​During the weeks leading up to the start of the football season for Shore Conference schools, the Asbury Park Press will feature some of the top position groups around the league. We’ll also have traditional team outlooks and highlight the key returning players and top newcomers.For the past two seasons, Central Regional has established itself as one of the Shore Conference’s most consistent football programs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Golden Eagles have posted back-to-back 8-2 seasons, becoming one of the premier teams in the Shore Conference’s B South Division under head coach Jarrett Pidgeon. Entering his seventh season, Pidgeon owns a 30-26 career record and has guided Central to consecutive postseason appearances.The one thing missing?A breakthrough in the NJSIAA South Group 4 playoffs.Central has fallen in the sectional quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons, including last year’s loss to Northern Burlington, leaving the Golden Eagles searching for the next step.That journey begins where Pidgeon believes every successful high school football team is built.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”It starts up front in high school,” Pidgeon said.More: Manchester has ‘students of the game’ at LB: Shore top football position groupsReturning starter. Divison I FBS/FCS Interest.Three-year returning starter. Divison III Interest.Returning starter.Divison III Interest.For offensive coordinator Frank Backel, the offensive philosophy starts with the players in the trenches.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I like to build my offense inside out because it makes it easy for the line,” Backel said. “Once you get them going, everything else falls into place.”Central Head Coach Jarrett Pidgeon works out his team. Central Regional Football pre-season practice in Berkeley Township,NJ on August 14, 2025.No player embodies Central’s experience more than Jonathan Kale.The senior enters his third season as the Golden Eagles’ starting center while drawing recruiting interest from several New Jersey Athletic Conference and New England Small College Athletic Conference programs at the Divison III level. His experience has made him the unquestioned leader of the offensive line.”The biggest thing in high school is experience,” Pidgeon said. “Our guys have the ability to play in big games. He’s won a lot of games, so he’s seen a lot of different things.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”He’s definitely been a leader,” Backel said. “He’s a very hard worker, just really the heart of the offensive line this year.”Robbie Mondella, and Diego Soto during line drills. Central Regional Football pre-season practice in Berkeley Township,NJ on August 14, 2025.Jaden Clark has emerged as one of the Shore Conference’s top offensive tackle prospects.The junior has already generated FBS and FCS recruiting interest, including Syracuse and Monmouth, after establishing himself as Central’s starting left tackle.”He’s long. He’s got great feet. He’s pass