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Middletown North football wins its first sectional championship in 30 years
Show Caption Hide Caption NJ Shore Football: Matt Belenko of Middletown North runs for a TD Middletown North senior running back Matt Belenko is shown scoring the first of his two TDs Friday night in the Lions' 28-7 win over Chatham. Middletown North defeated Chatham 28-7 to win the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 championship. Senior linebacker Kade Little was a key defensive player with two sacks and a forced fumble.
Middletown North football wins its first sectional championship in 30 years
Nov. 13, 2026, 11:19 p.m. ET Middletown North defeated Chatham 28-7 to win the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 championship. Senior linebacker Kade Little was a key defensive player with two sacks and a forced fumble.
Our Shore Conference football picks for NJSIAA playoffs Week 3 | Exclusive
Nov. 12, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET Eight Shore Conference football teams are three wins away from the ultimate prize - an NJSIAA group championship. The conference's five public school teams left in the playoffs - Toms River North, Point Pleasant Borough, Middletown North, Middletown South and Pinelands - will all try to win sectional championships Friday night. Red Bank Catholic, Donovan Catholic and St. John Vianney will play Non-Public B quarterfinal games Friday night.
VOTE Shore Football Player of the Week 10 Alliance Orthopedics poll Original
Nov. 10, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET There were some outstanding performances by Shore Conference football players last weekend - the second weekend of the NJSIAA Playoffs and Week 10 of the 2026 season. The poll closes Friday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. Congratulations to Raritan's Brennan Spengler, who won the voting for Week 0 with with 52.96 percent of the vote.
New Jersey Super 25 football rankings as sectional finals arrive | Exclusive
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Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Steven Falk Nick Gantaifis Tom Rimback Tom McGurk Andy Mendlowitz NorthJersey.com Nov. 10, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET Washington Township remains No. 1 in the New Jersey Super 25 rankings after extending its winning streak to 25 games as the NJSIAA playoffs heat up. Passaic Tech debuts at No. 25 after shutting out previously unbeaten Elizabeth, while Piscataway enters at No. 24 after knocking off West Orange. Millville jumps in at No. 23 after defeating Brick Memorial.
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New Jersey Super 25 football rankings as sectional finals arrive | Exclusive
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Washington Township remains No. 1 in the New Jersey Super 25 rankings after extending its winning streak to 25 games as the NJSIAA playoffs heat up. Passaic Tech debuts at No. 25 after shutting out previously unbeaten Elizabeth, while Piscataway enters at No. 24 after knocking off West Orange. Millville jumps in at No. 23 after defeating Brick Memorial. Several sectional championship matchups this weekend will feature ranked teams going against each other, led by No. 4 Rancocas Valley vs.
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Shore Football Top 20 ahead of Week 3 of the NJSIAA Playoffs | Exclusive
The dream of winning a state championship remains alive for eight Shore Conference football teams after the public school sectional semifinals and the first round of the non-public playoffs. The Shore's five public school teams still alive will play for sectional championships Friday night.
Check out these 6 Shore football stars from Week 2 of the playoffs | Exclusive
The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference football performances each week during the 2026 season. Here are the stars from the second week of the NJSIAA Playoffs, which consisted of the public school sectional semifinals and the first round of the non-public playoffs.
How did Anthony Knox of Rutgers wrestling fare in his collegiate debut?
Updated Nov. 7, 2026, 2:43 p.m. ET Anthony Knox's long-awaited collegiate wrestling debut was a smashing success.
How did Anthony Knox of Rutgers wrestling fare in his collegiate debut?
The Rutgers University freshman 125-pounder and former St. John Vianney standout, who is one of five wrestlers to win four NJSIAA championships on the mat, defeated Long Island University's Vincent Orandello by technical fall score of 17-1 in 3:48 Saturday in the Scarlet Knights' season-opening dual-meet at Journeymen WrangleMania in Bethelhem, Pa. Rutgers will wrestle Navy later Saturday afternoon at Journeymen WrangleMania.
Pt. Boro kicker after hospital stay, 6-week absence wins playoff game on last play
RUMSON - The pressure of attempting a game-winning field goal on the final play of an NJSIAA sectional football semifinal is no big deal to Point Pleasant Borough High School senior placekicker Jack Sullivan after what he had gone through since late September.
Rutgers wrestler Brett Ungar returns home happy to take it 1 day at a time
PISCATAWAY - Taking it one day at a time is one of the oldest cliches there is. But, when someone has gone through what Rutgers University wrestler Brett Ungar has gone through the last two seasons, you really do learn to appreciate that cliche.
Rutgers wrestler Brett Ungar returns home happy to take it 1 day at a time
PISCATAWAY - Taking it one day at a time is one of the oldest cliches there is. But, when someone has gone through what Rutgers University wrestler Brett Ungar has gone through the last two seasons, you really do learn to appreciate that cliche. Ungar missed most of the last two seasons at Cornell University with first a broken ankle and partially torn Achilles tendon and then a torn thumb. He has not wrestled in the post-season since 2023.
Rutgers wrestling coach opening 20th season with 'most depth I've ever had' Original
Nov. 5, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET The Rutgers University wrestling team has high expectations for its upcoming season, partly due to freshman Anthony Knox. Head coach Scott Goodale believes this is the most depth he has ever had on a team in his 20 seasons. PISCATAWAY - There is no doubt this is the most highly-anticipated season for the Rutgers University wrestling team since Nick Suriano and current associate head coach Anthony Ashnault became the program's only national champions in 2019.
Our Shore Conference football picks for NJSIAA playoffs Week 2 | Exclusive
Eleven of those teams will be in action this weekend as the public school playoffs have reached the sectional semifinal stage and the non-public playoffs get underway. There is only one All-Shore matchup among the 11 games involving Shore Conference teams - Point Pleasant Borough and Rumson-Fair Haven will meet at Borden Stadium in Rumson.
New Jersey Super 25 football rankings as state playoffs are heating up
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Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Steven Falk Tom McGurk Nick Gantaifis Andy Mendlowitz Tom Rimback NorthJersey.com Nov. 3, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET The opening round of the 2026 NJSIAA public-school playoffs resulted in few surprises at the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings, with many of the state’s top teams rolling into the sectional semifinals.
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New Jersey Super 25 football rankings as state playoffs are heating up
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The opening round of the 2026 NJSIAA public-school playoffs resulted in few surprises at the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings, with many of the state’s top teams rolling into the sectional semifinals. Washington Township extended its state-best winning streak to 24 games with a 56-14 victory over South Brunswick, while unbeaten Old Tappan, Rancocas Valley and Elizabeth all improved to 10-0 with convincing wins.
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VOTE Shore football Player of the Week 9 Alliance Orthopedics poll Original
Nov. 3, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET A poll to vote for the top player of the week will close on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. There were some outstanding performances by Shore Conference football players last weekend - the first weekend of the NJSIAA Public School Playoffs and Week 9 of the 2026 season. The poll closes Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Congratulations to Raritan's Brennan Spengler, who won the voting for Week 0 with with 52.96 percent of the vote.
Check out these 11 Shore football stars from Week 1 of the 2026 playoffs
Nov. 2, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference football performances each week during the 2026 season. Here are the stars from the first week of the NJSIAA Public School Playoffs. Among this week's stars are three players who either set or tied school single-game touchdown records, including one who set a school single-game rushing yardage record.
Check out these 11 Shore football stars from Week 1 of the 2026 playoffs
Nov. 2, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET Several Shore Conference football players set or tied school records during the first week of the NJSIAA playoffs. The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference football performances each week during the 2026 season. Here are the stars from the first week of the NJSIAA Public School Playoffs.
Shore football Top 20 ahead of Week 2 of NJSIAA Playoffs | Exclusive
Fourteen Shore Conference football teams remain in the hunt for NJSIAA group championships after the first week of the NJSIAA public school playoffs. The non-public playoffs were seeded Sunday and those games begin this weekend.
Shore field hockey seniors finally get their Shore Conference Tournament title
HOLMDEL - The senior class of the Shore Regional High School field hockey team had accomplished everything except one thing - the Shore Conference Tournament championship.
Lucas Elias 6 TDs ties NFL uncle’s family record in Toms River North playoff win
TOMS RIVER - It is quite a family heritage Toms River High School North senior running back Lucas Elias has to live up to. Elias' uncle is Keith Elias, the former Lacey Township High School, Princeton University and former Giant/Indianapolis Colts' running back. Keith Elias is one of the Shore's all-time great running backs and is Princeton's all-time leading rusher.
Anthony Knox era set to begin for Rutgers wrestling: 'I'm here to win'
PISCATAWAY - Most freshmen wrestlers would look at a weight as loaded as the NCAA 125-pound class is and temper their expectations. It's deep waters but Rutgers University freshman Anthony Knox does not fret about it. He has never lacked for confidence in his own abilites, and for good reason. He is one of five wrestlers to win four NJSIAA championships on the mat.
Anthony Knox era set to begin for Rutgers wrestling: 'I'm here to win'
Updated Oct. 29, 2026, 1:54 p.m. ET Rutgers freshman wrestler Anthony Knox is confident he can win a national title despite being in a highly competitive 125-pound weight class. PISCATAWAY - Most freshmen wrestlers would look at a weight as loaded as the NCAA 125-pound class is and temper their expectations. It's deep waters but Rutgers University freshman Anthony Knox does not fret about it. He has never lacked for confidence in his own abilites, and for good reason.
Anthony Knox era set to begin for Rutgers wrestling: 'I'm here to win'
PISCATAWAY - Most freshmen wrestlers would look at a weight as loaded as the NCAA 125-pound class is and temper their expectations. It's deep waters but Rutgers University freshman Anthony Knox does not fret about it. He has never lacked for confidence in his own abilites, and for good reason. He is one of five wrestlers to win four NJSIAA championships on the mat.
Our Shore Conference football picks for Week 1 of the playoffs | Exclusive
New Jersey's public school football teams start the second season with the state high school tournament getting underway this weekend with sectional quarterfinal games. The Non-Public A and B playoffs will be seeded by a committee Sunday. Defending Central Group 4 champion Brick Memorial and Middletown North are the Shore's only top seeds.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup at top as playoffs arrive
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A massive shakeup at the top headlines this week's New Jersey Super 25 rankings after Don Bosco, the state's No. 1 team, was knocked off by St. Peter's Prep in a dramatic showdown, opening the door for a new leader. Several contenders strengthened their cases with statement victories, including an unbeaten Washington Township team that extended its winning streak to 23 games, and Rancocas Valley delivering its sixth shutout of the season.
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup at top as playoffs arrive
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Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Steven Falk Tom McGurk Andy Mendlowitz Nick Gantaifis Tom Rimback NorthJersey.com Oct. 27, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET A massive shakeup at the top headlines this week's New Jersey Super 25 rankings after Don Bosco, the state's No. 1 team, was knocked off by St. Peter's Prep in a dramatic showdown, opening the door for a new leader. Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup at top as playoffs arrive
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Oct. 27, 2026, 5:31 a.m. ET A massive shakeup at the top headlines this week's New Jersey Super 25 rankings after Don Bosco, the state's No. 1 team, was knocked off by St. Peter's Prep in a dramatic showdown, opening the door for a new leader. Several contenders strengthened their cases with statement victories, including an unbeaten Washington Township team that extended its winning streak to 23 games, and Rancocas Valley delivering its sixth shutout of the season.
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VOTE Shore football Player of the Week 8 Alliance Orthopedics poll Original
Oct. 27, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET Shore Conference football players delivered outstanding performances during the ninth week of the 2026 season. There were some outstanding performances by Shore Conference football players last weekend - the ninth weekend of the 2026 season. The poll closes Friday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Congratulations to Raritan's Brennan Spengler, who won the voting for Week 0 with with 52.96 percent of the vote.
Check out these 25 Shore football stars from Week 8 of the 2026 season
Oct. 26, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference football performances each week during the 2026 season. Here are the stars from the ninth week of the season - the final full week of the regular season. Luke Scaturro, Red Bank Catholic: Scaturro, a senior, had three tackles for a loss, a fumble recovery and 10 tackles as the No. 1 Caseys clinched the outright Shore Conference Class A North championship with a 31-7 win over No. 9 Wall.
Shore football Top 20 headed into NJSIAA playoffs | full schedule
The high school football season has reached the home stretch. The NJSIAA Public School Playoffs will begin Friday night and Saturday with the sectional quarterfinals. The seeding and pairings for Public School Playoffs were made official Sunday by the NJSIAA. Twenty-five Shore Conference teams qualified for the public school playoffs. There were no changes from the pairings the Asbury Park Press reported Saturday night.
2026 NJSIAA unofficial football playoff brackets for Shore public schools
Here are the unofficial NJSIAA football public school playoff pairings for the 14 sections involving Shore Conference teams, as compiled by the Asbury Park Press from the power points posted on nj.com. Twenty five Shore Conference public school teams have unofficially qualified. The NJSIAA will announce the official pairings late Sunday morning. The public-school playoffs begin Oct. 30 with sectional quarterfinal games hosted by the higher seed. The non-public brackets will be seeded on Nov. 1. 8.
2026 NJSIAA unofficial football playoff brackets for Shore public schools Original
Updated Oct. 24, 2026, 6:59 p.m. ET Here are the unofficial NJSIAA football public school playoff pairings for the 14 sections involving Shore Conference teams, as compiled by the Asbury Park Press from the power points posted on nj.com. Twenty five Shore Conference public school teams have unofficially qualified. The NJSIAA will announce the official pairings late Sunday morning. The public-school playoffs begin Oct. 30 with sectional quarterfinal games hosted by the higher seed.
Pinelands completes first unbeaten regular season in 46-year football history
TUCKERTON - The play Pinelands Regional High School senior quarterback Jamie Jenkins will probably years from now remember from his team's 20-12 win over Toms River High School South Friday night is not the touchdown pass he threw to Dom Colosi or his two TD runs. It will be the final play of the game.
Shore football Week 8 predictions and state tournament picture
The biggest week of the scholastic football season is here. The qualifiers for the NJSIAA Public School playoffs will be known by late Saturday night and officially seeded Sunday morning. The public school playoffs start Oct. 30. The Non-Public A and B playoffs will be seeded by a committee Nov. 1 and begin Nov. 6.
New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal two teams jumping into the Top 5
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After a great week of high school football games, here are the latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings. As teams continue to move up and slide down the weekly polls, we have two new teams jumping into the Top 5. There's also another team entering the rankings, and others still jockeying in the Top 10. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings are posted every Tuesday morning.
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New Jersey Super 25 rankings reveal two teams jumping into the Top 5
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Darren Cooper Greg Mattura Steven Falk Tom McGurk Andy Mendlowitz Tom Rimback Nick Gantaifis NorthJersey.com Oct. 20, 2026, 5:30 a.m. ET After a great week of high school football games, here are the latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings. As teams continue to move up and slide down the weekly polls, we have two new teams jumping into the Top 5. There's also another team entering the rankings, and others still jockeying in the Top 10. Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
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VOTE Shore football Player of the Week 7 Alliance Orthopedics poll
There were some outstanding performances by Shore Conference football players last weekend - the eighth weekend of the 2026 season. HERE'S A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CANDIDATES: Check out these 22 Shore football stars from Week 7 of the 2026 season Congratulations to Raritan's Brennan Spengler, who won the voting for Week 0 with with 52.96 percent of the vote.
Shore football Week 8 Top 20 rankings with a change at No. 1
The game between the top two teams in the Shore resulted in the second change in the Asbury Park Shore Conference Top 20 rankings in three weeks.
Shore football Week 8 Top 20 rankings with a change at No. 1
Oct. 19, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET This is the final week before the cutoff for public school playoff qualification. Several teams can clinch their outright divisional championships with wins this weekend. The game between the top two teams in the Shore resulted in the second change in the Asbury Park Shore Conference Top 20 rankings in three weeks.
Check out these 22 Shore football stars from Week 7 of the 2026 season
The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference football performances each week during the 2026 season. Here are the stars from the eighth week of the season. Cummins, a junior defensive end, had two sacks, four tackles for a loss and eight tackles in all as the No. 1 Caseys held No. 2 Donovan Catholic to 10 points and 197 yards of total offense in a 24-10 win.
RBC football topples Donovan Catholic, reclaims No. 1: 'Ready for this moment'
TOMS RIVER - It had not been the best of times for the defensive unit of the Red Bank Catholic High School football team this season.
RBC football topples Donovan Catholic, reclaims No. 1: 'Ready for this moment'
TOMS RIVER - It had not been the best of times for the defensive unit of the Red Bank Catholic High School football team this season.
Our Shore Week 7 football picks including No. 1 Donovan Catholic vs. No. 2 RBC
The most fascinating week of the 2026 scholastic football season in the Shore Conference is here.
VOTE Shore field hockey Goaltender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll
VOTE Shore field hockey Goaltender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll Oct. 15, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page. Our editorial recommendations are made independently of that compensation.
VOTE Shore field hockey Goaltender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll
With what has been an exciting scholastic field hockey season entering its final month, it is time to vote for the Shore Conference Goaltender of the Year. The poll is open until Thursday, Nov. 12. If you have had trouble voting in the app, try a mobile or desktop browser This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore field hockey Goaltender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll
VOTE Shore field hockey Defender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll
Here is your chance to vote for the Shore Conference field hockey Defender of the Year. With what has been an exciting scholastic field hockey season entering its final month, it is time to vote for the Shore Conference Defender of the Year. The poll is open until Wednesday, Nov. 11. If you have had trouble voting in the app, try a mobile or desktop browser This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore field hockey Defender of the Year | Alliance Orthopedics poll
New Jersey Super 25 rankings see major shakeup after stunning result
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Updated Oct. 13, 2026, 8:50 a.m. ET After a great week of high school football games, there is another shakeup at the top of the New Jersey Super 25 rankings. Paramus Catholic rushed for 469 yards in a stunning 31-17 victory over previously No. 1 Bergen Catholic. It vaults the Paladins into the statewide top three, while Don Bosco reclaimed the No. 1 spot heading into a showdown with DePaul.
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