Ryan Frauenheim helped Manasquan overcome some early struggles and the Warriors banded together for a strong second half that secured a Central Jersey Group II title win at South River.
Shore was within a shot of pushing its championship hopes over the top, but came up short Monday in a 43-39 loss to Eagle Academy in the Central Group I final.
The topic of school bullying has resurfaced in conversations everywhere following the recent tragedy in Ocean County after the brutal bullying assault of Adriana Kuch at Central Regional High School earlier this month.
Inspired by the unlikely return of A.J. Schwartz, Marlboro has been one of the state's most dangerous teams in February and has a third straight Central Group IV semifinal to show for it.
Will Surdez did most of his damage in the second half and Colts Neck overpowered Brick Memorial over the final five minutes Wednesday in a Central Jersey Group III quarterfinal win.
After winning only six games a year ago, Matawan and its sophomore-heavy lineup are moving on in the NJSIAA Tournament with a Wednesday win over Carteret.