Cole Manfro

Freshman catcher Cristian Soto capped a huge day with the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning to deliver Central an unforgettable, 7-6, win over Brick Memorial to clinch the Ocean County title.

Ace Cole Manfro was available, but sophomore Brady Leach got the ball Saturday against Toms River South and pitch Brick Memorial into its first OCT final since 2013.

With a limited amount of varsity experience, Brick Memorial hopes a tough draw in July's Last Dance World Series has prepared its group for a season in the always-challenging Class A South division.

Jackson senior Tom Cartnick mashed another home run in a 4-0 win over Brick Memorial that sent the Jags to the Pool 1 final of the Last Dance High School World Series.