Small-enrollment Point Pleasant Beach enjoying giant football success
Point Beach returns six All-Division players as Billy Cavanaugh takes over at QB and the Garnet Gulls chase back to back division titles.
Point Pleasant Beach, known for its iconic attractions like Jenkinson's Boardwalk and beaches, is home to the smallest school in the Shore Conference with a thriving football program. Despite having fewer students than other Shore Conference rivals, the Garnet Gulls showcased their strength last fall, finishing with their best record since 2019.
They won seven games, claimed the D South title, and made it to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 semifinals before losing to Shore Regional. Replacing outgoing second-team All-Shore quarterback Matthew Rossi, who set a program record with 2,264 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, will be challenging but Point Pleasant Beach High School believes last season's breakthrough season was just the beginning.
The team returns six All-Division players, including linebacker Gage Boyle, who earned D North Defensive Player of the Year honors in his sophomore year. Junior Billy Cavanaugh will fill in at quarterback after seeing limited action last season, and he already demonstrated his ability to handle pressure by stepping in for Rossi when he was injured.
Coach Joseph Zaccone is confident in Cavanaugh's leadership skills and believes the Garnet Gulls are poised for even greater success in the more competitive C South division.
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