Red Bank Catholic cleared a significant hurdle this season by reaching its first NJSIAA Group final in 26 years, but still has one more hill to climb after Friday's championship loss.
Scores, stats and recaps from the NJSIAA Group championship games, as Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven look to win long-awaited state championships.
Pitching has been a strength for Pascack Hills, but Rumson-Fair Haven's strike-throwing ace and unique bullpen gives the Bulldogs a leg up heading into the Group 2 final.
Due to lingering poor air quality throughout the Northeast, Red Bank Catholic will have to wait at least one more day to play Don Bosco for the Non-Public A championship.
Middletown North made a serious bid at a significant comeback to keep its hopes of a second straight title alive. In the end, red-hot Mainland prevailed.
Griffin Shenman blasted a grand slam in a seven-run first inning and Jackson Hinchcliffe dominated on the mound to lead Rumson past Seneca into its first ever Group II final.
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.