Jersey Mike’s Team of the Week: Toms River North

Every week this fall, Jersey Mike’s and Shore Sports Network will be selecting a Team of the Week based on its performance over the past weekend.

The Team of the Week for Week Three is Toms River North, which shook up the Class A South race with a thrilling 44-34 comeback win on the road over previously-fifth-ranked Toms River South in one of the most thrilling editions of the 43-year history of the "Civil War" rivalry between the two teams. The Mariners and head coach Dave Oizerowitz were presented with a special game ball at practice by Shore Sports Network's Kevin Williams and Jersey Mike’s NJ/NE Area Director Chad Tirpack, a former standout quarterback/defensive back at Wall, on Tuesday. The players were also treated to free Jersey Mike’s subs.

The win over the Indians helped the Mariners improve to 2-1 on the heels of a 1-9 season. Junior tailback Asante Moorer earned Sport Clips Player of the Week honors after rushing for 200 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries to help power the win. Sophomore quarterback Mike Husni added 185 yards passing and two touchdown throws, both to senior tight end Jordan Craig. Junior defensive lineman Da'shon Copes also had a huge stop on fourth down to help seal the victory.

"The kids just showed great mental toughness,'' Oizerowitz showed. "We stuck with the gameplan, and we didn't get rattled when we got behind. It was just a great team effort."

The Mariners join  Neptune and Central as the two recipients thus far of the Jersey Mike’s Team of the Week, which is selected by the Shore Sports Network staff.