Shore Conference Football Week 5 Recap

Howell 42, Neptune 3

Howell improved to 5-0 thanks to a pair of touchdowns by quarterback Eddie Morales III, wide receiver Naseim Brantley and Gerard Urso, who added an interception on defense. Braedon Baldwin also added a rushing touchdown.

Saint John Vianney 38, Holmdel 3

The Lancers were led to their 34th straight Shore Conference victory by senior running back Johnny Buchanan, who set the tone early by scoring on a 63-yard touchdown on the game’s first play. Senior quarterback Haaziq Daniels ran for a touchdown and threw one to Zyaire Sterling, who also ran for a 40-yard score.

Rumson-Fair Haven 35, Matawan 0

The Bulldogs were led by senior running back Peter Lucas, who ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, leading RFH to their second straight victory over Matawan. Senior quarterback Dan Harby threw a 24-yard touchdown to junior tight end Ian O’Connor and junior fullback Alex Maldjian added a 19-yard rushing touchdown.

Brick Memorial 21, Central 7

The Mustangs were led by three defensive turnovers and 171 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries by senior running back Tony Thorpe in their fourth consecutive victory. Junior quarterback Tyler Sindel ran for 85 yards rushing and a touchdown. On the other side of the ball, defensive back Dylan Vill had a 10-yard fumble return for a touchdown and an interception for the Mustangs.

Toms River North 34, Toms River East 7

Toms River North recorded their first victory of the season thanks to two rushing touchdowns from senior Mickey Maldonado. Sophomore quarterback Gennaro Guardascione added a 49-yard touchdown run and sophomore Nasir Calhoun ran it in from 7 yards out in the fourth quarter. Sophomore defensive lineman C.J. Niedzielski picked up a fumble and ran it back 34 yards for a defensive touchdown.

Red Bank Catholic 45, Wall 19

The Zack Bair show continued as the Red Bank Catholic senior running back raked up 230 yards and three touchdowns despite only carrying the ball eight times in the Caseys’ victory over the Crimson Knights. The aerial attack was working for RBC as well, as junior quarterback Steve Lubischer threw for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Lombana hauled in a 39-yard pass and found Jaden Key on an explosive 84-yard touchdown. Lombana also had a 50-yard touchdown run and kicker Ryan O’Hara added a 27-yard field goal.

Mater Dei Prep 38, Shore Regional 12

The Seraphs extended their winning streak to 15 games by downing the Blue Devils. George Pearson threw for 208 yards and ran for a touchdown. Senior wide receiver Kyle Devaney hauled in four passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Noguera ran for 94 yards and a touchdown on seven carries, and added a pair of 2-point conversion runs.

Long Branch 21, Middletown South 0

Long Branch recorded its first victory over Middletown South in over 15 years in shutout fashion. Sophomore running back Jermaine Corbett ran for over 100 yards and found the end zone twice while senior quarterback Juwan Wilkins threw for 175 yards and a touchdown – a 79-yard pass to Pasa Fields. Long Branch’s defense intercepted Middletown South four times, two by Kevin Porch and one each from Fields and Luke Arnold.