His offense put up 197 yards and 35 points in the first half Friday, but Southern head coach Chuck Donohue Sr. said the Rams consider themselves a defensive team.

As impressive as the Southern offense was in its 35-7 victory over previously undefeated Brick Township when it scored on all five first-half possessions, it was the defensive unit that set the tone and the table for their offensive teammates.

The Southern defense intercepted a pass and a recovered fumble in the first 4:48 and both led to touchdowns and the turnover-forcing Rams improved to 4-0 in Manahawkin.

Southern lost the bid for its second shutout when Brick Township (3-1) scored with 3:44 left. It was only the second TD surrendered by the Rams so far in 2025. Southern has outscored its four opponents 122-22.

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