Pitching has been a strength for Pascack Hills, but Rumson-Fair Haven's strike-throwing ace and unique bullpen gives the Bulldogs a leg up heading into the Group 2 final.
Due to lingering poor air quality throughout the Northeast, Red Bank Catholic will have to wait at least one more day to play Don Bosco for the Non-Public A championship.
Jackson Hinchcliffe has earned wins in four of Rumson's five NJSIAA Tournament victories and will try to pitch the Bulldogs to their first ever state title on Saturday.
Middletown North made a serious bid at a significant comeback to keep its hopes of a second straight title alive. In the end, red-hot Mainland prevailed.
Griffin Shenman blasted a grand slam in a seven-run first inning and Jackson Hinchcliffe dominated on the mound to lead Rumson past Seneca into its first ever Group II final.
Matawan went on the road in the NJSIAA Central Group III Tournament for two wins over quality opponents from Mercer County and nearly earned a third during its deep playoff run.
A year after beating Gloucester Catholic to win its first ever sectional title in dramatic fashion, Ranney ended its landmark, 27-win season with a loss at Gloucester Catholic.
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.