It’s section championship Saturday in New Jersey high school soccer and JSZ brings you a pair of sectional title tilts!
Cherry Hill West 2(4) Shawnee 2(3) (PKs) | Boys | South Jersey Group 3 Final
West is best again in South Group 3 as the third-seeded Lions knocked off the top-seeded Renegades in penalty kicks to win back-to-back sectional titles. Leo Orefice came through in the clutch for West, picking up two huge saves in PKs. Peter Graffeo netted two goals to power Cherry Hill West (13-4-3). Matt Conger finished with a goal and an assist in regulation, plus a goal in PKs for Shawnee (13-2-6).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and post-game reaction from Medford:
JSZ’s coverage of Shawnee is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care.
Cherry Hill West 1(4) Shawnee 1(2) (PKs) | Girls | South Jersey Group 3 Final
The second-seeded Lions upended the top-seeded seeded Renegades in penalty kicks to win the first sectional title in program history! Abby Leporati’s diving save sealed the deal and sparked a long-awaited celebration for Cherry Hill West (12-7-3).
JSZ brings you bonus coverage from Medford:
Middletown South 3 Brick Memorial 2 (2OT) | Girls | Central Jersey Group 3 Final
Makayla Jaffe volleyed in an Abby Doherty service in the 98th minute for her second goal of the game to give the Eagles a sectional title. Jaffe started the scoring in the first half to give the Eagles a 1-0 halftime lead. Brooke DeAlmeida drew the Mustangs level midway through the second half. Freshman Bea Tinoco scored her 21st goal of the season to make it a 2-1 Eagles lead with 8:59 to go before Mia Caruso found the net in the 75th to set the stage for overtime.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights along with extended post-game reaction from the Swamp in Middletown:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Middletown South is brought to you by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Memorial is brought to you by Community Medical Center in Toms River
