Long Branch upset an undefeated, state-ranked Pennsauken team in overtime to reach the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals and earn the Jersey Mike's Team of the Week award.
With two power programs joining the ranks, the Class B North division of the Shore Conference is as deep as it has ever been and completely up for grabs.
The best way to replace a coaching legend is with a king. Chad King takes over the Long Branch football program and will try to keep the Green Wave a state-title contender.
According to his coach this week, Long Branch quarterback and defensive back Christian Rodriguez is the favorite to win MVP, but he'll have plenty of competition from within his own team.
Group 4 champion Middletown South was projected seventh in Class A North last year and finished tied for fifth. Class A North breeds contenders and this year is no different.