On the brink of being no-hit, Monmouth Regional fought its way to extra innings thanks to senior ace Aiden Denton and pulled out a nine-inning win over Red Bank Catholic.
Rumson-Fair Haven struck for seven runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back in a 9-3 win over Red Bank Catholic that clinched the Bulldogs their first Monmouth County title.
Ace Cole Manfro was available, but sophomore Brady Leach got the ball Saturday against Toms River South and pitch Brick Memorial into its first OCT final since 2013.
Mark Capell bounced back from a rough start last time out against Manalapan and Marlboro knocked off the No. 1 seed in the Central Jersey Group IV section.
Dylan Galamb belted a go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give St. John Vianney a thrilling, 3-2 win over CBA in Tuesday's NJSIAA Tournament opener.
Shane Panzini won the second Shore Conference Tournament championship game of his career Saturday, leading Red Bank Catholic to its second straight conference title.
The talented 2020 Class did not get a chance to soar as seniors at Middletown South. Experienced or not, this year's team is carrying the torch into the Shore Conference Tournament final.
Chris Gonzalez fired a two-hitter and John Bachmann came off the bench to drive in the game's lone run as Raritan edged Monmouth in a Monmouth County Tournament opener.
Colin Dowlen took a perfect game into the seventh inning and finished off a 15-strikeout no-hitter in Middletown North's win over rival Middletown South.