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St. Rose was one goal away from winning a state championship a year ago. Will a new-look B Central field challenge the Purple Roses for the division title?

With a big opening-day match between Point Boro and Lacey, the Class B South title could be decided early. Is there a darkhorse to challenge the two favorites?

The Class A North gauntlet can make or break seasons and this year's collection of teams is as formidable as ever.

Colts Neck survived last year's five-team race to the finish line in Class B North. Do the Cougars have what it takes to win what will be another tight race?

Teams from Class A South took some lumps against the rest of the Shore last year, but this year features a deeper, more talented field, led by perennial contender Toms River North.

St. Rose has reclaimed the its perch atop Class B Central after a decade-long battle to get back and will now defend its spot against some up-and-coming challengers.

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Class B South has been the division of dynasties and Lacey is hoping last year's title is the first in a long run.

With Toms River North graduating most of its juggernaut 2021 team, the Class A South race is wide open in 2022.

With two power programs joining the ranks, the Class B North division of the Shore Conference is as deep as it has ever been and completely up for grabs.

Some of the best teams in the NJSIAA Group II field will first duke it out for the Class A Central title, with frontrunner Rumson-Fair Haven looking to build on its first ever championship season.

Class A North lost most of its starting talent from 2021, but remains a stacked division with multiple championship contenders.