Several weeks ago, as the Southern Regional boys soccer team wrapped up one of its practices, senior Nico Leonard had quite a bit to say about the Rams opening up with Shore Conference Class A South rival Jackson Memorial.

“A lot of us remember how much it hurt after losing that game,” said Leonard, referring to the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV quarterfinals loss to the Jaguars last November. “So, we’re fired up to start this season with them.