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.
Senior attackman Matt Porazzo surpassed the 200 career point milestone and Manasquan defeated Holmdel to reach its seventh straight NJSIAA sectional final.
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.