In a familiar division with a new name, Ocean and its returning starting five are still the favorite to outlast two-time sectional champion Shore and the rest of the B Central field.
Jackson Memorial is out for revenge after coming in second in Class A South behind Toms River North, while Toms River East brings back the most experience in the division.
Familiar names top the SSN Preseason Shore 16, but a pair of ascendant programs round out the top five in the first Shore Conference girls basketball rankings of 2023-24.
Missing its top player, St. John Vianney overcame a nine-point first-half deficit to beat Red Bank Catholic for its fourth straight Shore Conference championship.
Find out the Shore Conference teams to qualify for the 2023 Girls Basketball NJSIAA Tournament and where they all will be playing when the tournament tips off a week from Monday and Tuesday.