Colts Neck survived last year's five-team race to the finish line in Class B North. Do the Cougars have what it takes to win what will be another tight race?
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.
Long Branch upset an undefeated, state-ranked Pennsauken team in overtime to reach the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals and earn the Jersey Mike's Team of the Week award.
With two power programs joining the ranks, the Class B North division of the Shore Conference is as deep as it has ever been and completely up for grabs.
The best way to replace a coaching legend is with a king. Chad King takes over the Long Branch football program and will try to keep the Green Wave a state-title contender.