2020 football preview

Neptune got a later start to its season than every other Shore Conference team and with a new head coach, the Scarlet Fliers are learning themselves before taking on their schedule.

Coming off its first NJSIAA Playoff appearance in 12 years, Keansburg is aiming to entrench itself as a contender in Group I by authoring another winning season.

Keyport unveiled a new pass-heavy offense in 2019 and one year later, the Red Raiders have the talent and experience to take it to the next level.

Coming off a 0-9 season in 2019, Monmouth is a deeper, more experienced team than it was a year ago and happy for a chance at redemption.

Raritan has plenty of new faces starting on both sides of the ball but an optimistic outlook for the next two seasons.

St. John Vianney has hovered around .500 over the past two seasons but a new schedule and some key returnees set the Lancers up to win more in 2020.

Red Bank's stable of versatile skill players will offset some key graduations and a noteworthy transfer ahead of a promising 2020 season.

Asbury Park has a rare combination of youth and experience, even at the head coaching position. Will it result in a multi-year run as a top Group I team?

Armed with versatility, experience and a slightly more forgiving schedule, Freehold Boro is primed to be one of the Shore's turnaround teams of 2020.

Mater Dei has been to four straight NJSIAA sectional championship games and while there won't be one of those this year, the Seraphs still have their sights set the No. 1 spot in the Shore.

Matawan climbed back over .500 behind a determined senior class in 2019, but still returns a promising group that hopes take another step.

Marlboro continues its push to make it back to the playoffs and with no official postseason tournament this season, an intriguing Mustangs team is focused solely on winning the next game.