The Cinnaminson boys’ soccer team led a successful campaign this past fall. While the boys lost to Delran in the semi-finals to end their season in four of the last five years, this year, with a 16-5-1 record at the end of the regular season, the team placed itself as the #1 seed in the Central Jersey Group 2 tournament before falling once again to the Bears in the semifinal round. 

Coached by Matthew Digney, the Pirates had an outstanding season and won their division for the first time since 2022. The Pirates overcame the Delran Bears after losing to them earlier in the season, 1-0, in an overtime thriller, 2-1, to clinch the division on October 10. 

According to senior captain Owen Digney, one major part of the team’s success seems to be the boys’ relationship on and off the field. 

“The camaraderie on our team is stronger than ever. Playing with the same group since we were kids, we’ve built a connection that very few other teams have,” Digney said. “And nearing the end of my high school career I’m happy to do it with the guys I started playing with.” 

Moreover, the success can be attributed to the players’ work and the ideals of head coach Matthew Digney.

“We work hard. But I also believe in trying to have some fun out there,” Coach Digney said. “I do not want this to be a job for them.” 

Another contributing factor of the team’s success is found in senior captain Noah Huber. Huber has racked up 30 points, 13 goals, and four assists on the season. He has been a presence on the field since his freshman year. 

With four years of being on varsity, Huber said his experience has taught him a lot and what it means to be a leader on the team. 

“I feel I have been through so much adversity. I have had a great group of captains throughout the years that I have learned from,” Huber said. “I know what it’s like to have bad days and good days, but I also do know that you have to work through them and they’ll pass.” 

The team also uses its influence to raise money for a good cause. Coach Digney outlined what the boys’ soccer team does for its annual fundraiser. 

“We go to Beverly National Cemetery where we help distribute wreaths on the graves of soldiers,” Digney said. “So the National Cemetery is where we bury our vets. We’ll do that in December, and we’ll drop over 2,000 wreaths. ”

As a coach, Digney is appreciative of his team – both on and off the field. 

“Athletically and soccer-wise, they do a really good job. But even with their personalities, they’re a neat group,” Digney said. “I enjoy seeing them every day.

They’re fun, they’re funny, they’re organized, they’re disciplined. I’m just really happy with the group. I hope the best for them and us.”