JSZ kicks off our 2026 soccer coverage with a trio of great season-openers from around the Garden State. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

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Cherokee 3 Haddon Twp. 1 | Boys

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz will have full coverage later tonight!

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2 North Brunswick 1 | Boys

JSZ’s Ryan Sudol will have the highlights later tonight!

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Shawnee 1 Kingsway 0 | Boys

On a day where chances came at a premium and with overtime looming in the 69th minute, Declan Bracken’s first varsity goal proved to be the difference as the senior gave the Renegades a quality win in their season opener. Connor Byrne earned a clean sheet in net in the victory for Shawnee (1-0). Talan Vannelli had a pair of saves in the loss for Kingsway (0-1)

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Medford:

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