Jimmy Leblo

LONG BRANCH - In the 44-year history of the NJSIAA playoffs, no Long Branch team had ever been able to utter the statement the Green Wave made after Friday night's victory. "We're still the champs,'' senior linebacker Luke Arnold said. "Back-to-back feels so good...

Brick routed Middletown South, 42-14, in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals.

Brick Township senior Jimmy Leblo is the Week 3 Shore Conference Football Player of the Week.

Seniors Jimmy Leblo and Cole Groschel accounted for all five of Brick's touchdowns in a key 34-15 win over Freehold.

Brick's defense forced three turnovers, allowed just 130 yards and scored nine points to lead the way in a 30-7 win over rival Brick Memorial.

Senior QB Ashante Worthy spearheaded a team effort with 244 total yards and 4 TDs and freshman Ahmad Dixon had a kickoff return for a score to send Freehold to its first state final since 2010.

Jimmy Leblo threw for 153 yards and a score, Joey Carchio ran for two touchdowns and Brick's defense stymied Brick Memorial's rushing attack for its fifth straight win in the rivalry series.