Zack Johnston pitched a three-hitter to send Raritan to its first Group final in 14 years and the Rockets ace will be eligible to pitch in the championship game.
A.J. Smith pitched a nine-inning four-hitter and Tyler Aires hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth to lift Central over Wall, 1-0, and into its first SCT final since 1980.
E.J. Melendez was sharp into the sixth inning and the Manalapan offense delivered in the late innings to send the Braves to the CJ 4 final for the first time in six years.
Dante Ciaramella spun a four-hitter and Monmouth Regional cut down No. 5 Jackson Memorial Monday to reach the SCT semifinals for the first time in six years.
Hitting out of the No. 9 spot in the order, Doug Wetzel has been one of Wall's most productive hitters and played that role again in an SCT win over Freehold Township.
Nick Beetel spun a four-hit shutout with the help of some spotless defense and Jackson Memorial once again beat Toms River North, this time to reach the South Jersey Group IV semifinals.
Jon Giordano homered and Brendan Mullins, Jared Bellissimo and Craig Larsen added to their winning resume by leading Toms River North past Toms River East for its third straight Ocean County Tournament title.
Craig Larsen delivered a clutch go-ahead double to make a winner out of Jared Bellissimo as Toms River North avenged two regular-season losses to Jackson Memorial and reach the OCT final for the third straight year.