After winning a sectional title in 2021, Point Boro returns a boatload of starters as it looks to repeat as section champs and make a run at an overall Group 2 title.
Raritan has had a knack for peaking for the postseason and with a talented 2022 squad, the Rockets wouldn't mind a fast start to complement a championship finish.
St. John Vianney has had some big-time talent over the last decade, but under first-year head coach Jeff Papcun, the focus is back on the little things that win games.
Donovan Catholic has been one of the Shore's top programs over the past few seasons but will need to regroup quickly to remain there after suffering heavy losses to graduation.
After a roller coaster of a season in 2021, Central returns the Shore Conference's leading rusher Chase Gumbrecht as it aims to make a repeat trip to the playoffs.
The Piners have had a stunt in their growth process in turning things around at Lakewood High School over the past few seasons and it's been a struggle to turn things in a positive direction.