Raritan's recent history is proof that anything is possible once a team qualifies for the postseason. The Rockets are hoping another postseason berth in 2018 leads to big things.
Monmouth Regional came within minutes of reaching an NJSIAA sectional final under first-year coach Larry Nikola last season and as the new season approaches, the bar has been raised for the Falcons.
Marlboro has made slow-but-steady progress over the past five seasons and the Mustangs are hoping realignment and a few key returnees lead to a major leap forward this season.
Two years removed from a state championship, Asbury Park is developing a young core that could deliver similar returns. Can the sophomores help deliver on that potential in 2018?
Freehold Boro embarks on the post-Ashante-Worthy Era and the Colonials will try to return to a sectional final without one of the most dynamic players in Shore Conference history.
Inexperience on the offensive line caught up to Wall at times in 2017, but this year's group expects to resemble the one that led the Crimson Knights to a state title in 2016.
Southern will go back to tried and true formulas on offense and defense as it tries to rebound from a losing season and contend in the Constitution Division.
Point Boro has several starters to replace following an 11-1 season, but the Panthers and first-year head coach Brian Staub plan on keeping the program competing for championships.