Point Boro rallied from a 21-0 deficit to defeat Holmdel in the quarterfinals before knocking off Raritan in the semifinals to reach the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 sectional final.
As he has been throughout the season, Zayier Dean was the difference for Red Bank as the Bucs beat Red Bank Catholic to win their first Shore Conference division title in 17 years.
With St. Rose taking on Montverde, Darius Adams returning to play in the same showcase as his former team, and tournament seeding in play, the 2024 Metro Classic is a big one for the Shore.