Lacey rallied from a 1-5 start to qualify for the NJSIAA Playoffs last year and with senior leaders in key spots, the Lions are hoping the strong finish carries into 2023.
After a competitive-but-frustrating 2-7 finish, Monmouth is hoping its senior-laden squad can cover its losses and pick up some more wins against a revamped schedule.
Long Branch will be young and inexperienced and a host of positions, but senior quarterback Earnest Reevey has the Green Wave returning with high expectations in 2023 nevertheless.
With scrimmages now underway and the regular season starting for more than half the Shore Conference next weekend, the long wait for the return of Shore football is over.
The conference returns some of the most electrifying players in New Jersey, a defending NJSIAA Group champion, and a host of teams looking to make their presence felt statewide this season...