didn’t always lead him in the right direction. “When he was a freshman and even sophomore year he would feel a little pressure and just duck and run,” said Huskies head coach Joe Martucci. “Now he has really matured as a quarterback. Now when he does have to move out of the pocket he still looks downfield to make a play.” Allison’s growth as a quarterback is just one of the reason’s Matawan feels it has a chance to compete for a championship this season. The Huskies will field 12 returning starters and also have a big senior class eager to go out on a high note.

The fullback in the Huskies’ multiple-I offense will be senior Rich Augusta, who transferred from Old Bridge. The tailback will be junior returning starter McArthur Underwood along with Keith Beaty, Tom Cleary and sophomore Cassius Williams. The wide receivers are slated to be seniors John Smith, Tyron Smith and Jordan Long.

Incle said. “We’re more athletic and a lot faster.”

Areas of concern over the years for Matawan have been offensive line play and defensive consistency, but so far both units

Junior quarterback Jared Allison

Incle will start at middle linebacker with Cleary and Hodge playing outside linebacker. If the front seven can shore up its tackling it should be solid against the run while the secondary has plenty of experience with Underwood and Solomon Simpkins along with Tyron Smith and Long at cornerback, Allison, Underwood and senior Johnny Short are the safeties.

“The feeling is that we are all very hungry for a championship,” said senior center and middle linebacker Dave Incle. Offensively the Huskies have five starters returning from a squad that went 6-4 and averaged 18.2 points per game. Allison is back for his third year as the starting quarterback and looks much better all around. “When I first came in freshman year I had the jitters a little bit and last year I got hurt, but this year I’m healthy and I feel very confident,” Allison said. The Huskies also have senior quarterback Anthony Provenzano, who stepped in for four games when Allison was injured.

The Huskies will run a 4-3 defense that will have several players rotating in at defensive tackle including Gumbs, Garland, Inguatto, Dylan Reyes, Jimmy Alvarez and big 6-foot-5, 300-pound junior Ted Slay. Neal and Carter will be the defensive ends.

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look solid for the Huskies. Junior Andre Hodge is a returning starter at left guard and will be flanked on his left by senior returning starter Brandon Inguatto. Another returning starter is senior Derek Garland at right guard. Senior Maliak Gumbs will be the right tackle while Incle and juniors Andrew Lazar and Andrew Richman are competing for the starting center job. The tight ends are seniors Ian Carter and Greg Neal.

Sean Gleason will be entering his third year as the placekicker and will also be the punter. Zeke Vega and Deon Grey have also been working in at punter. “The big thing is that we stay healthy and give ourselves a chance to be in the hunt,” Martucci said. “We have maybe four teams in the division that have a shot so it’s a tough league.”

“The biggest difference between last year and this year has been our offensive line,”

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Falcons - Liberty Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Trying To Make The Leap

09-11-09 09-19-09 09-25-09 10-03-09 10-09-09 10-17-09 10-24-09 10-30-09 11-26-09

By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Matawan Bishop Ahr @Long Branch South Plainfield @Highland Park Red Bank Catholic Red Bank @Manchester Township Ocean Township

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Sal Spampanato, 3rd Season (7th overall) Career Record: 39-24 Assistant Coaches: Jason Morrell (off. coord./off. line); John Key (asst. head coach/running backs/def. backs); Charlie Marsh (def. coord./linebackers); Dan Wendel (wide receivers/spec. teams); Jeff Mauro (off./def. line); Rich Lamberson (linebackers); Dave Fleming (quarterbacks); Joe Nappi, Rick Farrah (freshmen); Anais Mixson (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 4 - 6 ( 1 - 5 )

KEY RETURNERS J USTIN A RGYLAN (S R ., QB) F ERNANDO S ALAZAR (S R ., OL/DL) J USTIN R UIZ (S R ., WR/DB) M ATT Q UAMMIE (S R ., RB/LB) K YLE J ONES (S R ., OL/DL)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Monmouth head coach Sal Spampanato was the head coach at Ocean in 2006 when Monmouth defeated the Spartans for its only state playoff victory in school history. BIG SHOES

FILL: Justin Ruiz, Sr., WR.

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Devonte Thomas, Jr., RB/DB P IVOTAL G AME : @ Matawan on Sept. 11

With third-year head coach Sal Spampanato and his staff lending stability to a program that had four different coaches in four years when he arrived, Monmouth is looking to take the next step in the building process and become a state playoff team for only the second time in school history. “Monmouth historically has been down and then has one good year every three or four years, but in the last four years we’ve been very consistent,’’ Spampanato said. “I think we’ve averaged six wins over the last four years, and now we want to keep that going and up it to 7-8 wins. I think we’re headed in the right direction.’’ The bad news is that one of the Falcons’ top running backs, junior Shayne Henderson, is out for the season with a torn ACL, but the good news is that just about everyone else returns on Monmouth’s offense, including an experienced offensive line that brings back four starters. Returning up front in the Falcons’ multiple offense are senior center Pat Keating, three-year starter Kyle Jones and senior Fernando Salazar at the guard spots, and junior tackle Ryan Greenwood. Juniors Connor Carson and Brandon Wall are competing for the other tackle spot, and senior Joe Cantagallo will be at tight end.

what we’re going to do is helping a lot. I think I’m ready to take over the team.’’ Leading the way in the backfield in Monmouth’s run-heavy attack is junior wingback Matt Showanes, who had Junior running back a solid season last year Matt Showanes and could be paired with Asbury Park transfer Devonte Thomas, who started on the Blue Bishops’ state championship team last fall. Also expected to get carries at wingback are seniors Matt Cimini and Daevon Legrand, and senior Anthony Holiday steps in at fullback. Senior Justin Ruiz looks to be the leader of the wide receiving corps, where the Falcons have to replace downfield threat Davaughn Norfleet. Other targets for Argylan are juniors Scott Satcher and Brandon Ford. As for the placekicking, Salazar and Ford are both solid, and Ruiz will also handle the punting chores.

After splitting time at quarterback last year with Anthony Fruncillo, senior Justin Argylan inherits the job full time this season. “This is my third year in the system and I’m a lot more comfortable with it now,’’ he said. “Just knowing my head coach is the same and knowing

and Keansburg transfer Adrian Robles round out the linebacking group.

Senior quarterback Justin Argylan

Salazar, a three-year starter at defensive tackle, leads the group up front in Monmouth’s 4-4 defense. Greenwood and senior Walter Olsen will see time at the other defensive tackle spot, and the defensive ends will be a rotation of Holiday, Cantagallo, Mark Williams and sophomore Lantz Jones. Ruiz, who led the team in tackles last year, is back at linebacker along with senior Matt Quammie. Satcher, newcomer Ryan Jessen

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Senior wide receiver Justin Ruiz

“This year we have a lot of mental toughness,’’ Quammie said. “Last year we had a lot of kids quit during double sessions, but this year everybody is sticking with it.’’ Showanes and Argylan are experienced returners at cornerback, and the safeties will come from a group that includes Ford, Cimini, Thomas and sophomore Lahmier Hill. After some close calls against high-profile teams the past few seasons, the Falcons are seeking to get over the hump against name programs like Ocean, Red Bank Catholic, Matawan and Long Branch in the Liberty Division. “We’re trying to get that mindset where we’re not going to give up when we get down,’’ Argylan said. “We’re going to keep fighting. We need to become a new team, one that wins 7-8 games every year.’’

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Caseys - Liberty Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Caseys Reloaded

09-11-09 09-18-09 09-26-09 10-02-09 10-09-09 10-17-09 10-23-09 10-30-09 11-25-09

By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Monroe Long Branch @Red Bank Matawan Carteret @Monmouth Manchester Township @Ocean Township Rumson-Fair Haven

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Jim Portela, 1st Season Career Record: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Biff Wilbur (asst. head coach/linebackers); Matt Ahearn (off. coord./off. line); Keith Hugger (quarterbacks/def. backs); Joe Gallagher (def. backs/wide receivers/spec. teams); Joe Lanza (off. line/def. line); Harry Flaherty (def. ends/tight ends); Tony Flego, Doug Stetz, Ron DiMaria (freshmen); Mike DeSocio (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 9-4 (6-0)

KEY RETURNERS K EVIN W HITLOCK (S R ., RB/LB) T UCKER H AWLEY (S R ., WR/DB/K) J AKE F LAHERTY (S R ., WR/DB) L ORENZO C OSCARELLI (S R ., DL) S TEVEN C OMPITELLO (S R ., RB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Red Bank Catholic’s 8-0 start last season marked the first time the Caseys were 8-0 since 1960. B IG S HOES TO F ILL : Steven Compitello, Sr., RB I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Jack Tabb, Jr., TE/LB P I V O TA L G A M E : @ home vs. Long Branch, Sept. 18

The true test of a successful program is being able to replace a large and talented senior class with another group capable of keeping the good times rolling without a dip in the standings. Red Bank Catholic, which has won two straight Liberty Division titles but is still searching for its first state playoff win since 1998, feels like it has reached that point. The Caseys, who only had one combined loss at the jayvee and freshman levels last year, feel they have the upcoming talent to handle the departure of one of the best senior classes in modern RBC history as well as the architect of their rise, head coach Frank Edgerly, who is now a scout with the New England Patriots. “Everyone doubts our upcoming class, but as we like to say, our little slogan is that we’re reloaded,’’ said senior wideout/kicker Tucker Hawley.

along with junior Mike Dorsi in a backfield that always employs multiple backs. Flaherty is the lone returning starter among the wideouts, although Hawley also saw plenty of time there last year. Also included in the wide receiving corps will be seniors

Senior defensive back Dicky Davis

“I think we’ve got good size and we’re very strong,’’ said new RBC coach Jim Portela. “Overall, they have a great sense of responsibility to the kids before them. They don’t want to let them down.’’

Red Bank Catholic's defense swarms to the ball

“I think a lot of kids last year would’ve played on a lot of other varsity teams,’’ said senior fullback/linebacker Kevin Whitlock. “We were just so senior-heavy and so talented that they didn’t get to see the field.’’ The Caseys will have plenty of new faces in their West Coast-style offense this season, including new quarterback Taylor Erdman, a senior, and speedy tailback Steven Compitello, a senior who saw some time last year. Another promising tailback is junior Andrew Casten, who was in the running for the starting quarterback spot and is a good allaround athlete. Whitlock will be at fullback

Craig Pignataro and T.J. Schissler. The Caseys have a host of players looking to replace one of the Shore’s best offensive lines, starting with senior Andrew Coppa at center and 6-foot-6, 265-pound senior Kenny Fitzgerald at one of the tackle spots. Vying for the other starting tackle spot are juniors Mike Russell, Matt Paolillo, and Dylan Chayes, and the two guard spots are being contested between four players – seniors Joe Geronimo and Kirk Drum, junior Tim Koar, and sophomore Joe Coscarelli. RBC is also very deep at tight end with senior Tim Dunnigan, promising sophomore Doug Whitlock, and intriguing newcomer Jack Tabb, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound transfer from Indianapolis.

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That size and strength also should be a factor on the other side of the ball in RBC’s 4-3 defense. Senior Lorenzo Coscarelli, a three-year starter, is a 330-pound road block in the middle at nose tackle, and Fitzgerald will be alongside Coscarelli at defensive tackle along with his younger brother, Joe Coscarelli. Paolillo and Drum will be the defensive ends. The Caseys have to replace a great group of linebackers, and Kevin Whitlock leads the way as the lone returning starter. Joining him will be his younger brother, Doug, as well as Tabb, Dorsi and sophomore Chris Donald. Flaherty is the lone returning starter in the secondary at cornerback, but Hawley is at safety after seeing time there last year and senior Dicky Davis also has experience at cornerback. Kasten will be at the other safety spot next to Hawley, and Pignataro should also see time at cornerback.

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Climbing the Ladder

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

Central @Ocean Township @Long Branch @Red Bank Matawan @Red Bank Catholic Monmouth Jackson Liberty @Monsignor Donovan

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Gerard O’Donnell, 4th Season Career Record: 11-19 Assistant Coaches: Steve Fence (off. coord./wide receivers); Joe Taylor (off. line); Dan Barker (linebackers); Scott Moore (def. backs); Lebrandt Robinson (def. line); Dave Beauchemin (spec. teams/quarterbacks); Jeff Moore (volunteer); John Portuese, Bob Picton, Scott Moore (freshmen); Cathi Yayac (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 5-5 (2-4)

KEY RETURNERS

A steady building process at Manchester has put the program in a position where it beats the teams it is supposed to beat and is frustrated by losses against the bigger-name opponents, so this is the year the Hawks hope to take that difficult next step in their evolution. With two blocks of granite up front in fouryear varsity players Jimmy Lawson and Josh Siemanowicz, along with a host of experienced returners, Manchester is looking to make that push from a .500 team to one that earns just the second state playoff berth in school history. “We have a lot of experience, and I think that will be the biggest thing for us,’’ Lawson said. “I know we have the talent to be a great team so it’s about having the confidence to believe we can win some of these big games.’’

J IMMY L AWSON (S R ., OL/DL) J OSH S IEMANOWICZ (S R ., OL) J EFF H URLEY (S R ., QB/LB) J OHN W EIMMER (S R ., OL/DL) M ATT L AYTON (S R ., WR/DB)

“The foundation is built,’’ said Hawks head coach Gerard O’Donnell. “The problem that we have is that we haven’t been able to beat that Monmouth County team that’s a program already. This program will turn the minute we beat a Long Branch, an Ocean, an RBC, or a Matawan.’’

They look to have the experience to do it, as the Hawks return six starters on both sides of the ball, starting with Lawson, an athletic 290-pounder, and Siemanowicz, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound mauler who also is an excellent student, at guard and tackle, respectively. Also returning on the offensive line in Manchester’s multiple-I attack is senior guard John Weimmer, and junior center Hoss Gonzales is back after seeing some time last year. The other tackle spot is between another returner, senior Kyle Sheridan, and promising 6-foot-3, 230pound sophomore Tom Sokol. Senior James Smith is a returning starter at tight end. The Hawks lost standout tailback D’Andre McFadden to graduation, but junior Ron Spicer saw plenty of action last year in the 2 ½ games that McFadden missed with injury. “He’s not like D’Andre where he’s shifty,’’ said senior quarterback Jeff Hurley. “He just hits the hole and pounds it in there for you.’’

Senior quarterback Jeff Hurley

Spicer is not the only one back there, either, as senior Jeff Breunig and sophomore Joe Johnson add depth to the tailback spot. Senior Trey Jackson and junior Albert Owusu will see time at fullback. Hurley has been a two-year starter at quarterback but is being pushed for minutes by junior Nate Nickens and sophomore Tim Rogers. The main targets in the passing game look to be junior wideout Monwell Brown, a vertical threat who can stretch the field, as well as returning starters Wally Goss and Matt Layton along with Nickens. Either Siemanowicz or Sokol will handle the placekicking duties, while Hurley will most likely do the punting. Lawson is the leader defensively at tackle, a brute force up front who forces teams to run wide because of his ability to collapse plays at the point of attack. The other defensive tackle spot is up for grabs among numerous players. Weimmer will be one of the defensive ends after starting on offense last year, and Sheridan is a returning starter at the other defensive end spot. The linebackers were hit hard by graduation, with Smith being the only returner. Hurley will be playing on defense this year, and the rest of the linebacking group includes Spicer and junior Anthony Prendimano. The secondary is strong, with three returning starters in Breunig and Layton at cornerback and Brown at safety.

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Senior lineman Jimmy Lawson has a chance to become the first three-time NJSIAA heavyweight wrestling champion in New Jersey history this winter. BIG SHOES

FILL: Ron Spicer, Jr., RB.

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Monwell Brown, Sr., WR. P IVOTAL G AME : @ Ocean on Sept. 25.

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Starting Fresh

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

Spotswood @Matawan Red Bank Catholic @Dunellen Manchester Township JFK (Iselin) @Monmouth @Ocean Township Long Branch

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Nick Giglio, 1st Season (8 th overall) Career Record: 26-54

The hole is deep, but Red Bank Regional’s seniors feel they have the tools and the coaching staff to help dig out of it this season. Nick Giglio has come over from Point Beach and replaced Jeff Mauro as the Bucs’ new head coach on the heels of an 0-10 season, bringing a new staff and a renewed vigor to rebuilding a proud program that has gone 3-27 over the past three seasons while competing in the Liberty Division. “I feel like we’ve got more intensity in practice, guys are starting to buy into the concept (Giglio) is bringing to the program and from here on out we should be playing fast and playing hard,’’ said senior running back/defensive end D.J. Bacon.

different offense in three years, as coordinator Joe Passo will engineer the Delaware Wing-T. Senior Colin Lang returns for his third season at quarterback but is being challenged by Mike Reardon. The Bucs think they have a solid fullback in senior Tyler Lesbirel, a three-year starter, and sophomore Pat Quinn should also see some time at fullback. “We’ve had three different offenses in three different years, but coach Passo is really good on offense and it's really easy to buy into his system,’’ Lang said. “We're going to be a smart team and know our assignments.’’ The Bucs also have a deep group of wingbacks that includes Bacon, senior

Assistant Coaches: Joe Passo (off. coord.); Nick Varanelli (asst. head coach/off. line); Steve DePolo (quarterbacks); Pat Tedeschi (linebackers); Nick Ciambrone (def. backs); Jim Manello (def. line); Brad Olsen, Jeff Light (freshmen); Joel Gray (volunteer); Christina Emrich (athletic trainer).

B R E N D A N P I H A (S R ., RB/DB) D.J. B A C O N (S R ., RB/DL) C O L I N L A N G (S R ., QB/DB) J E F F M C D E R M O T T (S R ., TE/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Red Bank was involved in the fourth-highest scoring state playoff game in state history, a 46-44 win over Hightstown in the 1975 Central Jersey Group II final. I MPACT N EWCOMER : Pat Quinn, So., FB/LB. P I V O TA L G A M E : @ home against Spotswood, Sept. 11

Giglio will also be the defensive coordinator, and he is installing a 3-4 base defense. Playing in the middle up front will be a rotation of Fuentes, Balanikas and Andrew Mueller, with Bacon and Fitzgerald as the defensive ends.

Both Giglio and the players noted the support they have gotten from athletic director Del Dal Pra in trying to turn around a losing situation.

The Bucs are looking to end a 13-game losing streak

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unit since he took over the reins. Senior left tackle Christian Dilger is the lone returning starter, and he will be joined by seniors Freddy Fuentes and George Balanikas at guard, junior Jake Kulat at right tackle and junior Ron Vilardi at center. Junior Casey Calmon will be the team’s kicker and punter.

The linebackers should be a solid unit led by McDermott and Lesbirel and also featuring Quinn and senior Paul Costa. The secondary will be a rotation of Piha, Lang, Rock, Naiman, Tyheem Crawford, and junior Niko Rossano.

2008 Record: 0-10 (0-6)

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Red Bank will run the Delaware Wing-T under new coach Nick Giglio

“I think we needed to change attitudes a little bit,’’ Giglio said. “I think when things aren't going in the right direction for a long time, people kind of expect those (negative) things to happen. We take the attitude that if you work hard, do things right and set structure for these guys and have them know they're accountable, you will have success.’’ Giglio brings with him Red Bank’s third

Brendonr Piha, senior Danny DeCristofaro and speedy senior Jehmeil Rock. The wideouts include senior Connor Stambaugh, senior Dan Naiman and newcomer Jamar Bunch, and McDermott and senior Sean Fitzgerald will be at tight end. The offensive line lost a lot to graduation and is a bit undersized, but Giglio said that group has made more progress than any other

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“His leadership has been tremendous with football and the athletic department,’’ Giglio said. “These guys know there is someone there that cares for them, and I think that trickles down to me. I'm doing the same thing he's preaching and these kids are getting it from multiple people. They're realizing they need to work for something to get something. There's a process to it all.’’

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Ready For Liftoff

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By Scott Stump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing Editor

@Bishop Ahr St. John Vianney Matawan @Point Pleasant Boro @Pinelands Barnegat @Manasquan Middlesex @Holmdel

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Bob Generelli, 6th Season (15th overall) Career Record: 102-46-2 Assistant Coachs: Anthony Petruzzi (def. coord.); Glenn Nicholl (quarterbacks); Dave Monro (off. line); Keith Rescorl (def. line/special teams); John Oxley (def. backs); John Principe (linebackers); Eric Pritchard, John Bird, Joe Schroeck, David Ernst, Mike Nunes, (freshmen); Rob Nucci (video coordinator); Amanda Myers (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 7-3 (5-1)

KEY RETURNERS B ENNETT J ACKSON (S R ., WR/DB/K) J ESSE R AYMOND (S R ., RB) M ARC C OGLIANO (S R ., LB) D AN G IBSON (S R ., OL) C ARLO C APONETTA (S R ., DE) T.J. M URRAY (S R ., DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Senior WR Bennett Jackson, who has verbally committed to Notre Dame, is Raritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Division I-A recruit since Matt Semenza went on to play linebacker at East Carolina in 1994. BIG SHOES

FILL: Marc Cogliano, Sr., LB

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Shane Mertz, Jr., OL/DL P IVOTAL G AME : @ Manasquan on Oct. 31

After a dip in the standings in 2007 and a ferocious return to form last year that included a share of the National Division title, the bar is once again set as high as it can go at Raritan. The reason many sophomores were thrown into the fire during a 2-8 season two years ago was to groom them for a banner senior year. That time has now arrived. "Anything less than a state championship would be a disappointment,'' said senior middle linebacker Marc Cogliano. That is the definition of "easier said than done'' considering the Rockets are part of one of the toughest divisions in the Shore Conference, and they are also in one of the toughest brackets in the state, Central Jersey Group II.

Senior Joe Pensebene steps into the starting quarterback role for the graduated Mark Stancati in Raritan coach Bob Generelli's multiple pro offense, and his running ability adds an extra dimension to Raritan's attack. His main targets at wideout will be Jackson and returning starter Tim Pizanie, who is also the team's punter, as well as seniors John Zimmerman and Brian Schmeer. In addition to Raymond in the backfield, Jackson is always a threat to take a handoff, and junior Max DeNardo should also see some carries. Cogliano and junior Sean Bowe will be at fullback.

"We do have the skill guys who are veterans, but we've got to develop other areas that are critical, particularly the "We definitely offensive and Senior wide receiver Bennett Jackson have high defensive lines expectations,'' said and the do-it-all senior quarterback play,'' Generelli said. Bennett Jackson. "This year we're working extra hard because we want that No. 1 spot.'' Up front, senior Dan Gibson is a three-year starter who is back at right guard, Brendan Jackson, a Notre Dame recruit, and senior Costello started at tackle last year and has now tailback Jesse Raymond, a 1,000-yard rusher moved to center, and 260-pound junior last year, are the big names on an offense that Christian Marchena willl be at right tackle looks to be one of the Shore's more potent after missing all of last season with an ACL units this season. Jackson has breakaway speed injury. The newcomers are 235-pound junior and also is dangerous running the ball and left guard Tom Canzanella and perhaps the occasionally throwing it. In addition, he is the next Division I-A recruit out of Raritan, 6-footteam's kicker and is a touchdown threat every 6, 240-pound junior Shane Mertz, a right time he touches the ball on punt and kickoff tackle who is also an excellent student ranked returns. in the top 10 in his class. Senior Matt Facendo

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is a returning starter at tight end, where 6-foot4 sophomore Connor Flynn should also see some time. Raritan always prides itself on a physical, run-stopping defense, and this year should be no different in its 4-3 scheme. Senior defensive end Carlo Caponetta is back at defensive end on a front that welcomes three new starters. Senior Charles Augello and junior Sean Fitzpatrick will be at defensive tackle, where Mertz should also see time, and junior Anthony Bayer will be at the other defensive end spot. Cogliano is the vocal leader of the defense and a fierce hitter at middle linebacker. He will be flanked by his brother, senior Wayne Cogliano, who started at safety last year, and newcomer Tyler Murphy, a junior. Raymond should also be in the linebacker rotation. The secondary essentially returns two starters, as senior safety T.J. Murray is a threeyear starter, and the tandem of DeNardo and senior Vin Yeager rotated at one of the starting cornerback spots last season. Jackson will be part of a three-man rotation at cornerback with DeNardo and Yeager, and junior Kevin Furlong will be at the other safety spot.

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Numbers Game

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Lakewood @Barnegat Manasquan @St. John Vianney Raritan @Point Pleasant Boro Holmdel @Central @Allentown

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Sean DeRosa, 6th Season Career Record: 14-37 Assistant Coaches: John Tierney (off. coord.); Matt Martin (OL/DL); Dan Abbato (RB/LB); Brian Appleby (WR/DB); Mike Meklin (OL/DL); Bob Brewster (Vol asst.); Paul Millar, Rob Sanzari (freshmen); Stacey Ayles (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 4-6 (2-4)

KEY RETURNERS T IM L AMEZEC (S R ., G/DT) J EREMY H ARTMAN (S R . QB/WR/CB) M IKE M ICHAELSON (J R ., FB/FS) J AMES H ARWOOD (S R ., WR)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Pinelands has made just two appearances in the state playoffs. It’s lone win came over Middle Township in 2004. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Jason Way (Jr., MLB) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Tyler Munson (Jr., DT) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Barnegat on Sept. 25

For Pinelands, it’s not about how many kids it has on your roster, it’s as simple as whether they can play or not. “We definitaly don’t have the most numbers, but the kids we have can definitely play,” said senior offensive/defensive lineman Tim Lamezec.

solid offensive line. Lamezec, who was an All-National Division player last season, anchors the line from his right guard position. The offensive line has four

A solid core of seniors and some promising underclassmen have the Wildcats thinking positive in 2009. One of the perks of having to play so many young players last season means they have a plethora of returning starters, eight on offense and nine on defense. Michael Keller was slated to start at quarterback as a sophomore last season but was injured before he got a chance. Jeremy Hartman ended up being the quarterback as a junior and now that Keller is back the Wildcats have some options at quarterback in their multiple-I offense. Keller looks like he will see a good amount of action so Hartman can go back to receiver, which will give the Wildcats a dangerous group of pass catchers with James Harwood and Kevin Luby. Also in the mix at receiver are junior Marvin Barreau and junior Jake Hartman, who is 6-foot-4 and 185 pounds. Running back also looks to be a bright spot for Pinelands. Junior Mike Michaelson will be the fullback and junior Matt McClain will be the tailback. Both have blazing speed in the 4.5 to 4.6 range and should be able to find plenty of running room behind what looks to be a

middle linebacker and his teammates say he has looked great. On the outside will be Schwarzenberger and senior Jason Hedgpeth, both of whom are returning starters. “Jason Way is an animal,” Lamezec said. “It seems like he’s making the tackle on every single play.” Senior lineman Tim Lamezec

returning starters including junior Bobby Nyland at right tackle, senior Chris Georgieff at center and junior Chuck McElvey at left guard. Junior Paul Gentile is the lone newcomer at left tackle. Pinelands also has two solid tight ends in senior Chris Yak and junior Bobby Schwarzenberger, who is 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds and runs a 4.6 40, according to Wildcats head coach Sean DeRosa. “Our running backs look strong and they might be the fastest combination in Pinelands history,” Harwood said. “They will help us set up play action so we can do some damage in the passing game.” Pinelands works out of the 4-3 on defense and will be led by what looks to be a strong group of linebackers. Junior Jason Way, who started in the second half of last season, is the

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Lamezec and promising junior Tyler Munson are the defensive tackles while McElvey and senior Matt Furry are the defensive ends. The secondary should also be sharp as all four starters return. McClain and Jake Hartman will be the cornerbacks, while Jeremy Hartman is the strong safety and Michaelson is the free safety. Luby saw major time last season and will spell Hartman at safety often. Munson will be the kicker and either he or Way will handle the punting. The key for Pinelands will be staying healthy and if it does, DeRosa doesn’t see why it can’t be competitive. “When we went to the playoffs a couple years ago we only had 17 varsity players that saw time,” DeRosa said. “We have a bigger core this year with fewer stragglers so we can do it. They have to be ironmen.”

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Bringing Back the Sting

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Carteret Barnegat @Manasquan St. John Vianney @JFK (Iselin) Point Pleasant Boro @Pinelands Spotswood Raritan

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Frank Papalia, 1st Season Career Record: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Dennis Bruck (def. coord/LB); Keith Anderson (OC/RB); Scott Cannon (OL/DL); Denis Laplante (ST/WR); Mike Gilmartin (OL/DL); Ken Kapler (secondary); Harry Anderson (freshman); Glenn Grainger (video coordinator); Shannon Lane (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 1-9 (0-6)

KEY RETURNERS T OM N OLAN (S R ., C/DT) C HRIS M ARCIANO (J R ., T/DE) D EREK C LAY (S R ., G/DT) P HIL K EALY (S R ., G/ILB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Holmdel’s only appearance in an NJSIAA sectional final came in 1991, a 28-13 loss to Manasquan in Central Jersey Group II. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Rocco Quaglia (Jr., LB). I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Patrick McGrory (Fr., RB). PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against St. John Vianney on Oct. 2

The 2008 season was filled with trials and tribulations for Holmdel’s football team on the heels of a memorable 10-win season in 2007. Aside from losing several key players to graduation, they were also hit hard by injuries and finished at 1-9. Then during the offseason their head coach, Andy Carlstrom, resigned, leaving some uncertainty about where the program would go in 2009.

with juniors JJ Cuccurullo and Mike Cantelli going back and forth at quarterback. Sophomore TJ Abrams and junior Mike Grillo have been working in at fullback while the tailbacks have been senior Frank Cabrera and freshman Patrick McGrory. The coaching staff is especially high on McGrory as he is already six feet tall and 180 pounds as a ninth-grader.

Holmdel’s defense was very solid in the years under Papalia’s direction and will hope to continue that trend with defensive coordinator Dennis Bruck. The Hornets will run a 4-4 alignment that should be very strong on the defensive line. Marciano and Steven McGrory will be the end, and Clay and junior Joe “Tugboat” Disko will be the tackles. All four are returning starters.

Just a few months later, however, there are plenty of positive vibes emanating from the Hornets' locker room. The team returns 14 starters, including 10 on defense, to give them plenty of experience. The coach situation was also rectified in the best possible manner as defensive coordinator Frank Papalia was elevated to head coach. “We’ve already forgotten about last year,” said senior two-way lineman Tommy Nolan. “We have a lot of guys back and basically we’re just worried Junior quarterback about the next Mike Cantelli day. Having coach Papalia kept the continuity and we knew he would work hard for us as long as we gave him our all.” Offensively, the Hornets will utilize a multiple-I attack with some Delaware Wing-T sprinkled in after operating out of the flexbone for the past two seasons. There have been numerous position battles during training camp

Three of the four linebackers are returning starters with the only newcomer being senior Rocco Quaglia. He and junior Chris Scherzer will be the outside linebackers while Kealy and junior Matt Fasciano will be the starters on the inside. Junior Adam Sokolski and senior Jason Calandra are returning starters at cornerback while Renna is a returning starter at safety. “It’s absolutely exciting when you’re coming in knowing you have a bunch of guys back,” Marciano said about the team bringing back several starters. “We have a close group of guys and we’re just trying to get better every day.”

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The offensive line has three returning starters with Nolan at center, junior Chris Marciano at left tackle and senior Phil Kealy at right guard. Senior Derek Clay will be the left guard while junior Kevin Gallogly, who is 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, will be the right tackle. The tight end is 6-foot-1, 210-pound junior Steven McGrory. Juniors Adam Covino and Pete Renna, and senior Trevor Sackawitch are all over 6-foot-1 at the wide receiver position and will rotate in and out to provide Cuccurullo and Cantelli with good targets.

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The two quarterbacks have been splitting the kicking duties as Cuccurullo is the place kicker and Cantelli is the punter. The Hornets are just two years removed from a 10-win campaign that took the Shore Conference by storm and the goal is obviously to get back to that point. “We’ve been working hard on everything, conditioning and gelling as a team,” Clay said. “We’re doing everything possible to make our team better.”

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A New Beginning

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By Scott Stump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing Editor

@Raritan Point Pleasant Boro @Holmdel Pinelands @Barnegat Manasquan @Middlesex Carteret Matawan

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Skip Edwards, 1st Season (22nd overall) Career Record: 75-109-3 Assistant Coaches: George Petersen (def. coordinator); Jim Tweed (tight ends/def. line); Bill Newman (off./def. line); Pat Smith (wide receiver/def. backs); Ken Mandeville (running backs/linebackers); Keith Rocca, Brian Lucas, Greg Altmeir (freshmen); Mike Dragonetti, Lou Liberatore (volunteer); Ruthann Rutledge (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 3-7 (2-4)

KEY RETURNERS J OE C ARLUCCI (S R ., QB) A NTHONY C ORONA (S R ., RB) G ILL K EOUGH (S R ., RB/LB) K EVIN M ERCURIO (S R ., WR/DB) R ALPH J OSEPH (S R ., WR/RB/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: St. John Vianney is the last Shore Conference parochial school to win a state sectional title, capturing the Parochial A South championship in 1980 with a 14-6 win over Red Bank Catholic. BIG SHOES

FILL: Marco Recchia, Sr., DB.

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Ryan Gille, Jr., TE/DE P IVOTAL G AME : @ Raritan on Sept. 17

With a new head coach, a new system and a tighter-knit team, St. John Vianney is hoping to leave the disappointment of the past few seasons behind and open some eyes this season in a loaded National Division.

foot-5 and 220 pounds, will be at one defensive end spot, with returner Chris Mason at the other. Alec Alspach also should be in the rotation at defensive end.

The Lancers had three starters transfer after former head coach John Amabile, one of the Shore's all-time winningest coaches, stepped down at the end of last season. In came new head coach Skip Edwards, a Shore Conference veteran who had previously been the head coach at places like Holmdel and Lakewood, and the difference has been palpable in the enthusiasm and chemistry on the team.

The linebackers look to be Sean Tobin, senior leader Gill Keough and returning junior Nick Dragonetti, with Joseph Falco also in the mix. Senior Ralph Joseph is a returning starter at safety and will be joined by cornerbacks Kevin Mercurio and Marco Recchia, with Matt Margaritonda also seeing time in the secondary.

"We're more of a team now instead of a collection of individual players,'' said senior running back Anthony Corona. "Last year everyone was just so lazy and out for themselves.'' The Lancers return an experienced defense and will play a multiple fourman front, with Adedji Badru and Colton Bigelow as the defensive tackles and Matt Brown in the rotation. Junior Ryan Gille, a potential Division I-A prospect at 6Senior quarterback Joe Carlucci

The offense looks to be much more settled than the past few years. Senior Joe Carlucci, who rotated at quarterback last year, is the starter in Edwards' multiple-I attack and has a solid downfield arm. "Once you're a full-time starter, you have a better understanding of the offense and you get to take the reins and take control,'' Carlucci said Perhaps the player with the most breakout potential is Corona, who was lost in the shuffle a little bit the past few years but has breakaway speed as the team's primary tailback. "Last year they had me moving around at halfback and fullback and I was out of whack,'' Corona said. "This year I'm out to prove myself.''

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Joining him in the backfield will be Keough and Bigelow at fullback. Falco should also get some carries at tailback along with Joseph, who played wide receiver for his first three seasons but will be used in the running game this year to take advantage of his speed on the edge. Mercurio and Joseph look to be Carlucci's top targets at wide receiver in a group that also includes Recchia, Rob Donahue and Mike Antorino. Up front, the Lancers return an experienced group that includes Chuck Marchese at center, Mason and Dragonetti as the guards, Badru and Nick Leonte at tackle, and Brown as part of the rotation. Gille returns as a weapon with great hands at tight end, where Alspach and Tobin should also see time. The Lancers also quietly return one of the better kicker/punters in the Shore, junior Anthony DiPaula, who has deep field goal range and the ability to produce touchbacks on kickoffs.

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Panthers - National Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Still Aiming High

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Long Branch Manasquan @St. John Vianney Raritan @Holmdel Pinelands @Barnegat @South River @Point Pleasant Beach

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Calvin Thompson, 8th Season Career Record: 57-20. Assistant Coaches: Frank Monello (def. coord.); Anthony Esdaile (WR/DB); Sean Henry (OL/DL); Shawn Lutolf (RB/LB); Norris Daus (OL); Ryan Canary (OL); Scott Blackren (TE/LB); Don Defillippes (RB/LB); Rusty Miller (OL/DL); Dave Johnson (freshmen); Mark Deppen (strength and conditioning); Tim Spenard (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 9-2 (5-1)

KEY RETURNERS R YAN M ALLECK (J R ., WR/DB) Z ACH H AYDEN (S R ., LB) A NDREW WARY (S R ., G) M ATT B ETTS (S R ., C)

Some heavy hitters left Point Boro’s football team via graduation after the 2008 season, but that hasn’t changed the expectations for what has become one of the Shore Conference’s most consistent programs. “We have the same feeling we had when we started last season,” said senior offensive lineman Andrew Wary. “We’re going for a state championship and nothing less. We want to win a division title too, but I think we’d be unhappy if that’s all we got.” After finishing 9-2 last season and advancing to the Central Jersey Group II semifinals, the Panthers will have to replace several key parts if they hope to make good on their goal of a state championship. On offense the Panthers have just four returning starters in their shotgun triple option set. Three of those come on the offensive line, where junior Dave Halladay will be at right tackle, senior Andrew Wary will be at left guard and senior Matt Betts will play center. Rounding out the offensive line will be Matt Blake at left tackle and Steve Vroom at right guard. One of the few holdovers at the skill positions will be 6-foot-5 junior wide receiver Ryan Malleck. Along with 6-foot-3 senior tightend Bill Wexler, he not only provides a couple big bodies to block in the running game, but will also help junior quarterback Jimmy DeOrio in his first year under center. Highly-touted sophomore John Dunbar will also get some reps at quarterback, but looks to

be spending most of his playing time at receiver. DeOrio has impressed early on by making good reads and flashing good athletic ability. He has a big task ahead of him trying to fill the void left by Shane O’Connor, who is statistically the top quarterback in school history. In the backfield will be sophomore Dan Trainor and junior Justin Smith as the slot backs while senior Chase Carter will be the

Dane Bongiovi and Nick Hudanish lining up at defensive end. Shane Byron will be the middle linebacker while the outside linebackers will be Zach Hayden and Tom Holland, both of whom were returning starters. Hayden was also an All Shore Media first-team All-Shore selection. The strong safeties/outside linebacker hybrids, called “snakes” in the Panthers’ defense, will be returning starter Tommy Alameida and Mickey Kearns. The cornerbacks are Sam Nelson, Trainor and Dunbar in a rotation, while Mike Mazza and Malleck will contribute at safety. Malleck will handle both the kicking and punting duties.

“A” back. Jack Vitale will also see time at “A” back as the Panthers try to replace the production of Ty Hughes. While the offense has a tough task with the amount of players it has to replace, the defense faces an even bigger challenge. Last season the Panthers allowed just five points per game, including just three during the regular season. Gone are stalwarts Jeff Keffer and Vinnie Infante on the line along with Dan Friedman at linebacker and Hughes in the secondary, to name a few.

The National Division doesn’t afford the Panthers time to ease players in with Raritan, Manasquan and Barnegat on their schedule, not to mention an opening night game against Long Branch. Head coach Calvin Thompson doesn’t seem to be worried because it’s nothing he hasn’t dealt with before. “Look at our history,” Thompson said. “We’ve taken three different teams to the state finals and if you look at last year’s defense we had the same amount of first-year starters. In my opinion our secret to success is in the weight room. We don’t have the D-I athletes like some of our opponents, but we can physically play with anybody.”

The down linemen in the Panthers 3-5-3 defense will be Carter at nose tackle, with

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The first of Point Boro’s three state titles came under legendary coach Al Saner in 1977. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Dane Bongiovi (Jr., DE) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : John Dunbar (So., QB/WR) PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Manasquan, Sept. 18

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Bengals - National Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Earn Your Stripes

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

@Holmdel Pinelands Jackson Liberty @Manasquan St. John Vianney @Raritan Point Pleasant Boro @Lakewood Southern

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Rob Davis, 4th Season Career Record: 13-17 Assistant Coaches: Kevin Smith (def. coord.); Mike Burke (RB/LB); Jared Burke (OL); Mike DeTroia (DL); Dave Smith (DB); Bob Erskine (asst.); Ryan Dalon, Greg Oravets, Chris Aviles (freshmen); Wayne Wedderman (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 4-6 (2-4)

KEY RETURNERS N ICK S AN G IACOMO (J R ., QB) J ARRETT D ARMSTATTER (S R ., TE/LB) R YAN B YRNES (S R ., LB) T OM E RB (J R ., RB/LB).

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: J a r r e t t D a r m s t a t t e r will most likely become the Bengals’ first player to go on to play for a Division I-A school. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Mike DeTroia (Jr., WR) I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Matt Krauchick (Sr., LB) PIVOTAL GAME: @ Manasquan, Oct. 10

Its offense: talented. Its schedule: daunting. The main question is which will win out for Barnegat in 2009. The Bengals return one of the top collections of offensive players in the Shore Conference with players like Nick SanGiacomo and Jarrett Darmstatter, and they will need every player to be at their best if they hope to come out on top in a National Division featuring Manasquan, Raritan and Point Boro. “I think we’ve improved a lot since last year and everyone worked so hard in the offseason to get ready,” SanGiacomo said. “Every game it’s one play, one inch, and we’re fighting for that inch every day.”

Another positive Barnegat has going for its team in 2009 is size in the trenches. Senior left tackle Mike Rubino, who is 6foot-4 and 240 pounds, anchors an offensive line that has four returning starters. Senior Danny Carlo is the center while 6-foot-2, 260-pound senior Rob Municchi is the right guard. Senior Corey Tyrell started three games last season and is back at right tackle while brothers Anthony and John Frigon are battling for the left guard spot.

At the end of the line is heavily recruited senior Jarrett Darmstatter, who is a weapon in both the run and The Bengals’ spread passing games for offense will be led by the Bengals. SanGiacomo, a junior Darmstatter, who is Senior tight end Jarrett Darmstatter who led the Shore 6-foot-4 and 240 Conference in passing as pounds, has received a sophomore and has already been extended a interest from several schools including verbal offer by Tulane. At 6-foot-4 and 190 Rutgers, Boston College, Iowa, West Virginia pounds, he has great size and a great arm to go and Michigan State. with it. Bengals head coach Rob Davis has also given him more responsibility on the field “He’s going to have a lot of eyes on him when it comes to making reads at the line of from colleges to opposing coaches,” Davis scrimmage and audibling out of plays. said. “You can bet he’s going to have to At running back will be junior Tom Erb with juniors Lou Buscio and Chris Nueva also seeing time. The receiving corps has good depth and great size with 6-foot-3 juniors Mike DeTroia and Kyle Maurer, the latter of whom is a transfer from Southern Regional. Senior speedster Scott Hardy, 6-foot-2 senior Ryan Gelenites and senior Dan Murray are also in the mix.

fight through a lot of holds and double teams this year.” Barnegat’s offense should certainly put points on the board so the real question is whether its defense can be consistent enough to make it a legitimate contender for the National Division title. In the Bengals’ 3-4 alignment, Rubino,

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Junior quarterback Nick SanGiacomo

Anthony Frigon and Lateaf Smith, a transfer from J.P. Stevens, will be the down linemen. The linebacking unit is solid and experienced with three of four returning starters. Senior Ryan Byrnes and Darmstatter will be the outside linebackers while Erb and senior Matt Krauchick will be the inside linebackers. Krauchick was slated to start last season but broke his arm on the third play of the first scrimmage. Also working in will be sophomore Matt Scofield, a player Davis is high on. The secondary features DeTroia, Murray, Hardy and senior Josh Aviles working at cornerback and senior Adam Kolvites and Buscio working at safety. “I think the defense looks really strong this year and the linebackers should be the core of the group,” Byrnes said. Senior Gino Sidders is the incumbent at kicker but is being pushed hard by senior Ed Siciliano, a former soccer player who has kicked field goals of 50-plus yards in practice. The punter will be Gelenites.

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Warriors - National Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Going For Two

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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor

@Point Pleasant Boro Holmdel @Pinelands Barnegat Middlesex @St. John Vianney Raritan @Long Branch @Wall

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Pete Cahill, 3rd Season Career Record: 16-6 Assistant Coaches: Jay Price (linebackers); Art Gordon, Brian Lee (running backs); Barry Sullivan (def. line); P.J. Gibbs (def. ends); Andy Manser (tight ends); Rich Read (off. line); Lou Certo (receivers); Dave Kircher (def. line); Rich Griffin, Bob Lempa (freshmen); Kevin Hyland (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 10-2 (5-1)

KEY RETURNERS LORENZO VENABLE (SR., RB) D A N S U L L I VA N ( S R . , D E ) NEAL STERLING (SR., WR/DB) ROB FORST (SR., OL/DL) KEVIN CALLAHAN (SR., DB)

If Manasquan’s history has any bearing on what will happen this year, there is a good chance the Warriors could be celebrating another state sectional title on that final weekend in December after claiming the Central Jersey Group II crown last year.

Manasquan prides itself on having a physical offensive line that sets the tone for a Senior wide receiver/safety Neal Sterling punishing running game, and this Out of Manasquan’s Shore Conferenceyear’s group defensive ends, and Turner record 11 state sectional titles, only once have returns three will be the other defensive end the Warriors failed to repeat, which came after starters, senior in the Warriors’ 4-3 alignment. they won one in 1993 but came up short the center Ryan Dullea, Experienced returner Steve following season. They won consecutive titles junior guard Shawn Shauger is part of a defensive in 1990-91 and 2005-06 while also winning a Miller, and senior tackle rotation that will include conference-record five straight from 1998tackle Rob Forst, Forst and senior Da’Ron 2002. In other words, good things come (at the last of whom Armstrong as well as a deep least) in pairs for the Warriors, and it can’t Senior running back Lorenzo Venable has received heavy group of back-ups that features hurt, as head coach Pete Cahill noted, “We’re Division I-AA Miller and junior Jack Cuttrell. coming back with a good nucleus.’’ interest and is the younger brother of starting The linebacking corps has to replace the Rutgers offensive lineman Art Forst. Senior They will have their work cut out for them team’s leading tackler, Dan Kerrigan, as well Chris Ariante is part of a large group of with a tough schedule in a strong National as senior Bryan Colligan, who has quit the linemen clamoring to fill the other guard and Division as well as a Central Jersey Group II team, but there is plenty of depth there. Stovall tackle spots. Senior Dan Sullivan and junior bracket that is shaping up to be a royal rumble is a returning starter, and Ariante and junior Ryan Casey will be the tight ends. Davis will among eight tough Vinnie Belleran are expected to start out of a be the kicker teams. Luckily, they are group that also includes junior Brendan Brock and junior Tariq fortified for another run and promising sophomores Zack Vasilenko and Turner will punt. on both sides of the Adam Iatesta. ball, including 1,000“If our yard rusher Lorenzo Sterling and McTighe return at safety with offensive line Venable, a senior junior Stefan Baier also in the mix, and senior can come tailback who returns to Kevin Callahan is a returning starter at around like they lead the offense. cornerback. The other cornerback spot could usually do, we feature a rotation of junior Zack Ogden, senior should be able Senior fullback Matt Sanders and another potential future to run the ball James Stovall also standout, sophomore Kodie McNamara. successfully,’’ returns, and the tandem Cahill said. of senior C.J. Davis and There is no worry about complacency at a strong-armed program where how you are remembered is Running the Senior defensive end Dan Sullivan sophomore Tyler Saito defined by your senior season. ball against are vying to replace Manasquan “This senior group, they’re 0-0,’’ Cahill said. 1,400-yard passer Mike LaSala at quarterback. should be a difficult chore for opponents “They haven’t won anything. They learn pretty Senior Ryland McTighe returns with thanks to a physical defense that is big up quickly that it’s history, and this is their time.’’ experience at wide receiver along with another front. Sullivan, a Monmouth University recruit, tall target, senior Neal Sterling. is one of the Shore Conference’s top returning

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The Warriors have remarkably only had two losing seasons since 1989. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Tyler Saito, So., QB/C.J. Davis, Sr., QB. I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Tyler Saito, So., QB. PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Raritan, Oct. 31

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No Backing Down

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By Scott Stump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing Editor

Colonia @Monsignor Donovan Keansburg @Asbury Park Shore @Keyport Mater Dei @Point Pleasant Beach @Red Bank Catholic

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The last remnants of the 2007 team that reached a state sectional final may have graduated, but Rumson-Fair Haven's program has reached the point where the 'R' word is not used. "We don't anticipate a rebuilding year whatsoever,'' said Bulldogs head coach Shane Fallon. "Even though we have some kids that are working into the lineup as sophomores and juniors that haven't had varsity experience, we've still got a nice senior class that will lead us. We expect to have another solid campaign.''

Head Coach: Shane Fallon, 12th Season Career Record: 71-41 Assistant Coaches: Jerry Schulte (def. coordinator); Bryan Batchler (def. backs/spec. teams); Colin Hart (wide receivers); Rob Petitti (off. line); Bill Carasia (linebackers); Joe Murphy (off. line); John Corneliusen (quarterbacks); Warren Brown (running backs); Jerry Gagliano, Jerry Schulte, John Belevance, Ryan Meyers, R.J. Foster (freshmen); Walt Reiser (athletic trainer).

Senior running back John Riley

2008 Record: 7-3 (5-2)

KEY RETURNERS PAUL MICHAEL BARROWS (SR., TE/LB) S EAN B URKE (S R ., QB) Q UENTIN G IERLATOWICZ (S R ., OL) J OHN R ILEY (S R ., RB) T UCKER S MITH (S R ., K/P)

With a strong preseason, the Bulldogs are looking to remind people that they deserve mention among the Patriot Division title contenders no matter who graduates. Thanks to an experienced backfield and an aggressive defense, Rumson fully expects to be in the mix for a division title and a state playoff berth in a loaded Central Jersey Group II bracket. "The expectations are set high every year,'' said senior quarterback Sean Burke. "We have

to get ourselves up to that level and perform.'' Rumson has plenty of promise offensively with Burke returning along with junior quarterback Mike Villapiano. The two will most likely rotate, as Burke is a steady, experienced quarterback who is accurate in the short passing game, and Villapiano is an athletic presence who is a big-play threat. The two quarterbacks have an experienced backfield behind them as senior John Riley and athletic junior Michael Guzman both return at running back after seeing plenty of time last year. Senior Jack Wise is a returning starter at wideout in a group that will also include Cody McCauley, Sean Walrath, Trey Potter and Tommy Ladd. A big target looks to be senior tight end Paul Michael Barrows, with Evan Benkert also seeing time at tight end. Barrows is one of the Shore Conference's more underrated players and has received interest from Delaware and other top Division I-AA programs. He is looking to take the Bulldogs to heights unforeseen in their history.

Senior quarterback Sean Burke

is now at the University of Pennsylvania. Sam Waters and sophomore Jake Clapp should both see time at guard, Andrew Koch is at center and the duo of Charlie Best and Dan Mentel are vying for a starting tackle spot. One important offensive weapon who returns is senior kicker/punter Tucker Smith, one of the Shore Conference's top returning kickers with a range out to 50 yards. Defensively, the Bulldogs only return three starters in their 4-3 set, but have plenty of intriguing newcomers. Gilbertson will be at defensive tackle along with sophomore newcomer Mike Alonzo and senior Stephen Hessinger, who saw plenty of time last year. Senior defensive end Chris Hofer is a returning starter at defensive end, and the other defensive end will be Shane Cunneff.

"Our sophomore year when we went to the state final and lost, you think about how we've never had a state title here,'' Barrows said. "We can do something that no one has ever done, so it's a motivating factor.''

Junior middle linebacker Michael Huttner is back at linebacker after starting as a sophomore, and he will be joined by the rotation of Barrows, Villapiano, Nick Hoffman and sophomore Brian Truex.

Two starters return on the offensive line senior tackle Quentin Gierlatowicz and junior guard Matt Gilbertson, who has moved over from tackle. The Bulldogs also have to replace standout two-way lineman Taylor Brown, who

The secondary is all new, with a rotation of Pete Corsi, Rob Kelley, Connor Riley and Pierce Hessinger at cornerback, and Wise, Ian Moore and senior T.J. Illmensee in the mix at safety.

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACTS : Bulldogs coach Shane Fallon played (1989) and coached (2007) in two of the school's state sectional final appearances in Rumson history. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Stephen Hessinger, Sr., DT/Matt Gilbertson, Jr., DT IMPACT NEWCOMER: Brian Truex, So., LB. PIVOTAL GAME: @ Asbury Park on Oct. 3

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Blue Bishops - Patriot Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Dynasty Mode

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By Scott Stump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing Editor

@Shore @Mater Dei Rumson-Fair Haven @Monsignor Donovan Keansburg @Point Pleasant Beach Highland Park Keyport Neptune

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: D o n S o f i l k a n i c h , 3 rd Season Career Record: 22-2 Assistant Coaches: Matt Ardizzone (off. coordinator/QB/defensive backs); Rob Ward (off./def. line); Dominick Amoroso (RB/special teams); Keith Killea (wide receivers/LB); Leroy Hayes, Larry Hill (freshmen); Nancy Abady (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 11-1 (7-0)

KEY RETURNERS G EORGE S TEPHENS (S R ., RB/LB) K RAIG J OHNSON (S R ., OL/DL) L AMAR D AVENPORT (S R ., WR/DB) M ARQUISE J OHNSON (J R ., RB/LB)

The word comes out of Lamar Davenport's mouth followed by a smile, and his Asbury Park teammates nod in agreement when they think of the opportunity that is before them this season. "Dynasty,'' Davenport said. "That's what the seniors want.'' The Blue Bishops have won two straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I titles as well as two straight Patriot Division championships, so another one of each this season would really start to separate them from other great teams of recent years. "That's an interesting word, isn't it?'' said third-year Asbury Park coach Don Sofilkanich about the dynasty talk. "They just want to win a state title, and it would just happen to be the third in a row. They don't want to be the team that doesn't win one.'' Despite the loss of big names like quarterback/safety Will Johnson and wide Se n i o r receiver/defensive back Derrell Bell, the arsenal has been restocked for another impressive run after finishing 11-1 last season. Leading the way is senior halfback/linebacker George Stephens, a four-year starter who has had two straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and has attracted Division I-A interest from several MidAmerican Conference schools.

A DDISON H ENDERSON (S R ., OL/LB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACTS : Asbury Park was one of the first Shore Conference schools to win an NJSIAA title along with Freehold when the NJSIAA awarded the Blue Bishops the Central Jersey Group IV title in 1920. BIG SHOES

FILL: Jamar Smalls, Sr., QB

IMPACT NEWCOMER: Jamar Smalls, Sr., QB P IVOTAL G AME : @ home against Keyport on Nov. 7

"We've got players coming up who will be Xfactors, we've got Davenport coming up strong, and the line is talented,'' Stephens said. Stepping into the shoes of Johnson will be

carries at fullback.

Up front, techically three starters return as senior quarterback four-year starter Jamar Smalls, who saw Kraig Johnson, some time last year. He Marquise Johnson's has a strong downfield older brother, is arm, good running back at left guard, ability, and is wellcenter Harold versed in the offense. Royster returns and senior Faruq Hoping to be the Meizongo, who started all 12 games in 2007 but was ineligible last season, is also back in the fold at left tackle. Addison Henderson, who started at linebacker and saw time on the Se n i o r h a l fb a c k /l i n e b a c k e r offensive line last G e o r g e Ste p h e n s year, will be at right guard, and junior Darryl Johnson, Will Johnson's younger brother, primary will be at right tackle after seeing time on the recipient of defensive line last year. Stephens will be the that strong punter, while freshman Shahiem Tillman could arm is be the placekicker on a team that routinely went Davenport, for the two-point conversion after touchdowns a senior last year. wide receiver Defensively, the Blue Bishops are an who wi d e o u t L a ma r D a v e n p o r t aggressive 4-4 team that returns four starters. patiently Kraig Johnson is back at defensive end, and the waited his other defensive end will be Mindingall. At the turn for this year while Bell got all of the home tackle spots will be a rotation of Darryl Johnson, run balls deep down the field last year. Senior Meizongo and senior newcomer Tymir Ramseur. Will Jones is another threat at wideout. "I'm just looking forward to capitalizing on my opportunity to show what I can do,'' Davenport said. Stephens is not the only threat lurking in the running game in Asbury Park's run-heavy WingT offense, as junior Marquise Johnson is back at fullback after showing signs of explosiveness late last season. Senior Dajan Mindingall is a newcomer to watch who also should get some

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The linebackers should be a strength, led by Stephens, who specializes in tackles for a loss, as well as returning starters Marquise Johnson and Henderson at inside linebacker. Jeron Valentine is a new starter at outside linebacker, and junior Louis Sloan should also see time at linebacker. Senior Wigens Ganthier returns at safety but has battled injuries in the preseason. He is joined by Davenport and Jones at cornerback and Smalls at safety.

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Blue Devils - Patriot Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Back for More

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

South River Asbury Park @Metuchen Mater Dei @Rumson-Fair Haven Monsignor Donovan Keansburg @Point Pleasant Beach @Keyport

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Mark Costantino, 18th Season Career Record: 102-68-1. Assistant Coaches: Mike Whitacre (off. line/def. line); John Remedios (off. line/linebackers); Pete Vincelli (running backs/secondary); Zach Miers (wide receivers/def. line); Bob Biasi (asst.); Dave Dudzinski, Marty Mullarney, Joe Rankin (freshman); Nora McCormick (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 8 - 2 ( 6 - 1 )

KEY RETURNERS CHRIS RILEY (SR., QB) RICH VIVIAN (SR., WR/DB) KEITH WHITE (SR., RB/LB) TREY COOPER (SR., RB/DB)

It seems like every year Shore Regional has to deal with the graduation of nearly all its top players, and 2009 will be no different. The Blue Devils, however, always seem to reload and find another set of stars to plug in and keep the ball rolling. That should be the case again this season as the cupboard is far from bare with three-year starters Chris Riley and Rich Vivian back at quarterback and wide receiver, respectively. Other returning starters such as Trey Cooper and Keith White, combined with some players that look ready to step in and contribute, have the Blue Devils looking to improve on their 82 record in 2008 and compete for the Patriot Division title. “We’re going to be overlooked because we lost so many seniors, but we feel like we’re a good team again,” Riley said. “We rep a lot from starters to sophomores so new guys that have to step in know what they’re doing.” Shore will be in its classic Delaware Wing-T offense once again this season and is coming off a year in which it set the school mark for rushing yards in a single season. Filling the voids left at running back will be Cooper and senior P.J. Ermides as the halfbacks and senior Keith White at fullback. Matt Cooney, a Shore Regional product who was at Red Bank Catholic, is now back with the Blue

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Devils and will also see time at fullback. Ermides looks to be the home-run hitter of the group as Costantino said he is a threat to take it the distance on every play. The offensive line graduated some key components and has just one returning starter in senior right guard Mike Mahoney. Andrew Altimore, who started at linebacker last season, will be at left guard while junior Matt Conte will be the starting left tackle. Junior Mike McStudy is the center and senior Nick King is at right tackle. Shore’s tight end will be senior Zach Campi. The one area Shore may look a lot different this season is in the passing game. The Blue Devils averaged about 10 pass attempts per game last season and Costantino would like that number to go up to around 16 or 18. With Riley - who had a 56 percent completion percentage and only one interception last year - and Vivian along with a group of running backs that have good hands out of the backfield, the Blue Devils believe an effective passing game can

Senior quarterback Chris Riley

make their offense much more dynamic. “I really want to be able to throw the ball and back people off,” Costantino said. The Blue Devils will be in a 4-4 base on defense but will use multiple fronts. The defensive line was a strong point for Shore last season but graduated all four players. Looking to step in and make an impact will be McStudy and fellow juniors Anthony Lanzano and Frank Camasa at defensive end, and King along with junior Kevin Rittman and junior Pat Migliaccio at defensive tackle. White and Altimore are returning starters and anchor the defense as inside linebackers. On the outside will be senior Nick Francisco and a rotation of junior Pat Maggio along with Campi, Mahoney and Cooper. The secondary was young last season but returns a pair of starting cornerbacks in Ermides and Vivian. Junior Shane Carroll will also see time at cornerback. The safety is Cooper with Cooney and senior Chris Lovgren also on the depth chart. Handling the kicking and punting duties once again will be Carroll, who has range out to 45 yards.

Senior wide receiver Rich Vivian

R ANDOM FACT: Senior Rich Vivian holds the school record for blocked kicks with five, including three during his sophomore year in 2007.

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Seraphs - Patriot Division 2009 SCHEDULE

A New Hope

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By Scott Stump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing Editor

@Point Pleasant Beach Cardinal McCarrick Asbury Park @Shore @Keyport Dunellen @Rumson-Fair Haven Monsignor Donovan @Keansburg

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Ron Raymond, 1st Season Career Record: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Mike Veth (def. coordinator); Shannon Hoadley (off./def. line); Nick Costa (off./def. line); Bill Dickinson (def. backs); Bob Casey (quarterbacks); Yare Kozlowski (running backs/def. backs). 2008 Record: 0-10 (0-7)

KEY RETURNERS B ART D E M ATTINA (S R ., RB/LB) J AMES F ERBER (S R ., OL/DL) K EVIN Q UINN (J R ., OL/LB) A.J. K NUTSEN (S R ., QB/DB).

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Mater Dei is the last parochial school from the Shore Conference to reach a state sectional final, losing 6-0 to St. JosephHammonton in the Non-Public Group I championship in 1999. I MPACT N EWCOMER : Jesse Meyer, So., QB/DB. P I V O T A L G A M E : Cardinal McCarrick @ home on Sept. 19.

Having not won a game since 2006, Mater Dei is hoping a new coach who has been the architect of comebacks under similar circumstances combines with a less daunting schedule to become the ticket for a return to the win column this season.

planning to run - the triple option. Meyer is now competing with A.J. Knutsen for the starting quarterback spot. Mark Sudziarski and Matt Mandile should get carries at fullback, while senior Bart DeMattina and either Knutsen or Meyer will be the wingbacks depending on who wins the quarterback job. The wide receiving corps

New head coach Ron Raymond, who takes over for the departed Nick Varanelli, has engineered this kind of turnaround before at places like Spotswood and Cardinal McCarrick and is looking for the same type of results in a program that Senior running back Bart DeMattina only has 25 total players and was outscored 403-30 last year. includes Nick Ault, "I was in a similar situation in '02 at Parker (Cardinal) McCarrick where you're kind of Lampe and starting from scratch,'' Raymond said. possibly "Crossing over with the GMC (Greater Knutsen. Middlesex Conference) this year, it's going to make it more comparable. Going from They will Red Bank Catholic to Cardinal McCarrick operate behind an offensive line that and from Raritan to Dunellen, it at least includes senior right tackle James Ferber, gives us more of a chance to compete.'' junior center Kevin Quinn, senior left guard Dwight Sheehan, right guard Mike Molloy, Despite the low numbers, the good news the tandem of Greg Charpek and Mike Miles is that the Seraphs return eight starters on at left tackle, and returner Mike Eckert at both sides of the ball and recently welcomed tight end. To show the versatility required in sophomore transfer Jesse Meyer from Old small-school football, Molloy could also be Bridge, a quarterback who played in the the team's punt returner and will play same offensive system that Raymond is cornerback on defense. Eckert will be the

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punter, while the placekicking chores could fall on either Ryan Critti or Sudziarski. "Learning the new offense is not that hard,'' Quinn said. "Our work ethic is a lot better this year, and I think we'll get some wins this year.'' Most of those same names will comprise the Seraphs' 4-4 defense, starting with the rotation of Sheehan, Charpek, Miles and Critti at defensive tackle. Ferber has the potential to be an All-Division player at defensive end, while Ault and Lampe will see time at the other defensive end spot. The linebackers are an experienced group with Quinn and Mandile in the middle, and Eckert and DeMattina at outside linebacker. The secondary will feature a rotation of Molloy, Knutsen, Meyer and Lampe at the two cornerback spots and safety. Raymond has instituted a no-nonsense approach where if a player misses a practice with an unexcused absence, he will not suit up, and if a player cannot make it to practice for any reason, he has to call Raymond rather than having one of his parents make the call. "I think it was a bit of a culture shock,'' Raymond said. "Just to put another team out there and get hammered is not going to help anyone. I'm not here to just babysit and make sure there's a program. Our goal is to win, and if it's not our goal, there's no use in being out there.'' "We definitely want to put some wins on our record this year, and moral victories don't go on the record,'' DeMattina said.

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Red Raiders - Patriot Division 2009 SCHEDULE

Time To Deliver

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Metuchen @Highland Park @Point Pleasant Beach Mater Dei Rumson-Fair Haven @Monsignor Donovan @Keansburg @Asbury Park Shore

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Mike Ciccotelli, 32nd Season Career Record: 200-111-3 Assistant Coaches: Ed Ryscavage (def. coord.); Johnny Kemp (running backs); Jay Graham (off./def. line); Nick Christathakis (off./def. line); Ezra Hill (def. backs); Jose Hernandez, Kevin Flynn (freshmen). 2008 Record: 5-5 (4-3)

KEY RETURNERS B RYAN T HOMSON (S R ., OL/DL) Y USUF F RANCIS (J R ., RB/LB) G REG V ELASCO (J R ., OL/DL) J AKE B ELLAMY (S R ., WR/DB) J IMMY M AGUIRE (S R ., QB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: The 7 seasons since Keyport won its last state sectional title in 2002 are the longest drought between titles since the Red Raiders won the first of their 6 championships in 1987. B IG S HOES TO F ILL : Yusuf Francis, Jr., FB. I MPACT N EWCOMER : David Hamilton, So., DE. P IVOTAL G AME : @ home against Rumson-Fair Haven, Oct. 17

For the last two years, Keyport has groomed this group of seniors to return the program to its past glory, and after taking their lumps against a rough schedule the past two years, the time is now for the Red Raiders. "We have very high expectations,'' said head coach Mike Ciccotelli, who has 200 career wins as he enters his 32nd season. "I told the guys, 'You've paid your dues the last couple of years, so let's get it done this year.''' Leading the way on the heels of a 5-5 season should be an imposing offensive and defensive line that can physically match up with any team in the Shore, including much bigger Group IV schools. Packed with experience, size and strength, this group of linemen is the one most responsible for taking the Red Raiders where they want to go, namely challenging two-time defending champion Asbury Park for the Patriot Division title and then taking their chances in the brutal NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II bracket. In the latest NJSIAA realignment, Keyport was moved up to CJ II after spending just about its entire existence in the smaller-school Central Jersey Group I. The leader of the line and the team is the returning Patriot Division Defensive Player of the Year, senior defensive tackle Bryan Thomson, a three-year captain who has moved from guard to center this season on offense. Also an excellent student, he has received heavy interest from Division I-AA programs like the University of Pennsylvania and Holy Cross. "The line on both sides has to be our strength,'' Thomson said. "Most of us are threeyear starters, so we're the ones who have to step up and lead everyone else.''

All five starters on the offensive line and the tight end return, so the Red Raiders are looking to grind teams up with their Delaware Wing-T offense by pushing opponents around up front. Joining Thomson are senior right tackle Matt Cummons, senior right guard Gaby Rojas, who switched from center to guard, senior left guard Dan Quinn, junior left tackle Greg Velasco and senior tight end Mike Dowd. Senior Jimmy Maguire moves into the starting quarterback spot after playing wideout last year, but he had been a quarterback in Keyport's system at the lower levels. "(Maguire) is going to use a lot more speed on the edge and he just needs to manage the game,'' Thomson said. "He doesn't need to make any huge plays down the field and has to avoid throwing a costly interception.'' The line will be punching open holes for talented junior fullback Yusuf Francis, who was one of the team's top rushers last year as a sophomore. Keansburg transfer Christian Castell should also see some carries at fullback. The halfback is junior Jordan Edmonds, who started on defense as a sophomore, and senior Todd Jordan will be at wingback after seeing some time last year. The primary wideout is senior Jake Bellamy, who only played three games last year because of a broken fibula. Senior R.J. Headden also returns as the team's kicker and punter. Many of those same names from offense

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also figure prominently in Keyport's attacking 44 defensive scheme. Thomson and Velasco, who benches over 400 pounds, are two immovable objects at defensive tackle, while returning starter Mike Acuna is at one defensive end spot and promising sophomore newcomer David Hamilton will be at the other. Senior Cody Carroll is a four-year starter at outside linebacker, and Francis is at the other outside 'backer spot. The inside linebackers are both returning starters - Rojas and senior Justin Thomas. All three members of the secondary are also returning starters, as Edmonds returns at cornerback, Bellamy is at the other corner spot, and senior Mike Miele returns at safety. A major point of emphasis has been persevering through difficult points in the game, as Keyport was right there with teams like Asbury Park, Rumson-Fair Haven, Matawan and Manasquan last year only to watch games get away from them in the fourth quarter. "We just want to play more like a team,'' Thomson said. "In some of our big games last year, we got down after we gave up a couple points. We need to be more in shape to finish out games in the fourth quarter.'' The hill became a lot harder to climb once the Red Raiders were moved into Central Jersey Group II, which contains a deep list of contenders that includes defending champion Manasquan, Raritan, Long Branch, Rumson, Matawan, New Brunswick, A.L. Johnson, Carteret, and Rahway. "I don't think we're bothered by that,'' Bellamy said. "It just means there is more expected of us, and we just have to prove ourselves.''

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Back On Track

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Cardinal McCarrick @Rumson-Fair Haven Monsignor Donovan Point Pleasant Beach @Asbury Park @Shore Keyport @Dunellen Mater Dei

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Brian Kmak, 7th Season Career Record: 34-28 Assistant Coaches: Tom O'Keefe (off. coord.); Bobby Devlin (running backs/def. backs); Kevin Palmer (off. line/def. line); Tim O'Halloran (wide receivers/def. backs); George Kostas (off. line/def. line); Gary Williamson (running backs/linebackers); Jason Wombough (off. line/def. line); Pete Crawley (off./def. line); Kelly Gibson (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 3-7 (1-6)

KEY RETURNERS F RANK S OLEO (S R ., QB) J IMMY D EMO (S R ., TE/LB) D OMINIC V IOLA (S R ., OL/DL) M IKE T HOMPSON (S R ., RB/LB) D ERRICK R ILEY (S R ., WR/DB)

A season ago, they were a large group of juniors that had rarely stepped on the field in any sort of meaningful situation in a varsity game. This year they are an experienced cast of 23 seniors that hopes to lead Keansburg back into the state playoffs on the heels of a 3-7 season packed with growing pains.

downfield arm and the size to run over opposing tacklers in the Patriot Division. After a losing season in his first year as the starter, which came on the heels of a trip to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I final behind former quarterback Anthony Valle, Soleo is eager to get the Titans back to winning football.

"We always expect to be competitive, and I think last year the kids fell into the hole of, 'We lost 20 out of 22 starters to graduation,' and they hid behind that,'' said Titans head coach Brian Kmak. "This year they can't hide behind that.''

"It motivates me to try harder and put us back on the radar,'' Soleo said. "Last year we were young and inexperienced, but there will be no more blowouts this year.''

While Soleo is the team's best The good news is running and that they take a threepassing threat, he game winning streak has three starters S enior r unning back M ike Thom pson into this season after back on the starting 0-7 last year, offensive line to and the centerpiece of the Titans' offense, help him out and a backfield with varsity senior quarterback Frank Soleo, has made an experience. Thompson is one option out of amazing comeback from a horrific injury to his the backfield, senior fullback Rich Perrini non-throwing arm that he suffered in January. returns after seeing time last year, and senior Shawn DeVincenzo is another option at H"Everybody is excited to have Frank Soleo back. Senior Derrick Riley is a sure-handed back, and we're all going to work hard behind possession receiver who should be Soleo's him so that he doesn't have to carry the team security blanket on third downs and also will on his back,'' said senior running serve as the punter. Dylan Laverty, a senior, back/linebacker Mike Thompson. returns as the team's kicker. Senior newcomer James Stanback is a 6-foot-4 receiver with Soleo returns after having thrown for good leaping ability who looks to add a more than 1,200 yards last year and run for dimension that Keansburg did not have last another 700 in Keansburg's veer offense, season. including several big games toward the end of the season. Up front, senior tackle/center Dominic Viola, senior tackle Steve Prezioso, and junior Operating out of the shotgun in coordinator guard Brian Haegele are all returning starters. Tom O'Keefe's offense, Soleo has a strong

Senior quarterback Frank Soleo Joe Libraro will be at the other guard spot, Tim Perez will be at tackle and senior Jimmy Demo will be at the tight end spot after starting last year on defense. Also in the offensive line rotation will be Connor Curtis, Joe Walpole and Faisal Khan as Kmak tries to give some of the linemen more of a break because most of them will also see significant time up front on defense. Defensively, Viola is the lone returning starter up front in Keansburg's 3-4 base defense, which often morphs into a five-man front with the linebackers walking up toward the line of scrimmage. Libraro, Haegele and senior Mike White will be in the rotation at the other two defensive line spots. The linebacking group returns plenty of experience as Demo and senior Colin Hollingsworth are returning starters at outside linebacker, Perrini is a returning starter at inside linebacker, and Prezioso has experience at inside linebacker as well. The secondary will feature Thompson, a returning starter, at one cornerback spot and the duo of Riley and Tom Giarusso at the other corner spot. Riley will also see time at safety along with Khan and DeVincenzo. Keansburg is hoping it all adds up to a trip back to the state playoffs after a one-year hiatus. "We look to continue the winning streak from last year,'' Thompson said. "We're going to show them that (the success in 2006-07) wasn't a fluke, and that we're a tough football team. We're going to go out there, give our best and leave teams battered and bruised.''

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: N e w K e a n s b u r g assistant Jason Wombough was an All-New Jersey Athletic Conference offensive lineman at Montclair State who received several NFL looks in the spring. B IG S HOES TO F ILL : Steve Prezioso, Sr., LB I MPACT N EWCOMER : James Stanback, Sr., WR. P I V O TA L G A M E : @ Shore Regional on Oct. 23.

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The Right Direction

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By Bob Badders – Senior Staff Writer

Rumson-Fair Haven Point Pleasant Beach @Keansburg Asbury Park @Shore Keyport @Mater Dei @Metuchen Manchester Township

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Dan Duddy, 4th Season Career Record: 9-21 Assistant Coaches: Ron Signorino Jr. (off. coord.); Kevin Hanifin (def. coord./lb); Rich Haupt (off. line/adm. asst.); Ron Signorino Sr. (spec. teams coord); Matt Martin (slotbacks); Paul Barna (wide receivers); Chris Dougherty (DB); Jim Papalia (def. line); Joe Zaccone (strength & conditioning); Paul Mendio, Bill Rankin, Joe Zaccone (freshmen); Bob DiStefano (athletic trainer) 2008 Record: 5-5 (3-4)

KEY RETURNERS K EVIN C ARTER (S R . QB) A NTHONY H EUTH (S R . FB/DT/K) R YAN M ILANA (S R . RB/LB/P) A LEX PANGARO (S R . OL/DL)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Junior safety Keenan Duddy is one of head coach Dan Duddy’s eight children, and he ensures there is a Duddy still on the roster after the graduation of Mike Duddy, a standout running back, from last year’s team. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Kevin Carter, Sr., QB. I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Jake Martin, Sr., WR/DE. PIVOTAL GAME: @ home against Rumson-Fair Haven, Sept. 18.

After years of searching for consistency and something to hang its hat on, Monsignor Donovan was finally able to forge an identity in 2008. The Griffins finished the season with the fourth-best offense in the Shore Conference based on yards per game and continued to climb up from the divisional basement with a 5-5 record under head coach Dan Duddy in his third season. After routinely having a solid senior class chase a playoff berth only to watch the team fall flat the next year, the Griffins have been able to avoid that by improving on their record the past two seasons.

team’s ‘A’ back with Angelo DaSilva and Garrett Hanifin also seeing time. Senior Ryan Milana is a returning starter at wingback and will be joined by junior Nick Miranda and also Kevin Kowalski. Sophomore RJ D’Anton is one of the Griffins’ wide receivers while two basketball players, junior Pat Rista and senior Jake Martin, have come out for the team and impressed with their height and athletic ability. The offensive line was a solid area for Monsignor Donovan last season and the Griffins know in order for the offense to

“The defense has looked 10 times more intense than it has in the last couple years,” Klimek said. “We’re working together more than last year and executing a lot more.”

Despite graduating their quarterback and several players from their offense, the Griffins believe they have the right players stepping in to keep their flexbone offense, which mirrors that of the Naval Academy, in top form.

“I have quick feet and good decision-making, and I can also take the ball and run with it and make plays,” Carter said. “I have experience with the offense and the plays aren’t new to me. We finished fourth in offense last year and our goal is to be top three this year.” “He’s a quick thinker and a fast player,” Duddy said. “He’s a beautiful addition to our offense, like a fish to water.’’ The running backs will feature mostly new players. Senior Anthony Heuth, who was a starter on defense last season, will be the

During training camp the Griffins have put a ton of emphasis on improving a defense that allowed 28.6 points per game last season. How well the unit plays will be a key factor into how successful the team can be. “Last year we had the offense and this year we’re working on building a defense,” Duddy said. “The offense set the tone for us, but to be a winning football team the defense has to lead the way.”

“We came out of last year with a very good offense and we put that in our back pocket and don’t ever want to let it go,” Duddy said. “We were looking for an identity and we got one.”

At quarterback will be senior Kevin Carter, who was a starter at wide receiver last year. Carter ran the jayvee offense last year so he is familiar with the position and, as a guard on the basketball team, has the physical skills that translate well to the position.

an active front four. DaSilva will be the middle linebacker with junior Steve Glausson also in the mix. Milana is a returning starter at outside linebacker and Miranda will be the other outside ‘backer. In the secondary Mike Post will be at cornerback along with D’Anton. Keenan Duddy, a junior, will start at strong safety while Kowalski will be the free safety.

“We’ve changed from a 3-3 to a 4-3 and we’re looking to get more of a rush and put more pressure on at the line of scrimmage,” Pangaro said. continue to put up points, the line has to come together despite losing a few starters. Senior three-year starter Alex Pangaro will anchor the unit as the center while senior Alex Klimek, who played center last year, shifts to right tackle. The left side will feature junior Kyle Rogus at tackle and junior Ryan Riccardelli at guard. At right guard will be Colin Testa, who saw plenty of action on defense last season but also got some snaps on the offensive line. “We’re always looking to improve,” Pangaro said. “We lost some guys from last year but they passed on everything they knew to us, and we have a pretty strong group here.” Defensively the Griffins will employ a 4-3 base front that will feature Martin and Klimek as the defensive ends. The tackles are a pair of returning starters in Pangaro and Heuth, who give Monsignor Donovan what it hopes will be

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The kicking game should be solid for the Griffins as Heuth returns as the kicker and Milana is back as the punter. With Duddy and his staff firmly in place, consistency is finally something Monsignor Donovan can become accustomed to. The end result has been a renewed interest in football around the school that has the players excited to start the season. “Football’s not really that big at our school so it’s nice to see the program generating some interest and getting respect,” Pangaro said. “We’re getting kids from other sports to come out and play,” Carter said. “And that’s definitely new for our program.”

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Mater Dei @Monsignor Donovan Keyport @Keansburg @Cardinal McCarrick Asbury Park Rumson-Fair Haven Shore Point Pleasant Boro

COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Steve Sasse, 1st Season Career Record: 0-0 Assistant Coaches: Jeff Bower (def. coord./LB/WR); Jax Landfried (co-off. coord./QB/DB); Bill Evans (co-off. coord./RB/DB); Brendan Neary (off. line/def. line); Steven Reid (linebackers/running backs); Mike Curtis (special teams/WR/DB); Cali BudayWhedon (athletic trainer). 2008 Record: 3-7 (2-5)

KEY RETURNERS TAYLOR F IORETTI (S R ., QB/RB/DB) J ACK J ACKSON (S R ., RB/DB) M ATT S CHALLER (S R ., RB/DB) B RIAN D OMINIANNI (S R ., OL/LB) K YLE B ARNES (S R ., RB/DB)

AT A GLANCE R ANDOM FACT: Sophomore Cody Coleman is the younger brother of former Point Boro standout linebacker Kyle Coleman. BIG SHOES TO FILL: Kyle Barnes, Sr., FB I M PA C T N E W C O M E R : Mike Palsi, Sr., OL/LB P I V O TA L G A M E : Mater Dei @ home on Sept. 11

Ask Point Beach head coach Steve Sasse what the Garnet Gulls need to do to be competitive in the Patriot Division and he won’t hesitate on the answer.

coach comes in he has a system he wants, but we’re modeling our system on what we have.”

“From my background in sports, conditioning is by far the most important thing,” Sasse said. “Two weeks before we started really practicing we ran conditioning camp at 7 a.m. every morning.”

Offensively that will mean an option offense that will operate out of the flexbone and also incorporate some Delaware Wing-T formations. There is a battle at the starting quarterback position between incumbent starter Taylor Fioretti and

At a school where the numbers aren’t always in favor of building a winning football team, players going two ways is the norm. If they can’t handle the physical rigors the team will already be behind the eight ball. That’s just one of the things that Sasse, who is in his first year at head coach after taking over for Nick Giglio, who is now at Red Bank, is trying to implement in order for the Gulls to improve on last season’s 3-7 mark. Sasse takes over for Giglio after serving as the offensive line coach for the past several seasons. It has been an easy transition for both Sasse and the players because he has been a fixture at Point Beach for many years coaching football and as the head wrestling coach. What also helps is the offensive and defensive schemes have gone largely unchanged so the Gulls were able to hit the ground running in training camp. “It’s huge,” Sasse said. “The kids have known me for years and some of them I’ve had their brothers and even fathers in the classroom. They know how long I’ve been coaching here. A lot of times when a new

Schaller return as the starting wingbacks while Fioretti has also been working at the position. Pat Hanrahan is a returning starter at wide receiver and will be joined by several players rotating into action including Adam Downes, Kevin Donohue, John Bruno and Andre Cochran. The offensive line has experience up the middle with three returning starters at center and both guard spots. Pat Tighe will be the center with Andrew Gross at left guard and Brian Dominianni at right guard. Battling for the two tackle spots have been Mike Palsi, Sean Driscoll and Jon Varga.

quarterback Rich Herbster Rich Herbster. Whoever does not win the job will see plenty of time on the field at receiver or wing back. The fullback, or ‘A’ back position, will be manned by senior Kyle Barnes, who has impressed Sasse with his playmaking ability. Sophomore Cody Coleman is already one of the biggest kids on the team and will also see time at A back. Both Barnes and Coleman are returning starters. Seniors Jack Jackson and Matt

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Point Beach will use a 4-3 scheme on defense as it tries to get back to playing stingy defense after allowing 30.4 points per game last season. Tighe and Coleman, both of whom are returning starters, will be the defensive tackles while Gross, Driscoll and Shayne Slattery are rotating at defensive tackle. Dominianni will be the middle linebacker with either Varga or Palsi playing strongside linebacker and Fioretti lining up at weakside linebacker. The secondary has experience as all four players are returning starters. Herbster and Jackson will be the starting cornerbacks with Andrew Barnes also seeing some time. Kyle Barnes will be the strong safety and Hanrahan will play free safety. Schaller will also work in at free safety. Kyle Barnes will serve as the team’s kicker and punter.

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2009 Week-By-Week Shore Conference Football Schedule FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Monmouth at Matawan TR North at TR South Southern at TR East Sayreville at Brick Mem., Manalapan at South Brunswick, Colts Neck at Brick, Lacey at Midd. South, J.P. Stevens at Midd. North, Marlboro at Perth Amboy, Neptune at Ocean, Central at Wall, Lakewood at Pinelands, RB Catholic at Monroe, Long Branch at Pt. Boro, Spotswood at Red Bank, Raritan at Bishop Ahr, Carteret at Holmdel, South River at Shore, Colonia at Rumson-FH, Mater Dei at Pt. Beach,

6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , S E P T . 12 Metuchen at Keyport, Keansburg at Cardinal McCarrick, New Brunswick at Freehold, Southern at TR East,

noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m.

S U N D A Y , S E P T . 13 Howell vs. Piscataway at Rutgers Stadium,

11 a.m.

BYES: Freehold Twp., Jackson Memorial, Jackson Liberty, Manchester, Manasquan, Barnegat, St. John Vianney, Asbury Park, Msgr. Donovan

T H U R S D A Y , S E P T . 17 Perth Amboy at Colts Neck, Freehold at Neptune, Woodbridge at Howell, Asbury Park at Shore, East Brunswick at Freehold Twp., Red Bank at Matawan, Manalapan at Jackson Mem., Ocean at Brick, Midd. North at TR South, J.P. Stevens at Marlboro, Midd. South at New Brunswick, SJ Vianney at Raritan, Barnegat at Holmdel, Keyport at Highland Park,

4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

F R I D A Y , S E P T . 18 Jackson Liberty at Lakewood, Rumson-FH at Msgr. Donovan, TR East at Lacey, Brick Mem. at Southern, Central at Manchester, Long Branch at RB Catholic, Manasquan at Pt. Boro,

3 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , S E P T . 19 Bishop Ahr at Monmouth, Cardinal McCarrick at Mater Dei,

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

F R I D A Y , S E P T . 25 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Matawan at Manchester, Pt. Boro at Holmdel, Raritan at Pinelands, SJ Vianney at Barnegat, Msgr. Donovan at Shore,

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , O C T . 17 S A T U R D A Y , S E P T . 26 Marlboro at Colts Neck, Lakewood at Freehold, RB Catholic at Red Bank, Holmdel at Manasquan, Asbury Park at Mater Dei, Shore at Metuchen,

1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m.

BYES: Southern, Lacey, Keyport

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Wall at Neptune, Southern at Freehold Twp., Brick Mem. at Jackson Mem., TR East at Brick, Freehold at Midd. South, Jackson Liberty at Barnegat, Matawan at RB Catholic, Manchester at Long Branch, Manasquan at Pinelands, Raritan at Pt. Boro, SJ Vianney at Holmdel, Mater Dei at Shore, Keyport at Pt. Beach,

6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Midd. North at Marlboro, Red Bank at Dunellen, Msgr. Donovan at Keansburg, Lacey at TR South, Rumson-FH at Asbury Park, South Plainfield at Monmouth, Howell at TR North, Central at Lakewood,

1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

BYES: Manalapan, Colts Neck, Ocean

FRIDAY, OCT. 9 Asbury Park at Msgr. Donovan, TR North at Brick Mem., Jackson Mem. at Southern, Manalapan at Howell, Freehold Twp. at Sayreville, Marlboro at TR East, Colts Neck at Midd. North, Midd. South at Central, Lakewood at Wall, Carteret at RB Catholic, Long Branch at South Plainfield, Colonia at Ocean, Monmouth at Highland Park, Pinelands at SJ Vianney, Shore at Rumson-FH,

6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , O C T . 10 noon 1 p.m.

BYES: Toms River North, Wall, Pinelands, Pt. Beach, Keansburg

Pt. Beach at Msgr. Donovan, TR North at Manalapan, Freehold Twp. at Brick Mem., Jackson Mem. at Howell, TR South at TR East, Brick at Midd. North, Midd. South at Jackson Liberty, Neptune at Central, Wall at South Plainfield,

Monmouth at Long Branch, Manchester at Ocean, Matawan at Raritan, Pt. Boro at SJ Vianney, Pinelands at Barnegat, Keansburg at Rumson-FH,

Mater Dei at Keyport, Pt. Beach at Keansburg, Brick at Lacey, Jackson Liberty at Freehold, Barnegat at Manasquan, Manchester at Red Bank, Holmdel at JFK-Iselin, BYES: TR South, Neptune, Matawan, Point Boro, Raritan,

noon 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m.

F R I D A Y , O C T . 16 Southern at TR North, Brick Mem. at Manalapan, Freehold Twp. at Jackson Mem., TR South at Brick, Wall at Midd. South,

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Rumson-FH at Keyport, RB Catholic at Monmouth, Ocean at Long Branch, Keansburg at Asbury Park, JFK-Iselin at Red Bank, TR East at Colts Neck, Neptune at Lakewood, Pt. Beach at Cardinal McCarrick, Dunellen at Mater Dei, Lacey at Marlboro, Central at Jackson Liberty, Middlesex at Manasquan,

noon noon noon noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

BYES: Howell, Midd. North, Freehold

F R I D A Y , O C T . 23 Howell at Brick Mem., Jackson Liberty at Wall, Keyport at Msgr. Donovan, TR North at Freehold Twp., Manalapan at Southern, Jackson Mem. at East Brunswick, Midd. North at TR East, Freehold at Central, Manchester at RB Catholic, Manasquan at SJ Vianney, Pinelands at Pt. Boro, Barnegat at Raritan, Asbury Park at Pt. Beach, Keansburg at Shore, Mater Dei at Rumson-FH,

6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , O C T . 24 Red Bank at Monmouth, Colts Neck at Lacey, Marlboro at TR South, Midd. South at Neptune, Ocean at Matawan,

F R I D A Y , O C T . 30 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

S A T U R D A Y , O C T . 31 Matawan at Long Branch, Highland Park at Asbury Park, Raritan at Manasquan, Brick at Marlboro, TR South at Colts Neck, Wall at Freehold, Holmdel at Pinelands, Keyport at Keansburg, Msgr. Donovan at Mater Dei, BYES: Brick Memorial, TR East, Central, Red Bank, Shore

Manasquan at Long Branch, Southern at Howell, Edison at Manalapan, TR South at Freehold Twp., Brick Mem. at East Brunswick, TR East at Old Bridge, Brick at Monroe, South Brunswick at Midd. North, Pinelands at Central, Colonia at Wall, Jackson Liberty at Manchester, Red Bank at Ocean, Middlesex at Raritan, Carteret at SJ Vianney, Spotswood at Holmdel, Shore at Pt. Beach,

6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 North Brunswick at Colts Neck, JFK-Iselin at Neptune, Freehold at Lacey, Keansburg at Dunellen, Msgr. Donovan at Metuchen, Keyport at Asbury Park, Barnegat at Lakewood, Pt. Boro at South River, Bishop Ahr at Matawan, Jackson Mem. at TR North,

2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

BYES: Marlboro, Midd. South, RB Catholic, Monmouth, Rumson-FH, Mater Dei

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N O V . 20-21 NJSIAA Sectional Semifinals

R E G U L A R S E A S O N -N O V . 20 noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.

BYES: Brick, Lakewood, Long Branch, Holmdel

Piscataway at TR North, Old Bridge at Southern, Freehold Twp. at Manalapan, Howell at Sayreville, South Brunswick at Jackson Mem., Lacey at Midd. North, Lakewood at Midd. South, Neptune at Jackson Liberty, RB Catholic at Ocean, Monmouth at Manchester, Pt. Boro at Barnegat, SJ Vianney at Middlesex, Rumson-FH at Pt. Beach,

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

noon noon 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

Manchester at Msgr. Donovan, Pinelands at Allentown,

6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

W E D N E S D A Y , N O V . 25 Jackson Mem. at Jackson Liberty, Matawan at SJ Vianney, 6:30 Brick at Brick Mem., Matawan at SJ Vianney, Rumson-FH at RB Catholic,

6 p.m. p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

T H U R S D A Y , N O V . 26 TR North at TR East, Southern at Barnegat, Marlboro at Manalapan, Howell at Freehold Twp., Colts Neck at Freehold, Shore at Keyport, Raritan at Holmdel, Midd. North at Midd. South, Mater Dei at Keansburg, Pt. Boro at Pt. Beach, Ocean at Monmouth, Neptune at Asbury Park, Long Branch at Red Bank, Central at Lacey, Lakewood at TR South, Manasquan at Wall,

D E C . 4-6 NJSIAA Sectional Finals

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miles to 527 (Whitesville Road). Make a right onto 527 and follow

Point Pleasant Beach

for about 4-5 miles. Make a right onto South Hope Chapel

Field Address: St. Louis and Chicago Avenues, Pt. Pleasant

Road/CR-547. School is just ahead on the left. From north -

Beach

Parkway exit 98. Take I-195 west to Exit 21. Bear left and turn onto

Directions: From north - Route 35 south. After crossing

Route 527 South. Follow for 6-7 miles and turn right onto South

Manasquan River, follow signs for Broadway/Beach and make U-

Hope Chapel Road (just after 527 becomes 528 at Whitesville

turn onto route 35 North. Make a quick right onto Broadway. Make

Road). School is about a half mile on the right.

a right onto St. Louis Avenue and follow until you see the field.

Jackson Memorial

From south - Route 35 north. Make a right onto Broadway and

Field Address: Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson

continue with above listed directions.

Directions: From south - Route 9 north to Route 571. Go about

Point Pleasant Boro

10-12 miles west to Route 528 intersection. Turn right on Route

Field Address: Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant

528. Continue on Don Connor Boulevard and make a right. School

Directions: From north - Parkway Exit 91. Stay left off exit

is a quarter mile on the left. From north - Parkway exit 98. Take I-

and take jughandle around to light at gas station. Turn right and

195 west to exit 21. Bear left and turn onto Route 527 South. At

follow Burnt Tavern Road to Route 70. Turn left on Route 70 and at

second light turn right onto Route 528. Continue to Don Connor

next intersection turn right onto Herbertsville Road. Stay on

Boulevard and make a left. Follow directions above.

Herbertsville Road to intersection with Route 88. Go straight

Barnegat Boulevard North and follow above direction.

Lacey

through light to school less than a mile on the right. From south Route 88 east to Beaver Dam Road and make a right. School

Brick

Field Address: Haines Street, Lacey

Barnegat Field Address: 180 Bengal Boulevard, Barnegat Directions: From the north - Parkway to exit 67 (Barnegat). Make a left at the end of the exit ramp onto Bay Avenue. At second light make a left onto Barnegat Boulevard North. Go approximately one mile and make a left onto Bengal Boulevard. School is on the left. From the South-Parkway to Exit 63. Follow route 72 east to route 9 north. Make a left onto Bay Avenue. Make a right onto

Directions: Parkway Exit 74. Turn right on Lacey Road.

entrance is ahead on right.

Follow less than two miles, take jughandle left turn for

Southern Regional

Manchester Avenue. Go to the first light, turn right on Haines

Field Address: 600 North Main St. (Route 9), Stafford

Street. School is on the right.

Directions: Parkway exit 63. Take Route 72 east about two

Parkway exit 90. School is short distance on right from off-ramp.

Lakewood

miles and bear right onto Route 9 north. Take Route 9 about three miles and school is on the left.

Brick Memorial

Field Address: 855 Somerset Ave, Lakewood Directions: From south - Parkway exit 90. Take immediate

Toms River East

jughandle U-turn to go west on Chambers Bridge Road. Turn left

Field Address: Raider Way, Toms River

onto Route 88, follow to New Hampshire Avenue and turn right.

Directions: Parkway Exit 82, Take Route 37 east to Coolidge

Take New Hampshire to end, turn left onto Ridge. Go about 1 Â˝

Avenue jughandle. Go north on Coolidge one mile to Raider Way.

Field Address: 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick Directions: From north - Parkway exit 91. Stay right off exit. Go straight at light, follow to Route 88. Cross Route 88, go under Parkway overpass and school is just ahead on right. From south-

Field Address: 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick Directions: From South - Parkway exit 90. Ramp will put you on Chambers Bridge Road. Take first jughandle U-turn and go west on Chambers Bridge Road. Cross Route 88 and follow to second light, where there is a convenience store on the left and a gas station on the right. The right and go over the Parkway. Pass the 7-Eleven and take the jughandle left turn for Lanes Mill Road. Go straight

miles to school on right. From north - Parkway exit 91. Stay right

Turn left, school entrance is on the left.

off exit. Go straight at light, follow road to Route 88 intersection. Turn right on Route 88 and follow rest of directions above.

Toms River North Field Address: Old Freehold Road, Toms River

across, bear right just pass Lanes Mill Elementary School. High

Manchester

school is on right. From north - Parkway exit 91. Bear left after the

Field Address: 101 Colonial Drive, Manchester

toll. Follow jughandle around, turn right at light at gas station.

light take a jughandle left onto Route 166 north. Bear right at

Directions: Parkway to Exit 82A. Take Route 37 west about

Follow directions above after going over the Parkway.

next traffic light onto Old Freehold Road. School is about three

five miles to jughandle for Colonial Drive. Cross 37 and follow

Central Regional

back to school parking lot.

Field Address: Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley

Monsignor Donovan

Directions: From north - Parkway exit 77. Turn left off exit

Field Address: 711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River

onto Double Trouble Road, follow it to traffic light. Turn left on

Directions: Parkway exit 82. Take Route 37 east. Turn right

Directions: Parkway to Exit 82. Take Route 37 east and turn

Forest Hills Parkway. School is just ahead on right. Parking

onto Hooper Avenue. The field is a half mile down on the right

right on Hooper Avenue. Go south on Hooper about a half mile and

entrance is at far end of school or at middle school lot. From

behind the Ocean County Courthouse.

turn left at the first light. School is on the right.

School is just ahead on right. Parking entrance is at far end of

Pinelands Regional

school or at middle school lot.

Field Address: Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor Directions: Parkway Exit 58. Take Route 539 east about

Jackson Liberty

three miles. Turn right on Nugentown Road. School is three

Field Address: 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson

miles on the right.

in Toms River. Make a left onto Cox Cro and follow about two

miles ahead on right.

Toms River South

south - Parkway exit 77. Turn right on Forest Hills Parkway.

Directions: From south- Route 9 north to Cox Cro Road Road

Directions: Parkway Exit 82. Take Route 37 East. At first

Field Address: 101 Hyers Street, Toms River

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Long Branch Field Address: Indiana Avenue, Long Branch Directions: Parkway exit 105. Take Route 36 east, bear onto route 71 past Monmouth University and turn left on Westwood Avenue. Make a right onto Bath Avenue and then a right onto Indiana Avenue. School is ahead on right.

Manalapan

Asbury Park Field Address: 1003 Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park Directions: From south - Parkway exit 100A. Take Route 66 east to traffic circle. Follow Route 35 north to Sunset Avenue. Turn right; school is about two miles on left. From north - Parkway exit 102 to Asbury Avenue east. Asbury Avenue runs into Route 66 and then same as above.

Colts Neck Field Address: 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck Directions: Route 34 to Route 537 west toward Freehold. School is two to three miles ahead on the left.

Freehold Boro Field Address: 2 Robertsville Road, Freehold Directions: Take Route 18 to Route 79 south. Turn left onto Robertsville Road. Filed is one block ahead on left.

Freehold Township Field Address: 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township Directions: Take Route 9 to Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524). Go west on Route 524. School is one mile ahead on left.

Field Address: 30 Church Lane, Manalapan Directions: Route 9 to Route 522 west. Turn right on Tennent Road, then left on Church lane. School is a half mile on right.

Manasquan Field Address: 159 Broad Street, Manasquan Directions: From north - Parkway exit 98. Take Route 34 south two miles to Manasquan/Sea Girt Exit. Go under Route 34 and follow Atlantic Avenue through circle. School is about one mile ahead on left. From south - Parkway exit 98. Take route 138 west to route 34 south, follow rest of above directions.

Marlboro Field Address: 95 Route 79, Marlboro Directions: Route 18 north to Route 79 north. School is a few miles ahead on left.

Matawan Field Address: 450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen Directions: Parkway exit 117. Bear left off exit (passing northbound tollbooths) and get in left lane of Route 35 south. Turn left onto Route 35 north and follow sign back to the Parkway. Before toll booth, turn right on Clark Street. At light, turn left on Lloyd Road. At next light, turn right on Church Street. At next light, turn right on Atlantic. School is just ahead on the right.

Howell Field Address: 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell Directions: Route I-195 west to Lakewood-Farmingdale exit for Route 547 west (toward Farmingdale). Go about 200 yards to Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, turn left. School is about two miles on left.

Holmdel Field Address: 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel Directions: Parkway exit 114. Go west on Red Hill Raod. At first intersection, turn right onto Crawfords Corner Road. School is one and a half miles ahead on the right.

Keansburg Field Address: 140 Port Monmouth Road, Keansburg Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right off ramp onto Red Hill Road. At first light, turn left onto VanShoik Road. VanSchoik becomes Laurel Avenue. Take Laurel across Route 35 to Route 36. Turn right on Route 36 and take to jughandle left turn for Main Street. At first light, turn right onto Port Monmouth Road. School is down on the right.

Keyport Field Address: Jackson Street, Keyport Directions: Parkway exit 117. Take Route 35 south and bear left onto Route 36 south. Take jughandle left onto Atlantic Street. Turn right on Jackson Street and go two blocks. Field is at the end of the street.

Neptune Field Address: Memorial Field, Summerfield School, Neptune Directions: From south - Parkway Exit 100. Take Route 33 east a few miles to Green Grove Road. Turn left onto Green Grove Road, school is just ahead on the left. From north - Parkway exit 100B. Follow rest of directions from above.

Ocean Township Field Address: 550 West Park Avenue, Ocean Township Directions: Route 35 to West Park Avenue. Go east on West Park Avenue, school is a half mile on the right.

Raritan Field Address: 419 Middle Road, Hazlet Directions: From north - Parkway exit 114. Make a left off the exit onto Red Hill Road, which turns into Laurel Avenue. Follow Laurel north across Route 35 to Middle Road. Turn left, school is on the right. From south - Parkway Exit 114. Turn right onto Red Hill Road, which turns into Laurel Avenue. Follow Laurel north across Route 35 to Middle Road. Turn left, school is on the right.

Red Bank Regional Field Address: 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver Directions: Parkway exit 109. Take Newman Springs Road east to end to Route 35 (Broad Street), turn left. At the second light, turn right on Harding Road. School is one and a half miles on right.

Red Bank Catholic Field Address: Count Basie Field, Henry Street, Red Bank Directions: Parkway exit 109. Take Newman Springs Road east to Henry Street - Red Bank Volvo is n the corner. Turn left, field entrance is just ahead on the left.

Mater Dei

Rumson-Fair Haven

Field Address: 538 Church Street, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right on Red Hill Road, follow to end. Turn left onto Kings Highway, and right on Harmony Road, Take Harmony Road across Route 35 and turn right on Cherry Tree Farm Road. School is one and a half miles ahead on left.

Field Address: 74 Ridge Road, Rumson Directions: Parkway exit 109. Take Newman Springs Road east to Route 35 (Broad Street), turn left. At the second light, turn right on Harding Road. After about three miles, Harding becomes Ridge Road. Pass Red Bank Regional High School and go about three more miles. Rumson-Fair Haven will be on the left.

Middletown North

St. John Vianney

Field Address: 63 Tindall Road, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right onto Red Hill Road and follow to end. Turn right onto Kings Highway. Make a right and follow to Route 35 south to the jughandle for Tindall Road. Take the jughandle and then make a right to Tindall Road. The school will be a half mile on right.

Field Address: 540 Road, Holmdel Directions: Parkway exit 117. Bear left off exit (passing northbound tollbooths) and get in left lane of Route 35 south. Turn left onto Route 35 north and follow sign back to the parkway. Before tollbooth, turn right onto Clark Street. At light, turn left on Lloyd Road. At first light, turn left onto Church Street. At next light, turn right onto Line road. School is on left.

Middletown South Field Address: 501 Nutswamp Road, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Go east on Red Hill Road to light for Dwight Road. Turn right on Dwight Road to MiddletownLincroft Road. Cross Middletown-Lincroft Road to Nutswamp. School is a half mile on the right.

Monmouth Regional Field Address: 1 Normal J. Field Way, Tinton Falls Directions: Parkway to exit 105. Take jughandle at first traffic light to Hope Road and go north to Tinton Avenue. Turn left on Tinton Avenue and go about half a mile to school entrance on the right, just before Parkway overpass.

Shore Regional Field Address: Route 36 east, West long Branch Directions: Parkway exit 105. Take route 36 a few miles, cross route 71. School is just ahead on the right.

Wall Field Address: 18th Avenue and New Bedford Road, Wall Directions: Parkway exit 98. Take Route 138 east about two miles to second light, turn right onto New Bedford Road. Follow to school entrance on left.

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