Red Bank Catholic took the lead on its first possession and never gave it up, beating unbeaten CBA to win the Founders' Cup and stake its claim to the No. 1 spot at the Shore.
In the midst of a grueling stretch of games, Red Bank Catholic showed its chops by beating No. 1 Marlboro Saturday at Brookdale -- nine days after Marlboro beat the Caseys in Toms River.
A great defensive performance that included a late-game goal-line stand and a turnover in the final two minutes gave Red Bank Catholic a season-opening win over Mater Dei.
For Red Bank Catholic, the focus is not on who no longer walks the halls of the school or patrols the sideline but rather on how to sustain success and deliver on a set of expectations that remain the same every year.