Matt Benedetti

Howell defeated Manalapan, 42-25, to clinch its 15th straight Class A North division title.

Down by two touchdowns in the first quarter, Manalapan scored 20 unanswered points to defeat Red Bank Catholic, 20-14.

Toms River North rolled up 438 yards of offense and held off a furious rally by Manalapan to earn a thrilling divisional victory.

Manalapan won nine of 14 bouts to hand Colts Neck its first loss and snap a four-match losing streak to its district rival.