The field of Shore Conference teams in this year's state tournament tilts heavily toward the Non-Public B section, where Ranney and St. Rose could again be on a collision course.
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.
The Shore Conference has dominated Central Jersey Group II, but a trip to the state final has eluded the Shore's best for nearly two decades. Is Manasquan the team to break the drought?
A deep roster of Group III Shore Conference hopefuls will have to content with a heavy Central Jersey favorite, while Lacey and Barnegat hope to open eyes in South Jersey.
Group IV is often full of surprises, but beating a legitimate favorite like this year's Trenton squad is never easy. Which Shore Conference teams have the best shot?
Find out the Shore Conference teams to qualify for the 2023 NJSIAA Tournament and where they all will be playing when the tournament tips off a week from Monday and Tuesday.