Voting is now open for the August 21 Journal & Courier Football Player of the Week poll. There are no limits on voting until the poll closes at 4:59 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 27. To cast your vote multiple times, make sure to refresh the page after each vote so that all votes will be counted.
Here are the 8 nominees from Week 1 in the Lafayette area, listed in alphabetical order by high school:
The sophomore finished with five tackles and two interceptions in the Knights' 63-6 victory over Mitchell. He returned one of the interceptions for a pick-six.
The senior tallied six tackles and two interceptions on defense, including one that resulted in a pick-six in the Trojans' 66-0 win over Tri-County. Asbury also ran for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns on six carries.
The junior completed 20-of-26 passes for 324 yards and five touchdowns, with an average per throw of 16.2 yards, in the Oracles' 35-7 win over Benton Central.

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It's up to APP readers to pick which returning standout girls bowler will be the Shore's top prospect among rising juniors for the 2026-27 school year. Vote below in the poll presented by Alliance Othropedics.
The poll closes Sept. 15 at 10 p.m.
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore girls bowling No. 1 rising junior | Alliance Orthopedics poll

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It's up to APP readers to pick which returning girls bowler standout will be the Shore's top prospect among rising seniors for the 2026-27 school year. Vote below in the poll presented by Alliance Othropedics.
Girls bowling 110 Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27
The poll closes Sept. 15 at 10 p.m.
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore girls bowling No. 1 rising senior | Alliance Orthopedics poll

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It's time to vote on who you think is the No. 1 gymnastics prospect among the Shore Conference's rising sophomores (Class of 2029) for the coming season. The poll is presented by Alliance Orthopedics.
The poll will close Aug. 15 at 10 p.m.
Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27 165 gymnasts
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore gymnastics No. 1 rising sophomore Alliance Orthopedics poll

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It's time to vote on who you think is the top gymnastics prospect among the Shore Conference's rising seniors (Class of 2027) for the coming season. The poll is presented by Alliance Orthopedics.
The poll will close Aug. 15 at 10 p.m.
Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27 165 gymnasts
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore gymnastics No. 1 rising senior Alliance Orthopedics poll

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BRISTOL, Conn. - Toms River is known for success at the Little League World Series on the baseball side. Now the town's softball program is getting its chance.
Sophia Tolentino scored the tiebeaking run on a throwing error and Gia Gatto followed with an RBI single, powering a four-run final inning rally that lifted Toms River to a 5-3 victory over Team Pennsylvania for the region championship - and a berth in the Little League Softball World Series.
This is a breaking story. Check back for more reporting and photos.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Toms River is Little League Softball World Series-bound

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It is up to APP readers to pick which returning standout boys wrestler will be the Shore Conference's top rising sophomore for the 2026-27 season. The poll is presented by Alliance Orthopedics.
HERE ARE THE NOMINEES: Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27: 189 boys wrestlers
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore boys wrestling No. 1 rising sophomore. Alliance Orthopedics poll

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During the weeks leading up to the start of the football season for Shore Conference schools, the Asbury Park Press will feature some of the top position groups around the league. We'll also have traditional team outlooks and highlight the key returning players and top newcomers.
For the past two seasons, Central Regional has established itself as one of the Shore Conference's most consistent football programs.
The Golden Eagles have posted back-to-back 8-2 seasons, becoming one of the premier teams in the Shore Conference's B South Division under head coach Jarrett Pidgeon. Entering his seventh season, Pidgeon owns a 30-26 career record and has guided Central to consecutive postseason appearances.
The one thing missing?
A breakthrough in the NJSIAA South Group 4 playoffs.

Asbury Automotive Group Inc (NYSE:ABG) is one of billionaire David Abrams' top stock picks with upside potential. The stock makes up more than 9% of the billionaire's portfolio. Asbury Automotive is a favorite of elite investors, with 35 hedge funds having stakes in the stock.
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On June 22, Asbury Automotive Group Inc (NYSE:ABG) published its 2025 corporate responsibility report. In that report, the company outlined its major achievements and initiatives from the past year. These included efforts to support local communities, reduce environmental impact, and invest in team members.
Speaking of investing in teams, Asbury relocated its corporate team to a new headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. It said this change enhances team experience and strengthens collaboration, which in turn supports the company's goals.
One of these goals is achieving $30 billion in revenue by 2030. Asbury said it moved closer to this goal after generating more than $17 billion in revenue in 2025. This was achieved through continued investment in existing dealerships and acquisitions. The company presently operates 158 new vehicle dealerships and 202 franchises.

It is up to APP readers to pick which returning standout field hockey player will be the Shore Conference's top rising junior for the 2026 season. The poll is presented by Alliance Orthopedics.
HERE ARE THE NOMINEES: Shore prep sports top prospects 182 field hockey players for 2026-27
The poll presented by Alliance Orthopedics will remain open until 10 p.m. on July 31 and there is no limit on voting.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore field hockey No. 1 rising junior. Alliance Orthopedics poll

It's up to APP readers to pick which hockey players will be the Shore's top prospects among rising sophomores for the 2026-27 school year. Vote below in the poll presented by Alliance Othropedics.
NOMINEES LIST: Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27: 50 ice hockey standouts
The poll presented by Alliance Orthopedics will remain open until 10 p.m. on July 31 and there is no limit on voting.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE Shore ice hockey No. 1 rising sophomore. Alliance Orthopedics poll

It's up to APP readers to pick which returning standout boys swimmer will be the Shore's top rising junior for the 2026-27 school year.
HERE ARE THE NOMINEES: Shore prep sports top prospects for 2026-27: 75 boys swimmers
Cast your vote below.
The poll presented by Alliance Orthopedics will remain open until 10 p.m. on June 30 and there is no limit on voting.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: VOTE NJ Shore boys high school swimming No. 1 rising junior poll

Who's playing Monday Night Football tonight? Where to stream MNF, how to watch, start time
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Week 11 was a wild one.
Will it end up that way?
Week 11 of the NFL season wraps up tonight with a huge game on Monday Night Football. Here's everything you need to know about tonight's game.
Fresh off their bye week off, the Dallas Cowboys travel to Las Vegas to tangle with the Raiders. Both teams have struggled this year, with the Cowboys coming into the game 3-5-1, including a loss to the Arizona Cardinals before their vacation. The Raiders are 2-7 and look to snap a