A top-ten showdown between St. Benedict’s Prep and St. Peter’s Prep take centerstage on a busy Wednesday on the pitch. Hunterdon Central and Shawnee look to stay unbeaten, plus Manalapan and Colts Neck go to battle in the Shore Conference. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!
St. Benedict’s Prep 1 St. Peter’s Prep 0 | Boys
Kwaku Agyabeng assisted Raymond Diouf for a huge goal in the 79th minute, propelling the Gray Bees to a riveting win over the Marauders. St. Benedict’s Prep (6-0) is still a national-level power as they embark on their return season in the NJSIAA. Victor Laracca made six saves in the shutout. Philips Sayouowoh and Anthony Novello were both carded with double yellows and St. Peter’ Prep (7-1) played the final 12 minutes down two men.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from West Caldwell
Colts Neck 3 Manalapan 3 | Boys
The Braves rallied to score three straight goals to force overtime after falling behind 3-0 in the first half and Chase Lee made a save on a penalty kick in overtime to end Colts Neck’s seven game winning streak. The Cougars got two goals from Sean Moore and older brother Kyle Moore scored inbetween to make it 3-0. Christian Laverde made it a 3-1 game at the half for Manalapan. The Braves got a header off a corner from Ethan Rosenfeld and Ethan Lustig tied the match on a PK.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from a thrilling back and forth match in Colts Neck:
Shawnee 2 Rancocas Valley 0 | Boys
The Renegades shut down the Red Devils at home for its fifth-straight victory and scored another big win in the Olympic Conference American Division. Jacob Howley netted his first goal of the season to break a scoreless tie in the 28th minute. Providence commit Connor Winters added his fourth goal of the year in the win for Shawnee (7-0-1).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Medford: