It’s a big weekend of high school football with state championship spots on the line.  In Toms River, Toms River North and Wall’s Unified football teams had a big game of their own.  Watch our feature from RWJ Barnabas Health’s Field of Dreams to see some state champs support some inspirational athletes


Toms River North’s three year reign as NJ Group 5 state champions will officially come to a close next week after the Mariners were eliminted in the state quarterfinals.  TRN’s players showed that they are champions beyond the gridiron.  A number of Mariners varsity football players were there to lend their support to TRN’s Unified football team who played a game against Wall at RWJ Barnabas Health’s Field of Dreams.  Both teams got their chance to showcase their hardwork in front of a great crowd that included a large contingent of Toms River North student-athletes including cheerleaders.

Watch JSZ’s story on an inspirational Thursday morning in Toms River:

Opened in April 2022, The RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams is a one of a kind recreational complex created for the special needs community. Located on 3.5 acres in Tom’s River, New Jersey, the facility intentionally addresses physical and social inclusion for people of all ages and abilities and recognizes everyone’s right to participate fully in equitable play.