SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Week 5 Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
SEABREEZE Ford/The Jeep Store Shore Conference Football Scoreboard
WEEK 5
BYES: Manasquan, Point Beach, Red Bank, Shore, Wall
Saturday, October 3
Nondivision
Manchester 29, Keansburg 26
The Hawks (2-4) staved off a furious Titans (3-3) rally for their second win of the season.
They built up leads of 14-0 and 21-6 in the first half, thanks to rushing touchdowns from junior quarterback Trevor Freyer and junior running back Avery Butler, and a passing score from Freyer to senior tight end Lucas Potenza. Keansburg junior quarterback Mason Rand fired a 52-yard score to senior wideout Mikey Clayton to get on the board late in the first quarter. The Titans cut the deficit to 21-12 at the half, as junior running back Taurian Black burst up the middle for a 33-yard score, two plays after a long kickoff return from sophomore Cameron Clagon set them up in plus territory. Manchester got into the red zone late in the second quarter, but ran out of time before the half expired.
Keansburg cut the deficit to a point in the third after Rand scored on a keeper with a two-point conversion, and took its first lead of the game when Rand fired a four-yard score to junior wideout Daizhan Jones on a slant route early in the fourth quarter to cap off a run of 20 consecutive points for the Titans.
But the Hawks responded with another methodical drive, capped off by Freyer’s second rushing score of the afternoon on a nine-yard keeper. He added a successful conversion on the ensuing two-point try to push the lead to 29-26 with under four minutes to play.
With the game on the line, Manchester’s defense bent but didn’t break, as it forced a stuffed run and an incompletion on third- and fourth-and-goal from its four-yard line. Rand’s final pass fell incomplete with just seven seconds remaining to seal the Hawks’ victory.
No. 6 Holmdel 12, No. 11 Middletown South 0
The Hornets (4-2) blanked the Eagles (3-3) behind a stellar defensive effort.
Sophomore quarterback Tommy Fletcher scored on a one-yard plunge on a quarterback sneak. Junior wideout Anthony Serini burst around the corner for a five-yard touchdown run on a jet sweep.
Nonconference
Winslow 31, No. 1 Red Bank Catholic 24
Sophomore quarterback Javon Thompson hit senior wideout Jayion Moss on a 33-yard touchdown pass for the game-winning touchdown, as the Eagles (4-2) rallied to knock off the Caseys (4-2).
Senior Karon Ceaser, a Penn State commit, scored on touchdown runs of 52 and 11 yards, in addition to returning a punt 75 yards for a touchdown for Winslow. Sophomore kicker Adnan Kassou connected on a 22-yard field goal.
In the loss, sophomore running back Gabe Kemp rushed for three touchdowns on distances of five, eight, and 10 yards. Sophomore kicker Simon Picinich also nailed a 36-yard field goal.
The full game story will be published much later tonight.
Friday, October 2
Nondivisional
Asbury Park 19, Keyport 0
Sophomore wideout Cameron Berardesco registered three touchdowns, as the Blue Bishops (1-5) blanked the Red Raiders (1-4) for their first victory of the season.
Sophomore quarterback Braylon Johnson found Berardesco on touchdown passes of 30 and 10 yards. Berardesco also scored on a 12-yard run.
Freehold Township 35, Freehold Boro 8
With senior quarterback Dakota Lasater out with an injury, sophomore quarterback Anthony Kokotis threw three touchdown passes to lead the Patriots (3-3) past the rival Colonials (0-6).
Kokotis found senior wideout Jake Schultzel on two touchdown passes and senior wideout Mikey Lorenzo on another. Senior running back Dennis Quattrache III also rushed for two touchdowns. The Patriots’ defense also recorded a safety with multiple players getting in on the tackle.
No. 4 Brick Memorial 41, Neptune 14
Senior quarterback Tyler Pierce threw three touchdowns and rushed for another, as the Mustangs (5-1) built a 41-0 lead on the Scarlet Fliers (1-5) at halftime and never looked back.
Pierce threw touchdown passes to senior wideouts Shawn Fowler and his twin brother Casey Pierce, along with senior tight end Joe Livio. Fowler also scored on a rushing touchdown and senior running back Colin Schoellkopf added a touchdown on the ground.
Monmouth 5, Brick 0
Senior kicker Sal Bruno drilled a 22-yard field goal and senior linebacker Aiden Trocchia tackled the ball carrier in the end zone for a safety, as the Falcons (6-0) blanked the Dragons (3-3) behind a suffocating defensive performance.
Toms River South 34, Colts Neck 6
Sophomore running back Mason Defalco rushed for two touchdowns and junior quarterback Xavier Santiago connected with sophomore wideout Gabe Villamizer on two touchdown passes, as the Indians (4-2) beat the Cougars (2-4).
Santiago threw for 135 yards and touchdown passes of 35 and nine yards. Defalco finished with eight carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Senior running back Kavon Metellus carried the ball 17 times for 62 yards and a touchdown.
No. 9 Point Boro 29, Lacey 7
The Panthers (3-3) defeated the Lions (2-4) behind a balanced all-around effort.
Senior quarterback Jake Clayton threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to senior wideout Dylan Comstock, along with rushing for 50 yards on 10 carries. Sophomore slotback Owen Hart rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Sophomore slotback Julius Reaves added 50 yards on five carries and a touchdown. Freshman slotback Grayson Williams recorded 36 yards and a touchodwn on four carries. Freshman fullback Gio DiMatteo led all rushers with 64 yards on 10 carries.
Senior defensive end Aidan Dombrowsky recorded a team-high seven tackles and a sack. Senior defensive end Mason Morris added six tackles. Senior linebacker Luca Cangiano finished with four tackles and a sack.
Pinelands 33, Lakewood 0
Senior quarterback JJ Jenkins tossed three touchdown passes, as the Wildcats (6-0) shut out the Piners (0-6), for their best start in school history.
Jenkins connected with senior wideout Anthony Bonds for two touchdowns and senior wideout Sam Kilasi on another. Junior running back RJ Clark scored twice on the ground.
Ocean 42, Long Branch 7
Senior quarterback Jake Garrett accounted for three touchdowns, as the Spartans (4-2) beat the Green Wave (2-4).
Garrett ran for a 25-yard touchdown and found senior wideouts Justin Farina and Joey Molinelli on touchdowns of 19 and 12 yards respectively. Sophomore running back Brayln Thompson powered in touchdown runs of five and one yard. Senior running back Dominic Gervolino also added a rushing touchdown.
Senior running back Julian Otey scored on a 43-yard touchdown run for Long Branch.
No. 5 Toms River North 29, Manalapan 23
Senior quarterback/wideout Wesley Tanner rushed for two touchdowns, hauled in a touchdown reception, and converted two two-point conversions, as the Mariners (5-1) defeated the Braves (2-4).
Tanner scored on runs of 30 and eight yards. Sophomore quarterback Frank Slaughter found him on a corner route for a 65-yard touchdown. Senior running back Lucas Elias added a 6-yard touchdown run.
In the loss, senior running back Nick Palmieri scored on a 3-yard touchdown run and two two-point conversions. Senior quarterback Cameron Desfosse found senior wideout Cooper Savage on a 29-yard touchdown pass and connected with senior wideout Justin Carlson on a 12-yard touchdown.
No. 2 Donovan Catholic 51, No. 3 Rumson-Fair Haven 13
Senior running back Alex Staten rushed for a single-game school-record 371 yards and three touchdowns as the Griffins (6-0) rolled past the Bulldogs (5-1).
Staten found the end zone three times, scoring on an 18-yard touchdown reception from senior quarterback Kahden Davis before breaking loose for touchdown runs of 55 and 64 yards.
Davis accounted for four touchdowns, scoring on runs of four and eight yards while throwing two touchdown passes. In addition to his 18-yard connection with Staten, Davis found senior wide receiver Nyron Snerling for a 57-yard touchdown. Freshman running back Carmelo Foendoe added an 8-yard touchdown run, while senior kicker Sal Reynoso connected on a 38-yard field goal.
In the loss, junior quarterback Brady Williams threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Casey Moore and connected with senior wideout Cole Spoonire for a 20-yard score.
Howell 38, Jackson 7
Junior running back Tim O’Rourke rushed for three touchdowns, as the Rebels (3-2) rolled over the Jaguars (2-4).
Junior quarterback Connor Acker threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to junior wideout Mason Ruel and a 25-yard touchdown pass to senior wideout Jackson Behn. Senior running back Connor Halvorsen added a 10-yard touchdown run.
Matawan 20, Marlboro 13
Junior quarterback BlairCarter Gagneron threw touchdown passes to junior wideouts Cayson Williams and Zach Johnson, as the Huskies (2-4) topped the Mustangs (4-2). Junior running back Sean Euell also recorded a rushing touchdown.
No. 8 Middletown North 27, No. 10 St. John Vianney 6
Senior running back Matt Belenko rushed for two touchdowns and junior quarterback Derek Grasso threw for two touchdowns, as the Lions (5-0) took care of business against the Lancers (2-4).
Belenko scored on rushes of six and 55 yards. Grasso hit senior wideout Danny Sigler on a 60-yard touchdown pass. He also found junior wideout Anthony Christiani on a 35-yard touchdown pass.
Raritan 35, Toms River East 7
Senior quarterback Parker Needham accounted for three touchdowns, two passing and one on the ground, as the Rockets (4-2) topped the Raiders (1-5).
Needham scored on a 20-yard touchdown run and found senior slotback Eric Berg and junior junior slotback Lou Zweidinger through the air for touchdowns. Berg and senior running back Marko Brown also scored on the ground.
No. 7 Southern 28, Central 3
Senior running back Levi Foote ran for two touchdowns, as the Rams (5-1) shut down the rival Golden Eagles (1-5).
Foote scored on runs of 41 and five yards. Junior tight end Lukas Iliescu and senior quarterback Carson Abbato each added two-yard touchdown runs.
Thursday, October 1
Nondivisional
Barnegat 35, New Egypt 0
The Bengals (6-0) played well in all three phases on the way to a big road win over the Warriors (3-3).
Sophomore wideout Chance Joseph found the end zone three times, twice through the air and once on a 61-yard punt return in the second quarter, while junior running back Ryan Fitzpatrick ran for scores of 31 and 32 in the first and second quarters.
Freshman quarterback Zach McCrohan connected with Joseph for a two-yard touchdown to open the scoring midway through the first quarter, and then on a 25-yard score midway through the third quarter to record Barnegat’s final touchdown.
Check out the full game story from SSI’s Dan Yeserski.
