Two rookies from non-public powers, plus a small-school standout headline the three finalist for the second ever Shore Sports Network Boys Basketball Freshman of the Year.
Friday is shaping up to be a memorable day of holiday tournament championship games around the Shore, with Red Bank's upset over CBA the story of the week so far.
CBA has the talent and battle experience to run through Class A North and challenge for the Shore Conference title. Which team will emerge as a threat to the Colts?
Will Thygeson struck again in a championship game, CBA's defense pitched another shutout, and the Colts closed out a championship season on a 19-game winning streak.
Will Thygeson broke a scoreless deadlock in the 68th minute and CBA beat St. Peter's Prep to earn its sixth trip to the NJSIAA Non-Public A final in eight seasons.