Isaac Hester tormented Toms River North with a dead-eye shooting performance that resulted in 33 points and a trip to the Shore Conference semifinals for his Ranney squad.
Two-and-a-half weeks after blowing a big lead at Southern, Toms River North did not let another chance slip away Monday, beating the Rams to clinch the Class A South title.
Washington Township and Toms River East have been the source of postseason frustration for Toms River North and the Mariners earned redemption against both in the last week.