Central Jersey Group 1 Championship

Here is a look at Saturday's football game:

Florence (10-1) vs. Shore Regional (9-2),

at the College of New Jersey, 10 a.m.

Coaches: Florence: Joe Frappolli; Shore Regional: Mark Costantino.

Playoff history: Florence has made 12 appearances in the finals and won five titles. Shore has made eight appearances in the finals and won five titles

Last year: Florence beat Shore, 23-0, in the Cental Jersey semifinals.

Stats and stuff: Florence is seeking its first sectional title since the Flashes won their fourth in a row in 2006. . . . The Flashes' balanced ground game features senior Rich Myers (115 carries, 690 yards, 10 touchdowns) and juniors Curtis Thompson (91 carries, 584 yards, eight touchdowns) and Jazmir Best (82 carries, 483 yards, eight touchdowns). . . . Florence kicker Doug McArthur has made 33 extra points and four field goals. . . . Shore has a strong rushing attack led by seniors Jack Kelly (121 carries, 845 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Mark Costantino (74 carries, 663 yards, five touchdowns).

Fast fact: Frappolli, 65, is South Jersey's all-time leader in coaching victories. His record is 274-116-5 in his 39th season.

- Phil Anastasia

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