Steinert Routs Long Branch 8-0 in Playoffs
The top-seeded Steinert girls soccer team advanced in the Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a lopsided first-round win in Hamilton.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Soccer
Steinert girls soccer defeated Long Branch 8-0 in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 3 playoffs. The win extended Steinert's unbeaten streak to 16 games and moves the top seed into the quarterfinals.
Why it matters
The result underscores Steinert's dominance this season as it pursues a deep tournament run. Its quarterfinal matchup against Colts Neck will test a team that has performed at a high level all year.
Steinert, the top seed at 19-2-1, outscored 16th-seeded Long Branch (6-16) 8-0 and led 6-0 at halftime. Ava Prosdocimo leads the team with 21 goals this season and added five points in the win.
The players
Steinert High School
Steinert is a public high school in Hamilton, New Jersey, whose girls soccer program is the top seed in the Central Jersey, Group 3 playoff bracket.
Ava Prosdocimo
Ava Prosdocimo is a Steinert forward who scored twice and added an assist in the playoff win, leading the team with 21 goals this season.
The details
Steinert built a 6-0 first-half lead before adding two second-half goals. Ava Prosdocimo and Abby Balog each scored twice, while Jasmine Bard, Abby Navarro, Lindsay Foster and Brooke Meseroll also found the net; Mia Petracca made five saves.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Steinert defeats Long Branch 8-0 in the CJG3 first round in Hamilton.
Upcoming: Steinert hosts eighth-seeded Colts Neck in the quarterfinals.
Season Trajectory
Steinert's 16-game unbeaten run places it among the strongest contenders in the Central Jersey, Group 3 bracket. Advancing past Long Branch keeps the top seed on track for a deep run through the state playoff structure.
Steinert's quarterfinal against Colts Neck will decide whether the top seed advances further in the Group 3 bracket. Fans following the program can track the matchup as the bracket narrows toward the final rounds.
The takeaway
Steinert's sustained scoring and unbeaten run show how depth across the roster can carry a top seed through early playoff rounds. Tracking the quarterfinal will reveal whether that form holds against a tougher opponent.
What happens next
Steinert hosts eighth-seeded Colts Neck in the Central Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals.
Further reading
For more on the local high school scene, browse Soccer coverage across the Hamilton area.
