Extras from the North-South Game

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While it wasn’t the best result for the South All-Stars, which included a group of 14 Shore Conference players, in a 17-3 loss in the annual North-South All-Star Classic on Monday night in front of 3,000 fans at Kean University, there was still plenty to take away from the game. (You can click here for the game story.)

Here are some extra notes/thoughts:

—Manchester defensive tackle Jimmy Lawson, who is headed to Monmouth University, was the first name to pop out of the mouth of South defensive coordinator Rich McGlynn of Highland Park when asked about what players caught his eye during the weekend of practice. Lawson finished with 6 1/2 tackles in the game and had several quarterback pressures in a game where defensive linemen could not stunt or line up in the gaps. It was just brute strength and quickness.

“Lawson is the real deal,” McGlynn said. “His hips are low and he has an explosive first step. Plus his motor never stops.”

I talked to Jimmy after the game and asked him if he still gets questions about wrestling in his future. Lawson was a three-time NJSIAA heavyweight champion who initially verbally committed to Rutgers for wrestling before breaking that commitment and signing with Monmouth University for football.

“Everywhere I go,” Lawson said before smiling. “Even the kids here this weekend were all asking me about wrestling. I am committed to Monmouth to play football, and that is what I am going to do.”

15 Shore Players In North-South Game on Monday/Game Rosters

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Here is the latest information on the 32nd annual North-South game on Monday at Kean. Just a caveat – the rosters for this game often change in the days leading up to the game, but the one below is the latest. The locals, who will play for the South team, are Howell quarterback Jimmy Ryan, Toms River East running back Nico Steriti, Manalapan wideout Kevin Cruz, Pinelands offensive lineman Tim Lamezec, Point Boro offensive lineman Matt Betz, Monsignor Donovan offensive lineman Alex Pangaro, Asbury Park quarterback/defensive back Jamar Small, Matawan linebacker Dave Incle, Ocean offensive lineman George Sofield, Toms River North defensive tackle Rob Cassidy, Red Bank Catholic defensive tackle Lorenzo Coscarelli, Lacey defensive lineman Mike Stuppiello, Keyport defensive tackle Bryan Thomson, Middletown South defensive end Nick Bricker, and Point Beach defensive back Kyle Barnes.

The game will be broadcast on tape delay for Verizon FiOS subscribers on Verizon FiOS1 Sports. I will be doing the color commentary on the broadcast. I will post the times of the broadcast for you when I get them.

32nd Investors Savings Bank North-South All-Star Football Classic at 7 p.m. on June 28 at Kean University. Tickets are $10.

The North, which will look to avenge a 7-0 loss in last year’s game, will be led by former Essex Catholic and Newark Central head coach Larry Schumacher. The South will be headed by former Neptune coach John Amabile.

Here is a look at the lineup of players slated to represent their high school’s in the annual all-star game,

NORTH

QB: Greg DePugh, Parsippany Hills
QB: Gavin McCarney, Jefferson
RB: Ray Centrulo, Nutley
RB: Rashon Evans, Irvington
RB: Greg Moore, Paterson Catholic
WR: Garret Avitabile, River Dell
WR: Eddie DeMarchi, Butler
WR: Mike Fess, Caldwell
WR: Kyle Gayle, Montclair
WR: Josh Ford, St. Anthony
WR: Najee Salaam, Passaic
OL: Alex Blum, Millburn
OL: Matt Cardona, Johnson
OL: Brandon Castelbuono, Wayne Valley
OL: George Grosz, Clifton
OL: Tim Kologrivov, Ramapo
OL: Joe Ligas, Cedar Grove
OL: Dan McDonald, Walkill Valley
OL: Andrew Tullo, New Providence
DL: Billy Dobbs, East Orange
DL: Terrance Gavin, Union
DL: Willie Johnson, Westfield
DL: Olsen Pierre, Rahway
DL: Akmad Razzaq, Roselle
DL: Mike Watts, Summit
LB: Marc Aspinwall, Ridgefield Park
LB: Tom Calabrese, Belvidere
LB: Joe Falato, Lodi
LB: Willie McDonald, Madison
LB: Gianni McLaughlin, St. Peters Prep
LB: Bryant Worts, Ferris.
DB: Matt Chierici, Montville
DB: Mike Cimilluka, West Essex
DB: Mike DiTommaso, Seton Hall Prep
DB: Alex Fox, Westwood
DB: Marcus Hackett, Immaculate Conception
DB: Jay Pachero, Wallington
DB: Auxence Wogou, Hackettstown
K/P: Jon Allard, Lakeland

SOUTH

QB: Nolan Quinn, Middle Township
QB: Jimmy Ryan, Howell
RB: Marcus Hampton, Williamstown
RB: Austin Medley, Delsea
RB: Nico Steriti, Toms River East
WR: Kevin Cruz, Manalapan
WR: Corey Reeder, Pemberton
WR: Drew Semple, Hopewell Valley
WR: Khalil Wallace, Millville
TE: Boomer Walton, Northern Burlington
OL: Josh Martinez, Cherry Hill West
OL: Tim Lamezec, Pinelands
OL: Anthony DeRosa, St. Joseph (Hamm.)
OL: Alex Pangaro, Monsignor Donovan
OL: Robert Slotterback, Franklin
OL: Christian Bollin, Middlesex
OL: Matt Betz, Point Pleasant Boro
OL: George Sofield, Ocean Township
DL: Nick Bricker, Middletown South
DL: Robert Cassidy, Toms River North
DL: Lorenzo Coscarelli, Red Bank Catholic
DL: Wanemi Omuso, Burlington Township
DL: Ethan Posey, Lawrence
DL: Mike Stuppiello, Lacey
DL: Brian Thompson, Keyport
DL: Bryant Watts, Florence
LB: Carl Bonley, J.P. Stevens
LB: Romaine Evans, Palmyra
LB: David Incle, Matawan
LB: Rashaun Smith, Bridgeton
LB: Pete Sorrento, East Brunswick
LB: Marc Tyson, Monroe
DB: Malcolm Griggs, Piscataway
DB: Craig James, Oakcrest
DB: Leon Jones, Lindenwold
DB: Josh Sherman, Holy Cross
DB: Jamar Small, Asbury Park
DB: David Webb, Highland Park
K/P: Kyle Barnes, Point Pleasant Beach
K/P: Ryan Stant, Cumberland