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.
A 77-yard interception return for a touchdown by Ethan Kalinauskas punctuated a great defensive performance that led Jackson Memorial to a 10-7 win over Manalapan in the South Jersey Group 4 playoffs.
Clutch plays by seniors Tyler Douglas, CJ Flannigan, Mateo Andrews, and Caleb Thompson helped Ocean to a dramatic overtime victory over Middletown North to remain undefeated.
Keyport senior linebacker Logan Blanks suffered a 'severe neck and spinal injury" during Saturday's Shore Conference Patriot Division game between Keyport and Lakewood.