Colts Neck used a big first half and game-changing plays on defense and special teams to secure a 19-0 win over Freehold Township.
Colts Neck jumped out early, scoring in the first quarter and adding 13 more points in the second to take a 19-0 lead into halftime. From there, their defense controlled the game, keeping Freehold off the scoreboard the rest of the way.
Colts Neck Highlights:
Ashley Tiedemann (#15) led an efficient offense, completing 10 of 13 passes for 75 yards while adding 30 rushing yards. Liv Brown (#13) was a major factor all over the field, rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown, recording an interception on defense, and breaking the game open with a 50-yard punt return touchdown.
Defensively, Colts Neck made key plays when it mattered most. Victoria Beninato (#14) delivered the biggest moment with a pick-six, while Liv Brown added an interception to help shut down Freehold’s passing attack.
Freehold Township Highlights:
Skyler Rausch (#14) led the offense, completing 15 of 21 passes for 114 yards. She consistently connected with Chloe Glickman (#23), who had a standout performance with 10 receptions for 104 yards.
Rausch also made an impact on the defensive side, recording an interception. Freehold’s defense battled throughout, finishing with 32 total tackles, with Rausch and Kaylie Fata (#8) leading the team with 5 tackles each. Sihera Karce (#24) and Geovanna Pecoraro (#11) added 4 tackles apiece.
Key Takeaways:
Colts Neck capitalized on momentum-shifting plays—a pick-six and a punt return touchdown—to build an early lead and never let up. Freehold Township showed strength in the passing game and continued to compete defensively, but turnovers and field position proved to be the difference.
Freehold Township will look to build on their offensive rhythm and tighten up on key moments as they head into their next matchup.