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.
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.
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.
Middletown South did not win a division game in 2021, but on the first day of the 2022 season, the Eagles sent shockwaves through the Shore with a stunning upset.
Middletown South once again heads into the season with a talented roster and expectations of competing for division and state championships under Hall of Fame coach Steve Antonucci.