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Back to the Drawing Board – RBC Looks to Reclaim the Title By Eugene Stewart

RED BANK – The big dogs of girls basketball at the Jersey Shore through the last decade have included the same schools consistently. Red Bank Catholic, Manasquan, Neptune, St. Rose, Saint John Vianney and recently Manchester have won 17 state championships between them. These programs have produced many Division I athletes who have contributed on the collegiate level and a few that have even gone on to the WNBA and overseas contracts.

assists per game. “I’m looking forward to working together as a team to be a lot better than last year.” Carman, at 6-foot-5, is RBC’s post presence and second leading rebounder. She comes into the season averaging 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Though still learning the game, she likes to focus on just what she does best and that’s playing with her back to the basket in the post. Providing a solid frontcourt presence is something else she enjoys.

The Caseys of Red Bank Catholic own two of the decade’s Non-Public A titles (2012 and 2017) and it seems like they’re ready to make a run for a third this year.

The 2019-20 regular season opened Dec. 20 at Shore Regional, followed by Dec. 23 against Morristown Beard. The season continues Dec. 27 with game against Long Island Lutheran (NY) in the Diamond State Classic Christmas Tournament in Wilmington, DE

“We’re looking to go much further than we did last year,” said sophomore center/forward Ally Carman. “We lost in the first round of the Shore Conference last year. We’re looking for the Shore Conference title this year,” added 6-foot senior forward/guard Fabienne Eggenschwiler. RBC compiled a record of 19-9 last year, going 9-2 at home, 5-2 on the road and 5-5 in games played on a neutral court. RBC’s season ended with a loss to SJV in the Non-Public A South quarterfinals. By many standards, a final record of 19-9 might make for a successful season. For RBC, this was not the case. The 2018-19 season began with a win over Shore Regional and just a few days later, the Purple Roses came to town and delivered RBC an early season loss, 55-42. Three wins were then interrupted by loss to Rutgers Prep (4330). Two wins later and a trip to Baltimore in the Blue Star Invitational, the Caseys came up short against Roland Park Country (73-40). Back in Jersey, the next two games were a split with a win against Monmouth Regional be-

The first game of 2020 is Jan. 3 in a match-up on the minds of all who follow girls basketball at the Shore, when St. Rose comes to town. fore falling to Manasquan on the road. A second loss to both St. Rose and Manasquan, along with a showcase loss to Franklin were mixed in with another five wins against Rumson-Fair Haven, Raritan, Monmouth Regional, Xaverian (Brooklyn, NY) and Holmdel. Red Bank Regional squeaked out a victory (65-62) before five more wins and a season-ending 59-32 loss to SJV in the first round of the NJSIAA playoffs. “If we listen to coach (Joseph) Montano, we’ll go really far,” stated junior guard Sophia Sabino. The team believes the embarrassment of last year has been totally erased and replaced with the confidence of a reinvigorated program.

“Our strength is in us playing as a team, playing together and moving the ball,” added 6-foot-2 sophomore guard/forward Justine Pissott.

points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

Sabino , a 5-foot-9 Fordham University commit, comes into 2019 averaging 10.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, along with just shy of 2.5 steals per game. “Expect hardworking kids giving their all on the court,” she said. “My strength is distributing and getting my teammates the ball and getting them open shots.” She predicts an up-tempo style of basketball from the Caseys this year.

“Doing the little things, I think we can do really good,” she said. Work through the off season at various camps has turned up the spotlight on Pissott, a sound fundamental player. Not overlooking any of their opponents, when asked what game early in the season she was looking forward to, Pissott replied, “St. Rose, early next year.” Dealt two defeats during the 2018-19 season, RBC would like to avenge these losses on the way to reestablishing dominance in Non-Public A.

Pissott, in just her sophomore campaign is all the buzz in the RBC program this year, averaging a solid 12.2

Eggenschwiler, a Lehigh University commit, starts the season averaging 5.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5

Ranking the girls programs across the state, NJ.com opens the season with RBC in the 10th spot, while the Asbury Park Press Shore Top 10 places RBC in the third position in its pre-season poll. The Green and Gold of Red Bank Catholic’s girls basketball program is well known across the state, as well as the region. Another sub-20-win season for this team does not measure up to the standards set before they were even born. The expectation is not to create a new standard, but to simply measure up to the existing one. Looking into the eyes of these players and listening to their determination, I suspect RBC will be one of the last teams standing when all the smoke clears in the 2019-20 campaign.

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FORWARD • 6’3”

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity

FREEHOLD BORO Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 5.4 / RPG: 3.1 / APG: 0.8

FORWARD • 5’7”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10

Jack Giamanco

Hannah Orloff

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP

CENTER • 6’2”

FORWARD • 6’4”

Kaylie Elsbree

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 3 / RPG: 3 / 3PT: 4

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP

COLTS NECK FORWARD • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 17 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 • National Honor Society • Committed to Dartmouth College

HOLMDEL

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 15 / RPG: 11 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 16

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’1”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 17 / RPG: 6 / APG: 7

Bekim Krkuti

GUARD • 5’7”

Ryan Thaler

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY

Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 8

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 15 / RPG: 10 / APG: 5 • National Honor Society

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SHOOTING GUARD • 6’2”

COLTS NECK

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 9.2 / RPG: 3 / APG: 4.9 / 3PT: 36

Mercedes Corbin

BRICK MEMORIAL

Alexis Voorhees 10

GUARD • 5’5”

Douglas Chan

HENRY HUDSON

Grady Hendrickson

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10.6 / RPG: 3 / APG: 1 / 3PT: 40 • National Honor Society

Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity

FREEHOLD BORO

DONOVAN CATHOLIC GUARD • 5’8”

POINT GUARD • 6’4”

Maddie Bideaux

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity 3PT: 39

HOLMDEL

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GUARD • 5’10”

GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 3 • National Honor Society

Ryan Mabrey

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 8 / RPG: 5 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 3

Jordyn Keating

GUARD • 5’8”

POINT GUARD • 5’5”

Michael White

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Eliyah Tulley

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 15 / RPG: 2 / APG: 6 / 3PT: 35 • National Honor Society

Camryn Foltz

POINT GUARD • 5’10”

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Brendan Revello

ASBURY PARK

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GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 2 / APG: 5 / 3PT: 30

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POINT GUARD • 5’7”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 5 / RPG: 4 / APG: 7 / 3PT: 19 • All Shore • Committed to East Stroudsburg University

GUARD • 5’9”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 16 / RPG: 7 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 46 • National Honor Society • Committed to United States Naval Academy

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’8”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 14 / RPG: 6 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 49 • All Shore

JACKSON LIBERTY Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 11.5 / RPG: 3.5 / APG: 1.2 / 3PT: 45

CENTER/SMALL FORWARD • 6’2” Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 18 / RPG: 8 / APG: 4

Mackenzie Smith

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 11 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 41

GUARD • 5’7”

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LAKEWOOD GUARD • 5’8”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 6 / 3PT: 19

Lucas Telles

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 11.6 / APG: 2

LACEY

Jordan Cohen 1

FORWARD • 6’4”

KEANSBURG

HOWELL POINT GUARD • 5’8”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: / APG: 8 • National Honor Society • Committed to The College of New Jersey

Maura Carney

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 16.4 / RPG: 4.2 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 11

TJ Paturzo 1

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 16 / RPG: 11 / APG: 3

KEYPORT

DJ Thomson

KEANSBURG GUARD/FORWARD • 6’4”

JACKSON MEMORIAL

JACKSON MEMORIAL POINT GUARD • 5’4”

LAKEWOOD

Ryan Savoy

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 12.4 / RPG: 5.3 • National Honor Society

Kristina Donza

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity

HOWELL FORWARD/CENTER • 5’10”

GUARD • 5’9”

Bianca Giordano

LAKEWOOD

Omari Barksdale

GUARD • 6’2”

Rachel Capua

GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 15 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3 • Committed to University of Scranton

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 15 / RPG: 4 .5 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 47

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 6.5 / RPG: 9.6 / APG: 1

JACKSON MEMORIAL

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’10”

Caitlin Gresko

HOLMDEL

Leah Nolan

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 7.1 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2.2 / 3PT: 25 • National Honor Society

CENTER • 6’1”

Grace Leary

POWER FORWARD • 6’3”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10.3 / RPG: 5.7 / APG: 1.8

Davon Jackson

HOWELL

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GUARD • 5’6”

GUARD • 5’3”

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity • National Honor Society

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No Rose Without a Thorn – St. Rose Ready to Bloom Again By Eugene Stewart

Farrell shed a little more light on last year, this year and what it’s going to take to get back to the TOC. “Off of a great year last year, we have a big target on our backs this year. We just have to go out this year and keep up the tempo,” said the University of Florida commit.

When asked about the type or style of play to expect from St. Rose this year, Antognoli was very direct. “Up tempo, fast pace, run and gun where we play together like a unit.”

The successes of a vibrant program at St. Rose are well documented, but the program hasn’t been without its distractions – the thorns.

The St. Rose schedule is relentless in its challenges to return as Non-Public A champs. St. Rose’s upcoming schedule includes games at RBC (Jan. 3), at RFH (Jan. 10) and home versus Manasquan (Jan.13). Other key contests include away games at Raritan (Jan. 16), at Franklin (Jan. 18) and home against RBC (Jan. 28).

The 2017 season was marred by a self-reported coaching violation resulting in coach Chambers serving a NJSIAAsanctioned year-long suspension. Andrews, a Neptune transfer, had to sit out 30 days in connection with transfer regulations. Through the latter situation, Andrews took it in stride and even used the forced absence through the first

FORWARD • 5’11”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 18 • All Shore / All State • Committed to University of Florida

For the Purple Roses, this insight could be just another element to help propel St. Rose over the top and to the TOC championship. Through it all, the St. Rose girls basketball team continues to rise each winter, as a perennial always does. Each season, the rose loses its petals to retreat and prepare for the next season. Proper nurturing – water, sunlight and food from the soil around it – provide what’s needed to grow tall and strong and capture the eye of those who admire “the work.” This year’s St. Rose team is ready to put in that work!

POINT GUARD • 5’7”

COMBO GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 9 • Committed to Lafayette College

“I had to learn to sit there and watch my teammates while I couldn’t play. I enjoyed it, but it’s helped me to look at the game a little differently,” reflected Andrews. “It helped me see what the coaches see, not just as a player playing the game.”

ST. ROSE

“Seedings and what we’re ranked doesn’t mean anything until we earn it. We have to prove we’re as good as they say we are,” she said. “We have to work hard everyday and show everyone we’re good.”

month of the 2018 regular season growing on the sideline.

Abigail Antognoli

ST. ROSE

Brynn Farrell

St. Rose’s 2018-19 season began with win an 18-game winning streak against Holmdel (2), Red Bank Catholic (2), Shore Regional (2), The Patrick School, Gill St. Bernard’s, Rumson-Fair Haven (2), Manasquan(2), Raritan,

A program looking to stand on past achievements and grow beyond their schedule and challenging by all estimations.

ST. ROSE

“I’m very excited about this year,” exclaimed Andrews, a Lafayette University commit.

This year’s version of the Purple Roses is led by Antognoli. At point guard, she runs the show and sets the pace for the team. When asked what the fans should expect from St. Rose this year, Abby was not shy with challenging her teammates, while remaining humble.

Maureen Stapleton

“We’re looking good, but the returning players will keep with the St. Rose level of play expected. We’re really homing in on our defense this year,” said Andrews, who spoke of losing a few key players from last year, but the returning players are up for the challenge. “We fell short of our goal last year against Franklin. Our goal is to finish the job this year – run through the finish line, bring it home!

After a 15-point loss to Rutgers Prep, they won another five straight against Raritan, Monmouth Regional, Putnam Sience Academy, Donovan Catholic and Marlboro. A loss against Manchester was followed by wins against Mount St. Mary Academy, Saint John Vianney and University. The loss Franklin in the TOC semifinals closed out the season.

ST. ROSE

The season, which opened on Dec. 20 against Holmdel, is coached by Mary Beth Chambers. The squad is anchored by two seniors – 5-foot-11 forward/guard Makayla Andrews and 5-foot-11 guard/forward Brynn Farrell; and two juniors – 5-foot-7 guard Abigail Antognoli and 5-foot-11 forward Maureen Stapleton.

Stuart Country Day, Monmouth Regional, National Christian Academy, Lincoln, Albertus Magnus, establishing its dominance.

Makayla Andrews

BELMAR – The Purple Roses of St. Rose are tough. They ended their 2018-19 season with an overall record of 28-3 and the champions of the Non-Public A division. Their last game was a five-point Tournament of Champions semifinal loss to Franklin, the eventual TOC champion. A final ranking of No. 1 in Non-Public A, No. 3 overall in the state and a No. 96 ranking nationally, last year was last year. Speaking with players from St. Rose, this is a new year and the goal is an even better performance for 2019-20.

GUARD/FORWARD • 6’0”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity RPG: 3.2

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 11 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 40 • All Shore • National Honor Society

PRESEASON NO.1 MANASQUAN NOT FAZED BY RANKING By Mike Ready

Manasquan finished No. 2 behind Ranney in last year’s final Shore Conference rankings after completing one of their best seasons in over 50 years. The Warriors had Ranney on the ropes in the Shore Conference Tournament final before losing by 10 points, and then captured the program’s third Central Jersey Group II championship since 2009 after winning the Class A Central title. They then came up short against Haddonfield in the semifinals of the Group II tournament – something that’s still fresh in their minds. “That game was frustrating; we played the day after we won the sectional title and we were a little tired and not as prepared as we would’ve liked,” said Flanagan. “We didn’t come out with the energy we had the night before but our goal is to get back there and win the Group II title and get to the TOC.” Manasquan will have to replace second team All-Shore guard Brad McCabe and 6-foot-6 big man Xander Korolik, but the Warriors bring five players back who were part of last season’s seven-man rotation, including first team All-Shore forward Alex Galvan, so the transition should be a smooth one.

MANASQUAN

Alex Galvan

The 6-foot-7 Galvan was also a first team All-Group II selection after a breakout season that saw him average 17.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and

Both McEneny and O’Shaughnessy were in the rotation last season and have a ton of experience to work with. Flanagan is one of three returning starters and part of Manasquan’s dynamic backcourt duo consisting of himself and sophomore point guard Ben Roy, and they are projected to be one of the best backcourt tandems in the Shore Conference this season. The flashy Flanagan led the team with 107 assists (3.24 per game) and will be asked to shoot the ball more this season with the departure of McCabe. Look for his 8.5 scoring average to double this season as he takes on a much bigger role in the offense. Roy was third on the team in scoring last season when he averaged 9.2 points per game as a freshman starter along with averaging two assists and two rebounds per game. He’s already one of the top sophomores in the state and with a year under his belt the sky’s the limit for him. Junior guard Casey Mulligan is back after seeing the floor in all 33 games last season as part of the rotation and will be counted on more this season after a solid sophomore season. Guards Connor Walsh and Jack Collins – both juniors – will add some scoring off the bench and expect to see quality minutes. Juniors Andrew Solomon (6-foot-6) and Kane Ramsey (6foot-6) will provide depth at the forward position. “We’ve got a lot of potential,” said Flanagan. “We’ve got a lot of guys with a lot of talent and we’re really deep one through ten so it should be really good season. When we play as a team no one can beat us – that’s basically it.”

FOWARD • 6’6”

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’1”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 9.5 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3.5 / 3PT: 60

POINT GUARD • 6’1”

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 3 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 70 • All Shore

Timmy McEneny

MANASQUAN

Kieran Flanagan

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity • All Shore • Committed to University of Louisville

MANASQUAN

“People will be gunning for us because we’re the topranked team and we can’t let that get to us,” said senior shooting guard Kiernan Flanagan. “We haven’t even played a game yet so no one really knows how good we are. These are just preseason rankings and we’re just looking past that to the bigger picture of winning games and moving on.”

At 6-foot-8, junior center Tim McEneny gives the Warriors another big man upfront along with Galvan, and add 6-foot-4 senior forward Max O’Shaughnessy into the mix and you have one of the most imposing front courts in the Shore – if not the state.

MANASQUAN

With that lofty ranking comes high expectations and a bullseye on their backs, but the Warriors are taking it all in stride and are just focusing on getting off to a good start and taking it from there.

1.6 blocks per game. He’s the type of player that can take over a game by himself as he did on numerous occasions a year ago.

Ben Roy

MANASQUAN – With the graduation of Ranney AllAmericans Scottie Lewis and Bryan Antione, Manasquan becomes the first Shore Conference team other than Ranney to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason since the 2016-17 season.

CENTER • 6’7”

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity • National Honor Society • Committed to Cornell University

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MARLBORO

MANCHESTER

Josh Hayes

LONG BRANCH GUARD/FORWARD • 5’11”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • National Honor Society

Jonathan Spatola

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity • National Honor Society

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 14 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 39

MARLBORO

LONG BRANCH GUARD • 5’5”

GUARD • 5’11”

Madison Grayson

MANALAPAN

Ryan Knorr 12

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • National Honor Society

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 16.1 / RPG: 3.6 / APG: 5.2 / 3PT: 50

Jada Rogers

LONG BRANCH

Anyssa Fields GUARD/FORWARD • 6’0”

POINT GUARD • 5’11”

Alex Ratner

MANCHESTER

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity

Aleksy Friedman

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity • National Honor Society

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’8”

MARLBORO

SWING • 5’9”

Wyatt Haselbauer

KEYPORT

Jacqueline Burgos

LONG BRANCH

Tamir Reed

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POINT GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 7.1 / RPG: 4.2 / APG: 2.5 / 3PT: 19

MATAWAN REGIONAL

MANASQUAN

POINT GUARD • 5’6”

Bryn Radvanski

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 18.1 / RPG: 4.5 / APG: 2.9 / 3PT: 27 • All Shore • National Honor Society

Mary Donnelly

Class of 2021 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 4.6 / RPG: 2.1 / APG: 0.5 / 3PT: 15

MANASQUAN

MANALAPAN

SMALL FORWARD • 6’6”

Georgia Heine

Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 11 / RPG: 10 / APG: 2

Lauryn Thomas

FORWARD • 6’7”

POINT GUARD • 5’7”

GUARD • 5’4”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • National Honor Society

COMBO GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 5.1 / RPG: 3.9 / APG: 2.2 / 3PT: 19

SPECIAL THANKS

Long Branch High School for hosting the 21st Annual JSN Basketball Preview photo shoot. BASKETBALL PHOTO SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Smith / Eugene Stewart

GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 2 / RPG: 4

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 4 / RPG: 2.5 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 26 • National Honor Society • Committed to Winthrop University

Special thanks to Long Branch High School for hosting the JSN 21st Annual Basketball photo shoot. JSN would also like to thank all the amazing athletes that were in attendance. This year’s basketball photo shoot was one of the best we have ever had. Not only did we have an amazing turnout of some of the best players on the shore, but all the athletes were respectful, patient and loads of fun. We realize there are hundreds of talented athletes in the Shore Conference, but we were limited on space this year. We look forward to covering more athletes and sports during the remainder of this school year and for years to come. Thank you and good luck to all schools and athletes this season. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Jersey Sporting News

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EXPERIENCED MIDDLETOWN SOUTH EMERGES AS CLASS A NORTH FAVORITE By Mike Ready

What 6-foot-1 senior forward Mike Dabas lacks in size he makes up for in toughness and a knack of positioning himself in the right spot underneath to dominate in the paint. He led the team in rebounds a year ago with 171 boards while averaging eight points per game.

In a reversal of fortune compared to a year ago, the Eagles pretty much return the entire squad this season with one exception, and are the clear-cut favorites to capture the A North title in addition to having a shot at their best season since 2009-10.

The Eagles return two of the top three-point shooters in the Shore from a year ago in Anderson and fellow senior guard Jack Sheridan. Anderson drilled 86 three’s which was third in the Shore while Sheridan added 72 – good for 10th in the Shore.

The Eagles return four starters and two players who have starting experience and saw extensive time on the court a year ago.

Anderson led the team in scoring with 358 points for a 12.8 average while Sheridan was right behind with 327 points, dropping in 11.7 points per game. Anderson also averaged 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.75 assists per game, while Sheridan added 2.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game on average.

GUARD • 5’11”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 72 • National Honor Society

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

James Anderson

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

Jack Sheridan

Five out of those six players are seniors who have been in the program for four years working their tails off to get to this point and now it’s their time to shine in the spotlight.

“We like to play fast and press people after making shots,” said Anderson of the team’s style of play. “Then get out in transition and make three’s.” Junior point guard Luke Albrecht finished fourth in the Shore Conference in assists with a per game average of 4.89 while averaging 10 points per game along with 38 steals and 75 boards. Senior guard Rich Boyko looks to be the first man off the bench again this season – a role he flourished in a year ago and is a lock-down defender. He averaged 4.57 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals in the sixth-man role. Senior 6-foot-3 center Jake Brown and junior 6-foot3 forward Tom Brown give the Eagles some size off the bench along with 6-foot junior forward Julius

GUARD • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 86 • National Honor Society

GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 3 / APG: 5 / 3PT: 28

Forte, while football standout Joe Stanzione will add some toughness underneath in a reserve role. Senior guard Joe Gervase, younger brother of former Eagles standout David, gives the Eagles another scoring option off the bench. Last season, as a five-seed in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoffs, the Eagles picked up an opening-round win over No. 12 Hightstown, but then lost to No. 4 Montgomery in the quarterfinals – a fact still fresh in their minds as the season approaches. “We’re hoping we can make a run this year,” said Anderson. “First we have to win our games in the regular season to get a good seed so we can get some home games in the playoffs. If we get that I think we’ll make a nice run.”

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

They also earned a No. 8 seed and a first-round bye in the Shore Conference Tournament and beat a tough Marlboro team in the round of 16 before losing to No. 1 seed Ranney in the quarterfinals, but not before putting up a valiant fight. Ranney went on to win the SCT and later captured the Tournament of Champions title and the No. 1 ranking in the state.

The Eagles are a guard-oriented team but they do have some size up front with 6-foot-4 starting forward/center Bobby Pirie, who pulled down 132 boards a year ago while averaging seven points per game and led the team with 23 blocked shots.

Mike Dabas

That team, however, exceeded everyone’s expectations, finishing ranked seventh in the Shore Conference after posting a 16-12 overall record and a 7-7 record in the rugged Class A North, which was good for third place.

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

Entering last season, not much was expected out of the Eagles, seeing they had to replace all five starters and the bulk of their bench from the previous year.

“I don’t think we have one leader, it’s kind of like a collective group,” said senior sharpshooter James Anderson. “We lead collectively as a group – we’re all together. As sophomores we all played JV together and ever since then we’ve played together over the summer and in fall leagues so we all know how each other plays and feed off of that.”

Luke Albrecht

MIDDLETOWN – What a difference a year makes.

FORWARD • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 8 / APG: 2 • National Honor Society

Friday will be the first game of the season for Reynolds, but should be the third game of the season for the Lady Hawks. Her return will be in the quarterfinals in the 36th Annual WOBM Christmas Classic, a tournament the Manchester girls hoops team has won for the last two years. As the top seed, the returning champions are expected to advance through the field and make a serious run for a third consecutive championship. As a guide for the current team, last year’s squad really served to set the tone. Replaying last year’s schedule, Manchester ran off eight straight wins to jump start their season. Wins against Lacey, Pinelands, Donovan Catholic, Wall, Toms River East, Ewing, Marlboro and Point Pleasant Boro gave the Hawks a great foundation to build upon. Two non-conference games chinked Manchester’s armor with a nine-point loss to Saddle River Day and a 15-point loss to Bishop McNamara (MD) in back-to-back games. A string of 24 straight wins through March would follow as the Hawks got back on track with wins against Barnegat (2), Lakewood (2), Jackson Liberty (2), Lacey, Pinelands, Donovan Catholic, Gloucester Catholic, Long Island Lutheran, Point Boro, Ocean City, Trinity Hall, Rumson-Fair Haven, St. Rose, Saint John Vianney, along with NJSIAA state tournament games against Pemberton, Oakcrest, Haddonfield, Middle Township, Manasquan, and the Group II final against Lincoln and Mainland Regional, before the season-ending 13-point defeat to Saddle River Day.

“Our goal for the year in the TOC championship” stated Adams. The versatile centerpiece of the Manchester program, who is still undecided where she will continue her basketball exploits next year, is very frank yet humble with her comments. “I’m very excited about this year and this team and we know everyone is out for us. The key for us is working together as a team

The road to the WOBM title, Shore Conference title and the NJSIAA Group II title all run through Manchester. Should they remain healthy, the Hawks have the personnel, spirit, energy and the court maturity and understanding to present a stout defense of their 2018 accumulated hardware. The awards should not be in short supply this year either, as Manchester should be one of the last standing teams across the state in March and go down as one of the Shore greats when their story is told.

GUARD • 5’7”

FORWARD • 6’3”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 14.9 / RPG: 8 / APG: 2.3 / 3PT: 74 • All Shore / All State

Adams recognizes her role as a member of the upperclasswomen on the team and the responsibility of showing that leadership. “We have to lead our younger teammates and make sure they understand what’s happening and are doing their part,” she said.

MANCHESTER

“I have a very positive outlook for our team this year,” said Reynolds, a University of Pennsylvania commit. Beginning the season on the shelf, rehabbing a strained achilles tendon, Reynolds makes it clear on her eminent return. “Don’t worry, I’ll be back Friday. This minor setback has prepared me for a major comeback!”

without real go-to players. Whoever is having a good night, we need to make sure we get them the ball,” she said.

Serenity Anderson

Reynolds, the third element from a year ago for coach Dave “Beau” Beauchemin’s Manchester squad, bursts with energy and excitement when asked about this year’s team.

The schedule continues with Barnegat and Lakewood, before a matchup against Kenwood (IL) – ranked No. 9 in Illinois through 12 games – at Truman High School in Bronx, NY. The remainder of January’s slate features games against Jackson Liberty, Lacey, Trenton Catholic Academy, Pinelands and Donovan Catholic. Five games in early February pit the Hawks against Point Pleasant Boro, Barnegat, Mainland Regional, Lakewood and Jackson Liberty.

MANCHESTER

The end game – a 32-3 overall record, the No. 5 ranked team in the state and No. 181 nationally, their first-ever Shore Conference title and NJSIAA Group II state championship and the first-ever berth in the Tournament of Champions before a semifinal defeat to Saddle River. Nothing to sneeze at! It’s now the 2019-20 season and the reset to 0-0 presents a blank canvas without two team leaders from a year ago. GAME ON!

The 2019 schedule for Manchester continues with the WOBM Classic (first round against Brick Memorial on Dec. 22). They pick up the new year against Pinelands (Jan. 3), St. Frances Academy (MD) on Jan. 5, Donovan Catholic on Jan. 6, Point Pleasant Boro on Jan. 9 and Montverde Academy (FL) on Jan. 10.

Kemari Reynolds

MANCHESTER – Led by seniors Leilani Correa (17ppg, 7.6rpg, 3.4spg, 2.7apg), Dakota Adams (14.7ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.4apg, 1.9spg) and junior Kemari Reynolds (10ppg, 2.7rpg, 4.7apg, 2.8spg), the 2018-19 version of the Manchester Hawks averaged almost 70 points, 35 rebounds, 16.9 assists and 14.7 steals per game.

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Opening the season at home on Dec. 20 before a packed house against Lacey, Manchester jumped out to a 25-4 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as they cruised to a 76-39 victory over the Lions. The Hawks were led by Adams with 25 points, 20 boards and 7 blocks; Bray with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals; and freshman Gabriella Ross with 16 points and 2 boards.

MANCHESTER

By Eugene Stewart

Destiny Adams

Manchester Looks to Play it Again, Simply Changing the Last Note

12/24/19 - 1/13/20 • Jersey Sporting News The 2019 rendition of the Lady Hawks can either run you out of the gym with a transition game led by Reynolds distributing the ball to sharp-shooter Nahkeleigh Hayes-Jones, or abuse opponents in the post with 6-foot-3 Destiny Adams and 5-foot-7 Serenity Anderson. Tying this all together is the development of sophomores Jada Trotman, Alyssa Carino and Amyah Bray from last year’s ride, and Manchester is a very deep team with potential contributors reaching to the end of the bench.

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 12.1 / RPG: 3.6 / APG: 3.6 / 3PT: 49 • All Shore • National Honor Society • Committed to University of Pennsylvania

GUARD • 5’7”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 5.2 / RPG: 3.8 / APG: 2.5 / 3PT: 86

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Jessica Riepe Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity 3PT: 73 • National Honor Society

MATER DEI PREP

Sean Turner

Stephanie Mayerhofer

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

MATER DEI PREP

MATAWAN REGIONAL

FORWARD/CENTER • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 13

TRINITY HALL FORWARD • 6’1”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 6 / RPG: 8 / APG: 4 / 3PT: 2

WALL

Michael Caputo

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 11.7 / RPG: 8.8 / APG: 1 • Committed to College of William & Mary

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’11”

Emma Bradley

TRINITY HALL

Caitlin Wingertzahn

Thomas Palluzzi

WALL

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 16 / RPG: 3 / APG: 7 / 3PT: 32 • All Shore • National Honor Society

WALL

Niles Halliburton

FORWARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 9 / RPG: 3 / APG: 1 / 3PT: 140 • National Honor Society • Committed to Bryant University

GUARD • 6’2”

GUARD • 5’9”

Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 9.5 / RPG: 7.5 / APG: 4.3 / 3PT: 3

MIDDLETOWN NORTH GUARD • 5’6”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 8 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 7

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 5.53 / RPG: 4.27 / APG: 1.53 • National Honor Society

MIDDLETOWN NORTH

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 7 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 31

Sophia Memon

CENTER • 6’2”

GUARD • 6’2”

Hayley Stratton

MATER DEI PREP

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 18 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 75 • All Shore / All State • National Honor Society

Shelby Barksdale

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 11 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 30 • National Honor Society

Katherine Zoda

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 2.8 / APG: 5.6 / 3PT: 48 • National Honor Society

Quinn Calabrese

WALL

GUARD • 5’5”

MARLBORO

MARLBORO Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 7.38 / RPG: 4.8 / APG: 1.4 / 3PT: 30.6

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 15 • National Honor Society

POINT GUARD • 5’5”

GUARD • 5’9”

GUARD • 6’3”

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’6”

POINT GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 14 / RPG: 4 / APG: 5 • All Shore

Sammy Jay

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 10 / APG: 5 / 3PT: 6

Patrick Lacey

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’3”

CENTER • 6’6”

Dani Schlesinger

MATAWAN REGIONAL

John Beukers

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 11 / RPG: 3.5 / APG: 2.4 / 3PT: 27 • Committed to Stockton University

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 14 / RPG: 8 / APG: 4 • All Shore • National Honor Society • Committed to La Salle University

Peter Gorman

FORWARD • 5’11”

GUARD • 5’2”

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

Kayla Richardson

TOMS RIVER EAST

Jordyn Madigan

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FORWARD • 6’1”

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 7 / RPG: 8 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 1

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BOYS SHORE CONFERENCE PREVIEW SOUTHERN REGIONAL Head Coach: John Pampalone, first season, 2018-19 record: 8-18 (3-11, last A South), KEY RETURNERS: Jay Silva (Jr. F), Will Devane (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Luke Infurna (Jr. G), Ben Ridgway (Sr. F), Noah Wasacz (Sr. F), Cole Robinson (Sr. F), Jake Barberri (Jr. F), Matt Godfrey (Sr. G), Mike DelValle (Sr. G), Jake Hughes (Sr. F), Nick Devane (So. G) BRICK Head Coach: Mike Gawronski, eighth season, 2018-19 record: 14-10 (9-5, tied second A South), SCT lost first round, CJGIII lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Anthony Maniscalco, Ty Williams, Alex Lawes, Brandon Bautista, C.J. Lavarin, Aziz Osman, Val Grigorian, Joey Kozak, Tyler Knonowitz, Ryan Duffy KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Dougard, Joaquin Ragland, Anthony Prato, James Rea

By Mike Ready *LISTED IN PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH* CLASS A NORTH MIDDLETOWN SOUTH Head Coach: James Anderson, 10th season, 2018-19 record: 16-12 (7-7, tied third A North), SCT quarterfinalist, CJGIV quarterfinalist KEY RETURNERS: Luke Albrecht (Jr. G), James Anderson (Sr. G), Mike Dabas (Sr. G), Jack Sheridan (Sr. G), Rickie Boyko (Sr. G), Bobby Pirie (Sr. C), Jake Brown (Sr. C) KEY NEWCOMERS: Joe Gervase (Sr. G,), Tom Brown (Jr. F), Julius Forte (Jr. F), Joe Stanzione (Jr. C) MARLBORO Head Coach: Michael Nausedas, eighth season (93-80), 2018-19 record: 14-13 (7-7, tied third A North) KEY RETURNERS: Alex Ratner (Sr. G), Jon Spatola (So. G), Aleksy Friedman (Jr. G), Jack Seidler (So. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Malucelli (Jr. G), Paul Lee (Sr. G), Zack Molod (So. G), Joey Paladino (Jr. G) CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY Head Coach: Geoff Billet, 12th season (233-81), 2018-19 record: 20-6 (13-1, A North champions), SCT semifinalist, Non-Public South, A semifinalist KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Mabrey (So. G), Colin Farrell (Jr. G), Mike White (Jr. G), Charlie Ruoff (Sr. F), Ryan Cremen (Jr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dane Moran (Jr. C), John Straley (Jr. G), Pat Lautato (So. G), Dillon Kneucker (Jr. C), Will Bradley (Fr. F) FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP Head Coach: Brian Golub, 25th season (368-244), 201819 record: 24-5 (12-2, second A North), SCT semifinalist, CJGIV champions KEY RETURNERS: Zach Orrico (Jr. G), Joe Lardaro (Jr. F), Jayce Schapiro (Jr. G) KEY NEWCMERS: Jason Golub (Sr. G), Matt Cardone (Jr. G), Lorenzo Chirichella (Jr. F), Jake Stern (Jr. F), Bryan Potter (Jr. F), Anthony Barthel (Jr. G/F), Bobby O’Brien (So. F), Josh Ibarreta (So. G), Christian Mojares (So. G) MANALAPAN Head Coach: Rick Garretson, 26th season, 2018-19 record: 5-19 (3-11, last A North) KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Knoor (Sr. G), Blake Henis (Sr. C), Jason Junquet (Sr. G), Ryan Szatkowski (Sr. F), Dan Kamen (Sr. F), Chris Frontera) KEY NEWCOMERS: Chris Clark (Sr. G), Jason Hecht (Sr. G), A. J. Mancusi (Jr. G), Anthony Mezzina (Jr. F), Will Servetah (Jr. F), John Teixeira (Jr. F), Tanner Szatkowski (Jr. G), Gabe Blackwell (So. F)

LONG BRANCH Head Coach: Sean Fitzgerald, third season, 2018-19 record: 9-14 (6-8, fifth A North) KEY RETURNERS: Lucas Telles De Sa (Sr. F), Tamir Reed (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Mason Alexander (Jr. F). Ivan Navarro (Sr. G), Jermaine Corbett (Sr. G), Showers Qwalee (Sr. F), Jarell Sherin (Sr. G), Josiah Evans (Jr. F), Jayon Farrar (Jr. G), Nicolas Reilly (Sr. G), Christian Rodriguez (So. G), Morgan Priester (Jr. G), Kobe Brown (Jr. G) FREEHOLD Head Coach: Ben DiBiase, 10th season, 2018-19 record: 6-16 (4-10, tied for sixth A North) KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Neely (Jr. G), Jiasion Carpenter (Jr. F), Bekim Krkuti (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Mario Rivera (Jr. G), Allen Rahanoff (Sr. G), Matt Diffley (Sr. G), Nick DeVito (Sr. G), Mike Sikaras (Jr. G), Ryan Giovanniello (Sr. G), Sha’Kim Schuler (Jr. G), Tyler Ochojski (So. F) HOWELL Head Coach: Patrick Ramsay, seventh season (59-90), 201819 record: 7-19 (4-10, tied sixth A North) KEY RETURNERS: Cooper Vogel (Sr. F). Chris Acampora (Sr. G), Tommy Talbot (Sr. G), Dakota Connor (Sr. F), Matt Sgroi (Sr. G), Joe Dupuis (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jake George (Jr. C), Connor Carr (Jr. F), Chris Ellison (Jr. G), Abdull Al-Shrouf (So. G), Dylan McVeigh (So. G), Nicholas Gallo (So. G) CLASS A CENTRAL MANASQUAN Head Coach: Andrew Bilodeau, 18th season overall, 12th at Manasquan, 2018-19 record: 29-4 (13-1, A Central champions), SCT runner-up, CJGII champions KEY RETURNERS: Ben Roy (So. G), Alex Galvan (Sr. F), Kiernan Flanagan (Sr. G), Tim McEneny (Sr. F), Jack Collins (Jr. G), Casey Mulligan (Jr. G), Connor Walsh (Jr. G), Max O’Shaughnessy (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Andrew Solomon (Jr. F), Kane Ramsey (Jr. F)

HOLMDEL Head Coach: Sean Devaney, 14th season, 2018-19 record: 15-11 (8-6, fourth A Central), SCT quarterfinalist, CJGII quarterfinalist KEY RETURNERS: Doug Chan (Sr. G), Derek Chan (Sr. G), John Curreri (Sr. F), Jack Giamanco (Jr. G), Eric Hinds (Sr.), Pete Cannizzo (Jr. G), Alex Baker (Jr. F/C), KEY NEWCOMERS: Quinn Coffaro (Sr. F), Ryan Bradley (Jr. F), Kyle Polivka (Jr. F), Nick Spada (Jr. G), Connor Hinds (Jr. G) RED BANK CATHOLIC Head Coach: Tyler Schmelz, fourth season (55-29), 201819 record: 20-8 (9-5, third A Central), SCT quarterfinalist, Non-Public, South A semifinalist KEY RETURNERS: Charlie Gordinier (Sr. G/F), Kevin Bauman (Sr. F/C), Alex Bauman (Sr. G/F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Evan Mottola (Sr. G), Brian Kowalski (Sr. G/F), Kevin Degnan (Sr. G), Cyril Arvanitis (So. G), C.J. Ruoff (So. G/F), Max Croke (Jr. G/F), Sabastian Arango (Jr. G) RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN Head Coach: Chris Champeau, 11th season (193-68), 2018-19 record: 18-9 (11-3, second A Central), SCT Round of 16, CJGII semifinalist, KEY RETURNERS: Drew Frankel (Sr. G), Jake Carroll (Sr. F), Hunter Reid (Sr. G), Shane Shoveling (Sr. G), Jackson Patton (Jr. G), John Baker (Jr. F), Geoff Schroeder (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Matt Laub (Sr. G), Dino Affilto (Sr. G), Jack Cornette (Sr. G), Dutch Donion (Sr. G), Owen McLaughlin (Sr. C), Scott Gyimesi (So. F), Matt Newman (So. F), Cal Famula (So. G), David Livingston (Jr. G), Robbie Sypek (Jr. G), James Smith (Jr. F) ST. ROSE Head Coach: Frank Carmody, second season, 2018-19 record: 9-15 (3-11, tied seventh A Central) KEY RETURNERS: John Beattie (Sr. G), Kevin Tombs (Sr. G/F), Morgan Fahy (Jr. G), Fredrick Bang-Anderson (Sr. F), Kevin Casewell (Sr. F), Casey Ballou (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Tom Turnbach (Jr. F), Luke Farrell (So. F/C), Frank D’Natale (Jr. F/G), Trevor Donnelly (Jr. F) MONMOUTH REGIONAL Head Coach: Jeff Sfraga, third season (12-35), 2018-19 record: 11-14 (5-9, fifth A Central) KEY RETURNERS: A.J. Po (Jr. F), Jake Marcicak (Jr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Brian Yadlon (Jr. F), Myles Lida (Jr. G), Matt Flecshner (Jr. C), Kiran Desai (Jr. G), Aiden Denton (So. G), Kevin Teleford (So. F), John Demarzo (Sr. G) RARITAN Head Coach: Denis Caruano, 15th season, 2018-19 record: 10-15 (4-10, sixth A Central), KEY RETURNERS: Jaylen Smith (Sr. F), Connor Smith (Sr. G), Luke Davies (Sr. G), Gerry Callahan (Sr. G), Liam Callahan (Sr. F), Danny Fiore (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jason Trotta (So. C), Justin Rivera (So. G), Tyzaya Smith (So. F), Jack Coleman (Fr. F), Matt Agar (Fr. F), Lucas LaVilla (Fr. G), William Tigar (Fr. F) SHORE REGIONAL Head Coach: Erik Mazur, 11th season overall, third at Shore, 2018-19 record: 10-17 (3-11, tied for seventh A Central), KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Paglia (Sr. C), Chris Creighton KEY NEWCOMERS: Sam Martucci (Sr. F), Conor Creighton (Sr. G), Jim Donohue (Sr. F), Tyler Tilton (Jr. G), John Smith (Jr. G), Connor O’Scanlon (So. G), Alex Palmberg (So. G), Liam Gajewski (Fr. G) CLASS A SOUTH TOMS RIVER NORTH Head Coach: Rory Casewell, ninth season (180-45), 201819 record: 24-5 (14-0, A South champions), SCT quarterfinalist, SJGIV semifinalist KEY RETURNERS: Jakari Spence (Sr. G), Najae Hallenbeck (Sr. C), Mike Vansprang (Sr. F), Colin Baker (Sr. G), Jaiden Fraser (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Lamir Mitchell (So. G), Wesly Deitsch (Jr. G), Vinny Lebello (Sr. F) TOMS RIVER EAST Head Coach: Tom DeRiggi, first season, 2018-19 record: 1511 (6-8, tied for fifth A South), SCT lost round of 16, SJGIII lost in quarterfinals KEY RETURNERS: Michael Goodall (Sr. G), Ryan Goodall (Sr. G), Riley Engelhard (Sr. F/C), Mark Roma (Jr. G/F), Reece Miller (Sr. G), Ryan Cicardo (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dylan Hall (Jr. C), Nasceem Davis (Sr. G), Ryan Higgins (Sr. F), Charles Monica (Jr. G/F) CENTRAL REGIONAL Head Coach: Mike Clemente, fifth season (53-53), 2018-19 record: 12-15 (6-8, tied for fifth A South) KEY RETURNERS: Eugene Brown (Sr. F), Cody Blocker (Sr. G), Marvin Goodwine (Jr. G), I-Meer Johnson (Jr. F), Justin Soranno (So. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jeremy Bruner (Jr. F), Charlie DiGirolamo (Sr. G), Evan Agrapides (Jr. G), Conor Sheppard (Jr. F), Kwesi Bekoe (Jr. G), Shane Sajewicz (So. G), John Truhan (Fr. G) JACKSON MEMORIAL Head Coach: Kevin McQuade, sixth season, 2018-19 record: 13-13 (7-7, fourth A South), SCT lost round of 16, CJGIV lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Matt Mahala (Sr. G/F), Ryan Mahala (Sr. G), KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Colon (Sr. G), Billy Petrina (Sr. G), Jason Woods (Sr. F), Sean Slusak (Jr. G/F), Caden Brooks (Jr. F), Keith Adame (Fr. G) TOMS RIVER SOUTH Head Coach: Curt DeFillppo, sixth season (39-54), 2018-19 record: 4-19 (2-12, last A South), KEY RETURNERS: Jalen Folsom (Sr. G), Nick Luongo (Sr. G), Phil Fried (Sr. F), Nickerson Jean-Louis (Sr. G), Steve Beaton (Sr. G), Jack Huber (Jr. F), Gerry Ferrigno (Jr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Amari Johnson (Jr. G), Neil Kwicinski (Jr. G) BRICK MEMORIAL Head Coach: Mike Pelkey, third season (25-28), 2018-19 record: 13-13 (9-5, tied for second), SCT lost round of 16, CJGIV lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Blake Zammit (Jr. G), Brandon Thomas (Sr. G), T.J. McArthur, KEY NEWCOMERS: Luke Braaten (So. F), Nagid Lovett (Jr. F)

CLASS B NORTH WALL Head Coach: Bob Klatt, second season, 2018-19 record: 21-9 (12-2, first B North), SCT round of 16, CJGIII champions, KEY RETURNERS: Quinn Calabrese (Sr. G), Pat Lacey (Jr. G), Tom Palluzzi (Jr. G), Colin Ackerman (So. G), Michael Caputo (Sr. F), Ian Ackerman (Sr. F), Logan Peters (Jr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick De La Cruz (Sr. G), Luke McGill (Sr. G), Brad Mahoney (Sr. G), Chad Mahoney (Sr. F) MATAWAN Head Coach: John Giraldo, fifth season, 2018-19 record: 1413 (7-7, third B North), SCT lost opening round, CJGIII round of 16 KEY RETURNERS: John Buekers (Sr. C), Ethan Okello (Sr. G), Niles Hailburton (Sr. G), Zaire Williams (Sr. F), Andre Wells (Jr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Ian Richardson (Jr. F), Gio Gallo (Jr. F), Elijah McKenzie (Sr. C), Carlos Zeno (Sr. G), Colin Haluska (Fr. G) NEPTUNE Head Coach: Joe Fagan, sixth season, 2018-19 record: 1810 (10-4, second B North), SCT round of 16, CJGIII semifinalist KEY RETURNERS: Sam Fagan (Jr. G), Sean Young (Sr. G), Sadiq Armstead (Sr. G) Everett Cheavers (Jr. C), Malik Fields (So. F), Sahmad Armstead (Sr. G), Jett Tinik (Sr. F), Makai Suit (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nyron Mitchell (Sr. F), Jase Hoffman (Sr. G), Azmere Wilson (Sr. G), Michael Daniels (Fr. G), Bryson Bird (Jr. G) OCEAN Head Coach: John Terlecsky, 12th season, 2018-19 record: 13-14 (5-9, tied sixth B North) KEY RETURNERS: Jack Miller (Sr. G), Sam Meeks (Sr. F), Corey Miller (So. G), Cole Kelly (Sr. C), Jack Savare (Jr. F), Evan Peters (Jr. F), Matt Shaw (Jr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Axel Boonman (Sr. C) – transfer from Mexico, Ishyne Woodard (Sr. G), Kevin D’Auria (Sr. G) SAINT JOHN VIANNEY Head Coach: Ryan Finch, fourth season, 2018-19 season: 12-15 (6-8, tied for fourth B North), SCT lost opening round KEY RETURNERS: Kevin Green (Sr. G), Nate Williams (So. F), Jahmal Garraway (Sr. G), Alex Leiba (Sr. C), Ryan DiPede (Sr. G), Evan Purdy (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Kyle Verriest (Sr. G), Brian Stuart (Jr. F), Omar Calderon (So. G) – transfer from Marlboro RED BANK REGIONAL Head Coach: Scott Martin, 19th season, 2018-19 record: 1015 (5-9, tied sixth B North) KEY RETURNERS: Matt Weidman (Sr. G), Drew Valentino (Sr. G), Nick Ferrogine (Jr. F), Patrick Murray (So. G), Erik Christie (Sr. G), Seth Cousins (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Michael Tobin (Sr. G), Jasir LewisBurgess (Sr. F), Brendan Cashin (Sr. G), Bodhi Martin (Jr. G), Enoch Hutchinson (Jr. G), Matt Keegan (Jr. G), Owen Laughlin (Jr. G) MIDDLETOWN NORTH Head Coach: Mike Iasparro, 13th season, 2018-19 record: 11-17 (5-9, tied sixth B North) KEY RETURNERS: Matt Spencer (Sr. F), Ryan Rozinski (Sr. F), Quentin Soler (Jr. G), Matt Kenny (So. G), Mike Frazee (Sr. G), Vinny Pennino (Jr. G), Alex Bogues (Jr. F), Tommy Giannone (So. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Danny Frontera (Jr. F), Brendan Kelly (Jr. G), Malik Solimon (Jr. F) COLTS NECK Head Coach: Lou Piccola, 21st season, 2018-19 record: 1113 (6-8, tied fifth B North) KEY RETURNERS: Stephen Ciccarone (Jr. G), Richard Lee (Jr. G), Ryan Thaler (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Aidan Horan (Sr. G), Delano Marcelus (Jr. F), Matteo Piperno (Jr. G), Tommy Fallon (So. F), Will Surdez (Fr. G) CLASS B CENTRAL RANNEY Head Coach: Tahj Holden, fifth season, 2018-19 record: 31-3 (12-0, B Central champions), SCT champions, T.O.C. champions KEY RETURNER: Elijah Perkins (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Klatsky (So. G), Kyle Rhoden (Jr. C) – transfer Central Regional, Ryan Zan (So. F) – transfer Hunterdon Central, Charles Anyichie (So. F), Nick Troccoli (Jr. G), Zack Davis (Fr. F), Brian Day (Jr. G), A.J. Garcia (Fr. G), Saahil Patla (So. G), Taheen Brasswell (So. F), Jett Pacifico (So. G/F) MATER DEI PREP Head Coach: Richard Buckheit, ninth season overall, first at Mater Dei, 2018-19 record: 13-10 (10-2, second B Central), SCT lost first round, Non-Public, South B quarterfinalist KEY RETURNERS: Tahaj Parland (Sr. G), Peter Gorman (Sr. G), Sean Turner (Sr. G), Phil Urban (Jr. F), Malachi Treadwell (Sr. F), Vernon Morris (Sr. G), Anthony Tancredi (So. F), Kyree Drake (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Andreas Von Fricke (Jr. F), Alex Brown (So. F), Daryen Cabrera (Jr. G) ASBURY PARK Head Coach: Maurice Hart, first season, 2018-19 record: 1215 (8-4, third B Central) SCT lost first round, CJGI lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Eryck Brown (Sr. G), Na’Jier Massie (Jr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Raymond Valle (Sr. G), Salvador Berardesco (So. G/F)

POINT PLEASANT BEACH Head Coach: Nick Catania, 15th season, 2018-19 record: 1-21 (1-11, last B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Jake Clark (Sr.), Will Baranello (Sr.), Liam Hennessey (Sr.), Luke Valencia (Jr.), Joe Coakley (Jr.), Matt Cavanaugh (Jr.), Anthony Longo (So.), Andrew Seaman (So.), Christian Martino (So.), Dave Terranova (Jr.) KEY NEWCOMERS: Chris Venturoso (Fr.), Andrew Laumbach (So.), Kevin Byrnes (Fr.) KEYPORT Head Coach: Phil Recco, 15th season, 2018-19 record: 7-16 (5-7, fourth B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Troy Alvarez (Jr. F), Lucas Dant (Sr. G), Christopher Johnson (Sr. G), Damon Jones (Jr. G), John Lachky (Sr. F), Anthony Longo (So. G), Nick Siciliano (Sr. C), D.J. Thomson (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: George Mitchell (So. F), Jake Mitchell (Jr. G) HENRY HUDSON Head Coach: Drew Eldridge, fourth season, 2018-19 record: 6-17 (4-8, fifth B Central), KEY RETURNERS: Grady Hendrickson (Sr. G), Mike Mohr (Sr. F), Sean Haupt (Sr. G), Justin Murphy (Sr. G), Casey Haupt (Sr. G), Aiden Casey (Sr. G), James Crowley (Jr. G), Trevor Hendrickson (Jr. G), Jack Crowley (Sr. C), Mike Kalaaka (So. F), Theo Quirko (Sr. G), Ralph DiAntonio (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jax Ross (Fr. G), Jude Bowbliss (Fr. G), Dimitrious Harvey (So. G), Quinn Casey (So. G) KEANSBURG Head Coach: James McCarthy, 12th season, 2018-19 record: 3-17 (2-10, last B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Nasir Williams (Sr. G), Anthony Strydio (Sr. G), Devin Acker (Jr. F), Davon Jackson (Jr. G), Patrick Beltran (Jr. G) KEY NEWCOMER: Hassan Campion (Jr. F) CLASS B SOUTH LAKEWOOD Head Coach: Randy Holmes, 14th season, 2018-19 record: 9-16 (4-10, seventh B South) KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Savoy (Sr. G/F), T.J. Paturzo (Sr. G), Omari Barksdale (Sr. G), Ty’Mire Bergstrom (Sr. G/F), De’Andre Harris (Sr. G), Sean Antoine (Sr. G), Haazig Barksdale (Jr. G), Eric Torres (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Samir Padilla (Fr. G), Respect Tyleek (Fr. G/F), Matthew Vargas (So. G), Keyon Tims (Fr. F), Andre Peace (So. G), Ky’ru Wallace (So. G)

DONOVAN CATHOLIC Head Coach: Mike Kearney, 29th season overall, 22nd at Donovan Catholic, 2018-19 record: 13-13 (9-5, third B South), SCT lost first round, Non-Public, South B quarterfinalist KEY RETURNERS: Neithan Ramos (Sr. G), Matt Weeden (Sr. F), Jaden Anthony (So. G), Mari Petty (So. G), Sean Farrell (Jr. F), Alex Melon (So. G), Christian McElroy (Sr. G), Christian Deys (Sr. G), Elijah Taylor (Sr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jeremy Dong (Jr. G), Brian Higgins (Jr. G), John Schledorf (Jr. G), Zeke Luster (So. F), Dylan Oroscz (So. F), Dallas Weisse (So. G) MANCHESTER Head Coach: Ryan Ramsey, 15th season, 2018-19 record: 7-19 (3-11, last B South) KEY RETURNERS: Josh Hayes (Sr. G), Tyler Brockmeyer (Sr. F), Josh Glenn (Jr. G), Gavin Clark (Jr. G), Wyatt Haselbauer (So. F), Savon Myers (So. G), D’Maari Brown (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Chiapissi (Sr. G), Sean Snead (Jr. G), Justin Merz (Jr. F), Nick Uberti (Jr. G), Allen Mitchell (Jr. F), Jordan Dupont (So. G), Brandon Sogness (So. G), Anthony Gencarelli (So. F) BARNEGAT Head Coach: Mike Puorro, 12th season overall, sixth at Barnegat, 2018-19 record: 11-15 (7-7, tied fourth B South), SJGII lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Brendan Revello (Sr. G), Nick Revello (Sr. G), Jaxon Baker (Jr. G), Shane Savastano (Sr. F), Chris Revello (Sr. G), Ty’zon Jackson (Sr. G/F), Logan Armstrong (Jr. G), Jared Krey (Jr. G/F), Tyler Quinn (Jr. G), Andrew Verneiri (Jr. G), John Hudak (So. G), Keean Paul (So. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Isaiah Gerena (Sr. F), Laurence Davis (Jr. G) LACEY Head Coach: Sean McAndrew, third season, 2018-19 record: 13-12 (7-7, tied fourth B South), SCT lost first round, SJGIII lost first round KEY RETURNERS: Jordan Cohen (Sr. F), Donavon Bacchetta (Sr. G), Kalvin Kuhn (Sr. F), Jacob Bowles (Jr. F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jason Nemcik (Sr. C), Troy Buxton (Fr. G0, Carson Howard (Fr. C) POINT PLEASANT BORO Head Coach: Kevin Hynes, 24th season, 2018-19 record: 1015 (5-9, sixth B South) KEY RETURNERS: Sam Young (Sr. C), Alex Drucquer (Sr. G), Matt Lee (So. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Aaron Stencel (Jr. F), Mike Poggio (Sr. G), Brian Duda (Jr. F), Kai Messeroll (So. G), Stephen Mellett (Fr. F), Dan Coughlan (Fr. C), Jeff Guilfoyle (So. F) continued on page 22

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GIRLS SHORE CONFERENCE PREVIEW By Mike Ready *LISTED IN PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH* CLASS A NORTH MARLBORO Head Coach: Brad Hagensen, eighth season overall, sixth at Marlboro, 2018-19 record: 23-8 (11-1, A North) A North champion KEY RETURNERS: Sammy Jay (Jr. G), Samantha Nocco (Sr. G), Jessica Riepe (Jr. F), Dani Schlesinger (So. G), Katherine Sanchez (Sr. C/F) KEY RESERVES: Laura Morehead (Jr. G/F), Briana Diaz (Sr. C), Samantha Slofkiss (So. C), Alexandra O’Hare (Sr. G), Erica DiSimone (Fr. G) MIDDLETOWN SOUTH Head Coach: Tom Brennan, 24th season, 2018-19 record: 24-6 (10-2, A North) Central Jersey Group IV champion KEY RETURNERS: Kayla Richardson (Sr. F), Stephanie Mayerhofer (Sr. G), Caitlin O’Connor (Sr. G), Grace Meehan (Jr. G), Renee Wells (So. G/F) KEY RESERVES: Sadie Fahey (Sr. G), Emily Russo (Sr. G), Abygail Doherty (Fr. G), Lara Brennan (So. F), Beth Rankin (So. G), Lauren Winant (So. G), Peyton Kenney (So. F), Isabella Orlando (So. F) HOWELL Head Coach: Joe Santopietro, 5th season, 2018-19 record: 15-11 (7-5, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Grace Leary (Jr. G), Caitlin Gresko (Jr. F/C), Mackenzie Bruno (Jr. G/F), Cassandra Conte (Jr. G), Mackenzi Greene (So. G) KEY RESERVES: Alyson Marzo (Sr. G), Kerry Destefano (Fr. G), Nola McGrath (Jr. C), Samantha Greenberg (Sr. C) FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP Head Coach: Mike Stoia, 7th season, 2018-19 record: 15-11

(7-5 , A North) KEY RETURNERS: Hannah Orloff (Jr. C/F), Kaylie Elsbree (Jr. G/F), Tanya Elsbree (Sr. G), Lindsay Lloyd (Jr. G/F), Emily Tran (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Maddie Garze (Jr. F), Courtney Campbell (Jr. F), Sarah Fenton (Sr. G), Brooke Levin (Sr. G) LONG BRANCH Head Coach: Shannon Coyle, 8th season, 2018-19 record: 9-11 (5-7, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Alyssa Fields (Sr. G), Madison Grayson (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Mya Hepburn (Fr.), Gemma Massey (Sr.) MANALAPAN Head Coach: Lanie Andrews, 1st season, 2018-19 record: 6-17 (2-10, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Lauryn Thomas (Sr. G), Carlyn Deaver (So. G), Jordyn Ferraro (Sr. G//F), Alana Grinberg (Sr. F), Dara Gringberg (Fr. C) KEY RESERVES: Christina Falletta (Sr. G/), Courtney Butash (So. G), Bella Aiello (Sr. G), Lauren Bruno (Sr. G) FREEHOLD BORO Head Coach: Jenn Brzucki, 14th season, 2018-19 record: 4-18 (0-12, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Emily Cavallaro (Sr. G), Samantha Abbate (Sr. F), Michelle Hon (Jr. G), Abigail Cowles (Jr. F), Maddie Bideauz (So. G) KEY RESERVES: Christina DelQuaglio (Jr. G), Gianna Praet (Jr. G), Amy Potochar (So. G), Jessica Praet (Sr. F), Sheila Steinmacher (Sr. F), Alexandra Ranaudo (So. G/F) CLASS A CENTRAL ST. ROSE Head Coach: Mary Beth Chambers, 2nd season, 2018-19 record: 28-3 (14-0, A Central) A Central champion, NonPublic A champion KEY RETURNERS: Brynn Farrell (Sr. G), Abby Antognoli (Jr. G), Makayla Andrews (Sr. F), Maria Tedesco (Sr. F), Maureen Stapleton (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Kitty Murphy (Sr. G), Layla Laws (Jr. F), Niaiysa Evans (Jr. F), Avery Morgan (Jr. F), Tori Crovo (So. G), Darby Sherman (So. G), Maggie Cavanaugh (Fr. F) RED BANK CATHOLIC Head Coach: Joe Montano, 30th season, 2018-19 record: 19-9 (10-4, A Central) KEY RETURNERS: Sophie Sabino (Jr. G), Fabienne Eggenschwiler (Sr. F/G), Ally Carman (So. C), Toni Panayides (Jr. G), Justine Pissott (So. G) KEY RESERVES: Nicole Stanford (Sr. F), Casey Prior (Fr. G), Shaelyn Sabino (Sr. G), Emma Carman (Fr. G), Cassie Cavanaugh (Jr. G), Grace Wilson (Sr. F/C) MANASQUAN Head Coach: Lisa Kukoda, 8th season, 2018-19 record: 22-7 (12-2 A, Central) Central Jersey Group II champion KEY RETURNERS: Maddie Fagan (Sr. G), Brooke Hollawell (So. G), Georgia Heine (So. G), Dorothy Loffredo (So. F), Maci Black (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Allison Waters (Jr. G), Mary Donnelly (So. G/F), Camryn Rothery (Sr. G/F), Grace Winn (So. G/F), Alexandra Loucopooulos (Fr. G/F), Rylyn Orlando (Fr. G/F) RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN Head Coach: Dave Callahan, 4th season, 2018-19 record: 19-11 (8-6, A Central) KEY RETURNERS: Lucy Adams (Sr. F), Paige Slaven (Sr. G), Sophia Passalaqua (Sr. G), Grace Munt (Jr. G/F, out indefinitely with injury), Cortland McBarron (Jr. G), Julia Corsentino (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Charley Rosen (So. G), Sarah Hughes (Fr. C), Dylan Cahill (Fr. F), Grace Collucci (So. G), Molly Kelly (Fr. G), Julia

Shanes (Fr. G), Amanda Gettings (Fr. G), Megan Reid (Fr. F), Abby Grdell (Jr. F) Ellie Kennedy (Jr. F), Katherine Harby (Sr. F) OUT WITH INJURIES: Chase Boyle (Jr. F) and Kaila Scarpa (So. F) HOLMDEL Head Coach: Darren Ault, 13th season, 2018-19 record: 12-14 (4-10, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Leah Nolan (Sr. F), Carson Fontana (Sr. G), Ryann Taylor (Jr. G/F), Olivia Palmer (Jr. G/F), Lindsay Cannon (Jr. G/F) KEY RESERVES: Abbey Ferguson (So. F), Emma Quirk (Jr. G), Molly Julian (Jr. G), Katherine Martini (So. F), Mia Giamonco (So. G), Nicole Worobel (So. G) Becky Scheinvor (Sr. G) RARITAN Head Coach: Anthony Vona, first season, 2018-19 record: 12-13 (6-8, A Central) KEY RETURNERS: Lucy Alberici (Jr. G), Sarah O’Leary (Jr. F), Joei Tarrazi (So. G), Megan Casey (So. G), Grace Smith (So. F) KEY RESERVES: Julia Reasoner (Sr. F), Carmela Petrignani (Fr. G), Nina Branda (So. G), Alivia O’Neill (So. F) SHORE REGIONAL Head coach: William Wishart, 4th season, 2018-19 record: 12-15 (2-12, A Central) KEY RETURNERS: Rylee Drahos (Fr. G), Madison LaRosa (Jr. G), Chloe Wollman (Sr. G), Savannah Notte (Sr. G/F) Caitlin Donegan (Sr. F) KEY RESERVES: Sam Carew (Jr. F), Megan Gammon (Jr. G/F), Lily Santi (Sr. F), Sydney Sears (Sr. G), Kayla O’Scanlon (So. G) MONMOUTH REGIONAL Head Coach: Laura Forbes, 3rd season, 2018-19 record: 1-21 (0-14, A Central) KEY RETUNRERS: Alyssa Hughes (Sr. G), Ava Yeagle (So. G/F), Sydney Po (So. G), Jillian Vigil (Sr. G), Aly Amadruto (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES (Caitlin Keane (So. G), Kamlyn Bevacqua (Fr. G), Ayana Contreras (Jr. G) CLASS A SOUTH JACKSON MEMORIAL Head Coach: Rachel Goodale, 19th season, 2018-19 record: 19-8 (11-3, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Bianca Giordano (Sr. G), Kristina Donza (Sr. G), Rachel Capua (Jr. G), Mackenzie Dakin (Sr. G), Allyson Vella (Sr. G) KEY RETURNERS: Brooke McKown (So. G), Zoei Maffei (Fr. G), Amber Williams (So. G), Chloe Messer (Fr. G) TOMS RIVER NORTH Head Coach: Vicki Gillen, 19th season, 2018-19 record: 21-7 (13-1, A South) A South champion KEY RETURNERS: Kristina Johnson (Sr. G), Sydney Howell (So. G), Faith Wavershak (So. G), Gia Pissott (So. C), Jackie Benveuto (So. F) KEY RESERVES: Paige Farley (Sr. F), Lexie Rizzo (Jr. G), Brandi Manna (So. G), Victoria Laudien (So. G), Julia Grodzicki (Fr. G), Darcy Gaboury (Fr. G), Arliana Torres (Fr. G) TOMS RIVER EAST Head Coach: Kevin Cohen, 16th season, 2018-19 record: 20-8 (11-3, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Jordyn Madigan (Sr. G), Nicole Platten (Sr. G), Emily Maire (Sr. F), Lizzie Gillen (So. G), Sydney Lorentzen (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Natalie Dudar (Jr. F), Kalleen Sullivan (So. G), Mikayla Madigan (So. G), Kelly Goodall (So. F) SOUTHERN REGIONAL Head Coach: Tom Bucci, sixth season, 2018-19 record: 1215 (7-7, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Kaela Curtin (Sr. G/F), Alex Mattner (Sr. G), Kylie Conner (Sr. F), Sam Del Rio (Sr. G/F), Sarah Lally (So. G/F) KEY RESERVES: Catherine Walker (Sr. F/C), Molly Cilibeto (Jr. G), Ashley Altman (Jr. G), Kacey Kubarewicz (Jr. G), Casey McBride (So. G), Corrine Spina (Jr. G/F). Summer Davis (So. G) TOMS RIVER SOUTH Head Coach: Kim Peto, third season, 2018-19 record: 1215 (7-7, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Madison Braun (Sr. G), Kelle Anwander (Jr. F), Brianna Weltner (Sr. F), Sarah Kukfa (Sr. G/F), Emma Wagner (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Jenny Hearne (Sr. G), Erin Maguire (Jr. F), Caitlyn Fall (Jr. G), Sam Pataky (Jr. G/F), Abbey Olexa (Fr. G/F), Ryanne Gethard (Fr. G), Janelle Blaszka (So. G), Emma Klina (Fr. G), Cara Cribbin (Fr. F), Sam Kohlhepp (Jr. G) CENTRAL REGIONAL Head Coach: Doug Shaw, sixth overall, 1st at Central, 201819 record: 8-17 (4-10, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Mercedes Corbin (Sr. G), Julia Altieri (Jr. G), Jadelynn Smith (Jr. G/F), Martine Chevalier (So. G), Kayla Krzyzkowski (So. F) KEY RESERVES: Allison Bentley (Jr. G), Taylor Fifield (Jr. F), Nahmeera Johnson (So. G), Angelina Ruscitti (Jr. G), Ava Cino (Jr. G), Cameron Fields (Jr. G) BRICK TOWNSHIP Head Coach: Kevin Stockoff, fifth season, 2018-19 record: 9-16 (3-9, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Sonja Anderson (Sr. F), Lauren Washco (Sr. G), Angelina Jones (Sr. G), Emma Carpino (Sr. F), Emily Rossini (Sr. G) KEY RESERVES: Erika Cameron (Sr. F), Savannah Eichert (So. G), Nicole Kuhl (Fr. C), Rian Stainton (Fr. G) BRICK MEMORIAL Head Coach: Tom Lecorchik, seventh season, 2018-19 record: 3-22 (0-14, A South) KEY RETURNERS: Karina Roettger (Sr. G), Jenn Schiessl (Sr. G), Jordan Viggiano (Sr. G), Alexis Voorhees (Jr. G), Ella Moore (So. F) KEY RESERVES: Ava Rendon (So. G), Kaitlyn Barry (So. F), Mel Hiotis (So. C), Summer Castiglione (So. G) CLASS B NORTH SAINT JOHN VIANNEY Head Coach: Dawn Karpell, 19th overall, 14th season at SJV, 2018-19 record: 23-4 (14-0, B North) B North champions KEY RETURNERS: Madison St. Rose (So. G), Katie Hill (Jr. G), Christina Whitehead (Jr. G), Megan Cahalan (So. F/C), Emma Bruen (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Ashley O’Connor (So. G), Mikaela Drennan (Jr. G), Paige Knutsen (So. G), Sianna Bradley (Jr. F), Ciera Cevallos (Fr. G), Ashley Sofilkanich (Fr. F), Mikaela Hubbard (Fr. F), Janey Bachmann (Fr. G) Breana Delaney (Fr. G)

COLTS NECK Head Coach: Steve Jannarone, third season, 2018-19 record: 20-8 (11-3, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Camryn Foltz (Sr. G), Jessica Thesing (Jr. G), Chance Gagliardi (Jr. F), Rachel Boliver (Sr. F), Ashley Cataneo (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Kierra Jacobs (Jr. G/F), Kaitlyn Torres (Jr. G), Meg Smith (Jr. F), Madison Hunt (So. G), Taryn Jacobs (So. F), Mary Huegel (So. F), Izzy Mardinkiewicz (So. G), Madison McTigue (So. G/F) RED BANK REGIONAL Head Coach: John Truhan, 21st season, 2018-19 record: 20-9 (9-5, A North) KEY RETURNERS: Chloe Teter (Jr. G), Caitlyn Decker (Jr. G), Amelia Medolla (Jr. G), Taylor Crystain (Sr. G), Emma Moriarity (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Mia Strand (Jr. G), Lulu Attia (Sr. F) MIDDLETOWN NORTH Head Coach: Justin McGhee, third season, 2018-19 record: 14-14 (9-5, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Ronnie Brucato (So. G), Victoria Palladino (Jr. G), Hayley Stratton (Sr. G), Olivia Cerbo (Sr. G), Sophia Memon (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Patty Walsh (So. F), Ellie Kacen (Jr. G), Kaitlin Dowd (Sr. G), Alexa Fernandez (So. G), Alyssa Siegler (Sr. G) NEPTUNE Head Coach: John Brown, 14th season, 2018-19 record: 1013 (6-8, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Ahjanae Young (So. G), Amaya Evans (So. G), Macy Brackett (Sr. F), Sophie Yevchak (Sr. F), Kayla Patrick (Fr. F) KEY RESERVE: Jayden Foster (Fr. C) OCEAN Head Coach: Mike Lazur, sixth season, 2018-19 record: 9-18 (4-10, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Bette Bradley (Sr. F), Le’Ana Brown (Jr. G), Lauren Turnbull (Jr. G), Cindy Cetoute (Jr. F), Bella Chebookjian (So. F) KEY RESERVES: Lila Trench (Jr. F), Krista Pustrom (Jr. G), Delaney Moskowitz (Jr. G) MATAWAN Head Coach: Felicia Oliver, 16th overall, fifth at Matawan, 2018-19 record: 6-18 (3-11, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Bryn Radvanski (Sr. G), Gianna Aiello (Jr. F/C), Skylar Parris (Jr. G), Jada Allen (So. G/F), Colleen Lillis (So. G) KEY RESERVE: Kaitlyn Givens (Jr. F) WALL Head Coach: Colleen Wisher, 10th season, 2018-19 record: 3-20 (0-14, B North) KEY RETURNERS: Nikki Russo (Sr. G), Abby Nonnenberg (Sr. G), Megan White (Sr. F), Jordan Cheche (Sr. F) KEY RESERVES: Alexis Nerenberg (Jr. G), Margo Iradi (Jr. G), Izzy Casais (Jr. G), Paris Thops (So. G/F), Anna Richel (Fr. G), McKenna Nocera (So. G), Marielle Bersalona (Fr. G) CLASS B CENTRAL TRINITY HALL Head Coach: Matt McCarthy, second season, 2018-19 record: 17-9 (13-1, B Central) B Central champion KEY RETURNERS: Caitlin Wingertzahn (Sr. F), Collen Kelly (Sr. G/F), Maggie Ward (Sr. G), Haven Dora (So. G), Emma Bradley (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Sophia Gana (Sr. G), Riley Dunfee (Sr. F), Cecilia Peters (Jr. F), Sydney Commesso (Fr. F) MATER DEI PREP Head Coach: Mike Pineiro, first season, 2018-19 records: 1410 (12-2, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Jaylynn Graham (Jr. G), Katie Zoda (Sr. G), Elizabeth Mauro (Sr. G), Shelby Barksdale (So. G/F), Bridget Sullivan (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Jhamena Range (Jr. G/F), Lara Gritzek (Jr. G/F), Madison Lopez (So. G), Jenna Dacquel (So. G), Tori Kirk (Jr. F/C), Danielle Perpignan (Sr. G), Jill Corcoran (Jr. G/F), Olivia Leonard (So. C) POINT PLEASANT BEACH Head Coach: Jay Lagomarsino, 34th season, 2018-19 season: 19-8 (14-4, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Allison House (Jr. G), Cassidy Burns (Jr. F), Kristen Ohlinger (Jr. G), Patricia Rizzo (So. F), Jada Clayton (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Grace Frauenheim (So. G), Olivia Henderson (So.), Hannah Hensler (So.), Alexis Milak (So.), Jillian Hoeler (Jr.), Jane McPherson (Jr.), Brooke Cairns (Jr.), Morgan Highland (Fr.)

KEYPORT Head Coach: Deboney Braithwaite, ninth season, 2018-19 season: 15-10 (8-6, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Jackie Burgos (Sr. G/F), Brittney Mallon (Jr. G), Shannon O’Donnell (Jr. G), Jezzie Avinion (So. F), Isabella Bednarz (Fr. F) KEY RESERVE: Marquita Cordero (So. G)

HENRY HUDSON Head Coach: Ryan Patrick, second season, 2018-19 record: 8-19 (5-9, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Alyssa Curry (Sr. G/F), Gina Keel (Sr. G), Ann McGavin (Jr. C), Lily Mednis (Jr. G), Lauren McCahon (So. G) KEY RESERVES: Jordan Lombardi (So. F), Gabby Balter (Fr. C), Ellie Hendrickson (Fr. G), Emily Rogers (Fr. F) KEANSBURG Head Coach: Jonathan Book, sixth season, 2018-19 record: 6-15 (3-11, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Mackenzie Smith (Jr. G), Montana Gogan (Jr. F), Abigail Bocio (Jr. F), Aaliyah Coleman (Sr. F), Aerianna Godwin (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Amanda Demo (Sr. F), Scarlet Oliva (Fr. G), Kiara Castera (Fr. G), Morgan Huthins (Fr. F), Madison Fernandez (Fr. F)

ASBURY PARK Head Coach: David Johnson, 31st season, 2018-19 record: 3-21 (2-12, A Central) KEY RETURNERS: Eliyah Tullley (Sr. G), Katiana Charles (Sr. G/F), Stephanie Landeau (Sr. G), Marie Simeus (Sr. F), Lourdiana Cajulus (Sr. C) KEY RESERVES: Zy’Mayah Dekha-Johnson (Fr. F), Jaione Murray (So. F), Ava Wilson (So. G), Tyasia Cooper (So.) RANNEY Head Coach: Katelyn Linney, second season, 2018-19 record: 2-15 (2-12, B Central) KEY RETURNERS: Lilly Blumenkrantz (Sr. G), Brooke Schmelz (Jr. G), C.J. Moore (Jr. F), Madison Mazza (So. G), Bella Santulli (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Becca Ryan (So. G), Sonia Gazi (So. F), Paris Huizenga (So. F), Grace Bay (Fr. F) CLASS B SOUTH MANCHESTER Head Coach: Dave Beauchemin, ninth season, 2018-19 record: 32-3 (14-0 ,B South) B South champion, SCT champion, Group II state champion, Tournament of Champions semifinalist KEY RETURNERS: Kemari Reynolds (Sr. G), Serenity Anderson (Sr. G), Destiny Adams (Jr. F), Gabriella Ross (Fr. G), Angelica Velez (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Nahkaleigh Hayes-Jones (Sr. G), Myah Hourigan (So. G), Victoria Labrecque (Sr. G), Morgan Brustman (Jr. G), Amyah Bray (So. G) DONOVAN CATHOLIC Head Coach: Glenn Jansen, seventh season, 2018-19 record: 21-7 (12-2, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Karolina Jarusevicuite (Sr. F), Olivia Parlow (Sr. G), Tatjana Tatar (Sr. G), Jordyn Keating (Jr. G), Alex Gelosi (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Mackenzie Kopf (So. F), Olivia Conroy (So. G), Katie Polo (Jr. G), Maddie Panuska (Jr. G), Isabelle Kenmure (Jr. F), Marli Mann (Fr. F) POINT PLEASANT BORO Head Coach: David Drew, 12th season, 2018-19 record: 9-16 (7-7, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Lila Shaver (Jr. G), continued on page 22

NEPTUNE

Sean Young Paige Slaven

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

NEPTUNE

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Jake Clark

OCEAN

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 10.5 / RPG: 8 / APG: 5 / 3PT: 13 • Committed to Saint Michael’s College

POINT GUARD • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 18 / RPG: 6 / APG: 5 / 3PT: 11 • National Honor Society

Ally Carman

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 4

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Sam Fagan Corey Miller

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 9.1

POINT GUARD • 5’6”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 9 / RPG: 10 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 13 • National Honor Society • Committed to Trinity College

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Justine Pissott

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN OCEAN

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2

FORWARD • 6’2”

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 10.1 / RPG: 6.2 • National Honor Society

GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10.5 / RPG: 3.2 / 3PT: 45 • National Honor Society

POST PLAYER • 6’5” Class of 2022

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

Geoffrey Schroeder

RED BANK REGIONAL

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10.7 • Committed to Fordham University

Matt Weidman

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’2”

RED BANK REGIONAL

POINT PLEASANT BORO Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 9 / RPG: 9

FORWARD • 6’1”

Drew Valentino

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • Committed to Lehigh University

CENTER • 6’5”

GUARD • 5’11”

POINT GUARD • 5’9”

GUARD • 6’0”

Sam Young

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Fabienne Eggenschwiler

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 19 / 3PT: 70 • National Honor Society

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 7 • National Honor Society

Sam Meeks

OCEAN

Jack Miller

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 5 / APG: 4 • National Honor Society

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 16.4 / RPG: 3.6 / APG: 5.1

FORWARD • 6’1”

WING • 5’11”

GUARD • 5’10”

GUARD • 5’11”

Sophia Sabino

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2021 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 11.5 / RPG: 5.5 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 35

Grace Munt

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

Cortland McBarron

FORWARD • 6’3”

Lucy Adams

AJ Po

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

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GUARD • 5’11”

Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 10 / RPG: 2 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 48

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Class of 2022 • 1 year on varsity PPG: 11.7 / RPG: 4.8 / APG: 1.8 / 3PT: 7

TOMS RIVER EAST

Mike Goodall

Class of 2020

GUARD • 6’0”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 21.46 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 71

Kristina Johnson

NEPTUNE

Ahjanae Young 2

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 4.3 / RPG: 4.8

GUARD • 5’9”

GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • Committed to Rowan University

PINELANDS REGIONAL

TOMS RIVER NORTH

CENTER • 6’4”

Ryan Skeie

NEPTUNE Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity PPG: 11.8 / RPG: 3.3 / APG: 2.9 / 3PT: 23

SHORE REGIONAL

Ryan Paglia

ST. ROSE

John Beattie POINT GUARD • 5’3”

FORWARD • 5’10”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 13.7 / RPG: 8.4 / APG: 5

FORWARD • 6’4”

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

Madison St. Rose

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity

Katie Hill

SOUTHERN REGIONAL

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 13 / RPG: 5 / APG: 3 • National Honor Society

Kaela Curtin

TOMS RIVER SOUTH

GUARD • 5’9”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity • National Honor Society

Jalen Folsom

TOMS RIVER EAST Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 13.5 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3.5 / 3PT: 1

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 12 / RPG: 5 / APG: 3 / 3PT: 28 • National Honor Society

POINT GUARD • 6’4”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 6.75 / APG: 3 • National Honor Society

GUARD • 5’11”

POINT GUARD • 6’0”

Madison Braun

Class of 2020 • 2 years on varsity • National Honor Society

Ryan Goodall

GUARD • 5’7”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 8 / RPG: 6 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 8

TOMS RIVER SOUTH

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 11.2 / RPG: 2.1 / APG: 1.5 / 3PT: 43

GUARD • 5’7”

FORWARD • 6’0”

Amaya Evans

POINT GUARD • 5’10”

Alyssa Hughes

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

Kevin Greene

OCEAN

Bette Bradley

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GUARD • 6’1”

Class of 2021 • 3 years on varsity PPG: 8.1 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT: 35 • National Honor Society

POINT GUARD • 5’10”

Class of 2022 • 2 years on varsity

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BOYS PREVIEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16

JACKSON LIBERTY Head Coach: Mike Antenucci, sixth overall, third at Jackson Liberty, 2018-19 record: 15-10 (11-3, A South champions) SCT lost round of 16, CJGIII lost first round, KEY RETURNERS: Manny Clay (Sr. G), Jimmy Celentano (Sr. F), Jake Bosco (Sr. G), Tim Gjonballa (Sr. C/F), Dubem Emenuga (Jr. F), Carl Barth (Jr. F)

PINELANDS REGIONAL Head Coach: Fred Johnson, fourth season, 2018-19 record: 18-7 (10-4, second B South) SCT lost first round, SJGIII quarterfinalist KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Skeie (Sr. F), Andrew Bartlett (Sr. F), Edward Wilkinson (Sr. F), Anthony Falduto (Sr. C), P.J. Losiewicz (Sr. F), Josh Kline (Sr. G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Austin Carney (Sr. G), Bryce O’Rourke (Sr. G), Kendrick Harper (Sr. G), Timmy Towns (Sr. G), Rian O’Rourke (So. G), Darren Barraeu (So. G), Daniel McCarthy (So. G)

BOYS PRESEASON TOP 10 PREDICTIONS 1) MANASQUAN 2) TOMS RIVER NORTH 3) MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 4) RANNEY 5) WALL

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Megan Feehan (Sr. G), Kate Leturgez (Sr. F), Gen Fara (So. G), Rachel Wisniewski (Sr. F) KEY RESERVES: Molly Burns (So. G), Chelsea Distelcamp (So. G), Erika Marinelli (So. G), Kiera Munyan (So. C), Heather Kimak (So. F), Olivia Valente (So. G) BARNEGAT Head Coach: Tammy Nicolini, seventh season, 2018-19 record: 12-14 (7-7, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Erin Breyta (Jr. G/F), Kaya Foy (Jr. G), Isabel Guiro (So. G), Kya Joseph (So. G), Ashley Pringle (Jr. G) KEY RESERVES: Cara McCoy (Fr. F), Cali Dunn (Fr. F), Sofia Gialanella (Fr. G) PINELANDS REGIONAL Head Coach: Keith Lowe, 14th season, 2018-19 season: 12-14 (6-8, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Alyssa Breese (Sr. F), Sunni Dielmo (Jr. G), Skylar Callahan (Jr. G), Emily Fence (Jr. F), Bridget Dudas (So. G) KEY RESERVES: Tamar Beaubrun (Jr. G), Kayla Weber (So. F), Maddie Steion (Jr. F), Kayla Davis (So. G) LACEY Head Coach: Jessica Venturelli, first season, 2018-19 record: 9-16 (6-8, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Cayli Biele (Jr. G), Nicole Corragio (Jr. F), McKayla Mooney (Jr. G), Sarah Zimmerman (So. F), Riley Giordano (Fr. G) KEY RESERVES: Madison MacGillivray (Fr. G/F), Jadyn Reilly (Sr. G), Riley Mahan (Fr. G), Madelynn Bell (So. F)

JACKSON LIBERTY Head Coach: Alaina Hearon, first season, 2018-19 record: 12-16 (4-10, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Kayla Nelson (Sr. G), Maura Carney (Jr. G), Ashleigh Tavaska (Jr. F), Amira Brown (Sr. G), Arianna Broughton (Fr. C) KEY RESERVE: Jessica Cannestro (So. C) LAKEWOOD Head Coach: Caleb Correa, first season, 2018-19 record: 4-21 (0-14, B South) KEY RETURNERS: Aysha Diawara (Sr. G), Iyaunna Tims (Jr. F), Alana Bergstrum (Jr. G), Melissa Esteves (Jr. G), Lizeth Dominguez (Jr. F) KEY RESERVES: Yanet Gasga (So. G), Jezelle Oritz (Jr. G)

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TOMS RIVER NORTH IS ONCE AGAIN THE FAVORITE TO WIN THE A SOUTH DIVISION By Mike Ready

But after bowing out in the quarterfinals of the Shore Conference Tournament last season, then advancing to the South Jersey Group IV semifinals before losing to Cherokee, the Mariners have much loftier goals this season than just another 14-0 division title.

The second piece of Tom River North’s inside-outside game is the 6-foot-7, 295-pound Hallenbeck, who has a knack for dominating a game in the paint on both ends of the floor.

CENTER • 6’7”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 14 / RPG: 10

Sophomore guard Jaiden Fraser rounds out the starting lineup for the Mariners. Fraser worked his way into the starting lineup late last season and made an immediate impact displaying limitless potential as an all-around player; he has star quality written all over his game.

Senior starting guard Colin Baker missed 10 games early in the season a year ago with an injury but came back strong and he’s another one who should be able to up his game another level this season after averaging five points, six rebounds and three assists last season.

Junior guards Jack Brown and Jake Kazanowsky add depth off the bench along with a few newcomers, including 6-foot4 sophomore guard Lamir Mitchell, 6-foot guard Wesley Deitsch and 6-foot-5 forward Vinny Lebello. Kazonowsky was recently named the Shore Conference Offensive Player

GUARD • 6’3”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 5 / RPG: 7 / APG: 3

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Najae Hallenbeck

He was a second team All-Shore selection as well as a third team All-Group IV pick during his breakout year that saw him score a team-high 538 points.

“We like to push the ball up court in transition but if we don’t have anything we can slow it down and get the ball to Najae,” said Spence. “We can pick-and-roll, whatever coach calls we can run it in the half court but we like to get into transition and score easy buckets and speed teams up.”

Jakari Spence

Spence averaged 18.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.1 steals a year ago while shooting 78.7 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from 3-point range, sinking 59 of them.

At 6-foot-5, senior forward Mike Van Sprang adds some more height upfront and with a year of starting experience under his belt, Van Sprang may be in line for a breakout year after averaging five points and five rebounds last season.

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Leading the way for the Mariners again this season will be senior guard Jakari Spence and senior center Najae Hallenback, who both had award-winning years for the Mariners last season and should take their games to an even higher level this season.

The big man put up 14 points a game and averaged 11.4 rebounds, good for sixth in the Shore, on his way to being named first team All-Division. Hallenbeck broke a bone in his hand early in the Cherokee loss or the outcome could’ve been different, and he’s coming off a prodigious football career after which he picked up first team AllShore honors and holds numerous scholarship offers from FBC schools.

Colin Baker

And with four starters back from last year’s team that won 24 games and finished ranked No. 5 in the Shore, along with some promising newcomers in the fold, the Mariners appear primed to make a run at one or more championships.

of the Year after a sensational year at quarterback, so his athleticism speaks for itself. “’We are greater than me,’ that’s our motto,” said Spence. “We is the team and we’re greater than any one individual. That’s how we’re going to approach this season – as a team.” The Mariners have been to the SCT semifinals four times in the last seven years but have yet to reach the finals and they are still looking for that elusive first sectional title, but this group has all the markings of a champion, so now it’s up to them to produce. “We can go very far, we have the potential to do anything,” said Hallenbeck. “We’re a tough team and we’re going to play hard this season.”

TOMS RIVER NORTH

“We’ve got a lot of upside,” said Spence. “A lot of us are seniors and have been playing together all three years. Everyone has the mindset that we want to win, just win no matter who we’re up against, we just want to win, that’s our goal. We just have to play together as a team and everyone needs to buy into (head) coach (Roy) Caswell’s system.”

Michael Van Sprang

TOMS RIVER – The Mariners will be seeking their sixth straight A South championship this season in a division they’ve dominated so thoroughly in recent years that on opening night against Toms River East they are expected to win their 61st straight division game dating back to February 2015.

POINT GUARD • 6’1”

Class of 2020 • 4 years on varsity PPG: 19 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4.2 / 3PT: 60 • All Shore

FORWARD • 6’5”

Class of 2020 • 3 years on varsity