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.
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.
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.