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.
Ranney looks to repeat by winning a rubber match at Gloucester Catholic, while Red Bank Catholic chases its first NJSIAA sectional title in 26 years Saturday.
Middletown North, Rumson-Fair Haven and Point Beach all host NJSIAA sectional finals Friday in search of a second consecutive championship. Here is a look at the challenge each faces.
A.J. Gracia homered twice and Diego Tavarez hit the go-ahead two-run shot as Ranney rallied to beat Bishop Eustace and set up a South Non-Public B championship showdown.
Holmdel jumped out to an early lead and held off Allentown for a 10-7 win that sent the Hornets to the NJSIAA South Group 2 semifinals for the first time in program history.
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 won its fourth straight Shore Conference Tournament title and Alex Stanyek has been a huge part of the last three title runs -- including in this year's championship game.
The top performers during the early stages of the NJSIAA Tournament are featured in this week's Ocean County Sports Medicine Player of the Week contest.
Sophomore attackman Jake Schatz scored with 1:35 left in overtime to lift Manalapan to a 9-8 victory over Rancocas Valley for the first state tournament win in program history.
Rumson-Fair Haven is the recipient of the WindMill Shore Conference Boys Lacrosse Team of the Week award for Week 6 after winning its third consecutive Shore Conference Tournament.