The 2022 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 Prep Player of the Year and the entire All-Zone team – meet the best football players that the Garden State has to offer!
Micah Ford Wins 2022 Zoneman Trophy
For the first time ever, Jersey Sports Zone’s top individual football honor goes to a junior.
Toms River North’s dual-threat quarterback Micah Ford put together one of the most dominant single season performances in recent memory. The Mariners’ go-to guy compiled 3,563 total yards of offense and 50 total touchdowns in 2022, while helping lead Toms River North to a perfect 14-0 season and the first-ever Group 5 state championship. He is the 2022 Zoneman Trophy Winner.
Hun quarterback Marco Lainez III has left his imprint at the Princeton prep powerhouse program, losing just two games since his sophomore year. This past season the Iowa commit put up eye popping numbers; passing for 2,182 yards and 23 touchdowns, on the ground Lainez III had an additional 322 yards and five rushing scores to help the Raiders go a perfect 9-0 once again against top NCAA Division I recruits. With the help of mentors like Head Coach Todd Smith and Quarterback Coach Tony Raccioppi, along with his family, Marco Lainez III has become one of the most high profile talents under center on the east coast.
Being named a Zoneman Trophy finalist means you’re recognized as one of the elite players in New Jersey. Here, we celebrate our finalists by producing season-long highlight reels.
Micah Ford, Toms River North QB (First Place)
Chase Bisontis, Don Bosco Prep OL (Second Place)
Stefano Montella, West Morris RB/LB (Third Place)
Malachi Mercer, Bergen Catholic LB (Fourth Place)
Robert “Champ” Long, St. Peter’s Prep QB (Fifth Place)
Meet the 2022 All-Zone Football Team
Our team covered hundreds of games this season in every corner of the state and we saw some of the best talent that New Jersey has to offer. So, let’s meet the 2022 All-Zone team!
