PISCATAWAY--First drive of the game by Manalapan decided to keep the football on the ground for most of the drive. Third down and seven yards to go Quarterback Luke Corcione made a sideline pass to Receiver #15 Scott Scherzer for a critical first down. Shortly after running back Naim Mayfield pranced down the sideline for the first score taking the lead 7-0. To close out the first quarter Manalapan speedster #5 Naim Mayfield grabbed a low punt and ran it in for his second touchdown and an increased lead 14-0. Second Quarter Felix Quinones returning from an injury a few weeks ago threw a nice pass downfield to Penn State bound Justin Shorter. Justin made an acrobatic catch over his head and opposite shoulder for a first down! Several plays later #5 Senior Jaylan Lawson recovered his own fumble on a long run. Keeping the drive alive South Brunswick scored its first touchdown of the game. Extra point was wide left leaving the score 14-6. Second Quarter Manalapan punter snapped it high on the punt and South Brunswick recovered. Quarterback Felix Quinones hit #5 Jaylan Lawson for a 15 yard completion. Next play Felix Quinones hit Justin Shorter on a 4th and 6 to go for a pass into the end zone. South Brunswick tried to even the score with a two pointer but Quinones was hit hard trying to run it up the gut. Halftime score 14-12 Manalapan Football leads. Third quarter Manalapan looked to control time of possession. Felix Quinones threw into coverage for an interception. Score remained 14-12 Manalapan's lead. Fourth Quarter Quinones hit Shorter for several first downs. 58 Seconds left on the clock, Quinones hits Jaylan Lawson for a touchdown. After failing for the two point conversion South Brunswick Football leads 18-14. South Brunswick kicks off and made the tackle but Manalapan took over on the 29 yard line. Quick pass out of bounds then South Brunswick gets a penalty for a pass interference. Manalapan heads into South Brunswick territory. 21 seconds remaining and Manalapan's State Championship dreams are fading fast but they had an opportunity. Quarterback Luke Corcione hits his receiver for a first down on the South Brunswick's 29 Yard line. Same drive Corcione hits his receiver in the end zone but a controversial play took place in the end zone. The referee called an offensive pass interference and they called off a touchdown. He was positioned out of bounds behind the defensive player and receiver. South Brunswick WINS 18-14 !!!
By Sports Writer Brian Milton
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