Red Bank Catholic cleared a significant hurdle this season by reaching its first NJSIAA Group final in 26 years, but still has one more hill to climb after Friday's championship loss.
Middletown North made a serious bid at a significant comeback to keep its hopes of a second straight title alive. In the end, red-hot Mainland prevailed.
Griffin Shenman blasted a grand slam in a seven-run first inning and Jackson Hinchcliffe dominated on the mound to lead Rumson past Seneca into its first ever Group II final.
Rumson-Fair Haven's bats came to life early and its bullpen was lights-out again as the Bulldogs topped Spotswood to win their second straight sectional title.
Two years after a gut-wrenching loss at St. Augustine, Red Bank Catholic put those demons to bed by ending the Hermits' six-year run as sectional champions.
Red Bank Catholic became the first team to win four straight Shore Conference Tournament titles by beating Ranney Sunday night, denying the Panthers their own bit of history.
Declan Leary rediscovered his pinpoint command while Alex Stanyek tapped into his power at the plate, leading Red Bank Catholic into the Shore Conference Tournament final.
A.J. Gracia scored with his legs, his instinct and his bat, then close Thursday's Shore Conference Tournament semifinal with his left arm to send Ranney to its first SCT final.
Jake Marciano struck out 16 with no walks, Gavin Degnan was a menace on the bases and Donovan Catholic topped Southern to win its first Ocean County Tournament championship.