Najae Hallenbeck went off in the second half and Toms River North took down Red Bank Catholic to reach the Shore Conference Tournament final for the first time in 24 years.
Toms River North erupted for 114 points in a statement win over Marlboro that catapults the third-seeded Mariners back into the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals.
Watch highlights from Najae Hallenbeck's huge first half Saturday at the Coaches vs. Cancer Showcase at Central, which sparked No. 2 Toms River North to a 66-50 win over No. 8 Wall.
Jakari Spence scored 33 points and No. 4 Toms River North made easy work of Toms River East on opening night to extend its A South winning streak to 61 games.
In a match-up tabbed for the Great American Rivalry Series, the Mariners put up 37 unanswered points in an eventual 44-7 blowout victory over the Indians.
Junior quarterback Jake Kazanowsky, mammoth two-way lineman Najae Hallenbeck and linebacker VInny Palmieri lead a Toms River North team hoping to build off its bounce-back season last year.