Middletown South entered last week banged up, but kept winning thanks to players like junior Will Nugent stepping up to make key contributions every game.
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.
Since a 0-4 start to the season, Middletown South has rattled off 11 straight wins, including back-to-back wins over Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven last week.
Turnover on the rosters and on the sideline makes Class B North one of the most balanced, intriguing divisions in the Shore Conference for the coming season.
Led by its battle-tested seniors and a freshman phenom, Middletown South survived overtime to win its third NJSIAA sectional championship in the last six years.
Middletown South's combination of a power running game and a tenacious defense led the Eagles past Winslow Township in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals.
Ties are a part of soccer, even when it comes to the Player of the Week Award. Middletown South's Shawn McCann and Wall's Jake Petillo finished dead even for the Week 2 honor.