Scanning The High School Football Scene: Week 1
TR North's QB Mike Husni had himself a career night as he threw 5 TD passes and 232 yards. Husni also ran for 137 yards, as North gained 261 yards on the ground. The Mariners have many weapons on offense. Darrion Carrington caught 3 TD passes of 55, 30 and 43 yards. RB Parker Day (124 yds.) who came back to North after spending his junior year at Manasquan, looks like a solid back to keep defenses off of Husni. North's last loss was to Brick Memorial 11 games ago. Next up for North: on the road at Brick Memorial.
Also having impressive 1st game wins were SJ Vianney (31-0 over Matawan), Jackson (50-6) over cross town rival Liberty, and Manalapan (49-12 over Marlboro). These teams were all over their opponents and big things are expected from them.
I mentioned 1st year head coaches who won. Central's Justin Fumando is already 2-0 as he played zero week. Matt Cilento, Point Boro's new head man, beat Pinelands 31-12. We will broadcast Boro's week 2 game vs Lacey this Friday night. Dino Mangiero has taken over at suddenly revived Mater Dei. His 35-0 trouncing of Keansburg made a statement around the Shore. Jay Graham of Keyport also won his 1st, a 10-7 win over Point Beach. A graduate of Keyport, Jay returns to lead his alma mater.
Ugly scene at the Central/TR East game as 6 players, 3 from each team, were ejected and face possible serious discipline from the State, as they investigate. State guidelines state that multiple ejections could mean ineligible participation from State playoffs if these allegations come to fruition. The all important referees report will determine the penalty of these 2 teams. More to follow on this story on www.shoresportsnetwork.com.
Our Gateway Toyota Coaches Corner is Thursday night throughout the season. We will have shows around the Shore as we are visited by coaches and players to talk high school football. This week, we are at the River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar in Brick as Dragon head coach Len Zdanowitz, Ja'Sir Taylor and Dean Helstowski join us from 7-8pm. Also on this week's show is head coach Dan Curcione of Wall and 2 of his outstanding players Shane Richey and Mike Andrejco. Come on down to the River Rock and support these programs. Can't come, join us on 105.7 FM The Hawk or listen on line at www.shoresportsnetwork.com.