Colts Neck's Sean Moore Commits to St. John's
The senior forward, who reached 100 career goals, announced his commitment to the Big East program on Instagram.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Colts Neck High School senior Sean Moore announced his commitment to St. John's on Instagram on Sunday. Moore reached 100 career goals with a three-goal effort on Oct. 14, becoming the first New Jersey player since 2019 to do so.
Why it matters
Moore's milestone makes him the first player in Shore Conference history to reach 100 goals and breaks the conference's goal-scoring record. His commitment adds a high-profile recruit to St. John's roster for future seasons.
Moore has scored at least 20 goals every year at Colts Neck, rising from 21 as a freshman to 30 as a junior. He entered the 2026 state tournament with 25 goals and 17 career-high assists.
The players
Sean Moore
Sean Moore is a senior forward at Colts Neck High School who set the Shore Conference career goal-scoring record.
St. John's University
St. John's University is a private Catholic university in New York City whose men's soccer program competes in the Big East Conference.
The details
Moore announced his commitment by posting on Instagram. He reached the 100-goal mark with a three-goal performance on Oct. 14, breaking the Shore Conference's all-time goal-scoring record.
Timeline
2023: Moore began his varsity career with a 21-goal freshman season.
Oct. 14: Moore scored his 100th career goal with three goals in one game.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026: Moore announced his commitment to St. John's.
Season Trajectory
Moore's 100-goal career places him among the most prolific scorers in New Jersey high school soccer in recent years, matching a feat last accomplished in 2019. His record-setting run represents a notable benchmark for the Shore Conference's scoring history.
Moore's 100-goal career and conference record make him a notable prospect for college recruiters and local fans following Shore Conference soccer. His St. John's commitment signals the program's continued interest in New Jersey high school talent.
The takeaway
Moore's record-setting career shows how consistent multi-year scoring at the high school level can translate into a Division I commitment. Players tracking college pathways can benefit from documenting season-by-season production early.
Further reading
For more New Jersey high school coverage, see Soccer in our sports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
