The 2025 football season has finally come to a close and it’s time to recognize the best in New Jersey. From the Zoneman Trophy to the entire All-Zone team – meet the best football players that the Garden State has to offer in our full postseason award breakdown.
Holmdel’s Jack Cannon wins 2025 JSZ Zoneman Trophy!
Holmdel quarterback Jack Cannon is the 2025 winner of JSZ’s Zoneman Trophy presented to the most outstanding player in New Jersey high school football. Cannon put up mind boggling numbers in his senior season throwing for 2,747 yards and 30 touchdowns along with running for 1,673 yards and 33 scores. The Dartmouth commit led the Hornets to the school’s first section title in 53 years. JSZ pulled up to Holmdel to bring the trophy and tell the story of a remarkable season by a special player.
Cannon had 29 of 56 first place ballots from coaches and media around the state. Winslow Township QB Jalen Parker was the runner up with St. Joe’s-Montvale’s Nate Bailey coming in third. A special thanks to the coaches and media who cast their ballot.
Voting Coaches
Sean Clancy, Notre Dame | Tommy Farrell, Manchester Twp. | Drew Lachenmayer, Allentown | Matt Yaskco, Edison | Matt Ahearn, Colts Neck | Brian O’Connor, Mount Olive | Barris Grant, Union | Andrew Patterson, Robbinsville | Humberto Ayala, Millville | Mike Henderson, JFK-Iselin| Casey Flynn, Morristown | Michael Schatzman, Washington Twp. | Lionel Bolen, Eastern | Dan Marangi, Indian Hills | John Emel, West Deptford | Matt Demarest, Passaic Tech | Todd Romano, Caldwell | Dave Oizerowitz, Toms River North | Jeremy Schulte, Rumson-Fair Haven | Brett Ressler, Hackensack | Michael Paparo, Hamilton West | Chuck Smith, Mainland | Bill Percey, High Point | Dan Wendel, Monmouth Regional | Jon Simoneau, Bernards | Dom Gaston, Pope John| Al-Majid Hutchin, Ewing | Matt Bloom, Somerville | Nick Guttuso, Ramapo | Noel Kavanagh, Holmdel | Garrett Lucas, Rancocas Valley | Robert Petrella, Demarest | Ken Loomis, Wildwood | Tim Gushue, Shawnee | Steve Bush, Middletown North | Manj Singh | Verona | Stephen Everette, Burlington Township | Bill Fitzgerald, Seton Hall Prep | Brian Wright, Timber Creek | Dan Sabella, Don Bosco Prep | Chris Meagher, Spotswood | Augie Hoffman, St. Joseph Regional | John Tierney, Pinelands | Darrel Fusco, Mountain Lakes
Voting Media
Jay Cook, JSZ | Rich Chrampanis, JSZ | James Mooney, JSZ | Tyler Mroz, JSZ | Ryan Patti, NJ Advanced Media | Tom Williams, Prime Events | Donovan Hugel, NJ Advanced Media | Mark Trible, Glory Days Magazine | Tom McGurk, Courier-Post | Bob Badders, NJ Advanced Media | Steven Falk, Asbury Park Press
Zoneman Trophy History
The 2024 season marks the eighth year of the Zoneman Trophy in New Jersey. Here’ s a rundown of the award’s past winners. Click each player’s name for their presentation ceremony.
Our team covered hundreds of games this season in every corner of the state and we saw some of the best talent in New Jersey. So, let’s meet the 2025 All-Zone team!
JSZ’s Public Offense | Click Each Player’s Name to See Their Highlights!
