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 Claire Gaston is the student liaison for Mater Dei Prep’s Women’s Leadership Committee and the senior is without question leading by example. The senior who is committed to play college soccer as a goalkeeper at Misericordia University has joined the Mater Dei Prep football team serving as the team’s kicker on extra points and field goals. Gaston credits the entire team and fellow kicker Richie Pekmezian for helping her with the transition from soccer to football. Pekmezian will join the team following his required 30-day transfer rule. Until then, it’s up to Gaston to put the ball through the uprights for a team that is currently ranked No.5 in the latest state polls. And she’s quickly made an impact. After going two for four on extra points in her football debut against Brick Township, Gaston delivered five straight extra points in the Seraphs 41-7 win over Jackson Memorial.  While Carli Lloyd ponders a future kicking in the NFL, JSZ profiles another Jersey soccer standout who’s already kicking through barriers: Claire is helping raise money for the Kevin Attridge Women’s Leadership Challenge. Named in honor of a legendary Mater Dei coach who championed women’s sports, you can learn more about what the Seraphs are looking to do to give increased opportunities and female athletes here: LINK – Kevin Attridge Women’s Leadership Challenge

Week 1 wraps up with plenty of great action all across the state. Thanks to our sponsors for allowing us to capture these great moments and be sure to look out for our Top Play and Game Ball nominees from this weekend. Our Teaser sets the stage for our coverage, then you can scroll down and watch all the action from a great Saturday of football! Camden 42 Cedar Creek 41 The Panthers raced out to a 28-0 lead, before the Pirates battled back and turned this one into an instant classic. Jalin Brownlee threw five touchdown passes for The High. Alijah Clark hauled in three touchdown catches, while DaMeir Burns finished with a pair of TD catches. Louie Barrios threw five touchdown passes and ran for a score for Cedar Creek in the loss. Purdue University commit Malachi Melton caught four TD passes, all in the fourth quarter. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from a thriller in Egg Harbor City: Coverage of Camden is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. St. Joe’s (Mont.) 33 Cardinal Hayes (NY) 7 New Jersey’s top team didn’t skip a beat in their first game on New Jersey soil in the 2019 season. Star junior running back Audric Estime broke the game open with an 89-yard touchdown scamper, leading the way to a 120-yard, three-touchdown performance. This was the nightcap game in the first annual Battle for the Bridge showcase. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from MetLife Stadium: Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of all St. Joe’s (Mont.) athletics throughout the 2019-2020 scholastic season is brought to you by Rothman Orthopaedics! Freehold Boro 27 Freehold Township 21 (2OT) Sha’Kim Shuler’s third TD run of the game in double overtime from 10 yards out gave Freehold Boro a crosstown rivalry win and the Duke Trophy. Shuler scored late in the fourth quarter to force overtime and the Freehold Boro defense was able to create a turnover in the second OT setting the stage for Shuler’s heroics. JSZ has thrilling highlights from a great football game: Why did we have highlights of Freehold Boro’s double-overtime classic? It’s because of our Colonials sponsor – Playa Bowls in the Freehold Raceway Mall St. Anthony’s (NY) 16 Delbarton 14 The Battle of the Bridge Showcase from MetLife Stadium kicked off with a tough battle between St. Anthony’s (NY) and Delbarton. The Green Wave struck first with a special teams fumble recovery in the end zone to go ahead 7-0 in the second quarter. St. Anthony’s would tie the game at 7 heading into the break following a 4 yard running score from quarterback Rob McGee. Early in the second half Delbarton would take the lead following an 18 yard TD pass from Cole Freeman to Andrew Ross, but a field goal and a 28 yard throwing score from Rob McGee to Justin Houston put the Friars ahead 16-14 late in the fourth. Delbarton would come within field goal distance, however there would not be enough time for a last second score. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from East Rutherford:  Thank you to Tip of the Spear Football for sponsoring our Delbarton coverage! Robbinsville 28 Gloucester Catholic 7 The Ravens improved to (2-0) on the season, propelled by a tremendous defensive performance led by junior Shane Martin, who had two blocked punts and an interception. Robbinsville quarterback Danny Surtz threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in the victory. JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from J.A. Lynch Field in Gloucester City: Coverage of Robbinsville is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates. Thank you to NJM Insurance for sponsoring our Gloucester Catholic coverage! Red Bank Catholic 7 Manasquan 0 Elijah Jules 10-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter was the only score of the contest as the Caseys defense holds Manasquan to 103 yards. Joe Diorio had a 56-yard catch to set up the score and delivered an interception in the fourth quarter. JSZ has the highlights from a Saturday afternoon Shore Conference defensive struggle: Thanks to the Jersey Shore Institute of Health and Wellness for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Red Bank Catholic. JSI is the reason we can bring you highlights of the Caseys all year long! Mater Dei Prep 41 Jackson Memorial 7 Malik Ingram had nine carries for 118 yards and 4 TD’s (all in the first half) and Naran Bunton had two catches for 110 yards and 2 TD’s to lead the Seraphs to a convincing win at home to improve to 2-0 on the season. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Middletown: Thanks to Louro Chiropractic Center for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Jackson Memorial

The Shore Regional field hockey team has long been a Shore Conference power but has taken a back seat to Rumson-Fair Haven in recent years. But the Blue Devils are making an early-season statement that they are the team to beat in the Shore. Watch JSZ’s highlights of Shore’s impressive win at home over Red Bank Catholic Shore Regional 8 Red Bank Catholic 0 Lily Santi scored four goals to lead a dominating effort for the Blue Devils, who are ranked #6 in the latest state polls and are now a perfect 4-0. Shore opened the season with a win over five-time Shore Conference champ Rumson-Fair Haven and now have a 4-0 record. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from West Long Branch: Thanks to Reach Your Potential Training for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Shore Regional. The Blue Devils field hockey team trained at RYPT and we’re excited to showcase RYPT teams and their highlights all year long Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Catholic is made possible by JSI in Wall

After countless votes JSZ has crowned our very first Top Play winner of the 2019 football season. Despite a 26-14 loss against Lawrenceville, Sam Williams along with his fellow Big Blue teammates pulled off a tremendous hook and ladder trick play which is featured below. Williams was quick to give thanks to his squad when presented with “The Strap”. Watch the ceremony below: Take Our Poll Be sure to cast your vote for Top Play between 9 am Sunday- 3 pm Tuesday to give your school a chance to take home a JSZ belt!

Steinert 4 Notre Dame 0 Two of Mercer County’s best met Tuesday afternoon in Lawrenceville for a Colonial Valley Conference Boys Soccer showdown. Notre Dame entered 2-0 while Steinert started 2019 off 1-1. Right from the start it was the Spartans in control thanks to an early goal from Dylan Kotch in the opening two minutes of play. Kotch would score again and thanks to an eight save day from Trevor Giordano, Steinert handed Notre Dame their first loss of the year in a 4-0 shutout. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring both our Steinert and Notre Dame coverage! Monroe 4 East Brunswick 0 Tabi Essa scored a pair of goals as Monroe posted its fourth consecutive shutout to start the 2019 season. Christian Bernal and Jonah Dias also found the net for the Falcons. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from the GMC: Thanks to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of the Monroe Falcons Pinelands 2 Lacey 0 The Wildcats earned a key early-season victory over the Lions in Shore Conference B South action. Johnny Hart scored both goals for Pinelands, including an incredible scissor kick off of a cross from Tony Aguilar. Gavin Harris earned the shutout in net for the Wildcats. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has highlights and reaction from Lacey Township:

The Sunday JSZ tradition is back! We look back on all the best plays captured by our cameras and ask your vote for the Top Play of Week 00 and Week 0. We’ll keep our polls open through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winning play will get a visit from JSZ cameras at a mid-week practice and the presentation of the JSZ Top Play Belt. We’ve got another great mix of plays from offense, defense and special teams. Watch them all then cast your vote: Take Our Poll

Week 0 heats up with tons of action all across the Garden State. Watch our Teaser below to get a taste of all the action coming from the Jersey Sports Zone team and scroll down to watch the action from every part NJ! Rumson-Fair Haven 20 Red Bank Catholic 14 John Volker ran for 163 yards on the ground and 25 more through the air with two touchdowns and Ryan Ruane had a 69-yard interception for a score as RFH built a 20-0 lead and held on to beat RBC for the first time since 2002. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Red Bank and the showdown of two of the top teams in the Shore Conference: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Catholic is made possible by Jersey Shore Institute of Health & Wellness. We’ll have great RBC coverage all year long thanks to JSI! Red Bank Regional 50 Freehold Boro 7 The Red Bank Regional Bucs had a riveting season opener under new head coach, David Schuman. Quarterback, Jack Chamberlain completed 11 out of 13 passes for 143 yards. He also scored two touchdowns for RBR. Wide receiver, running back and linebacker, Owen Laughlin, also finished with two touchdowns. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights and post-game reaction from Little Silver: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Regional is made possible by Ryser’s Landscape Supply! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Freehold Boro is made possible by Playa Bowls in the Freehold Raceway Mall. Gonzaga (D.C) 35 Don Bosco Prep 21 After losing their season-opener in California last weekend, Don Bosco Prep returned back home to the Garden State looking for a win. Standing in the way was Gonzaga and their five-star Class of 2021 quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams was masterful throughout the game, accounting for 5 touchdowns and leading a comeback effort against the Ironmen. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Ramsey: Cherokee 51 Washington Twp. 6 After winning just one game in 2018, the Chiefs came out on a mission to begin the 2019 campaign. They raced out to a 28-6 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Billy Osborn ran for a score and threw two touchdown passes to Caden Burti in the victory. Darren Hazen rushed for a pair of TDs. Cherokee also scored on defense and special teams in this one. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from Sewell. Coverage of Washington Township is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. Cinnaminson 21 Delran 10 The Pirates overcame a 10-7 halftime deficit to knock off the Bears in the opening game of the season for both teams. Shawn Ruffin rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown to lead the way for Cinnaminson. Carmen Saginario and A.J. Torres also found the endzone for the Pirates in the win. Michigan commit R.J. Moten scored Delran’s only touchdown of the night. James Mooney has the highlights from this Burlington County clash: Coverage of Cinnaminson is made possible by NJM Insurance. North Brunswick 26 South Brunswick 0 After 42 years of meeting on Thanksgiving, North and South Brunswick did not play in 2018 due to the new football playoff system. However, the friendly rivalry resumed in Week 0 and for the first time in eight meetings it was the Raiders walking away victorious. Dahvey Hicks who recently transferred back to the program from New Brunswick made his return memorable as he returned a 95 yard kickoff and rushed in a 36 yard touchdown. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights:  Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our South Brunswick coverage! Notre Dame 55 Ewing 12 Cortaz Williams had a monster game with 7 carries for 122 yards on the ground with three TD’s to go along with a blocked punt TD and a 79 yard kickoff return for a score. Shawn Clancy gets his first win as Irish head coach. JSZ has the Mercer County action: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Notre Dame and Ewing is made possible by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates. Robbinsville 19 Manchester Twp. 15 Robbinsville quarterback Dan Surtz was the force behind a major surge of offense in the Ravens’ season opener. Surtz led the way with three touchdowns — including a top-play worthy run and a game-winning TD pass — to help capture their first win of 2019. JSZ has the highlights from Ocean County: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Robbinsville is made possible by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.

Coming off a perfect season St. Benedict’s picked up their fifth win of 2019 with an exciting 1-0 victory over Old Bridge. A scoreless first half was ended when Cao Chaves found net in the 32’ minute to help the Gray Bees take a 1-0 lead at the break. However, the story of the afternoon was Knights goalie Eric Siciliano who ended the day with 16 saves and just a single score allowed. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has all the action: 

Head Coach Jay Graber had a huge impact on the Allentown football team for nine seasons, leading them to their first ever sectional title. This will be Graber’s first season with the Matawan Huskies, and the team is already liking his coaching style. Matawan finished 1-8 last season, but the program has a history full of talent. They have won seven sectional titles as well as a Central Group IV title in 1975. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the full preview from Matawan: 2019 Matawan Football Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 – vs. Raritan Friday, Sept. 20 – vs. Colts Neck Saturday, Sept. 28 – at Lakewood Friday, Oct. 4 – at Toms River East Saturday, Oct. 12 – vs. Toms River South Friday, Oct. 18 – at Jackson Liberty Friday, Oct. 25 – vs. Shore Friday, Nov. 1 – at Neptune

After a bounce back season in 2018, all signs are pointing upward as Delbarton prepares to get going for the 2019 season. Although there’s only 10 seniors on the team, the Green Wave are hopeful that core group can lead a team with young talent across the board. Quarterback Cole Freeman will the lead offense after a solid sophomore campaign, while Gary Lewis shifts from running back to wide receiver this season. JSZ’s Jay Cook previews the 2019 Green Wave from Morristown: Delbarton 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7 — at Landon School (MD) Saturday, Sept. 14 — vs. St. Anthony’s (NY) @ MetLife Stadium Saturday, Sept. 21 — at Woodrow Wilson Saturday, Sept. 28 — vs. DePaul Saturday, Oct. 5 — vs. Morris Knolls Saturday, Oct. 12 — vs. Pope John Saturday, Oct. 19 — at Seton Hall Prep Saturday, Oct. 26 — vs. Morristown Friday, Nov. 1 — at Clifton Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Delbarton football is proudly brought to you by Tip of the Spear Football!

When Victor Konopka graduated from Don Bosco Prep this past spring, his plan was to enroll at Army West Point where he was committed to play Division I basketball. But after contemplating his athletic career, the former JSZ All-Zone basketball player decided to leap and make a change. A big one. Konopka, a 6-7, 245-pound defensive line prospect, has joined the football team at Blair Academy and looks to follow in the footsteps of Jayson Oweh (Penn State) and David Ojabo (Michigan) as basketball-turned-football players who greatly benefitted from stellar coaching at Blair. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story from Blairstown:

Hackensack knows that they can do a lot better than last year’s 5-5 mark. The Comets found themselves in a lot of close games and they feel a senior-laden team is ready to learn from those tough lessons and have a breakthrough year. 14 starters are back for coach Benjie Wimberly, many of them are in their third year in the starting lineup. Tymere Robinson is one of the state’s top running backs with over 1200 yards and 17 TD’s last year. Jayden Robertson is set to take over at quarterback and the junior provides a dual threat to the Comets offense. Watch Jersey Sports Zone’s preview of Hackensack now: Hackensack Comets 2019 Football Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Eastside Friday, Sept. 13 — at Passaic Tech Friday, Sept. 20 — vs. Paramus Catholic Friday, Sept. 27 — at Clifton Saturday, Oct. 5 — at Hudson Catholic Thursday, Oct. 10 — at Bergen Tech Friday, Oct. 18 — vs. Kennedy Friday, Nov. 1 — vs. Ridgewood Thursday, Nov. 28 — at Teaneck

Camden went (10-2) in 2018 behind a relentless offensive attack and a tough-nosed defense that allowed less than eight points-per-game. There would be no trip to MetLife Stadium for the Panthers, however, after they were eliminated in the South Group 2 championship game by Haddonfield. The High, having graduated 20 seniors in the spring, will have some spots to fill on both sides of the ball. The Panthers do return Butkus Award nominee and University of Miami commit Tirek Austin-Cave. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp for the latest:  Camden Panthers 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Winslow Friday, Sept. 14 — vs. Cedar Creek Friday, Sept. 20 — vs. Paul VI Friday, Sept. 27 — vs. Delsea Saturday, Oct. 5 — at Pemberton Friday, Oct. 18 — vs. Pennsauken Friday, Oct. 25 — vs. Camden Catholic Friday, Nov. 1 — at Willingboro Thursday, Nov. 28 — at Woodrow Wilson Thank you to Cooper University Health Care for sponsoring our Camden coverage!

Five teams from the Garden State plus one from Philadelphia made the trip to SHI Stadium at Rutgers University to take part in the Rumble on the Raritan. JSZ has highlights and reaction from all of the match-ups in Piscataway! St. Joseph (Hamm.) 34 Highland 20 Wildcats senior Jada Byers was electric in his 2019 debut. Byers finished with over 200 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. Jayden Shertel connected with Keshon Griffin for a touchdown, while Cohl Mercado also scored for St. Joe. Johnny Martin finished with 240 yards rushing and a pair of late touchdowns for the Tartans in the loss. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from SHI Stadium at Rutgers: Coverage of Highland is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. St. Peter’s Prep 48 Millville 0 The Tahj Bullock era is underway at St. Peter’s Prep. The junior signal-caller got the first start of his anticipated career and did not disappoint, throwing for three touchdowns and running in for one more. Ohio State commit Cody Simon was a menace on defense, collected two interceptions, one going for a pick-six. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights: Seton Hall Prep 42 Archbishop Carroll (PA) 20 Matt Colantuono had 245 yards and three TD’s including a 97-yard gallop to put the game away as the Pirates win their first opening week game since 2015. Zander Zebrowski threw two TD passes including a 15-yard toss to Giye Jenkins with :08 seconds left in the second quarter to give the Pirates a 21-6 halftime lead. PJ Penders had a 79-yard kickoff return for a TD and Myles Thomason added a 33-yard TD run. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rutgers:

Peddie has built quite a reputation for producing big talent over the years. Last season the Falcons went 6-3 behind an up-tempo offense that featured Alabama commit John Metchie and three star recruit Marlyn Johnson at receiver. While they will try to fill some of those spots In 2019 they will have names like Boston College bound Linebacker and Butkus Award Nominee Korey Smith and West Virginia commit Chris Mayo on defense. Head Coach Chris Malleo short on numbers this year prepares his team for another successful year of Mid Atlantic Prep League play. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp:  Peddie 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7 — vs. Bishop Sycamore High School (OH) Saturday, Sept. 14 — at Wyoming Seminary College Prep (Kingston, PA) Friday, Sept. 20 — at Archbishop Wood (Warminster, PA) Saturday, Sept. 28 — at Canada Prep (Ontario, Canada) Friday, Oct. 4 — at Hill School (Pottsville, PA) Saturday, Oct. 12 — vs. Lawrenceville Saturday, Oct. 19 — vs. Capital Prep Harbor (Bridgeport, CT) Saturday, Oct. 25 — at Hun Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Peddie coverage!

Following a Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division Championship in 2017, Old Bridge failed to repeat success last year finishing with just three wins. The Knights under Coach Anthony Lanzafama in his 10th season will look to senior defenders Manny Joseph and Sam Kamara III as well as sophomore quarterback Owen Haughney to lead the way this year. With their beloved Thanksgiving game with East Brunswick (Battle of Route 18) done, Old Bridge has some extra anticipation entering the season. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp:  Old Bridge 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — at East Brunswick Saturday, Sept. 20 — at Perth Amboy Friday, Sept. 27 — vs. J.P. Stevens Friday, Oct. 5 — vs. South Brunswick Friday, Oct. 11 — at Monroe Friday, Oct. 18 — vs. Sayreville Friday, Oct. 25 — at Franklin Friday, Nov. 1 — vs. Carteret

After back-to-back (1-9) seasons, the Mustangs turned things around in a big way last fall. Mainland went (8-3) for its first winning season since 2008, and captured the West Jersey Football League Independence Division title. With the buzz back in the once-proud program, the ‘Stangs are hopeful for even more success this fall. Seniors Drew DeMorat, Brayden Pohlman and Amir Vick will lead a Mainland defense that should be stout. Senior WR Jake Cook and freshman RB Jabriel Mace are a pair of players to watch on offense. JSZ’s Mike Frankel stopped by the Mustang Corral in Linwood: Mainland Mustangs 2019 Schedule Friday, September 6th – vs. Overbrook Friday, September 13th – at Absegami Friday, September 20th – vs. Cherry Hill West Friday, September 27th – at Bridgeton Friday, October 4th – vs. Clearview Friday, October 11th – vs. Oakcrest Friday, October 18th – at Middle Twp. Friday, November 1st – vs. Ocean City Thursday, November 28th – at Egg Harbor Twp.

Underdogs. That’s the word the Rahway Indians use to describe themselves. However, after finishing 10-2, they are most definitely a threat. Seven starters return to the defense, and offensively, there will be a new quarterback and three offensive linemen. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the full preview from Rahway: Rahway Indians 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 13 – vs. Voorhees Friday, Sept. 20 – vs. Gov. Livingston Saturday, Sept. 28 – at Summit Friday, Oct. 4 – vs. North Plainfield Friday, Oct. 11 – vs. Cranford Friday, Oct. 25 – at Warren Hills Saturday, Nov. 2 – at St. Joseph (Met.) Thursday, Nov. 28 – vs. Johnson

Last year was a memorable one for Woodrow Wilson. The Camden-based public high school finished (9-4), eventually falling to Rumson-Fair Haven in the South Group 3 Bowl Game at MetLife Stadium. Following the departure of Central Michigan quarterback Nick Kargman, the 2019 Tigers will have Texas A&M commit Fadil Diggs at wide receiver and Temple University-bound running back Muheem McCargo leading the offense as the Tigers try to repeat their playoff success. Preston Brown, who was suspended and later reinstated as head coach within a week’s time, rejoins his team and gives his first interview since the incident. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp for the latest: Woodrow Wilson 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 14 — vs. Camden Catholic Saturday, Sept. 21 — vs. Delbarton Saturday, Sept. 28 — vs. Cedar Creek Friday, Oct. 4 — vs. Seneca Friday, Oct. 11 — at Shawnee Friday, Oct. 18 — at Delsea Friday, Oct. 25 — at Willingboro Thursday, Nov. 28 — vs. Camden

Shawnee overcame a two-win regular season to capture its second consecutive South Jersey Group 4 championship in 2018. The Renegades are looking to make it a three-peat, with a second goal of winning a bowl game this time around. Seniors Dalton Short, Tom Papa and Matt Papa are veteran two-way players for head coach Tim Gushue. Sophomore Matt Welsey returns at quarterback, with senior Dom Frigiola, senior Brett Hilgetag and senior Alex Pfeifer also expected to play key roles for the Renegades. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the preview from Medford: Shawnee Renegades 2019 Schedule Friday, September 6th – at Rancocas Valley Friday, September 13th – vs. Cherokee Friday, September 20th – vs. Hammonton Friday, September 27th – vs. St. Augustine Friday, October 4th – at Moorestown Friday, October 11th – vs. Woodrow Wilson Friday, October 18th – at Union City Friday, October 25th – vs. Williamstown Thursday, November 28th – at Lenape Coverage of Shawnee is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care.

Having won just four games in the past two seasons, Keyport has made strides in returning the program to glory in 2019. The Red Raiders have a new Head Coach in Jason Glezmen and with three year varsity vet Devon Meza setting an example for younger players like sophomore wide receiver DJ Thompson and Junior quarterback Troy Alvarez, the offense has already taken a new identity.  JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp: Keyport 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7 — vs. Metuchen Friday, Sept. 13 — at Manchester Twp. Saturday, Sept. 21 — at Keansburg Saturday, Sept. 28 — vs. Pinelands Saturday, Oct. 5 — vs. Point Beach Saturday, Oct. 12 — vs. Asbury Park Friday, Oct. 25 — at Point Beach Friday, Nov. 2 — vs. Keansburg

At Delsea, the Crusaders don’t measure success by playoff wins. They measure success by championships. The Crusaders were disappointed by last season’s (6-4) record and a second round exit in the South Jersey Group 3 playoffs. Now Delsea is looking to add to the school’s trophy case in 2019. Shaikyi Hannah, Damir Lomax and Jake Nwosu are three seniors who will see plenty of touches on offense and be counted on to make stops on defense. Fellow senior Xavier Scott will anchor the lines. JSZ’s Mike Frankel checks in with the Crusaders from Franklinville: Delsea Crusaders 2019 Schedule Friday, September 13th – vs. Willingboro Friday, September 20th – vs. West Deptford Friday, September 27th – at Camden Friday, October 4th – at Burlington Township Friday, October 11th – at Camden Catholic Friday, October 18th – vs. Woodrow Wilson Saturday, October 26th – at Cedar Creek Friday, November 1st – vs. Bridgeton Coverage of Delsea is brought to you by NJM Insurance.

After accumulating just five wins in two seasons Notre Dame football returned to glory last year with a 7-3 record under head coach Marc Lodi. In 2019 Notre Dame will have some new faces joining the mix as 6’4 Junior Jake Renda takes over for West Point commit Robbie Buecker at quarterback while interim head coach Sean Clancy will be calling the shots on game day. The Irish will have four year varsity starters Cortaz and Coleon Williams returning at running back for their senior seasons. Cortaz eclipsed the 3,000 career rushing yard mark in 2018 and is on pace to break 4,000 this year. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp: Notre Dame 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Ewing Friday, Sept. 13 — vs. Allentown Saturday, Sept. 20 — at Lawrence Friday, Sept. 27 — at West Windsor Friday, Oct. 4 — vs. Steinert Friday, Oct. 11 — vs. Hightstown Friday, Oct. 18 — at Hopewell Valley Friday, Oct. 25 — vs. Nottingham Friday, Nov. 1 — at Trenton

The Spartans earned a chance to play at MetLife Stadium last season, but fell to rival St. Joseph in the Non-Public Group 2 state final. The Wildcats will likely be in Spirit’s way again down the line, but first the Spartans open the season against Mount St. Joseph of Maryland on August 30th. Holy Spirit is also out for revenge in that one after losing in Baltimore to open the 2018 campaign. RB E’lijah Gray, WR Ahmad Brown, and TE Isaiah Gerena are three of the top players in South Jersey, and those seniors will be counted on to deliver for Spirit this season. JSZ’s Mike Frankel catches up with the Spartans in Absecon: Holy Spirit Spartans 2019 Schedule Friday August 30th – vs. Mount St. Joseph (MD) Friday, September 13 – vs. Eastern Friday, September 20th – vs. Camden Catholic Friday, September 27th – at Hammonton Friday, October 11th – at Washington Twp. Friday, October 19th – vs. St. Augustine Friday, October 25th – vs. Kingsway Saturday, November 2nd – at St. Joseph (Hamm.) Thursday, November 28th – at Atlantic City

Westfield has become synonymous with winning football underneath head coach Jim DeSarno, but the Blue Devils hit a speed bump in 2018. Their vaunted 37-game win streak was snapped in Week 1 and they did not complete a four-peat state title run. Things look different this time around for 2019. DeSarno has his players hungry after a 4-7 season last year as the Blue Devils look to rebound from the first losing season since 2012. QB Hank Shapiro (Lehigh), OL Declan McCauley (Holy Cross), RB Tim Alliegro and DL Colin Freer will be the leaders on this year’s team. JSZ’s Jay Cook previews the Blue Devils from Westfield: Westfield 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 14 — vs. Linden Saturday, Sept. 21 — vs. Union Saturday, Sept. 28 — vs. Watchung Hills Friday, Oct. 4 — at Elizabeth Friday, Oct. 11 — at Edison Friday, Oct. 18 — at Bridgewater-Raritan Friday, Oct. 25 — at Phillipsburg Saturday, Nov. 2 — vs. North Brunswick Thursday, Nov. 28 — vs. Plainfield

Somerville has exploded onto New Jersey’s public school scene over the past two years and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Despite losing JSZ Zoneman Player of the Year Jalahn Dabney to graduation, head coach Dallas Whitaker believes his team has the mentality and necessary tools to be champions once again. Ethan Hilliman and Kyree Hinton are a pair of top returning two-way players who will look to power the Pioneers back to a sectional championship for a third straight season. JSZ’s Jay Cook previews Somerville and their 2019 squad: Somerville 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Hamilton Friday, Sept. 13 — at North Plainfield Friday, Sept. 20 — at Voorhees Friday, Sept. 27 — at Cranford Saturday, Oct. 5 — at Summit Friday, Oct. 11 — vs. Warren Hills Friday, Oct. 18 — vs. Rahway Friday, Oct. 25 — vs. Gov. Livingston Friday, Nov. 1 — vs. Immaculata

The Lincoln Lions have one word to describe themselves going into this season: Aggressive. The Lions have a mixed demographic of rookies and veterans going into this 2019 season. Lincoln has their sights set on putting big points up on the board. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the full preview: Lincoln Lions 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — at Demarest Friday, Sept. 13 — vs. Hoboken Friday, Sept. 20 – at West Side Friday, Sept. 27 – vs. Caldwell Friday, Oct. 4 – vs. West Essex Thursday, Oct. 10 — at Shabazz Saturday, Oct. 19 – at Nutley Saturday, Oct. 26 — vs. Newark Central Saturday, Nov. 2 — at Snyder

The Shabazz Bulldogs are hungry walking into their 2019 football season with new Head Coach, Tyrone Turner. The Bulldogs finished last season with a 10-2 record. Prior to facing their rival, Cedar Grove, Shabazz had a 17-game winning streak. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the full preview: Shabazz Bulldogs 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Glen Ridge Saturday, Sept. 14 — at West Side Friday, Sept. 26 – vs. Hoboken Friday, Oct. 4 – at Verona Friday, Oct. 10 – vs. Lincoln Friday, Oct. 18 — vs. Cedar Grove Friday, Oct. 25 — at Newark Collegiate Friday, Nov. 1 — at Hudson Catholic Thursday, Nov. 28 – vs. Weequahic

The Nutley Raiders closed out the 2018 campaign with a three-game win streak to get to 4-6. JD Vick is the interim coach as Steve DiGregorio is on the mend. DiGregorio is expected to rejoin the team on October 1st. Justin Lucia is back to lead the Raiders offense at quarterback. The Raiders open the season on September 7th at the Oval against Bloomfield. JSZ caught up with Nutley at the Super Football Conference Media Day at Wayne Valley High School: Nutley Raiders 2019 Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7 — vs. Bloomfield Saturday, Sept. 14— vs. Montclair Friday, Sept. 20 — at Wayne Valley Saturday, Sept. 28 — vs. Newark Central Friday, Oct. 4 — at West Side Friday, Oct. 11 — at West Essex Saturday, Oct. 19 — vs. Lincoln Saturday, Oct. 26 — vs. Snyder Friday, Nov. 1 — at Caldwell

Bergen Catholic has been the model of consistency in North Jersey over the past two seasons, going a combined 20-4 over that time with brothers Nunzio and Vito Campanile each serving as head coach in that span. The Crusaders captured a Non-Public Group 4 title in a 2017 blowout against St. Peter’s Prep but suffered their first shutout in over three decades in last season’s 13-0 loss to St. Joe’s (Mont.). Bergen Catholic hit the reset button coming into 2019, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have a state title on their minds. JSZ’s Jay Cook previews the Crusaders coming into the 2019 season: Bergen Catholic 2019 Schedule Saturday, Aug. 31 — at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) Saturday, Sept. 7 — vs. Imhotep Charter (Pa.) at Rutgers Saturday, Sept. 21 — vs. St. Peter’s Prep Friday, Sept. 27 — at Don Bosco Prep Friday, Oct. 4 — at Irvington Saturday, Oct. 12 — vs. St. Joe’s (Mont.) Saturday, Oct. 19 — at Pope John Friday, Oct. 25 — at Paramus Catholic Saturday, Nov. 2 — vs. DePaul Catholic

The Lakeland Lancers are coming into the 2019 season with mostly fresh faces, and a few seasoned veterans. This year, the Lancers will have a different offensive backfield as well as a new quarterback. Junior Todd Geyer will step in as the quarterback. Six of Lakeland’s starters have played out on the Varsity field before, but there will be several first-year starters in the mix as well. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the full preview story: Lakeland 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Ramsey Friday, Sept. 13 — vs. Passaic Valley Saturday, Sept. 20 – at Lenape Valley Saturday, Sept. 27 – at West Milford Friday, Oct. 4 – vs. Westwood Saturday, Oct. 11 — at Fort Lee Friday, Oct. 18 — at Pascack Hills Friday, Oct. 25 — vs. Dumont Friday, Nov. 1 — vs. Mahwah

The JSZ Camp Countdown Preview tour takes us to Red Bank Catholic where the Caseys know they can’t do better than last year’s 10-0 record with a Non-Public Group 3 state championship. Coach Frank Edgerly’s team has always been focused on the task at hand and with a selfless attitude across the entire roster, the Caseys will once again be a team to watch not just in the Shore Conference but the entire Garden State. The Caseys have two of the top-ranked seniors in the state. Notre Dame commit Kevin Bauman is one of the best tight ends in the country and Charlie Gordinier is Boston College bound at tight end and will be a key factor at linebacker for the Caseys defense. Ryan Edgerly is poised to take the reins of the offense at quarterback for the graduated Steve Lubischer. Watch JSZ’s preview of Red Bank Catholic: Red Bank Catholic 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Rumson-Fair Haven Saturday, Sept. 14— at Manasquan Friday, Sept. 20 — vs. Middletown South Friday, Sept. 27 — vs. Long Branch Friday, Oct. 4 — at Toms River North Friday, Oct. 18 — at Manalapan Friday, Oct. 25 — at Donovan Catholic Friday, Nov. 1 — vs. Freehold Township

In the their previous four seasons Lenape accumulated an impressive 40-4 record that included their first and only Sectional Championship. However, in 2018 the Indians under first year coach Joe Wojceichowski fell to 5-6 with an exit in the South Group 5 Semifinals.  Wojceichowski now in year two has inspired a young Lenape team to take on more responsibility. With the help of Purdue University commit Clyde Washington and running back Xavier Coleman who holds offers from West Virginia, Baylor, Temple and Rutgers, the Indians will look to see if they can return to glory in 2019. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by training camp: Lenape 2019 Schedule Friday, Sept. 6 — vs. Tottenville (N.Y.) Friday, Sept. 13 — at St. Augustine Saturday, Sept. 20 — at Vineland Friday, Sept. 27 — at Williamstown Friday, Oct. 4 — vs. Allentown Friday, Oct. 18 — at Camden Catholic Saturday, Oct. 26 — vs. Rancocas Valley Friday, Nov. 1 — at Cherokee Thursday, Nov. 28 — vs. Shawnee