Holmdel showed it was a new year by starting 7-0 but a 2-1 win over defending SCT champion Red Bank Catholic Tuesday puts Holmdel in the conversation with the Shore's best.
Johnny Hart continued his scoring run with an early penalty kick and Pinelands held off a Lacey barrage to remain unbeaten and grab control of Class B South.
Wall scored three goals in 20 minutes, posted its fifth shutout of the season and finished off a season sweep of rival Manasquan to remain perfect in 2020.
Brian Completo scored the equalizer in the 70th minute and Tyler Haldane the winner less than a minute later to lead No. 4 Long Branch back in a win over No. 5 Freehold Township.
Southern's boys soccer players spent their summer wondering if they would have a chance at a special 2020 season. On Thursday, the anticipated opener lived up to the hype.
After owning the advantage in possession and shots for 97 minutes, Wall watched stunned as Parsippany Hills captured the Group II title on a golden goal Saturday at Kean.