2023 Football Preview

Coming off consecutive sectional finals appearances, Raritan will strive to continue its winning ways while competing in a new and challenging Colonial Division.

Neptune has a handful of experienced and a slew of young players -- a mix new coach Mike Seber will try to craft into a winning team in 2023.

What it lacks in numbers, Lakewood hopes to make up for with its toughness, athleticism and returning leadership in 2023.

St. John Vianney will be breaking in several new starters and fielding a young team, but the group's collective talent has spurned excitement at the Holmdel school.

With multiple standout players returning after winning a division championship last season, Matawan aims to regain its place among the Shore's best and make a deep state playoff run.

Standout seniors Nazir Treadwell and Mike Ford lead a Keyport squad that wants the Patriot Division title all to itself after finishing in a three-way tie last season.

A young and hungry Warriors team will return to its offensive roots in 2023 as it looks to contend for the Constitution Division championship and return to the state playoffs.

The Raiders have over a dozen players with varsity experience returning this season as they aim to compete in the new-look Liberty Division.

Donovan Catholic returns nearly its entire starting lineup and figures to challenge for the American Division title and the Shore's No. 1 spot.

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.

Middletown North will try to find balance between a veteran group of offensive players and an inexperienced defense to bounce back from a 3-6 season.

Despite losing multiple key players to graduation and transfers, Freehold Township enters the 2023 season with a total of 17 returning starters and optimism it can battle for the Independence Division title and return to the NJSIAA playoffs.