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This N.J. soccer star was looking for a new challenge. He found it — 3500 miles away.
As Nate Scisco prepared for his senior soccer season this summer, he confided in his parents what his true goals were. He wanted the Barnegat school scoring record. His dad wasn’t convinced. “Even my dad was reality checking me when I told him I was going for all the records,” Scisco recalled. Last week, Scisco achieved that goal — and did it in style, too, scoring all four of his team’s goals in a 4-1 win in the Shore Conference Cup.
Boys soccer statewide, conference, group and grade stat leaders for Oct. 16
High School Sports Published: Oct. 16, 2026, 12:00 p.m. 45 1/45 Rancocas Valley vs. Cinnaminson boys soccer at Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson, N.J. on Thursday October 15, 2026. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to look at the latest boys soccer stats across New Jersey. This week, we take a look at the stat leaders across the entire state, conference, grade and group from the start of the season. All stats are from games played and reported through Thursday, Oct. 15.
Group 4 boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Group 4 stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Group 3 boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Group 3 stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Group 2 boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Group 2 stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Group 1 boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Group 1 stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Tri-County Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Tri-County Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Shore Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Shore Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Colonial Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Colonial Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Cape-Atlantic League boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Cape-Atlantic League stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Burlington County Scholastic League boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 16
Check out the lists below to see the Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 15 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Boys soccer group and conference rankings for Thursday, Oct. 15
Here are the boys soccer group and conference rankings for the 2026 season based on games played through Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Boys Soccer: Results, photos, links and recaps for Thursday, Oct. 15
Check back here for the result of every boys soccer game in N.J. on Oct. 15. This post will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to check back often.
Boys Soccer Top 20, Oct. 15: Top teams set eyes on tournament runs
The first five in the NJ.com Top 20 remained locked in place for a fifth straight week. That powerful quintet of teams has gone a combined 42-1-3 since taking up residence at the top of the poll and they’ve outscored their opponents 199-19. Some losses will be coming soon, however, because the top teams appear to be on a collision course to play each other in high-stakes games.
Top boys soccer daily stat leaders for Wednesday, Oct. 14
Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Wednesday, Oct. 14 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser.
Boys Soccer: Results, photos, links and recaps for Wednesday, Oct. 14
Check back here for the result of every boys soccer game in N.J. on Oct. 14. This post will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to check back often.
Top boys soccer daily stat leaders for Tuesday, Oct. 13
Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Tuesday, Oct. 13 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser.
Still perfect: These 9 N.J. boys soccer teams are still undefeated through Oct. 13
Skip to Article Unlimited Digital Access - $1 a week for a full year - Sale ends 11/2/26 High School Sports Published: Oct. 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. 44 1/44 Boys Soccer: Bergen Catholic vs Ridgewood at Maple Park Field in Ridgewood, NJ on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Eight more teams went down to defeat in the last week, leaving the state with nine unbeaten boys soccer teams through games of Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Who is the top boys soccer sophomore in N.J.? Our picks, your votes
The spotlight went to the seniors first. The juniors were up next. Now, it’s time for the sophomores to shine. In the third of a four-part series, NJ.com is highlighting some of the top talent across the state and asking you, the fans, to vote for who you think is the best of the best. The poll is now open for you to cast your vote for the top sophomore in New Jersey. The poll will close at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
N.J. boys soccer Players of the Week in all 15 conferences for Oct. 13
High School Sports Published: Oct. 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Andrew Ivens (1) of Steinert kicks the ball against Allentown at Allentown High School in Allentown, NJ on Thursday, September 25, 2025.Dave Hernandez | For NJ Advance It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are 10 players from each of New Jersey’s 15 conference who stole the show during the games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10.
Tri-County Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 13
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Tri-County Conference based on games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Jayden Duke, Deptford, M, Jr. Duke had another big week for Deptford, scoring his team’s only goal in a 1-1 tie with Cumberland before posting his second hat trick of the season in a 6-0 win against Highland.
Shore Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 13
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Shore Conference based on games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Jason Babich, St. John Vianney, G, Sr. Babich stopped 20 shots last Tuesday in St. John Vianney’s 1-0 upset of Howell. It was his third game with 20 or more saves this season.
Colonial Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 13
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Colonial Conference based on games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Jordan Agosto, Gateway, F, Sr. The unbeaten Gators were taken to overtime last week before pulling out a 2-1 win at Moorestown Friends and Agosto scored the game-winning goal. Agosto also scored twice the day before in a 4-0 win against Collingswood.
Cape-Atlantic League boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 13
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Cape-Atlantic League based on games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Liam Fox, St. Joseph (Hamm.), F, Sr. Fox’s four-goal week included a hat trick in a 6-0 win over Buena and a first-half goal that helped St. Joseph send Lower Cape May to its first loss of the season.
Burlington County Scholastic League boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 13
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Burlington County Scholastic League based on games from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 10. Daniel Aranda, Burlington City, F, Sr. Aranda doubled his goal total for the season with a hat trick in Burlington City’s 7-4 victory over Thrive Charter.
Our writers pick winners for the 72 best N.J. boys soccer games, Oct. 12-17
High School Sports Updated: Oct. 12, 2026, 9:04 a.m. |Published: Oct. 12, 2026, 9:02 a.m. 45 1/45 Dover vs. Parsippany in Friday's high school boys soccer showdown in Parsippany. 10/09/2026 Another new week of games begins Monday. Earlier today, our three boys soccer writers highlighted some of the biggest games coming up across New Jersey over the next six days. Now, it’s time to put them to the test and see if they can successfully pick the winners.
72 N.J. boys soccer games that matter most this week, Oct. 12-17
Another exciting week of boys soccer is set to begin across New Jersey. Plenty of games will be worth the watch over the next seven days. Scroll down to check out some of the games that matter most from Oct. 12 through Oct. 17. Also, take a look at a list of our reporters’ picks for all of the games on this list right here. MONDAY, OCT. 12 Games of the Day Schalick at Bordentown, 4 This is a non-conference clash between two hot teams.
Late surge lifts No. 7 boys soccer team to win over No. 9 in game played at Hinchliffe Stadium
No. 7 Bergen Catholic kept its unbeaten record intact Saturday by scoring three times in a five-minute span to post a 5-3 win over No. 9 Christian Brothers in a game played at Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium. Senior Kyle Braithwaite provided the bulk of the offense for Bergen Catholic, scoring his first career hat trick while also adding an assist.
Boys soccer statewide, conference and grade stat leaders for Oct. 9
High School Sports Published: Oct. 09, 2026, 12:00 p.m. 50 1/50 Lower Cape May vs. St. Joseph (Hamm.) boys soccer at St. Joseph Academy in Hammonton, N.J. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to look at the latest boys soccer stats across New Jersey. This week, we take a look at the stat leaders across the entire state, conference, group and career from the start of the season. All stats are from games played and reported through Thursday, Oct. 8.
Sophomore boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the sophomore stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Freshmen boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the freshmen stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Shore Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the Shore Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Cape-Atlantic League boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the Cape-Atlantic League stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Burlington County Scholastic League boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the Burlington County Scholastic League stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Tri-County Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the Tri-County Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
Colonial Conference boys soccer stat leaders for Friday, Oct. 9
Check out the lists below to see the Colonial Conference stat leaders through Thursday, Oct. 8 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device, click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser. NOTE: The stats generated on this page are put together based on information submitted by coaches and school officials.
53 outstanding N.J. boys soccer players you might not know about
It’s easy to notice the stars, especially on the good teams. They stand out almost every game and it’s impossible to miss their skillful displays on offense, defense and in front of the goal. Almost every team and every season, however, has its unsung heroes, players who are under appreciated and often go unnoticed. Here are some of those players we think deserve more recognition than they have received.
Boys Soccer: Results, photos, links and recaps for Thursday, Oct. 8
Check back here for the result of every boys soccer game in N.J. on Oct. 8. This post will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to check back often.
Boys soccer group and conference rankings for Thursday, Oct. 8
Here are the boys soccer group and conference rankings for the 2026 season through Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Top boys soccer daily stat leaders for Wednesday, Oct. 7
Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Wednesday, Oct. 7 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser.
Boys Soccer Top 20, Oct. 8: The immovable first five followed by another big shuffle
The first five spots in NJ.com’s boys soccer Top 20 remained stationary for a fourth straight week. During that time, St. Benedict’s, West Orange, Pingry, Delbarton and Randolph have gone a combined 30-1-1 and outscored opponents 137-14. Those are the kind of numbers you’d expect from a strong, stable top five. No. 5 Randolph suffered the only loss among the quintet, falling to No. 4 Delbarton by a 3-2 score on Sept. 30.
Top boys soccer daily stat leaders for Tuesday, Oct. 6
Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Tuesday, Oct. 6 in three statistical categories: goals, assists and saves. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may not show the tables below. To open in your mobile device click this link, or copy it and paste into your mobile web browser.
Boys Soccer: Results, links and recaps for Wednesday, Oct. 7
Check back here for the result of every boys soccer game in N.J. on Oct. 7. This post will be updated throughout the day, so be sure to check back often.
Still perfect: These 17 N.J. boys soccer teams are still undefeated through Oct. 6
Skip to Article Unlimited Digital Access - $1 a week for a full year - Sale ends 11/2/26 High School Sports Published: Oct. 07, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Kyle Wallace (1) of Cherokee battles William Reid (11) of Lenape for the ball at Cherokee High School in Evesham, NJ on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Dave Hernandez | For NJ Advance The list of unbeaten teams shrunk from 23 to 17 over the last seven days and the list of conferences housing at least one unbeaten team dropped from 10 to 9.
Who are N.J.’s top boys soccer juniors? Our picks, your votes
There is a lot of serious talent on this list. In the second of a four-part series, NJ.com highlights the top juniors and asks you, the fans, to vote for which players you think are the best. Scroll down to see the top juniors and then vote in the poll at the bottom, which will close on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at noon.
25 N.J. boys soccer teams bouncing back to surprise the state in 2026
The 2026 boys soccer season is in full swing, and across the state there have been a number of teams that have gotten off to strong starts. Here are some of the teams that have gotten off to breakthrough starts so far this season. Allentown Allentown didn’t necessarily have a bad season last year as the Redbirds went 13-9 and 3-4 in the Colonial Valley Conference Colonial Division.
N.J. boys soccer Players of the Week in all 15 conferences for Oct. 6
High School Sports Published: Oct. 06, 2026, 7:00 a.m. 78 1/78 Boys Soccer: St. Peter's Prep vs. Kearny at Caven Point in Jersey City, NJ on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are 10 players from each of New Jersey’s 15 conference who stole the show during the games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Oct. 3.
Burlington County Scholastic League boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 6
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Burlington County Scholastic League based on games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Josh Castellanos, Pennsauken Tech, G, So. Tech lost two out of three games last week to fall to 9-3, but the Tornados still had a good story to tell with the return of Castellanos in net.
Cape-Atlantic League boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 6
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Cape-Atlantic League based on games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Mike Coluzzi, St. Augustine, F, Sr. No. 9 St. Augustine reeled off four wins during the week and Coluzzi had goals in all four victories, scoring a total of seven times to raise his season goal total to 14.
Colonial Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 6
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to once again list the Players of the Week from all 15 conferences. Here are the Players of the Week from the Colonial Conference based on games from Monday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Jack Barbato, Gateway, F, So. Gateway remained unbeaten with a 4-0 win over Paulsboro, a 3-0 win over Winslow and a 3-1 win over Woodbury. Barbato contributed three goals and an assist during the week, giving him five goals and three assists for the season.
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