Oklahoma commit David Stone celebrates after a play in IMG Academy’s 17-14 win over St. Joseph’s Prep in the third annual Battle at the Beach high school football showcase played at Carey Stadium on the campus of Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Joshua Guirguis/D2 Sports Network
The first day of the annual Battle at the Beach Football Classic will take place at Carey Stadium on the campus of Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey on Thursday, August 29. The West Jersey Football Coaches Association's three-day event will take place at Egg Harbor Township High School on the final two days. Tickets are $15 for all-day access and children under 10 years of age will be granted free admission. 18 teams from the West Jersey Football League are scheduled to participate in the showcase. The event will be livestreamed by D2 Sports Network.
Manchester Township, West Deptford, Mainland, Atlantic City, Ocean City and Cinnaminson are the South Jersey representatives scheduled to compete on the event's opening day. Nationally touted IMG Academy (Fla.), ranked No. 3 in the country in MaxPreps' Top 25 high school football rankings, will play North Jersey parochial power Bergen Catholic. The Crusaders are ranked 19th in the country by MaxPreps.