See It In Pictures: Toms River South Tops Toms River East

Francis Hearne picked up the ball after a blocked field goal and ran 67 yards for a touchdown, giving Toms River South scoring from offense, defense and special teams in the Indians’ 42-6 Shore Conference Class A South victory over Toms River East on Friday night.

The Indians, who defeated Donovan Catholic last week in South’s season opener, will be looking to complete the Toms River trifecta next Friday night when they host Toms River North at 7 p.m.

Toms River South was in control from the start, taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter on two touchdowns -- one passing, one running -- by Tymere Berry, and an 82-yard interception return by Khaleel Greene.

Hearne’s touchdown came with 2:28 left before halftime, when the Raiders had driven down to about the 20. Toms River East snapped the ball, but the kick was low and knocked backward away from the line. Hearne scooped it and ran untouched to the end zone.

Toms River South added another touchdown on a pass from Berry to Greene just before halftime to give the Indians a 35-0 lead and a running clock to start the second half.

The Raiders, who suffered a tough loss to Southern a week ago, scored early in the fourth quarter on a run by Jeff Wood, but the Indians stopped the run on the two-point conversion attempt.

To see photos from the game, check out the Toms River Patch Facebook page, here.

For more details on the game action, check out this article on the Shore Sports Network and this article on NJ.com.

(PHOTO: Francis Hearne goes after the loose ball after Toms River East’s field goal was blocked in the second quarter. Credit: Karen Wall)