A year removed from being the young team on the rise after a loss in the quarterfinals of South Jersey Non-Public A, Red Bank Catholic received veteran performances from sophomores Ally Carman and sharpshooter Justine Pissott to galvanize their status as the top seed in this year's bracket. Controlling the pace of play from start to finish, the RBC Caseys began their state tournament run with a 67-31 triumph over the Irish of Notre Dame.
Down by 10 late in the first half, Middletown South struck an offensive revival from behind the arc with Grace Meehan sealing a 56-50 victory over Freehold Twp.