SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Week 2 Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
WEEK 2
Saturday, Sept. 13
Class C North
Red Bank 21, Colts Neck 14
The Bucs (1-1, 1-0) and first-year head coach Tyler Karalewich got in the win column for the first time with a back-and-forth victory over the Cougars (0-3, 0-1).
RBR struck first in the opening quarter, but Colts Neck responded on defense with a pick-six by senior defensive back Aiden Bain to tie the game with under nine minutes to play in the second quarter. The 7-7 tie would last through halftime.
In the second half, the Bucs added a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters, but an RJ Conover 11-yard score for the Cougars was not enough to get back in the game.
For the Bucs, quarterback Brett Laude threw two touchdown passes, one to Bennett Lopez and one to Ari Fraser. In the ground game, Matt Huss ran for over 100 yards and a score of his own. Huss – and the rest of Red Bank’s defensive line – wreaked havoc with 10 tackles and a sack. Lopez added another sack on defense, and Jah’Mir Lane-Bailey coupled two sacks of his own with two forced fumbles and recoveries.
Class C South
Pinelands 29, Lakewood 0
The Wildcats (1-2, 0-1) stifled the Piners (2-1, 0-1) behind two touchdowns and an interception from sophomore wideout/defensive back R.J. Clark. Junior quarterback JJ Jenkins found junior wideout Dom Colosi on a 29-yard touchdown strike in addition to rushing for a touchdown of his own.
Junior defensive back Sammy Kilasi recorded a fumble recovery. Senior kicker Jacob Haywood connected on a 36-yard field goal.
Class D North
Neptune 44, Freehold Boro 7
The Scarlet Fliers (2-1, 1-0) burst out to a 37-0 halftime lead on the way to a big win over the Colonials (1-2, 0-1).
Junior Kingston Pinnock made an impact all over the field, with three touchdowns and a safety on the defensive side. Senior Jeremiah Montgomery added a touchdown, and junior quarterback Caleb Brown-Mason scored two touchdowns. He registered Neptune’s lone second-half score, racing down the field for a 70-yard touchdown.
Class D South
Monmouth 41, Keyport 14
After trailing 14-13 at the half, the Falcons (2-1, 1-0) stormed ahead with 28 unanswered second-half points to take down the Red Raiders (0-3, 0-1).
Senior wideout Jaylin Reeves stole the show with three receiving touchdowns, while fellow senior Tyler Gustafson added two scores on the ground.
Junior tight end Aiden Trocchia added a punt return for a touchdown as Monmouth, with its second win of the season, surpassed its win total from a year ago through three games.
Gustafson ran the ball 15 times for 94 yards and the two scores, while Reeves caught five passes for a gaudy 282 receiving yards and his three touchdowns. He recorded every single one of quarterback Ryan Corwin’s 282 passing yards, and five of the six completions. Corwin finished 6-for-13 passing, while also recording 23 yards rushing on four carries.
Friday, Sept. 12
Class A North
No. 5 Holmdel 33, No. 2 Rumson-Fair Haven 21
The Hornets (2-0, 1-0) got their second win of the year in stunning fashion, taking down the Bulldogs (2-1, 0-1) for the first time since 1999.
SSI first-team All-Shore quarterback Jack Cannon had one of his best days with 130 yards passing and a touchdown, coupled with 200 yards and four scores on the ground.
He kicked it off with a one-yard touchdown on the ground, set up by an interception from freshman defensive back Tyler Carri. That 7-0 score would hold for the remainder of the first quarter, but three minutes into the second quarter, Cannon rumbled into the end zone for the second time, this one from two yards out. He was rewarded for his efforts after hitting two big pass plays earlier in the drive.
Minutes later, Holmdel’s opportunistic defense struck again. Junior defensive back Michael Todisco intercepted Rumson-Fair Haven quarterback Casey Moore, and the Hornets put together another extended drive. This one lasted nearly the entire rest of the second quarter, capped off by a 26-yard score from Cannon to senior wide receiver James Murphy with six seconds left on a tipped pass. A missed extra point gave the Hornets an even 20-0 lead headed into the locker room.
Todisco struck again early in the third quarter with his second interception of the game, but Cannon threw a pick of his own to Bulldog junior linebacker Ryder Izzo that set Rumson-Fair Haven up in opposing territory. Izzo scored from three yards out to put his team on the board.
That momentum did not last long, however, as on the ensuing drive Cannon broke free for a 72-yard score to put Holmdel back up 26-7.
Rumson-Fair Haven closed the third quarter strong, with a touchdown from sophomore quarterback Brady Williams to senior wideout Brandon McDonald, and the following offensive drive saw the Bulldogs get into the red zone. That opportunity was closed by Holmdel senior defensive lineman Ted Koukomis, who intercepted a pass at his own 11-yard line. The turnover was compounded by another long run by Cannon – this one from 73 yards.
Williams scored on a one-yard keeper to pull to within 12 points again, but that would be the final score of the game.
No. 6 Middletown North 37, Marlboro 7
The Lions (2-0, 1-0) used a strong first half and cruised to a win over the Mustangs (2-1, 0-1).
Middletown North added four scores in the opening 24 minutes, as junior running back Matt Belenko notched two scores on the ground. Quarterback Owen Robson scored two touchdowns of his own, one with his legs and another to wide receiver Jack Viola. Viola and junior defensive back Brennan Cross made a splash play on defense, combining for a safety to give the Lions a 30-7 lead.
Patrick Jacques scored a rushing touchdown of his own as the second half’s lone score.
No. 1 Red Bank Catholic 35, Middletown South 7
The Caseys (3-0, 1-0) continued their unbeaten start, using a big second half to take down the Eagles (0-3, 0-1) as freshman quarterback Rahmir Rivera threw for a career-high 252 yards along with two touchdowns on 21-for-26 passing.
Freshman running back Gabe Kemp got the scoring started with a rushing touchdown to close the first quarter on his way to 139 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 15 carries.
The score would remain 7-0 until halftime, but a minute into the third quarter Rivera found sophomore wideout Jason Bereczky for a 15-yard score.
From there, Red Bank Catholic’s scoring floodgates opened. Kemp added his second score of the day with four minutes to play in the third quarter from six yards out to push the lead to 21-7. In the final 30 seconds of the quarter, Rivera again found Bereczky from four yards out to go ahead by three scores.
Junior Luke Scaturro put the finishing touches on the win for the Caseys with an interception taken back for a touchdown with under five minutes left.
Class A South
No. 4 Brick Memorial 41, Point Boro 27
Quarterback Jason Lajara returned for the Mustangs (2-1, 1-0) and helped lead the team to a victory over the Panthers (0-3, 0-1).
Point Boro struck first with a 38-yard touchdown from quarterback Jake Clayton to receiver Landon Neris just over a minute into the game. Lajara responded immediately, firing a 59-yard jump-ball score to receiver Nyzier Matthews on the following play from scrimmage. With 10 seconds left in the opening frame, the Panthers took a 13-7 lead after a one-yard score from Clayton.
Lajara kept up his strong play to open the second quarter, completing multiple big plays with his arm and scoring with his legs on a fourth-and-goal to tie the game. Point Boro retook the lead minutes later thanks to a two-yard touchdown from running back Calvin Videon-Perino. The Panthers converted on a third-and-15 to keep the drive alive. The defense also did some solid work, stopping Brick Memorial on a crucial fourth down in opposing territory to keep a 20-13 lead at halftime.
Three minutes into the third quarter, running back Nazeer Whittaker scored from 15 yards out to tie the game at 20, but midway through the frame Point Boro running back Nick Spanola grabbed the lead back with a 21-yard score.
Whittaker added his second score to get Brick Memorial within one point, catching a screen and finding paydirt from 15 yards out with a minute to play in the third quarter. A missed extra point kept the Mustangs behind 27-26, but they marched down the field on their opening drive of the fourth quarter.
Originally settling for a go-ahead field goal, Brick Memorial was given fresh life after a roughing the kicker penalty on Point Boro. Lajara then ran in a touchdown from three yards out on the ensuing play, and Matthews caught a two-point conversion to take a 34-27 lead with 5:23 left. With the Panthers driving in the final two minutes, Matthews made his big play on defense with a 73-yard pick-six to seal the game.
Donovan Catholic 14, No. 3 Toms River North 0
The Griffins (1-2, 1-0) put a win on their ledger thanks to a standout defensive performance against the Mariners (1-2, 0-1)
The defensive battle finally saw a score when freshman quarterback Chris McClaren found Aidan Kelly down the field for his first career touchdown pass. Ethan Nicolas later added a rushing touchdown to put Donovan Catholic up by two scores.
Linebacker Jason Madden and lineman Kai Pritchard both wreaked havoc in the opposing backfield on the defensive side, with Pritchard recording three sacks and Madden two.
Class B North
No. 7 St. John Vianney 49, No. 12 Freehold Township 35
The Lancers (2-1, 1-0) got their second straight conference win, outracing the Patriots (2-1, 0-1) in a big-time scoring performance led by senior quarterback Zach LaBarca’s four passing touchdowns.
Senior running back Danny Breen finished with 184 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 21 carries for St. John Vianney, while senior wideout Adam Urs caught four passes for 106 yards and two scores.
After the Patriots went three-and-out on the game’s opening drive, sophomore defensive back Scott Monge made an impact play on defense. He forced a fumble and took it for an 85-yard score and a 6-0 lead. On the ensuing drive, LaBarca found Urs for a 73-yard score to give the Lancers a 7-6 advantage. Patriots quarterback Dakota Lasater then got Freehold Township’s offense on the board with a 28-yard touchdown to junior Mikey Lorenzo, giving his team a 13-6 lead just seven minutes into the game.
The scoring slowed down a bit, at least for the next eight minutes of game action, until the Lancers rolled the dice on a fourth down, and it paid off when LaBarca and Urs connected once again for a 26-yard score three minutes into the second quarter. Freehold Township snatched the lead right back near the end of the first half, as Lasater threw a 24-yard score to receiver Jake Schultzel with under a minute to play. Not to be outdone, LaBarca again struck a big play, firing a buzzer-beating, 30-yard touchdown to sophomore Khalyd Goodman-Ware with two seconds left in the half to give St. John Vianney a 21-20 lead into the locker room.
Breen then took his turn on offense, plunging into the end zone from a yard out to push the Lancers’ lead to 28-20 in the third quarter. They later added a third straight score thanks to a 19-yard run from running back Corleii Thomas to take a 35-20 lead with under three minutes left in the third quarter.
The Patriots were not done, however, as Lasater scrambled and found running back Dennis Quattrache open for a 45-yard score just minutes later to bring the game back to a one-possession margin. They opted to follow up the score with an onside kick, recovered by James Russo, and gave the offense a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter.
The drive ultimately did not yield any points, as both teams exchanged a rare defensive stop to start the fourth quarter. The Patriots eventually got the ball back and drove into the red zone, and Schultzel notched his second touchdown of the game with a nine-yard reception on fourth down. He followed it up with a game-tying two point conversion catch to knot the game at 35 with 3:19 left.
St. John Vianney turned its offense up a notch and drove down the field in just over a minute. LaBarca threw a go-ahead, 24-yard score to tight end Thomas Foley to give the Lancers a lead they would not relinquish. After a stop on the ensuing drive, Breen closed out the game with a 43-yard run to seal it.
Wall 21, Howell 0
The Crimson Knights (1-2, 1-0) notched their first win of the season with a stout defensive performance against the Rebels (1-2, 0-1)
Senior Dylan Cohen got the scoring started with a 13-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. That score would remain for the rest of the half, as both defenses held each other in check following the first touchdown.
The Crimson Knights showed some trickery in the third quarter, as Jack Murphy found Justin Davis on a fake field goal attempt to give Wall some breathing room on the scoreboard. The Crimson Knights added their third and final score later in the frame, as Wyatt Capro blocked a Howell punt and returned it for a 23-yard score for the second special teams touchdown of the night.
Class B South
Brick 26, Toms River South 7
The Green Dragons (3-0, 1-0) got off to a hot start and never looked back against the Indians (0-3, 0-1).
They got out to a 13-0 lead after one quarter off two touchdowns from senior Germaine Rice Jr. He scored a rushing touchdown to open the game, then caught a 30-yarder from senior quarterback James Hirtes to set the tone for the rest of the game.
Brick added another score on the defensive side in the second quarter, as Cam Newcomb’s quarterback hit altered a pass attempt, and Owen Maffei took it back for a pick-six. The Dragons led 19-0 at the half.
In the third quarter, senior Matt McGuigan joined the party with a rushing touchdown of his own in the red zone to put Brick up 26-0. Toms River South added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to get on the scoreboard.
No. 9 Southern 37, Central 0
The Rams (3-0, 1-0) rumbled past the Golden Eagles (2-1, 0-1) to hand them their first loss of the season in a matchup of unbeatens.
Southern led 10-0 after a quarter, thanks to a three-yard touchdown from senior Aidan Covell and a 16-yard field goal by sophomore Cole Celeste.
Senior Ace Williams made the biggest (and longest) play of the game by taking an interception in the end zone back 100 yards for a pick six. To close the half, junior quarterback Carson Abbato found Chris Raub for a 39-yard score to give Southern a 23-0 lead at the break.
Abbato and Covell both added rushing touchdowns in the second half to seal the victory.
Class C North
Matawan 36, No. 8 Manasquan 22
The Huskies (2-1, 1-0) picked up their second straight win in a back-and-forth affair against the previously undefeated Warriors (2-1, 0-1) in the teams’ first meeting in eight years.
Manasquan kicked off the scoring, as senior running back Ace Etienne ran for a 63-yard score on the first play from scrimmage. Matawan fired back in the second quarter, however, led by quarterback BlairCarter Gagneron. He found sophomore wideout Cayson Williams from 24 yards out to tie the game, then ran it in himself to take the lead before the end of the first half.
Gagneron and Williams connected yet again in the third quarter, this time from 28 yards out, to make it three consecutive scores for the Huskies to take a 22-7 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Warriors went on a run of their own to start the fourth quarter, getting touchdowns from Jack O’Reilly and Frankie Tackett to tie the game, but Williams caught a go-ahead, 43-yard touchdown from Gagneron for the duo’s third score of the night. Gagneron later sealed it with a touchdown run in the final minute.
Shore 27, Long Branch 0
The Blue Devils (2-0, 1-0) and Green Wave (0-3, 0-1) played a scoreless first quarter, but Shore ran away with its second straight win in the following three quarters in the teams’ first matchup of the neighboring rivals since 1997.
Senior John Mazzacco kicked off the scoring with an 11-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter to give Shore a 7-0 lead at the half.
The Blue Devils struck again in the third quarter when junior quarterback Logan Clark found senior receiver Vinny Sasso for a 29-yard score to push the lead to 14-0. The Blue Devils then added to the lead thanks to senior Reid Spallone’s pick-six two minutes later.
Junior Cole Torres added his fifth rushing touchdown of the season in the fourth quarter, scoring from 31 yards out to seal the win.
Class C South
Toms River East 7, Barnegat 0
The Raiders (2-1, 1-0) earned a grind-it-out victory over the Bengals (2-1, 0-1) thanks to a stout defensive performance.
Senior running back Brandon Siebert notched the game’s lone score with a 10-yard run that ultimately served as the difference.
Toms River East’s defense locked down Barnegat in nearly every way. Safety duo Colin Cummings and Nick Caruso both picked off passes, and the team’s ball control on offense limited the Bengals to just two offensive possessions in the second half.
Class D North
Raritan 28, Ocean 21
The Rockets (1-1, 1-0) got in the win column for the first time in 2025, coming away victorious in a back-and-forth battle with the Spartans (1-2, 0-1).
Ocean struck first, but Raritan got most of its scoring production on the ground. The trio of Zahir Jones, John Jeleniewski and Marco Brown each had rushing touchdowns.
The difference in the game came in the beginning of the third quarter, as Eric Berg returned the second-half opening kickoff 95 yards for a score for Raritan.
Class D South
Point Beach 29, New Egypt 8
The Garnet Gulls (2-1, 1-0) used another strong day from their passing attack to rebound from their first loss and get back in the win column against the Warriors (0-2, 0-1).
Quarterback Matthew Rossi accounted for over 250 yards in the air and two scores. He found freshman tight end Jalen Kreiger for 100 yards and a score, as well as receiver Danny Cavanaugh for 75 yards. Sophomore wideout Blaise Sholander added 50 yards and a score of his own.
On the ground, sophomore Gage Boyle led the way for Point Beach. He rumbled for two touchdowns and also made an impact on the defensive side with double-digit tackles.
Nondivisional
Asbury Park 40, Keansburg 0
The Bishops (2-0) scored 40 points for the second consecutive game to start the year, defeating the Titans (1-1).
Senior running back Amiere Massie continued his redemption tour from the start, taking his first carry of the game 79 yards for a touchdown. After a defensive stop, Asbury Park got another one-play score, this time from quarterback Kingston Dunkley on a 46-yard touchdown run.
Massie added his second touchdown of the game less than a minute into the second quarter, reaching the 100-yard mark on just four carries to start. Minutes later, linebacker Prince Gue intercepted a pass and took it 35 yards to the end zone to give the Bishops a commanding 27-0 lead.
They added two more scores by Dunkley in the third quarter to cruise to the win.
No. 10 Manalapan 33, No. 11 Jackson 20
The Braves (2-1) picked up their second straight win, outpacing the Jaguars (1-2) in a high-scoring affair.
Returning third-team All-Shore running back Ah’sere Woolfolk got the scoring started with a 45-yard touchdown run with seven minutes to play in the opening quarter. Jackson followed up with a drive that got into the red zone, but ended with a 23-yard field goal with a minute to play in the frame.
Midway through the second quarter, fellow third-team All-Shore running back Nicky Palmieri joined the party with an 80-yard score down the sideline for Manalapan. A missed extra point gave the Braves a 13-3 lead before the Jaguars once again responded with a field goal in the final seconds of the quarter, this time from 28 yards out. Manalapan led 13-6 at the half.
Early in the third quarter, the Braves found their big-play magic once again as junior quarterback Cameron Desfosse found junior wideout Brayden Claro for an 88-yard score.
The Jaguars finally managed to get into the end zone in the final seconds of the third quarter, as senior running back Jonah Glenn rumbled to the end zone from 42 yards out to cut the Braves’ lead to 20-13.
Jackson put together another strong drive punctuated by a 15-yard score on the ground to tie the game three minutes into the fourth quarter. The Braves immediately responded, however, with a long drive and eventually took the lead back thanks to a Desfosse passing touchdown to Palmieri from 30 yards out.
With the game on the line in the final two minutes, senior linebacker Ethan Fogelstrom intercepted a pass to halt another solid Jackson drive. Manalapan added another score late to seal the game.
Lacey 28, Manchester 8
Junior running back Joey Davis exploded for 223 yards and 4 touchdowns on 23 carries and also had two catches for 65 yards to send the Lions (1-2, 1-0) past the Hawks (0-3, 0-1) for their first win of the season.
Logan Gumbazz had eight tackles and two sacks, and Devyn Pauly-Bennett also had eight tackles and sack to lead the defense.
Mike Fink had a 9-yard touchdown catch in the loss for Manchester.
