The South Team’s offense struggled to get going in the first half of the NJSFYL 8th Grade All-Star Game. Aside from an exciting Joey Riccio Joey Riccio RB Cranford (Youth Program) | 2029 NJ TD run in the second quarter, there weren’t many plays that went for positive yardage against the aggressive North Team defense. However, one of the clear bright spots on the team was the play of Lucas Funk Lucas Funk 5'9" | 162 lbs | ATH Old Bridge (Youth Program) | 2029 NJ . Funk did a little bit of everything in the contest; From taking handoffs out of the backfield, to attempting a HB pass, to making a highlight reel, full extension 20+ yard reception in the closing minutes of the opening half. His versatility was needed, as South Team navigated tough playing conditions and an ever tougher defense. He certainly got his chances and was an obvious go-to player for the South, something personified on the team’s second drive of the third quarter. Funk took a handoff on 1st down and then proceeded to be targeted on deep shots on the next two consecutive plays–unfortunately, like most of the game, it just didn’t click.