Point Boro quarterback Shane O'Connor and running back Ty Hughes give the Panthers a formidable duo in their quest for the National Division title.
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By Scott Stump - Senior Editor, and Bob Badders - Senior Staff Writer

     Holmdel is the defending National Division champion, but with heavy graduation losses it could be an uphill battle for the Hornets to repeat. Point Boro is loaded up for another run and Manasquan is ready to reclaim its place at the top of the standings, while Raritan is eager to rally back from a 2-8 season to be a factor in the divisional race. Pinelands moves over from the Federal Division and has nearly its whole team back on both sides of the ball, while St. John Vianney has a potent running game that it hope can lead the Lancers to their first division title since 1982. Like Holmdel, Barnegat took a big hit from graduation, but still expects to cause problems for opponents.
     We will have our picks and the order of finish during the week leading up to the season, but check below for a look at each team, video interviews and photos as we continue to roll out our 2008 previews. If you missed our Patriot Division previews, you can find them here.


     


      HOLMDEL - The Youth Brigade
       With only three returning starters, Holmdel will turn to a large sophomore class and a group of newcomers in a bid to sustain its winning ways.

      MANASQUAN - Vintage Model
      With strength on the offensive and defensive lines, this looks to be a quintessential Manasquan team ready to live up to high expectations.

      ST. JOHN VIANNEY - Double Trouble
       The backfield tandem of Chris Mayo and Charles Davis is hoping to propel St. John Vianney to its first division title since 1982.

      RARITAN - The Return of the Rockets
       After a 2-8 season filled with injuries and graduation losses, Raritan is eager to reclaim its spot among the Shore's elite.

      BARNEGAT - To Be Continued     
      After graduating its first class of seniors, Barnegat is looking to continue its development into a perennial Shore Conference contender.

      POINT BORO - Finish the Fight
      With loads of talent and a chip on their shoulder, the Panthers are taking aim at a division and state sectional title in 2008.

      PINELANDS - Changing the Culture
        With plenty of returning starters and some promising youngsters, the Wildcats are out to make some noise in the National Division.