GALLERY: South Jersey high school football teams get ready for the season
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Cumberland's Justin Moore cools off during a water break at practice on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine Prep senior defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes is one of the top college recruits in South Jersey. The Hermits hope he can penetrate St. Joseph’s offensive line and stop star running back Jada Byers, below, when the rivals face noon Saturday in Hammonton.
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's Isaiah Raikes participates in a running drill during football practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine head coach Pete Lancetta addresses his players during football practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
St. Augustine Football Practice

St. Augustine's Isaiah Raikes, 5, looks to stop teammate Justin Brown, right, during football practice on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Barnegat Football Practice

The Barnegat High School football team works on a sweep play during practice in August.
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Barnegat Football Practice

Barnegat High School football team practice Wednesday Aug 7, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team members practice Monday.
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Lacey Football

Lacey Township High School football team practice Monday Aug 5, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville’s Samir Castillo lines up for a drill at practice earlier this month.
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville’s Avant Williams catches a pass.
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville IBN Ragsdale,WR/S at practice in a drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville Marlon Leslie,14,QB/S, at practice in a drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville football team at practice in a drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville football team at practice in a drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Pleasantville Football Practice

Pleasantville football team at practice in a drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional’s Joey Vitiello, center, is one of several players hoping to see time at the quarterback spot this season.
Pinelands Football Practice

Connor Harris participates in a tackling drill during practice earlier this month.
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Pinelands Football Practice

Pinelands Regional High School football players are pictured during practice on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest football team in a practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest’s Zaire Jones, who plays defensive end and linebacker, works during a practice drill.
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest Nysere Dunlap,17,MLB,RB,K, in practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest Amir Cherry,16, DE/DT, in practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest Nysere Dunlap,17,MLB,RB,K, in practice drill. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest Head coach: Eric Anderson talks to his team during practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Oakcrest Football Practice

Oakcrest Angel Casanova,17, QB warming up in practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek football practice on Friday Morning. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek football practice on Friday Morning. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek senior wide receiver Malachi Melton catches a pass during practice. Melton has verball committed to NCAA Division I Purdue University.
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Malachi Melton 17, catches a pass at practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Malachi Melton 17 CB. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek William Marable DE, 15 getting instructions from head coach Tim Watson during practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Manny Reid 17. WR/RB/DB . Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Louie Barrios 17, on action during practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Louie Barrios 17 QB, hands the ball off to Manny Reid 17, at practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek head coach Tim Watson give out instructions during practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Malachi Melton 17, catches a pass at practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek football practice on Friday Morning. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Cedar Creek Football Practice

Cedar Creek Louie Barrios 17 QB, in action at practice. Aug. 8, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland coach Chuck Smith at practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland Zack Graziotto/ QB in a practice drill. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland Regional wide receiver Jaquan Mace, left, catches a pass over cornerback Elijah Williams in a practice earlier this month.
Mainland Football Practice

Mainland football practice. Aug. 12, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland coach Dan Russo addresses his players during football practice on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland's Barry Turner, left, and Conrad Jackson share a laugh during football practice on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Vineland Football Practice

Senior quarterback Ryan Shelton threw for 1,214 yards and rushed for 552 yards and seven touchdowns. He returns after breaking his collarbone late last season.
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland's Tyreem Powell cools off during a water break at football practice on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland’s Tyreem Powell has verbally committed to Virginia Tech and has offers from other schools, including Penn State.
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland's Anthony Arthur runs the football during practice on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland’s Dayone Denby reaches for a pass during practice. The Fighting Clan are No. 8 in the Elite 11.
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland High School senior Tyreem Powell is transitioning to tight end this season, which begins 7 p.m. Friday in Williamstown. The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder, who also plays defensive back, has a verbal commitment to Virginia Tech. ‘I love tight end. I’m helping out blocking. I’m working to get the ball on the receiving end. I think it’s a win-win for me,’ the senior said.
Vineland Football Practice

Vineland's Ryan Shelton runs the football during practice on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Quarterback Ernie Troiano will look to his twin brother Dominick at receiver.
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood football practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood Casey Dillon Asst Coach talk to players during practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood DeVante Ashton RT in action during practice. Aug. 13, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Wildwood High School Football

Wildwood wide receiver Joe Awad will also probably see time at running back this season.
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Lower Cape May football practice

Lower Cape May football team in a practice drill. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Middle Township High School football practice

Middle Township football practice. Aug. 14, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Egg Harbor Township Football practice

Tre McKanzi running back for Egg Harbor Township High School football practice Tuesday Aug 20, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Egg Harbor Township Football practice

Tre McKanzi running back for Egg Harbor Township High School football practice Tuesday Aug 20, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Egg Harbor Township Football practice

Kevin Stetser coach for Egg Harbor Township High School football team Tuesday Aug 20, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Egg Harbor Township Football practice

Egg Harbor Township High School football practice Tuesday Aug 20, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Egg Harbor Township Football practice

Egg Harbor Township High School football practice Tuesday Aug 20, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Southern Regional Football Practice

Southern Regional head coach Chuck Donohue Sr at practice. Aug. 20, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Southern Regional Football Practice

Southern Regional Guliano Black/ LB/FB, in action during a practice drill. Aug. 20, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Southern Regional Football Practice

Southern Regional Harry Larkin OL/DL in action during a practice drill. Aug. 20, 2019 (Craig Matthews / Staff Photographer)
Southern Regional Football Practice

Southern Regional head coach Chuck Donohue Sr. runs a drill during a preseason practice. The Rams (4-1) host Middletown North (3-2) in a Shore Conference Constitution Division game at 7 p.m. Friday in Stafford Township.
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Cumberland Regional’s Christopher Rodriguez, center, and his fellow linemen work on blocking techniques during practice. Coach Dwayne Hendricks says he’s excited about his offensive and defensive lines.
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Cumberland's Zsayon Price runs the football during practice on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Cumberland coach Dwayne Hendricks, left, who played for the New York Giants, addresses his players during practice.
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Cumberland's Daveon Morris carries the football during practice on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Cumberland linemen participate in blocking drills during practice on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Cumberland Regional High School's football team prepares for the upcoming season during practice on Tuesday, August 20,2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
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Players from Bridgeton High School's football team prepare for the upcoming season during practice on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Photo/Charles J. Olson
Holy Spirit Football

E-Lijah Gray, #24, of the Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Trevor Cohen, #7, quarterback for the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Trevor Cohen, #7, quarterback for the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Isaiah Gerena, #8, runs with the ball during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Isaiah Gerena, #8, during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Ahmad Brown, #20, during Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Holy Spirit running back E’lijah Gray, left, gets a handoff from quarterback Trevor Cohen during a practice earlier this month. Gray rushed for 1,233 yards and 15 touchdowns last season.
Holy Spirit Football

Trevor Cohen, #7 quarterback, runs with the ball during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Trevor Cohen, #7 quarterback, runs with the ball during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

E-Lijah Gray, #24, left, and Trevor Cohen, #7 quarterback, during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

E-Lijah Gray, #24, runs with the ball during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

E-Lijah Gray, #24, runs with the ball during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Ahmad Brown, #20, during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Kevin Burns, line coach, directs players during a Holy Spirit High School football team practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

A.J. Russo, head coach of the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

A.J. Russo, head coach of the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Riley Howat, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Justin Curcio, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Tommy Finan, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Andrew Constantino, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Sebri Drinks, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Michael Weaver, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

Ai-Johnnie Rembert, Holy Spirit High School football team during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

A.J. Russo, head coach of the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Holy Spirit Football

A.J. Russo, head coach of the Holy Spirit High School football team, during practice, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (VERNON OGRODNEK / For The Press)
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
Ocean City Football scrimmage

Ocean City scrimmage against Cherry Hill West at Ocean City High School Thursday Aug 22, 2019. Edward Lea Staff Photographer / Press of Atlantic City
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