East players celebrate — none harder than senior Malcolm Smith (no. 16) — after Jack Gillen's goal tied the game at one yesterday in the Raiders' tilt against rival South.
Oct. 1, 2026- Five High School East players recorded points and its defense didn't allow a goal after going down 1-0 early, and the Raiders defeated High School South, 3-1, yesterday in a Shore A South battle of division and district rivals.
South senior Christian Oberti averts some tough East defense to keep his focus on the ball.
Jose Sanchez, a defenseman, scored his first goal since last season yesterday.
East improves to 7-1 on the season and remains undefeated in the division. Sophomore Liam Browne scored the lone goal for South, which falls to 4-5-1 and will look to rebound at home against Freehold Boro on Saturday.
Photos courtesy of Allison Goodwin.
South senior Christopher Howe (no. 2) fends off an East defender.
Vincenzo Nasuta (no. 3) leads the celebration following what proved to be East's game-winning goal, a score by his running mate, Niko Pedalino (no. 13).
Battle of no. 3s: South's Charles Cox and East's Vincenzo Nasuto converge in pursuit of possession.
South's Owen Olexa and East's Brady Gillen
The Raiders' Sam Los looks to get past the Indians' Tristian Arroyo.
East goalie Mike Peck had four saves on the day.
Charles Cox defends Ayden Salazar (no. 8) whose shot is saved by Jayden Catusco. Salazar would eventually notch an assist in his team's win.
Sam Los (no. 10) gathers the ball as teammate Drew Pereira (no. 7) looks on and Liam Browne (no. 19) — who scored for South — makes his move.
Niko Pedalino (no. 13) and South's Giuseppe Raso
Brennen Hutton looks to get past Tristian Arroyo and push the ball upfield.
Nick DiMeola sends the ball upfield.