Rebuilds tend not to happen overnight in Class A North, so with Manalapan facing the same level of competition this year, its inexperienced lineup will be challenged.
Coming off its worst season ever, Long Branch will be under the direction of one of it's all-time great players as the Green Wave look to claw back to the top of the Shore.
In recent years, Red Bank has shown it can raise its game in the postseason. With a shorter 2021 schedule, the Bucs will be out to prove themselves from the jump.