An epic goal-line stand in the final minutes gave No. 1 Wall an 18-15 win over No. 2 Donovan Catholic in an instant classic to win the Shore Conference Championship Pod final.
Despite losing standout senior Casey Larkin to an injury early in the game, Wall rode a suffocating defense to a 21-0 victory over Thanksgiving rival Manasquan in Week 5.
Wall's defense held Jackson under 75 yards of offense and Casey Larkin ran for two touchdowns to lead the way in a convincing victory for the Crimson Knights.
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WALL TOWNSHIP - In attempting to beat Rumson-Fair Haven for the second time this season and dethrone the defending state champions, Wall thought the one edge that could swing the title game showdown on Friday night would be hunting one-on-one match-ups in the passing game for playmaker Casey Larkin...
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WALL TOWNSHIP - It shows how high Wall has set the bar this season that it can have a frustrating, penalty-filled game while playing without its leading rusher in the second half and still win a state playoff semifinal by 17 points...
Despite some key injuries last year, Wall capped 2018 ranked in the Shore Sports Network Top 10. With a load of talent back and a clean bill of health, the expectations are even higher in 2019.