The Lancers face a tall challenge under new coach Andy Carlstrom in their opening game on Friday night, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. against Rumson-Fair Haven, which beat Matawan in the Central Jersey Group II title game last fall. Senior Anthony Carlucci starts at quarterback for the spread offense as SJV, which comes off a 4-6 season, has had only one winning season in a decade. Senior Steve Barnitz will run the ball behind a rebuilding offensive line. Senior Anthony Ambrose is the core of the defense at middle linebacker.
