Week 5 Shore Conference Football Division Players of the Week
In addition to our weekly polls where readers can cast their votes for the Shore Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, Shore Sports Insider will select our own players of the week in all three phases for each of the Shore Conference’s seven divisions.
Week 5 Shore Conference Football Divison Players of the Week
CLASS A NORTH
Offense
Kellen Murray, Jr., RB, Rumson-Fair Haven
-Erupted for a career-high 212 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 17 carries to help lead the No. 2 Bulldogs to a 42-7 win over Manchester in a matchup of division leaders.
Defense
Brayden Bradley, Sr., DB, Marlboro
-Recorded 7 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss when the Mustangs rallied for a 22-21 win over Freehold Township.
Special Teams
Justin Rosato, So., LB/KR, Middletown South
-Supplied both of the Eagles’ touchdowns in a 17-14 loss to Jackson Memorial with a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and an interception return for a touchdown. He finished with 10 tackles, including one tackle for loss.
CLASS A SOUTH
Offense
Jason Lajara, Jr., QB, Brick Memorial
-Completed 12 of 20 passes for 251 yards with one touchdown and one interception and ran for 93 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries in the No. 5 Mustangs’ 24-7 win over Southern.
Defense
Vince Meehan, Sr., DB, Howell
-Secured two interceptions, broke up a pass and recorded five tackles in Howell’s 14-6 upset of No. 6 Manalapan. It is the second straight game the Rebels’ defense has not allowed a point.
Special Teams
Joe Muzzillo, Sr., K, Jackson Memorial
-Converted a go-ahead 33-yard field goal with under four minutes left and went 2-for-2 on extra points in the Jaguars’ 17-14 win over Middletown South that snapped a three-game losing streak.
CLASS B NORTH
Offense
Dominic Romeo, Sr., QB, Freehold
-Completed 10 of 17 passes and set career-highs with 266 yards passing and five touchdowns to lead the Colonials to a 49-34 win over Lakewood that snapped a four-game losing streak.
Defense
Brody Tooker, Sr., LB, Middletown North
-Made 11 tackles, 1 sack and 3 tackles for loss in the No. 10 Lions’ 41-22 win over No. 9 St. John Vianney.
Special Teams
Frankie Aragona, Jr., K, Freehold
-Went 7-for-7 on extra points in the Colonials’ 49-34 win over Lakewood
CLASS B SOUTH
Offense
Royalty Riley, Sr., WR, Central
-Caught five passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns and added an interception return for a touchdown on defense in the No. 12 Golden Eagles’ 30-0 shutout win over Barnegat.
Defense
Diego Soto, Jr., DT, Central
-Had a career-best night in the No. 12 Golden Eagles’ 30-0 win over Barnegat with nine tackles and two sacks.
Special Teams
No nominees, check back next week!
CLASS C NORTH
Offense
Xavier Nunez, Sr., RB, Raritan
-Totaled 184 yards from scrimmage on just five touches by rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown on four carries and catching an 86-yard touchdown pass in a 35-0 win over Monmouth.
Defense
Jackson Battaglia, Sr., LB, Manasquan
-Made a team-high 11 tackles including 1 sack and 2 tackles for loss in a 47-14 win over Ocean.
Special Teams
Dylan Lu, Jr., RB/KR, Manasquan
-Returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and also ran for 48 yards and a touchdown on six carries in the Warriors’ 47-14 win over Ocean.
CLASS C SOUTH
Offense
Ty Kline, Sr., QB, Pinelands
-Completed 11 of 15 passes for 145 yards and three touchdowns to become the Wildcats’ all-time leading passer and lead the way in a 33-7 win over Toms River East.
Defense
Eric Kobilnyk, Jr., LB, Pinelands
-Recorded seven tackles with two tackles for loss and ran for 74 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in a 33-7 win over Toms River East.
Special Teams
No nominees, check back next week!
CLASS D NORTH
Offense
Josh Moeller, Sr., QB, Shore
-Completed 19 of 24 passes for a program single-game record 261 yards and two touchdowns in Shore’s 32-0 win over New Egypt that gave the Blue Devils sole possession of first place in Class D North.
Defense
Mike MacLennan, Jr., LB, Neptune
-Had 10 tackles with one tackle for loss and also ran for an 18-yard touchdown in a 47-13 win over Point Beach.
Special Teams
Enzo Cagliostro, Jr., PR, Shore
-Returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown during the Blue Devils’ 32-0 win over New Egypt that gave them sole possession of first place in Class D North.
