Week 7 Dick’s House of Sport Football Player of the Week Poll
Welcome to the Week 7 edition of the Shore Conference Football Player of the Week Poll, presented by Dick’s House of Sport.
Each week, Shore Sports Insider will highlight some of the top individual performances from around the Shore Conference and give readers the chance to decide who deserves to be named Shore Conference Football Player of the Week.
Nominees are selected based on statistics and information submitted by coaches or designated team representatives to Shore Sports Insider or entered on the distribution list by noon on Sunday. Only players from teams that won that week are eligible for consideration, and a maximum of one player per team can be nominated. Players who have previously won the Shore Conference Football Player of the Week Poll are not eligible to win the award again during the season.
Check out this week’s nominees and their standout performances below, then cast your vote for the player you think should take home the award. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to Dick’s House of Sport.
Voting for the Week 7 poll closes Tuesday at noon. Users are limited to one vote per hour. The winner will be announced Wednesday.
Previous Winners
Week 6: Brandon Kaplan, Sr., K, Manalapan
Week 5: Alex Staten, Sr., RB, Donovan Catholic
Week 4: Malik Thompson, Sr., WR/DB, Monmouth
Week 3: MJ Parulis, Sr., DB, Middletown North
Week 2: Dax Klein, Sr., RB/DB, Manasquan
Week 1: Santino Martini, So., WR, Shore
Week 0: Tyler Pierce, Sr., QB, Brick Memorial
Week 7 Shore Sports Insider Football Player of the Week nominees (listed in alphabetical order)
DJ Albanese, Sr., FB, Point Boro
Albanese churned out 132 yards and found the end zone twice on the ground as the Panthers rolled past Ocean 35-7.
Ryan Corwin, Jr., QB, Monmouth
Corwin carved up the Keansburg defense with a near-perfect passing performance, completing 12 of 14 attempts for 286 yards and five touchdowns in the Falcons’ 42-7 victory.
Asher Cummins, Jr., DL, Red Bank Catholic
Cummins spearheaded a relentless defensive effort with eight tackles, including four for a loss and two sacks, as the Caseys knocked off Donovan Catholic 24-10.
Lucas Elias, Sr., RB, Toms River North
Elias scampered for three rushing touchdowns, fueling the Mariners’ dominant 42-0 shutout of crosstown rival Toms River South.
Shawn Fowler, Sr., WR/DB, Brick Memorial
Fowler delivered an electrifying all-around performance in the Mustangs’ thrilling 48-41 victory over Rumson-Fair Haven, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, catching two passes for 39 yards and another score, and sealing the win with a late interception.
BlairCarter Gagneron, Jr., QB, Matawan
Gagneron accounted for five touchdowns, throwing four scoring passes and rushing for another as the Huskies cruised to a dominant 48-7 victory over Toms River East.
Joe Henry, Sr., RB, Red Bank
Henry torched the Long Branch defense for 233 yards and a touchdown on just 14 carries, powering the Bucs to a decisive 31-7 victory over their longtime rival.
Braylon Johnson, So., QB, Asbury Park
Johnson accounted for four touchdowns, firing three scoring passes and adding another on the ground as the Blue Bishops cruised past Lakewood 45-14.
Evan Koch, Sr., DL, Middletown North
Koch wreaked havoc in the Southern backfield, registering eight tackles, including two sacks and two tackles for a loss, as the Lions edged the Rams 21-20 in overtime.
Connor Lalli, Jr., WR/DB, Manasquan
Lalli sparked the Warriors’ 34-0 shutout of Neptune with touchdown receptions of 48 and nine yards, a 33-yard punt return and two tackles on defense.
Anthony Locasio, So., LB, Middletown South
Locasio delivered a dramatic finish, scooping up a blocked field goal on the final play and racing 80 yards for the game-winning touchdown as the Eagles survived Marlboro 13-7.
Danny Neal, Sr., RB/LB, Point Beach
Neal made his presence felt in every phase of the game, rushing for 134 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries while adding three tackles and a blocked kick in Point Beach’s 54-6 rout of Manchester.
Nick Palmieri, Sr., RB, Manalapan
Palmieri powered the Braves’ ground attack with 243 yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns, finding the end zone on runs of two, 52 and 27 yards, in addition to catching three passes for 50 yards in a convincing 35-7 victory over Central.
John Partusch, Sr., WR/DB, Wall
Partusch delivered a strong all-around performance in the Crimson Knights’ 28-0 shutout of Jackson, catching four passes for 31 yards and a touchdown while contributing two tackles, including one for a loss, a fumble recovery and an interception on defense.
Anthony Petracca, Jr., QB, St. John Vianney
Petracca accounted for four touchdowns, tossing three scoring passes and adding another on the ground as the Lancers rolled to a commanding 43-7 victory over Brick.
Alex Policastro, Sr., WR/LB, Colts Neck
Policastro was a game-changer on both sides of the ball, hauling in three passes for 137 yards and three touchdowns while forcing and recovering a fumble for another score on defense in the Cougars’ dominant 49-7 victory over Freehold Boro.
Taven Santonasso, So., RB, Lacey
Santonasso found the end zone three times, scoring on runs of six, four and 22 yards to lead the Lions to a 33-14 victory over New Egypt.
Jake Schultzel, Sr., WR, Freehold Township
Schultzel torched the Howell secondary for 181 yards and three touchdowns on seven receptions as the Patriots pulled away for a 35-20 victory.
Anthony Serini, Jr., WR/DB, Holmdel
Serini showcased his versatility in the Hornets’ 49-26 victory over Raritan, exploding for 94 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries, hauling in two passes for 42 yards and contributing five tackles on defense.
Paul Veneri, Jr., LB, Pinelands
Veneri anchored the Wildcats’ defense with a game-high 13 tackles, including a sack and another tackle for a loss, helping preserve a hard-fought 12-6 victory over Barnegat.
Tyler Vincelli, So., TE, Shore
Vincelli found the end zone twice on receptions of nine and 15 yards, helping the Blue Devils cruise to a 42-14 victory over Keyport.
