Holmdel is all in on its pursuit for an undefeated season and No. 1 ranking after a hard-faught, 2-1 win over Delran Tuesday thanks to a game-winner by Anthony Arena.
Ocean scored twice in a three-minute span, overcame a tying penalty kick and got two huge shootout saves by Max Winters to nail down an SCT semifinal upset of unbeaten Holmdel, avenging last year's loss.
Reigning Shore Sports Network Player of the Year Anthony Arena limped off with a hamstring injury Saturday, but No. 1 Holmdel still beat Colts Neck, 3-0, to extend its shutout streak.
Holmdel junior Anthony Arena - the Shore Conference scoring leader from the No. 1 team at the Shore - is the 2017 Shore Sports Network Player of the Year.
After surviving a scare against Matawan in the sectional semifinals, Holmdel turned in a dominant performance vs. Monmouth to win the CJ II championship.