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Colts Neck survived last year's five-team race to the finish line in Class B North. Do the Cougars have what it takes to win what will be another tight race?
Freshman Jake Clayton made an instant impact and All-Shore standouts Matt Oliphant and Jake Croce combined for 314 yards rushing to power No. 6 Point Boro to a win over No. 11 Colts Neck.
With a total of 18 returning starters, including of the Shore's top running backs and a physical offensive line, Colts Neck will look to contend for the Colonial Division title and make a deep playoff run.
Will Surdez did most of his damage in the second half and Colts Neck overpowered Brick Memorial over the final five minutes Wednesday in a Central Jersey Group III quarterfinal win.
After losing its first four games of the season, Middletown South has rattled off 14 straight wins -- the latest a road win over Colts Neck Tuesday to clinch the Class B North title.