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Top 20 Jersey Shore players to watch in Week 1 of the playoffs

Asbury Park Press
Ocean's Trebor Pena (No. 2) will be a player to watch for as long as Ocean is in the NJSIAA playoffs.
Ocean's Trebor Pena (No. 2) will be a player to watch for as long as Ocean is in the NJSIAA playoffs.
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Long Branch's Jermaine Corbett, shown against Manalapan in 2018, is one of the running backs to watch in the Shore Conference this week.
Long Branch's Jermaine Corbett, shown against Manalapan in 2018, is one of the running backs to watch in the Shore Conference this week.
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Wall, with junior running back/defensive back Casey Larkin, as one of its key players, improved to 7-0 with a win over St. John Vianney.
Wall, with junior running back/defensive back Casey Larkin, as one of its key players, improved to 7-0 with a win over St. John Vianney.
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Long Branch's Jayon Farrar catches a pass up the middle and make a long run with it for his team's third touchdown of the game. Long Branch football vs Wall in Wall, NJ on October 12, 2018.
Long Branch's Jayon Farrar catches a pass up the middle and make a long run with it for his team's third touchdown of the game. Long Branch football vs Wall in Wall, NJ on October 12, 2018.
Peter Ackerman
Jaylen Smith of Raritan tries to make a catch as Ty Brookins of Ocean defends in a game in Hazlet on Oct. 11, 2019.
Jaylen Smith of Raritan tries to make a catch as Ty Brookins of Ocean defends in a game in Hazlet on Oct. 11, 2019.
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Makai Mickens intrercepts a pass on defense and then carries the ball for a touchdown on offense to put his team up by two touchdowns. Red Bank defeats Allentown in NJSIAA Central Group III first-round playoff game in Red Bank, NJ on November 2, 2018.
Makai Mickens intrercepts a pass on defense and then carries the ball for a touchdown on offense to put his team up by two touchdowns. Red Bank defeats Allentown in NJSIAA Central Group III first-round playoff game in Red Bank, NJ on November 2, 2018.
Peter Ackerman
Toms River North, with junior quarterback Jake Kazanowsky, as one of its best players, moved up in this week's Asbury Park Press Shore Conference Football Top 10
Toms River North, with junior quarterback Jake Kazanowsky, as one of its best players, moved up in this week's Asbury Park Press Shore Conference Football Top 10
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Manalapan Sean Kehley runs through line for yardage during first half action. Red Bank Catholic football vs Manalapan in Manalapan, NJ on October 18, 2019.
Manalapan Sean Kehley runs through line for yardage during first half action. Red Bank Catholic football vs Manalapan in Manalapan, NJ on October 18, 2019.
Peter Ackerman
Rumson-Fair Haven vs Jackson Memorial football. Rumson-Fair Haven's John Volker. Jackson, NJ Friday, November 1, 2019
Rumson-Fair Haven vs Jackson Memorial football. Rumson-Fair Haven's John Volker. Jackson, NJ Friday, November 1, 2019
Doug Hood
Jared Pruitt (1) of Toms river North rushes against Toms River South during football game at Toms River North High School. Friday, November 1, 2019. Toms River,NJ Noah K. Murray-Correspondent/Asbury Park Press
Jared Pruitt (1) of Toms river North rushes against Toms River South during football game at Toms River North High School. Friday, November 1, 2019. Toms River,NJ Noah K. Murray-Correspondent/Asbury Park Press
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Jackson Memorial Will Towns hurdles a defender as he works up field during first half action. St John Vianney football vs Jackson Memorial on October 4, 2019 in Jackson, NJ.
Jackson Memorial Will Towns hurdles a defender as he works up field during first half action. St John Vianney football vs Jackson Memorial on October 4, 2019 in Jackson, NJ.
Peter Ackerman
Toms River North vs Long Branch football. Long Branch's Ba-Sean Fraser breaks up a pass intended for Toms River North's Dominick Jacob. Long Branch, NJ Saturday, October 19, 2019
Toms River North vs Long Branch football. Long Branch's Ba-Sean Fraser breaks up a pass intended for Toms River North's Dominick Jacob. Long Branch, NJ Saturday, October 19, 2019
Doug Hood
Manalapan High School football lineman Mateusz Zielinski (facing camera) at a recent practice.
Manalapan High School football lineman Mateusz Zielinski (facing camera) at a recent practice.
Peter Ackerman
Jackson Memorial's Collin McCarthy (No. 50 on the right), shown on offense, is one of the state's top defensive linemen and one to watch this week in the Shore Conference.
Jackson Memorial's Collin McCarthy (No. 50 on the right), shown on offense, is one of the state's top defensive linemen and one to watch this week in the Shore Conference.
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Blake Rezk of Wall, tries to make a catch in the end zone against Naron Alston of St. John Vianney in a game in Wall on Oct.18, 2019.
Blake Rezk of Wall, tries to make a catch in the end zone against Naron Alston of St. John Vianney in a game in Wall on Oct.18, 2019.
Jeff Granit/Special To The Press
Toms River East’s Yusuf Ahmed tries to move the ball up the middle during first half action. Howell football vs Toms River East in Howell, NJ on September 6, 2019.
Toms River East’s Yusuf Ahmed tries to move the ball up the middle during first half action. Howell football vs Toms River East in Howell, NJ on September 6, 2019.
Peter Ackerman
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Ryan Ruane intercepts a pass intended for RBC’s MJ Wright during the second half of the Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven football game at Rumon-Fair Haven High School in Rumson, NJ Friday, October 19, 2018.
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Ryan Ruane intercepts a pass intended for RBC’s MJ Wright during the second half of the Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven football game at Rumon-Fair Haven High School in Rumson, NJ Friday, October 19, 2018.
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