Sam Fagan

After dropping three games to Wall last year - including a sectional championship game in overtime - Neptune finally paid its rival back with a hard-earned win on Wednesday.

After getting back to a sectional final last season, Neptune is hoping healthy point guard and Monmouth commit Sam Fagan can guide them through a challenging 2021 schedule.

Sam Fagan battled through a severe leg injury to return to the court for his junior season and his hard work paid off in the form of a commitment to play at Monmouth University.

Andre Harris came off the bench for two huge baskets, including the game-winning putback that sent Neptune to the Central Group III final.

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.

Dwaine Jones shook off a rough game and hit the game-winning three-pointer with four seconds left to give Neptune a thrilling, 45-44 win over Ewing in the CJ 3 quarterfinals.

Neptune came up just short of knocking off the No. 13 team in the state, while Paterson Kennedy pulled away late vs. Lakewood at Sunday's Team Swish Shoot Away Showcase.