Share the Rock: CBA’s Unselfish Offense Overwhelms Wall

LINCROFT —Christian Brothers Academy delivered a statement performance, overwhelming Wall, 12–1, in a complete effort on both ends of the field that underscored why the Colts are widely considered among the Shore Conference’s elite.

From the opening whistle, CBA imposed its will. The Colts stormed out to a 6–0 lead after the first quarter, controlling possession, winning battles between the lines, and executing with precision in both transition and settled offense. Six different players found the back of the net in the opening frame, a reflection of both depth and unselfish play. Junior attacker Turner Cooke and sophomore attacker Jackson Chaney each contributed a goal and an assist, while sophomore midfielder Danny Varone, sophomore defensive midfielder Sean McCarthy, freshman midfielder Colten Chern, and senior attacker Caden Lucich also scored. CBA outshot Wall 15–2 in the quarter, setting the tone for a one-sided afternoon.

“I would say it starts with our defense,” CBA head coach Dave Santos said. “We had a game plan that we talked about prior, and the boys executed it very well. We knew their tendencies, and we tried to take away their strengths… and Shayne Boreson in goal, who is committed to Manhattan, when they did get off some good shots, was there to make the save. Just a great all-around performance. Our best game yet defensively.”

That defensive dominance translated seamlessly into offense. By halftime, CBA had extended its lead to 8–0, with freshman attacker/midfielder Carter Gervais and junior midfielder Christian Fox—who is committed to Notre Dame—adding goals. At that point, eight different Colts had scored the team’s eight goals, an embodiment of the balanced attack Santos praised.

“We’re pretty deep offensively. We’re young, but we’re pretty deep,” Santos said. “We’re not afraid of putting anybody out there because we know we have so many guys who can put it in the net… I love the fact that we also had quite a few assisted goals today, so they were looking to make the extra pass.”

CBA’s offensive rhythm only improved after halftime. The Colts pushed the margin to 12–0 by the end of the third quarter behind additional goals from Varone and Fox, along with first-career tallies from freshman midfielder Hunter Kuehnen and freshman attacker Mason McGowan. Varone—CBA’s first five-star prospect in program history—finished with two goals and two assists, while Fox added two goals and two assists of his own to pace a unit that consistently generated high-quality looks through patient ball movement and sharp off-ball cutting.

For Varone, the performance reflected more than just execution—it was about energy and cohesion.

“I simply think it was the energy,” Varone said. “We came into the locker room fired up… I think that was a statement win and the boys did a great job today.”

That energy was evident in the Colts’ willingness to share the ball. Nearly every possession featured multiple crisp passes before a shot, as eight of the 12 Colts’ goals were assisted.

“We have studs everywhere,” Varone said. “From attack to midfield, the depth too… we share the rock really well, and I think that’s one of our key aspects on offense.”

Defensively, CBA was just as sharp. Senior goalie Shayne Boreson, a Manhattan commit, anchored the unit with five saves and allowed just one goal, which came early in the fourth quarter off the stick of Wall senior attacker Wyatt Capro, who is committed to UMBC. Boreson’s steady presence erased the few quality chances Wall generated, preserving the shutout deep into the game.

While the final margin spoke volumes, both Santos and his players emphasized that the team is still developing. Despite entering the season as a preseason favorite alongside the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs, the Colts remain focused on growth rather than early-season recognition.

“We’re young, right? So we still have some growing up to do,” Santos said. “I don’t know if we’re the best in the Shore yet, but as long as we’re the best in the Shore at the end of May, that’s all we care about.”

Varone echoed that statement, pointing to chemistry as the team’s defining trait moving forward.

“I simply think we have the pieces this year,” Varone said. “We love each other. . . the key to our success is just going to be that we have to play together and come up with consistent energy every game.”

If this performance is any indication, Christian Brothers Academy is already well on its way to once again establishing itself as a force in the Shore Conference.