The Lions took their licks in 2020 and return a talented group led by a new head coach - a mix Middletown North is hoping leads to a turnaround season.
With three 18-plus win seasons over the last four years, Barnegat is turning into a dependable program in Ocean County with a chance to keep the machine churning in 2021.
New coach Ryan Pringle will have a lot of scoring to replace from last year but Ocean has some athletes and upside - even in tackling a rugged 2021 schedule.
Lakewood legend Randy Holmes takes over an intriguing Jackson Memorial program that will get a boost from a pair of sophomore transfers who are following Holmes to Jackson.
Despite losing a couple of starters from 2020, CBA returns a senior-driven team with the talent and experience to make a run at the top of the Shore Conference.