Neptune

The final Orthopaedic Institute Player of the Week voting contest features the top performers from the Shore during the NJSIAA Tournament.

Dwaine Jones scored his 1,000th point during a fourth-quarter comeback effort, but Neptune came up short vs. Burlington Twp. in the CJ 3 semifinals.

Neptune continued its recent dominance over its division brethren by beating Colts Neck Thursday to advance to the Central Group III semifinals.

Vote for the Shore Conference Week 6 Girls Basketball Player of the Week

Middletown North senior Rob Higgins eclipsed the 2,000-point mark for his career Thursday, but Dwaine Jones spoiled the celebration with a buzzer-beater to give Neptune the dramatic win.

Check out the top players in the Shore Conference over the past week and vote for the top performer as the Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey Player of the Week.

Ranney will look to keep its perfect start to the season against another unbeaten N.J. power. Plus, CBA gets tested and six more Shore teams Clash at Saturday's Hoop Group Boardwalk Showcase.

St. John Vianney holds No. 1; St. Rose cements No. 2; Manchester gains ground despite losses; Middletown South, TRN, RFH move up; Colts Neck moves in

Vote for the Week 2 Shore Conference Girls Basketball Player of the Week

Vote for the Week 1 Shore Conference Girls Basketball Player of the Week

Check out the top boys basketball performers from the Shore during holiday tournament week and vote for the best to be the first Player of the Week in 2018-19.

Neptune beat Payne Tech to win the Neptune Holiday Jubilee, but lost sophomore point guard Sam Fagan to a serious left-leg injury late in the fourth quarter.