The Marlboro boys and Red Bank Catholic girls boast accomplished basketball programs and Thursday night marked a first for both: a WOBM Christmas Classic title.
A year removed from being the young team on the rise after a loss in the quarterfinals of South Jersey Non-Public A, Red Bank Catholic received veteran performances from sophomores Ally Carman and sharpshooter Justine Pissott to galvanize their status as the top seed in this year's bracket. Controlling the pace of play from start to finish, the RBC Caseys began their state tournament run with a 67-31 triumph over the Irish of Notre Dame.
Ally Carman dropped in 20 points, including the go-ahead bucket in OT, to lift RBC past Manasquan, 41-40, and earn coach Joe Montano historic 654th win
Manchester starts season where it finished at the end of '18-'19 after strong showing at WOBM; St. Rose, St. John Vianney, Red Bank Catholic, Rumson-Fair Haven, Red Bank, Jackson Memorial, Colts Neck, Manasquan, Marlboro. Toms River North, Neptune, Trinity Hall, Middletown South, Long Branch, Freehold Twp. and Howell.