The best 2023 division race in the Shore Conference could be even better in 204, with Toms River East joining Southern, Brick Memorial and Jackson Memorial in the battle for A South.
Donovan Catholic has a star to replace, but might be even better on the mound. Can an intriguing group of public schools push the Griffins out of the top spot in B South?
With Ranney out of the picture, Point Beach is the lone defending champion remaining in B Central, but St. Rose is back to reclaim its division championship.
Defending state champion Ranney moves into a new division -- one loaded with top pitching, returning talent and teams hungry to knock off the defending champs.
Donovan Catholic enters the 2023 season as the favorite in Class B South and among the top teams in the conference, while the battle to challenge the Griffins for the top spot should be intense.
Jackson Memorial and Central are A South favorites again, but without the dominant flamethrowers in their rotation, the door is open for the rest of the division.