Toms River South's hot start and two WOBM Classic wins has added the Indians to the list of usual suspects who will be competing for tournament championships on Saturday.
Howell struck early an often against East Brunswick in the Central Group IV final, ending a 28-year championship drought and setting school wins record.
Howell and East Brunswick have both been waiting to win a sectional title since the 1990's and on Friday, one of the two will end the drought as the Central Jersey Group IV champion.
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.
Jasmine Colbert tied the game with under three minutes left in regulation and Jada Colbert scored the golden goal to give Freehold Township a dramatic, come-from-behind win over East Brunswick in the CJ IV championship game.