POINT PLEASANT, NJ – In an electrifying semifinal match, Point Pleasant Boro showcased a dominant performance defeating Cinnaminson with a score of 49-21 in the Central Jersey, Group 2 (CJG2) semifinals of the NJSIAA Tournament on Friday night. The stellar play of Jake Croce, who made history, was a highlight of the game that now propels Point Pleasant Boro into the finals with a season record of 9-1.
The match started with a bang as Point Pleasant Boro raced to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. Matt Oliphant initiated the scoring spree with a stunning 78-yard run, followed by a 38-yard pass to Brian Simose for another touchdown. Jake Croce then contributed with a 10-yard run, painting a clear picture of Point Pleasant Boro’s offensive firepower.
The onslaught continued in the second quarter as Croce dazzled with a 40-yard run to the end zone. Oliphant connected once more with Simose, before Jake Clayton capped off the quarter with a 14-yard run, extending the lead to a daunting 42-0.
Cinnaminson attempted a comeback in the following quarters, putting up 7 points in each, but their efforts were dwarfed by the continued aggression of Point Pleasant Boro. The third quarter saw Simose adding another touchdown to Point Pleasant Boro’s tally, bringing the score to 49-0 before Cinnaminson could respond.
The historic performance by Jake Croce was a highlight as he made significant contributions to the overwhelming victory, marking a memorable night in Point Pleasant Boro’s journey to the CJG2 finals.