Charlie Meglio

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.

As Red Bank Catholic and Rumson get set to battle for multiple titles again, the rest of the Class A Central field has quietly closed the gap.

After several disappointments over the last four years, the 2022 senior class at Jackson Memorial won their championship, beating Central Wednesday for the Ocean County Tournament title.

Frank Malta established a thriving baseball culture at Jackson Memorial and now one of his former assistants is picking up the mantle for a team primed for more big things in 2021.