For the 14 seniors on the Southern Regional boys soccer team, this season could have been a disaster, going the way of the spring season when it was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the Nov. 14 clash with Toms River North marked the 14th game of the season – the last for the regular season.

“Coming into the season, we didn’t even know if we’d play,” said John Paul Prosperi. “We were blessed to have a 14-game season, and that was the best thing for us.