Week 8 Dick’s House of Sport Football Player of the Week Poll

Welcome to the Week 8 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 8 poll closes Tuesday at noon. Users are limited to one vote per hour. The winner will be announced Wednesday.

 

Previous Winners

Week 7: Anthony Locascio, So., LB, Middletown South

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 8 Shore Sports Insider Football Player of the Week nominees (listed in alphabetical order)

 

Caleb Brown-Mason, Sr., QB, Neptune

Brown-Mason delivered a dominant dual-threat performance in Neptune’s 42-28 victory over Raritan in its season finale. He completed 9 of 15 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 275 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries, accounting for 403 yards of total offense and four touchdowns to help the Scarlet Fliers close out their season with a win.

 

Sean Byrnes, Sr., LB, Donovan Catholic

Byrnes delivered a key defensive touchdown in Donovan Catholic’s 20-10 victory over Toms River North. He recovered a fumble for a touchdown, providing a crucial momentum swing as the Griffins defeated their crosstown rivals to close out the regular season with a win. The senior also made 14 tackles.

 

Michael Capra, Jr., WR, Rumson-Fair Haven

Capra was a reliable target throughout Rumson-Fair Haven’s 42-28 shootout victory over St. John Vianney, hauling in 10 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. His ability to consistently find openings in the Lancers’ defense helped the Bulldogs sustain drives and keep their offense rolling in a high-scoring battle.

 

Jake Clayton, Sr., QB, Point Boro

Clayton turned in a spectacular all-around performance in Point Boro’s 34-14 victory over Jackson. He completed 3 of 5 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 108 yards and two scores on 13 carries. Clayton also recorded 10 tackles on defense and returned a punt 50 yards, making a significant impact in all three phases of the game as the Panthers closed out the regular season with a win.

 

Marshall Collangelo, Sr., QB, Keyport

Collangelo was responsible for five touchdowns as Keyport powered past Freehold Boro, 41-20. He found the end zone on runs of 15, 7, 25 and 23 yards while also throwing a 20-yard touchdown pass and completing a two-point conversion.

 

Nick Dimino, Sr., QB, Marlboro

Dimino starred on both sides of the ball in Marlboro’s 35-7 rout of Red Bank. He threw three touchdown passes on offense and intercepted three passes on defense, accounting for six game-changing plays as the Mustangs dominated the Bucs to close out the regular season with a convincing victory.

 

Liam Faulkner, Jr., WR, Monmouth

Faulkner delivered a big-play performance in Monmouth’s 34-14 victory over Colts Neck, hauling in four receptions for 112 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown catch. He also contributed defensively with half a sack and a fumble recovery, helping the Falcons complete a perfect 9-0 regular season with a convincing win over the Cougars.

 

Shawn Fowler, Sr., WR, Brick Memorial

Fowler accounted for both Brick Memorial touchdowns in the Mustangs’ hard-fought 14-13 victory over Southern. He scored on runs of 31 and 5 yards, providing all the offense Brick Memorial needed to hold off the Rams and close out the regular season with a narrow victory.

 

Jake Garrett, Sr., QB, Ocean

Garrett kept the Howell defense guessing throughout Ocean’s 38-22 victory, combining an efficient passing performance with a big day on the ground. He completed 8 of 9 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 142 yards and two scores on 12 carries. Garrett finished with 230 yards of total offense and accounted for three touchdowns as the Spartans pulled away for the win.

 

JJ Jenkins, Sr., QB, Pinelands

Jenkins led Pinelands to the outright Class B North championship with an efficient performance in the Wildcats’ 20-12 victory over Toms River South. He completed 14 of 17 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown while adding scoring runs of 34 and 3 yards. Jenkins accounted for all three Pinelands touchdowns as the Wildcats secured the division title outright.

 

Nick Loughrey, Sr., DL, Manasquan

Loughrey wreaked havoc in the Shore backfield as Manasquan rolled to a 34-0 shutout victory over the Blue Devils. He registered eight tackles, including three sacks and three tackles for loss, leading a relentless defensive effort that kept Shore off the scoreboard and helped the Warriors close out the regular season in dominant fashion.

 

Abel Martinez, Jr., RB, Central

Martinez provided the biggest offensive play of the game in Central’s 17-7 victory over Toms River East. He broke free for a 65-yard touchdown run, giving the Golden Eagles an explosive scoring play in a defensive battle and helping them close out the regular season with a win.

 

Thomas Marabuto, Jr., QB, New Egypt

Marabuto continued to pile up impressive numbers in New Egypt’s 38-14 victory over Keansburg, accounting for four touchdowns and 283 yards of total offense. He completed 9 of 17 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns while adding 94 yards and two more scores on the ground. His latest big performance helped the Warriors finish the regular season with a convincing win.

 

Michael Mullane, Sr., WR/DB, Middletown South

Mullane delivered two game-changing plays in Middletown South’s 28-21 victory over Matawan. He returned a fumble 90 yards for a touchdown and connected on a 37-yard touchdown pass, making an impact on both sides of the ball to help the Eagles secure a hard-fought win over the Huskies.

 

Messiah Odunsi, Sr., DL, Brick

Odunsi helped anchor a dominant defensive effort in Brick’s 21-3 victory over Lacey. He recorded seven tackles, including one for a loss, and a sack as the Green Dragons held the Lions to just three points to close out the regular season with a convincing win.

 

Carson Pfeifer, Sr., TE/DL, Point Beach

Pfeifer contributed to Point Beach’s dominance on both sides of the ball in a 47-0 shutout of Lakewood. He hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass on offense while helping the Garnet Gulls keep the Piners off the scoreboard with a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery. His ability to make plays in multiple phases helped Point Beach cruise to a convincing victory.

 

Lucas Potenza, Sr., TE, Manchester

Potenza provided a pair of big scoring plays as Manchester rallied for a thrilling 29-28 victory over Asbury Park. He hauled in touchdown receptions of 21 and 15 yards, giving the Hawks a much-needed offensive spark in a back-and-forth battle. His two touchdown catches proved crucial as Manchester escaped with a one-point victory over the Blue Bishops.

 

Rahmir Rivera, So., QB, Red Bank Catholic

Rivera was nearly perfect through the air as Red Bank Catholic rolled to a 31-7 victory over Wall. He completed 10 of 11 passes for 172 yards and four touchdowns, picking apart the Crimson Knights’ defense with an efficient passing attack. Rivera also added 32 yards rushing on five carries as the Caseys cruised to a convincing win.

 

Chris Santero, Sr., RB/DB, Barnegat

Santero made his presence felt on both sides of the ball in Barnegat’s 49-27 victory over Long Branch. He rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on just eight carries while recording 10 tackles and returning a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown. His four-touchdown performance helped power the Bengals to a convincing victory in their regular-season finale.

 

Jake Schultzel, Sr., WR/DB, Freehold Township

Freehold Township needed every point it could get to knock off previously unbeaten Middletown North, and Schultzel helped deliver them in a thrilling 43-42 upset. He caught 14 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown, added a two-point conversion and connected on all five extra-point attempts. Schultzel also intercepted a pass on defense, capping a performance that helped the Patriots pull off a stunning victory over the Lions.

 

Anthony Serini, Jr., WR/DB, Holmdel

Serini came through when Holmdel needed him most, catching 10 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the Hornets’ 15-12 victory over Manalapan. He was equally valuable on defense, recording eight tackles, including two for loss, as Holmdel held off the Braves in a tightly contested battle. His two-way effort helped the Hornets secure a crucial victory heading into the playoffs.