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No. 1 Red Bank Catholic dominated Ranney on the defensive end to pick up its third straight Saturday win over a top-five team in the Shore Conference.

Red Bank Catholic took the lead on its first possession and never gave it up, beating unbeaten CBA to win the Founders' Cup and stake its claim to the No. 1 spot at the Shore.

Nate Williams came through again for St. John Vianney in crunch time and Omar Calderon scored the game-winner Friday to help the Lancers win a top-10 showdown vs. Middletown North.

Manasquan led wire-to-wire Saturday in a win over a state-ranked St. Joseph Metuchen team, the latest indicator that, despite their youth, Manasquan is a championship contender in 2022.

Juniors Jayden Holmes-Cotter and Malachi Harris led the way on offense and the Freehold Township defense did a number on a hot Howell team Thursday night.

CBA pulled out its biggest regular-season win in more than a decade Tuesday by knocking off No. 1 Marlboro in overtime and running its record to 6-0 in 2021-22.

CBA's young roster has grown up fast during the young season, its latest accomplishment a win over No. 3 Ranney in the Buc Classic championship game on Thursday.

St. Rose bounced back from a rough opening night on the road to win its home opener for its well-travelled new head coach.

With a completely new starting lineup compared to 2021, Manasquan suffered its first loss in 33 games Sunday, losing its season-opener to state-ranked Rutgers Prep.

James Durney came off the bench to pick up his fellow senior and lead a balanced CBA attack in an opening-night win over Holmdel.

Manasquan's perfect 2021 season ended Friday vs. Marlboro with a game-winning basket in the final seconds of overtime by Andrew Solomon, who lost his father to COVID in early February.

Manasquan overcame another cold start and halftime deficit to beat CBA and reach a third straight Shore Conference championship game.