Consecutive pins by Ben LoParo and J.T. Cornelius at 195 and 220 pounds propelled Southern to the NJSIAA Group 5 title with a 34-27 win over Hunterdon Central.
Southern did not have a region champion or a state medalist in 2016, and although head coach John Stout will be the first to tell you he isn't happy with that statistic, it makes what the Rams accomplished this season even more impressive.
Southern's calling card was a balanced lineup filled with equal parts skill, toughness and heart...