Cam Czwakiel sparked a dramatic turnaround for Middletown South, guiding the Eagles to a 31‑13 victory over Trinity Hall in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals.
A Second‑Half Surge
After a narrow 7‑6 halftime deficit, Czwakiel threw two touchdown passes and added two rushing scores, while the defense limited Trinity Hall quarterback Sonia DeRosa to just 45 passing yards in the second half and forced two interceptions.
Key moments included a 58‑yard catch by Ava Loucopoulos that cut the gap, a 60‑yard reception by Kaleigh Kapler, and a 10‑yard run by Czwakiel that put the Eagles ahead 12‑7 in the third quarter.
Backup quarterback Sam Evans also contributed with a 22‑yard touchdown pass to Brooke MacGregor, and the Eagles' defense sealed the win with a late interception return that set up a one‑yard touchdown run.
The Eagles will now face unbeaten Barnegat, led by quarterback Camila Chamorro, in the championship game, a matchup that pits a defense that has not allowed more than 13 points all season against an offense averaging 31.7 points per game.
Coach Steve Antonucci praised the team's resilience, noting that Czwakiel's dual‑threat performance and the collective effort have positioned Middletown South as a strong contender for the title, especially after being named the Shore Conference Player of the Year in 2025.