After goalie TJ Conrad went down with a concussion almost a month and a half ago, Waldwick needed reinforcements to take over the position and execute.

Jeffry Candelario, a junior field player who’s role was to bring energy off the bench, was tasked to command the net in the biggest game of his life, and didn’t disappoint.

Waldwick (14-10-1), the second-seed in the North 1, Group 1 playoffs, knocked off top-seeded Emerson Boro, 1-0 in a shootout period, and reclaimed the title after a rematch from a season ago.

Candelaria had played goalie his freshman year, but quit goalie as a sophomore in hopes to excel at another position, but inserted himself after head coach Jon Noschese gave him confidence.

“I told him, Jeff, I need you to get in there, you’re good... and look at him now,” Nosch

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