Mainland Mustangs

Coming off a 62-30 victory over Oakcrest on Tuesday, the defending Group 3 state champions kept things rolling with a dominating 56-34 win over visiting Absegami in Mainland’s home opener.

In South Jersey there aren’t too many rivalries that can match Mainland vs. Ocean City

“This team put so much work into this, and it’s great to get a 10-1 season, back-to-back conference championships, that feels really nice right now,” said Mainaldn senior QB Zack Graziotto.

A pair of local boys soccer teams advanced in the state tournament, here is a roundup of the action.

Jake Cook hauled in a pair of tackle-breaking touchdown passes and Sean Bradley finished with four of the team’s seven sacks as Mainland stayed undefeated with a 21-6 victory over Ocean City.

Tonight, a “family feud” of sorts will take place at Mainland as the Mustangs welcome Ocean City in a game that has huge West Jersey Football League implications -- and has even sparked a brand new trophy.

Mainland improved to 6-0 and 3-0 in the WJFL Independence, and moved into a first-place tie with idle Ocean City.

Freshman catcher Jack Loefflad, a Somers Point resident and Mainland Regional graduate, is a member of the University of Tampa Spartans baseball team and will get a chance to play against the Phillies today.