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Rumson Today
By the People, for the People
Three-Time Shore Champs Rally in 4th to Stay Unbeaten
Rumson-Fair Haven edges St. John Vianney in flag football thriller
Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:14am
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In a battle of flag football powerhouses, three-time Shore Conference champion Rumson-Fair Haven rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat St. John Vianney 12-6 and improve to 2-0 on the season. Izzy Capra's late touchdown pass and Lily McLaughlin's pick-six on the final play sealed the victory for the Bulldogs.
Why it matters
Rumson-Fair Haven and St. John Vianney are two of the top flag football programs in the Shore Conference, with the Bulldogs having won the title three years in a row. This early-season matchup provided an exciting preview of the level of competition fans can expect in the conference this year.
The details
Rumson-Fair Haven quarterback Izzy Capra scored on a touchdown run in the first half to give his team a 6-0 lead. But St. John Vianney answered with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Gabriella Castellanos to tie the game 6-6 late in the second quarter. The score remained deadlocked until the fourth quarter, when Capra connected with Dylan Kozinn on a 2-yard TD pass to put Rumson-Fair Haven back on top. Lily McLaughlin then sealed the victory with a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown as time expired.
- The game was played on April 2, 2026 under the lights in Rumson, New Jersey.
- Rumson-Fair Haven scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The players
Izzy Capra
The quarterback for Rumson-Fair Haven, Capra scored a rushing touchdown and threw the game-winning touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Lily McLaughlin
The defensive back for Rumson-Fair Haven, McLaughlin had two interceptions, including a pick-six on the final play of the game to seal the victory for the Bulldogs.
Gabriella Castellanos
The quarterback for St. John Vianney, Castellanos threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to tie the game in the second quarter.
Dylan Kozinn
The receiver for Rumson-Fair Haven, Kozinn caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Izzy Capra in the fourth quarter.
Rumson-Fair Haven
The three-time defending Shore Conference flag football champions, Rumson-Fair Haven improved to 2-0 on the season with the victory.
What they’re saying
“Our team really showed its heart and resilience to come back and win this game in the fourth quarter. I'm proud of how we battled and made the plays when it mattered most.”
— Izzy Capra, Quarterback, Rumson-Fair Haven
“We knew it was going to be a tough game against the three-time champs, but I thought we matched them play for play. In the end, they made one more big play than we did to win it.”
— Gabriella Castellanos, Quarterback, St. John Vianney
What’s next
Rumson-Fair Haven will look to continue its undefeated start when it faces off against rival Middletown South next week. St. John Vianney will try to bounce back against Red Bank Catholic.
The takeaway
This early-season clash between two of the Shore Conference's top flag football programs lived up to the hype, with Rumson-Fair Haven showing its championship pedigree by rallying in the fourth quarter to remain unbeaten. The Bulldogs' ability to make the winning plays down the stretch underscores why they are the team to beat in the conference.
