defense

The key for the Lacey Lions to shine on the field this season will be from a collective mix of seniors and younger players who need to develop quickly for the team to battle a tough schedule.

UNION — During Rumson’s fantastic run over the last five seasons, one that has now delivered three NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II titles in four appearances, the constant theme has been a defense that has been pretty much perfect. What Rumson has accomplished on the defensive side of the ball in all four games is astonishing...

It’s one of the most frustrating and powerless feelings in football, and Manalapan experienced it during the worst possible time last season. The Braves were desperately trying to get the ball back in the second half in order to come from behind in last year’s NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V final against South Brunswick, but the Vikings’ punishing running game was bleeding the clock and moving the