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12/18/17 - 1/15/18 • Jersey Sporting News

TRINITY HALL BASKETBALL IS NO LONGER THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

SPECIAL THANKS Red Bank Regional High School for hosting the 18th Annual JSN Basketball Preview photo shoot.

BASKETBALL PHOTO SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Smith and Mike Ward

By Mike Ready

TINTON FALLS – Last season, its first as a full-fledge member of the Shore Conference, Trinity Hall made quite a splash.

The Monarchs went 18-8 including a 14-2 record in the division which was good for second place in the Shore Conference Class B Central. Their only two divisional losses of the season were against perennial Shore Conference power St. Rose, who went on to win the Shore Conference Tournament championship before falling to Rutgers Prep in the Non-Public, B South semifinals.

Rutgers Prep advanced to the Tournament of Champions semifinals losing to eventual TOC champion Franklin, who beat Manasquan in the final for the title.

Trinity Hall qualified for their first-ever Shore Conference Tournament last season and made a respectable showing in their inaugural SCT game.

As the 20th seed, the Monarchs trailed No. 13 seed Holmdel, 30-19, at the half but went toe-to-toe with the Hornets in the second half even outscoring them, 13-12, in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing, 54-43.

The Monarchs also qualified for their second straight state playoff appearance. As a No. 9 seed in the Non-Public, South A first round, Trinity Hall led, 12-10, after the first quarter against eighthseeded Roselle Catholic and only trailed by seven points entering the fourth quarter before the Lions pulled away for a 70-51 win.

Although they came up short in both postseason games the Monarchs showed they belonged there and with their entire starting lineup and top bench players returning this season, expectations are running high. “Now that everyone knows we’re in the Shore Conference and we’re a force to be reckoned with it will be a little different,� said senior forward Bridget Andree. “We just got to keep working hard, utilize our strengths as a team and I think we can have a good year.�

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TRINITY HALL “I think all we can really do is learn from it,� Andree said of their first-round exit in the state playoffs. “We made some mistakes that game and we just want to take hold of those mistakes and improve upon it this year. The experience of playing such tough competition can only help us.�

But this season is shaping up to be the one that really puts Trinity Hall on the Shore Conference map and it all starts with the 5-foot10 Andree – younger sister of former CBA star Pat Andree, who is averaging 8.4 points and 4.3 rebounds for Lehigh this season.

Please note that JSN does not pick any of the athletes shown in our preview issue.

All of the athletes that attended the photo shoot were selected by their schools.

JSN invites every school in the Shore Conference to participate in our annual basketball photo shoot. Please note that if you do not see your school represented in this issue, it is either due to the fact that they chose not to participate or the families/HS were unable to drive in the snowstorm which fell at the time of the shoot. It is not an omission on JSN’s part. Every school and their athletes are important to us. If you feel that your athlete/team should have been featured, please contact your school to address the issue.

Andree was a first team B Central selection last season after averaging 17.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists and is a preseason candidate for the Shore Conference Player of the Year award. She can do it all and is the Monarchs’ go-to player with the game on the line.

Special thanks to Red Bank Regional for hosting JSN 18th annual basketball photo shoot. It was a great success due in part to RBR’s cooperation during a snow fall.

Senior Kathryn Kwapniewski is back at point guard and is one of the better floor leaders in the Shore after averaging 9.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists a year ago. She can distribute the ball, rebound and score with the best of them.

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Junior guard Collen Cusat returns to the starting lineup and is another one of those Trinity Hall players that has multidimensional talents scoring 9.3 points per game while averaging 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assist a year ago.

And you can add senior forward Nicole Ventura to that list of allaround players that Trinity Hall seems to have the market on. Ventura is another returning starter and averaged a very respectable 7.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists last season.

Trinity Hall’s basketball evolution has been a slow but steady progression but it was during the 2015-16 season that they really started to make inroads taking their program to the next level.

The fifth returning starter to the Monarchs stacked lineup is senior Catherine Loder, who knocked down 5.2 points per game with 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Sophomore Caitlyn Wingertzahn (4.0 pts. 3.3 rebs.), junior Grace Kenny and sophomore Collen Kelly give Trinity Hall experience and depth off the bench.

They went 13-9 overall that season with quality wins against the likes of Shore, Ocean, Freehold Twp., Long Branch, Union Catholic and Morristown-Beard. They also got their first taste of postseason play but took it on the chin losing to state power Patrick School, 73-34, in the Non-Public, South A first round.

“We’ve all been playing together since middle school so we have some chemistry,� said Andree. “This year I think our goal is to make it into the top 10 of the Shore Conference and prove ourselves that way. Just kind of keep working hard and doing the best we can do, especially for such a new program.�

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PPG: 8 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 8 • 2 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

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BRICK HENRY HUDSON PPG: 10.4 / 3PT FG: 152 • 4 years on Varsity

HOLMDEL

Tim Zhou

HOLMDEL

14

GUARD • 6’2”• 2018

SMALL FORWARD • 6’0”• 2018 PPG: 6 / RPG: 5 / APG: 8 • 2 years on Varsity

DONOVAN CATHOLIC

1

PPG: 10 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 11 • 3 years on Varsity

Alyssa Hirschy

COLTS NECK

GUARD • 6’1”• 2019

GUARD • 5’11”• 2018

• 4 years on Varsity • Committed to Monmouth University

Sean Dolan

12

BRICK MEMORIAL

Vinny Vecchione 2

PPG: 9 / RPG: 5 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 20 • 2 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Jay Anthony

HENRY HUDSON

GUARD • 5’4”• 2018

FORWARD • 5’7”• 2018

• 2 years on Varsity

• 3 years on Varsity

Kendal Stadelberger

BRICK

Danielle Christ

PPG: 2 / RPG: 2 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 1 • 2 years on Varsity

Lauren Feaster

COLTS NECK

PPG: 8 / RPG: 5 / APG: 6 / 3PT FG: 16 • 2 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Austin Flesch

COLTS NECK

Robert Hill Camryn Foltz

3

FORWARD • 6’3”• 2018

32

HOLMDEL

HOLMDEL

1

FORWARD • 6’1”• 2018

12

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’0”• 2018

• 3 years on Varsity

POINT GUARD • 5’2’’• 2019

GUARD • 5’7”• 2020

11

PPG: 7.7 / RPG: 5.5 / APG: 1.8 / 3PT FG: 2 • 2 years on Varsity

PPG: 7 / RPG: 4.5 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

BRICK MEMORIAL

Vinny Hernandez

BRICK MEMORIAL BARNEGAT

BARNEGAT COLTS NECK BRICK MEMORIAL

22

CENTER • 6’1”• 2018

44

15

PPG: 15 / RPG: 10 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 3 • 4 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Eric Celenti

15

PPG: 3.1 / RPG: 2.8 / APG: 4 • 2 years on Varsity • 2017 All State

Connor Lamountain

HENRY HUDSON

Ryan Matlaga

PPG: 15 / RPG: 12 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 2 • 4 years on Varsity

FORWARD • 6’0”• 2018

POWER FORWARD • 6’4”• 2018

FORWARD/CENTER • 5’8”• 2020

CENTER • 6’6”• 2018

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10

PPG: 17 / RPG: 3 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 44 • 2 years on Varsity

Kiara Richards

BRICK MEMORIAL

Shaunna Bruker

5

• 3 years on Varsity

GUARD • 5’10”• 2018

POINT GUARD • 6’1”• 2018

PPG: 10 / RPG: 7 / APG: 5.5 • 2 years on Varsity

• 1st year on Varsity • National Honor Society

24

PPG: 5 / RPG: 9 / APG: 1 • 4 years on Varsity

Dan Gaines

21

COLTS NECK

Ben Bosland

PPG: 5 / RPG: 6 / APG: 5 • 4 years on Varsity

FORWARD • 5’10”• 2018

24

POWER FORWARD • 6’4”• 2018

FORWARD • 5’10”• 2018

GUARD • 6’4”• 2018

35

• 4 years on Varsity

Ginalee Erskine

CENTER • 5’8”• 2018

24

Anthony Argondizza

POINT GUARD • 5’10”• 2018

11

ASBURY PARK

Tierra Gamble

1

• 2 years on Varsity

Shannon McCoy

POINT GUARD • 5’11”• 2019

ASBURY PARK

Ja’King Agostini

ASBURY PARK

Alexx Harbour

2018 SHOW STOPPERS

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PPG: 15 / RPG: 8 / APG: 7 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

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GUARD • 5’8”• 2020

22

PPG: 16 / RPG: 9 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 36 • 2 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

12

LACEY JACKSON MEMORIAL PPG: 1.13 / RPG: 2 / APG: 1 • 3 years on Varsity

Keidy Laureano

LONG BRANCH

22

PPG: 8.7 / RPG: 5.8 / APG: 0.85 / 3PT FG: 77 • 4 years on Varsity

MANASQUAN POWER FORWARD • 6’7”• 2019

LONG BRANCH

PPG: 16 / RPG: 4 / APG: 5 • 4 years on Varsity

PPG: 10 / RPG: 8 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 38 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Alexander Korolik

LONG BRANCH

33

GUARD • 5’9”• 2018

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HOWELL

Elizabeth Capestro Carl Swenson GUARD • 6’0”• 2019

PPG: 7 / RPG: 3 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 13 • 2 years on Varsity

Tyree Morris 14

• 1 year on Varsity • National Honor Society

Dani Evans

JACKSON MEMORIAL

Bianca Giordano

5

SHOOTING GUARD • 6’1”• 2018

FORWARD • 5’7”• 2019

4

HOWELL

Naseim Brantley

HOWELL HOWELL LONG BRANCH PPG: 16 / RPG: 3 / APG: 8 / 3PT FG: 23 • 3 years on Varsity

RPG: 8 • 3 years on Varsity

HOLMDEL

Tori Nolan

HOLMDEL

Christina Antonakakis Marc Dennis

GUARD • 5’5”• 2019 PPG: 7 / RPG: 4 / APG: 3 • 3 years on Varsity

20

• 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

POINT GUARD • 6’1”• 2019

GUARD • 5’4”• 2020

PPG: 14 / RPG: 5 / APG: 2 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society • Committed to TCNJ

POINT GUARD • 6’0”• 2019

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21

PPG: 17.6 / RPG: 6 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 26 • 4 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore • Committed to Sacred Heart University

Angelique Gathers

Allie Toth

Kristina Donza

JACKSON MEMORIAL

33

PPG: 5 / RPG: 3 / APG: 1 • 2 years on Varsity

2

F/C • 5’10”• 2018

SMALL FORWARD • 6’2”• 2019

LACEY

PPG: 10 / RPG: 4 • 2 years on Varsity

FORWARD • 5’6”• 2018

PPG: 7 / RPG: 2 / APG: 2 • 4 years on Varsity

POINT GUARD • 6’3”• 2018

PPG: 11 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 40 • 2 years on Varsity

Brianna Scott

SMALL FORWARD • 6’1”• 2019

24

22

5

LACEY

Kalvin Kuhn

24

LACEY

Kevin O’Rourke

PPG: 10 / RPG: 6 • 4 years on Varsity

PPG: 6 / APG: 4 • 4 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

12

GUARD • 5’10”• 2019

POINT GUARD • 5’3”• 2018

FORWARD • 5’9”• 2018

22

HOWELL

Perri Clifton

HOWELL

3

PPG: 10 / RPG: 6 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 27 • 3 years on Varsity

HOWELL

PPG: 10 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 • 4 years on Varsity

Lauren Kocsis

21

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’9”• 2018

GUARD • 5’5”• 2018

PPG: 13 / RPG: 3 / APG: 6 • 4 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore • National Honor Society

Rachel Gazzola

GUARD • 6’1”• 2018

14

GUARD • 5’4”• 2018

LACEY

3

PPG: 8.3 / 3PT FG: 126 • 4 years on Varsity

Edwin Morales III

HOWELL

Brandon Wilson

21

GUARD • 5’4”• 2018

Matt Ganter

FORWARD • 5’10”• 2018

PPG: 8.1 / RPG: 4.4 / APG: 1.4 / 3PT FG: 55 • 4 years on Varsity

DONOVAN CATHOLIC

Molly Collins

Melissa Buxton

DONOVAN CATHOLIC

2018 SHOW STOPPERS

FORWARD • 5’11”• 2018

5

PPG: 5 / RPG: 8.05 / APG: 0.3 • 3 years on Varsity

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FORWARD • 5’10”• 2019

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PPG: 11 / RPG: 5 / APG: 2 • 3 years on Varsity

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3

PPG: 7 / RPG: 7 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 15 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

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PPG: 11 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 28 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society • Committed to Manhattan College

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FORWARD • 5’10”• 2018

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PPG: 7 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 28 • 2 years on Varsity

PINELANDS REGIONAL

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Sarah Dente

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Morgan Bartlett

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CENTER • 6’7”• 2019

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SMALL FORWARD • 6’0”• 2019

PPG: 8.3 / RPG: 5 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 30 • 2 years on Varsity

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GUARD • 6’5”• 2018

PPG: 16 / RPG: 9.4 / APG: 4.9 / 3PT FG: 54 • 3 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore

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PPG: 11 / RPG: 3 / APG: 5 • 4 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore • Committed to Loyola University Maryland

MATER DEI PREP

25

GUARD • 6’2”• 2018

14

PPG: 11 / 3PT FG: 40 • 4 years on Varsity

MANCHESTER FORWARD • 5’10”• 2018

Kyle Devaney

PPG: 1.4 / RPG: 1 / APG: 0.3 / 3PT FG: 1 • 4 years on Varsity • Committed to Arcadia University

MARLBORO

Jessica Broad

11

PPG: 13 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 22 • 3 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore

PPG: 13.5 / RPG: 6.1 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 13 • 4 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore

MATER DEI PREP

PPG: 6 / RPG: 3 / 3PT FG: 28 • 2 years on Varsity

Kyle Cardaci

12

MATAWAN GUARD • 6’2”• 2018

SMALL FORWARD • 5’6”• 2018

• 3 years on Varsity • Committed to SUNY-Potsdam

PPG: 6.4 / RPG: 8.4 / APG: 0.3 • 2 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore

Reggie Tawiah

MATAWAN

Ramon Estrada

PPG: 11 / RPG: 5 / APG: 2.5 / 3PT FG: 83 • 3 years on Varsity

Isabella O’Hare

MARLBORO

3

MANCHESTER

Josh Hayes FORWARD • 5’10”• 2019

MARLBORO

3PT FG: 1 • 2 years on Varsity

PPG: 12 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 10 • 2 years on Varsity

Dakota Adams

MANASQUAN

Lola Mullaney

1

GUARD • 6’0”• 2018

POINT GUARD • 6’0”• 2018

15

MANCHESTER

Jesse Devero

MANCHESTER MARLBORO

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Kenneth Jones

MATER DEI PREP

2

GUARD • 5’7”• 2018

POINT GUARD • 6’3”• 2019 PPG: 11 / 3PT FG: 24 • 1 year on Varsity

5

GUARD • 5’11”• 2020

PPG: 8 / RPG: 3 / APG: 1 • 3 years on Varsity

GUARD • 5’10”• 2019

• 4 years on Varsity

Amanda Maresca

MANCHESTER

11

PPG: 14.4 / RPG: 4.1 / APG: 2.6 / 3PT FG: 17 • 1 year on Varsity

Alexander Rice

MATAWAN

10

FORWARD • 6’3”• 2018

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’9”• 2018

POINT GUARD • 5’8”• 2020

• 1st year on Varsity

MANASQUAN

MANASQUAN MARLBORO

13

PPG: 11.6 / RPG: 6 / APG: 1 • 3 years on Varsity

Kemari Reynolds

SWING • 6’3”• 2021

PPG: 8 / RPG: 7 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 10 • 3 years on Varsity

GUARD • 6’1”• 2019

POWER FORWARD • 6’6”• 2019

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MANCHESTER

Destiny Adams

• 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Michael Dunne

10

APG: 3.2 • 4 years on Varsity

Dylan Kaufman

MARLBORO

Brian Levine

14

POINT GUARD • 5’10”• 2018

10

FORWARD • 6’2”• 2018

GUARD • 5’6”• 2018

24

20

PPG: 5.8 / RPG: 6.2 / APG: 5.3 • 3 years on Varsity

MATER DEI PREP

13

GUARD • 5’6”• 2018

23

Jerry Ward

POINT GUARD • 6’2”• 2018

Carly Geissier

MANASQUAN

Annie White

3

PPG: 11 / RPG: 7.5 / APG: 0.9 / 3PT FG: 20 • 3 years on Varsity

Faith Masonius

SMALL FORWARD • 6’6”• 2019

MANASQUAN

Ryan Flanagan

MANASQUAN

Brad McCabe

2018 SHOW STOPPERS

POINT GUARD • 5’9”• 2018

12

PPG: 4 / RPG: 1 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 12 • 3 years on Varsity

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VETERAN LONG BRANCH SQUAD HOPES TO MIDDLETOWN NORTH BOYS BASKETBALL DUPLICATE FOOTBALL’S CHAMPIONSHIP RUN HOPES TO BUILD ON RECENT SUCCESS

By Mike Ready

By John Sorce

LONG BRANCH – With nine players, including four starters, fresh off the gridiron, the Green Wave basketball team is hoping for the same result on the court as the football team had on the field when they won this year’s NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship.

been playing everyone’s playing for a position.”

While this may set the Green Wave back initially with a lack of practice time and getting into basketball shape, it will only be temporary and in the long run should actually help once they make a full transition.

Dennis, only a junior, is back to run the show at the point and is the only underclassman in the projected starting lineup. Dennis posted big numbers averaging 13.6 points and 4.2 assists on his way to being selected first team All B North.

Barring any unforeseen changes, however, Fitzgerald’s starting lineup should look pretty much the same as it did last season, which is a good thing for the new coach.

LONG BRANCH

“I think football helped us a lot because after we got the ring everyone’s getting after it and we want to have that feeling again,” said starting point guard Marc Dennis. “I think that feeling will carry over to the basketball season.”

Once again the Class B North will be a bear getting to the top of the division with the likes of Manasquan, Middletown North and Red Bank Catholic all expected to be in the mix for the division title again this year along with Long Branch, who has as good of a shot at the title as do any of the others – and just may be the favorites.

Last season Long Branch was in contention for a share of the Class B North title up until the last week of the season when they won four of their last five regular season games including a 10-point win over Red Bank Catholic, who shared a piece of the title with the Warriors and the Lions.

With four of last season’s five starters back from a team that went 15-11, including going 9-5 in the B North, the Green Wave is looking to take the division title and make a longer run in the state playoffs after a quarterfinal elimination last season.

“My freshman year and sophomore year we felt like we could’ve got it,” Dennis said about falling short the previous two years.

“We let a few games slip but now that’s our main focus – first the B North then Shore Conference, then the states.”

However, first-year head coach Sean Fitzgerald has made it clear to his team that no one is assured of a starting job and that it must be earned.

“Our new coach, Fitz, made it clear that everyone’s playing for a position,” said Dennis when asked what the starting lineup will be. “No matter if you had a spot last year or how long you’ve

Senior shooting guard Tyree Morris – a four-year varsity player – returns after a year that earned him third team B North honors after averaging 14.2 points per game. Seniors Kevin Porch and T.J. Fosque – star wide receivers on the football team – return at forward and bring size and athleticism to the club.

The 6-foot-4 Fosque has made an oral commitment to play football for Monmouth University.

Add 6-foot-5 center Kaymar Mimes into the mix and the Green Wave boasts a front court that envies none but will intimidates all. Mimes is an All-State defensive end holding scholarship offers from Rutgers, Michigan State and Wake Forest just to name a few, and he’ll be patrolling the paint throwing his big body around.

Senior guard Mark Hill also returns after playing significant minutes off the bench last season as the sixth man but Hill’s role this season will be as key to the team’s success as anyone’s.

Expect junior guard Sir Hill to break into the rotation at some point after moving up from JV. Sophomore 6-foot-3 Lucas Telles De Sa will be in the forward rotation along with juniors Matt Clark and Latrell Bennett, while seniors Juwan Wilkins – who quarterbacked the football team, Laron Young and Elijah Sherin will provide depth at guard.

“We just have to buy in and eliminate as many distractions as you possibly can,” Dennis said when asked what has to happen for the team to take the step to the next level. “Everyone has to focus and be prepared every day. Coach wants us to compete every day. Compete in practice, compete in games just always compete.”

MIDDLETOWN – It was a tale of two seasons for Middletown North boys basketball last season, with an injury to one of the top players in the Shore Conference the defining moment.

Cherry transferred from Mater Dei Prep two seasons ago and came off the bench early on, but saw his role expand as he got more acclimated with the program. He started the second half of the season and led the Lions in 3-point shooting percentage.

“We started the season very well and then Rob Higgins broke his wrist,” head coach Mike Iasparro said. “He missed five games and we lost four out of those five games. When he came back, we went on a run and put ourselves in a good position for the postseason.”

“We’re expecting Higgins to get a lot of attention from defenses this year, which I think is going to open up for opportunities for MIDDLETOWN NORTH Dave and Sky to score the basketball more often,” Iasparro said. “We’re looking for both those guys to not only take on a The Lions finished the season with a 16-11 record and earned bigger leadership role, but also take on a bit of the scoring load a share of the B North championship. They were able to secure because I’m sure Higgins is going to see a lot of attention.” the seventh seed in the Shore Conference Tournament, which enabled them to get a first-round bye. They defeated Colts The Lions are not lacking in depth either as senior guard Jack Neck in the second round at home before falling to perennial Kenny, senior forward Travis Cimmino, senior forward Tim Mcpower and second-seeded Raney in the quarterfinals.

Cann, senior guard Mike Youncofski, and sophomore guard/ forward Matt Spencer all figure to play prominent minutes this It was only the third time the program had ever made it to the season. quarterfinals of the Shore Conference Tournament. Now, they hope to take the next step.

“Kenny is a very athletic player. He’s not much of a scorer, but he’s going to do all the little things for us,” Iasparro said. “He’s “All in all, last year was a successful year, but we have three going to defend, dive on the floor for loose balls, take charges starters coming back,” Iasparro said. “Going into this year, with and he’s going to rebound for us. He has good ball-handling three starters coming back, I feel good about our chances to skills and he’s a good passer. Cimmino is kind of an underrepeat as division champions.” sized big man. He’s about 6-foot but he’s going to play the five for us. He’s strong, quick and athletic. He’s going to play a role One of those returning starters is Higgins, who averaged over that’s a little bit different than what he might be used to, but 20 points a game and was first team All-Shore as a sophohe’s more than capable of doing it. more. Now, with the broken wrist behind him, Higgins is looking to take the next step and elevate the Lions to the next “Off the bench we have Tim McCann who is also a football level. lineman. He will also play the five for us. Youncofski is a smaller player who is a good 3-point shooter off the bench. We also “He’s a very special player. He’s unbelievably talented, but the have a sophomore we think is going to be really good in Matt best part about him is his work ethic,” Iasparro said. “He’s the Spencer. He’s a very versatile player who can really play one hardest working kid we have in every practice. He’s a great through four. We’re looking for him to grow and have more of a teammate and he’s extremely coachable. It’s been a lot of fun. role as the season goes on and he gains experience.”

If he didn’t sit out those five games last year with a broken wrist, he would have scored 1,000 points last year. Going into Iasparro’s main goal this season is to go deeper in the postthis season he’s 90 points away and there’s only been one season than they have the previous two years, and it appears other player in the history of the Shore Conference to score the Lions have the talent and depth to have an opportunity 1,000 points their first two years. That’s Bryan Antoine at Ranto do so. ney. That gives you an idea of how talented he is.”

“This season we want to build off our success the last two The Lions will return two seniors to the varsity level in Dayears,” Iasparro said. “We won the division the last two years, vid Campbell and Sky Cherry. Campbell is a four-year varsity so now we want to go deeper in the postseason. That’s one starter who brings a lot of experience to the court. of our main goals.”

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YOUTH THE KEY FOR MANCHESTER GIRLS BASKETBALL

COLTS NECK BOYS BASKETBALL HOPING VETERANS CAN MAINTAIN SUCCESS

By John Sorce

COLTS NECK – Colts Neck boys basketball is coming off a season that saw them finish 15-9 and drop a heartbreaker to Middletown North in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Group IV championship. They also were defeated by the Lions in the first round of the Shore Conference Tournament.

By John Sorce

MANCHESTER – Despite being one of the youngest teams in the Shore Conference last year, the Manchester girls basketball team is coming off a season in which they finished 24-6 and won their first South Jersey, Group II title. The Hawks advanced to the Final Four in the NJSIAA Group II championship and lost to top-seed and eventual champion Manasquan.

“Special is the right word,” said head coach Dave Beauchemin, who is entering his seventh season leading the Hawks, when asked about the youth of his team. “Our expectations going into last season were high, but to say we would have been able to accomplish what we did, everything was probably happening a year ahead of schedule. To see our girls take the court at the beginning of a game knowing they are talented and confident despite being so young is really fun to see.”

Manchester only graduated two seniors last year and returns many key players, including sophomore point guard Kemari Reynolds, who burst onto the scene as a freshman.

Reynolds scored 431 points a season ago and averaged 14.4 points per game. She made 17 3-pointers, had 124 rebounds (4.1 per game) 121 steals (4 per game), and 79 assists (2.6 per game).

“She’s just a special player,” Beauchemin said about Reynolds.

“I’ve seen some very explosive and in-control ball-handlers, but there’s usually one thing missing at times that can be a developmental piece. For her, it seems that it was all there right away.

Everything can get better, but it was all there. For such a special player, she was able to step right into our system and execute.

And with the talent we’re adding around her this year, it’s going to allow her to display even more aspects of her game. To me, it’s not just hype with her. She really is a special player.”

Joining the varsity team as newcomers this season include freshman forward Destiny Adams, freshman guard Morgan Brustman, sophomore guard Nahkaleigh Hayes-Jones, and junior guard/forward Kaleigh Sharry.

Adams is the younger sister of junior forward Dakota Adams, and the two sisters are excited about playing high school basketball together.

“It’s going to be nice to have somebody there to help me through it,” Destiny Adams said.

“We’ve played a lot together and we’re definitely used to each other. It’s going to be pretty cool.” Dakota Adams said.

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MANCHESTER Dakota Adams returns after scoring 213 points (7.1 per game) and 266 rebounds (8.9 per game). She also averaged a block per game. Beauchemin is excited to watch the sisters play together at the varsity level.

“The size and versatility they both have is really special,” Beauchemin said. “And with the year that Kemari (Reynolds) had last season, Dakota being a third-team All Shore selection goes unnoticed at times. With her sister coming in as a freshman and as good they are, the blend of those two is really going to be nice. It has also pushed Dakota to improve herself in other ways because she has done a lot for us in the post. She has been a frontcourt player for us. Her sister can do a lot of the same things. It has forced Dakota to expand her game and be comfortable in other areas and it’s helped her a lot. They’ve done real well together in the preseason and it’s been real exciting to watch.”

Asha Harper will be the key senior this season for Manchester after transferring from Donovan Catholic two years ago.

Beauchemin noted that Harper is mature player who is very versatile, and is one of the team’s vocal leaders.

But youth is the key for Manchester, and it will be again in 2017-18. Beauchemin admits that the next few seasons with this group can be exciting, but girls basketball in the Shore Conference is always competitive.

“We really do believe the sky is the limit. But there’s one reality that we try to live in and have respect for, there might not be anything like girls basketball in the Shore Conference,” Beauchemin said. “We do have that realization that as talented as we are and can continue to be, there’s still some big dogs out there that will never go away. Trying to take hold and maintain supremacy of B South is really that first goal, staying relevant in the division, which we know we can. And then remaining one of those teams to beat in South Jersey, Group II is another goal. For them now, with the taste of it last year, we want to see how far we can go. That was our first trip to a sectional final and to win one, we put ourselves into rarified air in Manchester. If we can build on that and get to the Tournament of Champions, it would be really special for these girls. We know the talent is there to do that, but we know there is so much talent in the Shore Conference and in the state.”

“It was a young team. We were rebuilding after a state championship,” head coach Lou Piccola said. “We came back and finished third behind Freehold Township and Marlboro in A North, which is the toughest league in the Shore Conference. We come back this year with some players who have experience and hopefully we can use that experience from last year and hopefully expand on that.

“We’re in a very tough division, and every night you have to be ready. If you’re not ready, you’re going to get caught,” Piccola continued. “To me, any team in our division is a tough game. But if we continue to get better, I think we’ll be alright.”

“We have a lot of players that are capable and I’m willing to do what’s best for the team.”

Also returning as key players for their senior years are Ben Bosland and Robbie Hill.

“Bosland is probably our most complete player because he adds a number of dimensions,” Piccola said. “He handles the ball a little bit, he leads the team in assists and averages six or seven rebounds a game. He gets a couple of steals and he can put up double-digit points if he had to. He’s also 6’3” so he gives you a different look.

“People don’t realize that you need specialty players and that’s what Robbie is. He can hit the jump shot and he can guard the post. He’s 6’3” and he’s guarding guys who are 6’7” or 6’8” every night. People don’t realize the magnitude of having someone go out and do that and compete like he does.”

Dan Gaines was first team All-Shore in A North last season as a junior, and he returns as one of nine seniors to a veteran Colts Neck team.

Piccola mentioned junior guard Andrew Abujawheh and junior forward Brian Hill as key newcomers to the varsity level. Also stepping up from JV for their senior years are William Barrett, Michael Federici and Michael Bartner.

“He’s really grown as a leader and he’s matured a lot the last three years,” Piccola said. “That’s what you expect from seniors after going through four years to get to now. It’s their time.”

Having nine seniors return gives Colts Neck one of the more veteran teams in A North, and Piccola hopes that their experience will help them down the stretch in close games.

“Last year I was more of a scorer, but this year I’m going to try to get other players more involved,” Gaines said.

“It shows us that hopefully we have the maturity level and the fact that we’ve been there,” Piccola said. “It comes down to doing the little things in close games. You got to get the charge, the 50-50 ball, and the big rebound.”

At the end of the day, Piccola wants to see the Cougars give their best effort.

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“I don’t know what the next step is in the Shore Conference because when you have to deal with schools like Ranney and Mater Dei, they’re able to get players from all over,” Piccola said. “It’s a little tough to take the next step, to be honest. We just want to go out there and be recognized as a tough, competitive team.

I just want my kids to compete. I always tell them ‘you can’t control whether or not the ball goes in the basket, you can control how hard you play.’”

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SAINT JOHN VIANNEY’S GOAL – A RETURN TO THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

By Mike Ready

HOLMDEL – Following the 2015-16 season which saw Saint John Vianney go 31-1, capture their 16th state championship, win their seventh Tournament of Champions title and finish ranked tenth nationally, last season was billed as somewhat of a rebuilding year – especially after graduating All-State guard and current DePaul University standout Kelly Campbell.

Junior Rahmena Henderson transferred from Neptune a year ago and after a year in the program will add experience and depth at the point guard spot coming off the bench as the sixth man.

Incoming guards Katie Hill and Christine Whitehead are both expected to be impact freshmen.

However, for the Lady Lancers it’s not so much rebuilding as it is reloading.

The 5-foot-10 Hill is long and athletic with a varsity-ready jumper while the 5-foot-9 Whitehead’s quickness allows her to knock down jumpers while utilizing her athleticism.

They still won 23 games a year ago and went 12-0 in the division to take the Class A Central title and were Shore Conference Tournament runner-ups losing to St. Rose, and Non-Public, South A semifinalists falling to eventual champion Red Bank Catholic, who went on to the Tournament of Champions semifinals.

Already playing in the toughest conference in the state, the Lancers are known for their competitive non-conference schedule and this year is no different with last season’s TOC champion Franklin and TOC semifinalist Rutgers Prep on their schedule on back-to-back days. They’ll also play Georgetown Prep (MD), University, St. Anthony’s (NY), Long Island Lutheran (NY), Christ the King (NY) and Christian Brothers (NY).

Although they must replace first team All-Shore center Kimi Evans, who’s now getting playing time at Seton Hall University as a true freshman, the good news for the Lancers is they return three starters from that team and three others who have starting experience and saw sizable playing time, along with two freshmen who are expected to contribute immediately.

“It’s definitely a different team; we worked really hard over the summer,” said junior Sajada Bonner, who was a second team Class A Central selection a year ago. “And I feel like our team is going to be very good in transition. We do love each other and I think we have a better chemistry on the team this year so I think we’re going to have a really good year.”

Bonner, whose 8.9 points per game average was second on the team, will start at guard along with American University commit Maddie Doring (7.2 pts/game), who at 5-foot-11 adds size along with her proven ball handling and shooting skills.

There’s a lot hype behind Bonner entering the season with people quietly labeling her as a candidate for the Shore Conference Player of the Year award.

“Yea, definitely,” Bonner said when asked if she thought this year’s team is being somewhat overlooked. “I think we’re going to come up big this year but right now nobody knows it. It starts with how we work in practice and just how hard we work every day and when we get to the games we’ll worry about that.”

Junior Sarah Karpell is one of the best combo guards in the Shore and has given her verbal commitment to Fordham University. She’s back as starting point guard where she was a first team Class A Central selection last season after averaging 7.5 points a game. Karpell saw playing time as a freshman before nailing down a starting point guard spot last season when she developed into a true floor general while honing her all-around skills.

The Lancers will still face some of their stiffest competition from within the Shore Conference ranks with Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven on its regular season schedule and St. Rose and Manasquan waiting for them in the postseason.

“We just take everything one game at a time, one practice at a time, one play at a time,” said Bonner. “It’s really an honor (to play for SJV) and when we put our jerseys on we know that this is really important and we do play every game for our school, but not only for our school but for our coach. She (Dawn Karpell) puts so much hard work into this program it’s really is an honor playing for Dawn. She’s amazing; the work and emotion she puts in is different from other coaches and she really is a mother figure to us.”

Senior Sarah Furch and 6-foot-0 junior Brelynn Bellamy will be the starting forwards and both are expected to take their game to another level this year after solid seasons a year ago.

John Vianney High School Already holding numerous DI offers, Bonner can drive to the basket, hit the jumper and is super on the offensive glass.

The 6-foot-0 Furch – a West Point commit – has the ability to shoot three’s, post up or explode off the dribble and is a big-time rebounder, while Bellamy has size, athleticism and can flat out play, according to Lancers head coach Dawn Karpell.

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BOYS SHORE CONFERENCE PREVIEW *Teams listed in predicted order of finish*

CLASS A NORTH

NEPTUNE: Head coach Joe Fagan, fourth season, 2016-17 record (14-12, 9-5) tied fourth A North, CJG III quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Jared Kimbrough (Sr. 6-8 C, 14.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2nd team All-Shore, LaSalle University commit), Kobe Blake (Sr. 6-2 F), Scott Fields (Sr. 6-3 F), Dwaine Jones (Jr. 6-2 G), Jawan Crenshaw (Sr. 6-3 F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Sam Fagan (Fr. 5-10, G), Kahlee Riley (Jr. 5-11 G), Makai Suit (So. 6-0, G), Mekhi Moore (Jr. 6-9, C), Shawn Young (So. 5-11, G/F) CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY: Head coach Geoff Billet, 11th season, 2016-17 record (16-10, 8-6) fifth A North, NonPublic, South A quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Josh Cohen (Jr. 6-9, C, 11.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2nd team A North), Liam Kennedy (Jr. 6-0, G, 11.1 points 3rd team A North), Rob Mahala (Sr. 6-4 G/F, 7.9 points), Stephen Braunstein (Jr. 6-1 G), Nolan Madden (Sr. 6-3, F), J. P. Harvey (Sr. 6-4, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: James Huber (Jr. 6-4, F), Paul Waraska (Jr. 6-0, G), Peyton Boesch (Jr. 6-2, G) COLTS NECK: *PLEASE SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 11* HOWELL: Head coach Patrick Ramsay, fifth season, 2016-17 record (11-14, 4-10) sixth A North. KEY RETURNERS: Nasiem Brantley (Sr. 6-3, G, 17.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2nd team A North), Alex Morton (Sr. 6-1, G), Eddie Morales (Sr. 5-11, G), Matt Ganter (Jr. 5-10, G), A.J. Yaegel (Sr. 6-3, F), Dante Lanzetta (Sr. 6-1, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Wilson (Sr. 6-2, G/F, transfer from Mater Dei), Wendell Wright (Sr. 6-2, F), Nick Hornung (Jr. 6-6, C), Jake Vesce (Jr. 6-3, F), Cooper Vogel (So. 6-2, G), Tommy Talbot (So. 5-9, G), Chris Acciampora (So. 6-1, F) MARLBORO: Head coach Michael Nausedas, sixth season, 2016-17 record (18-7, 11-3) second A North, SCT finalist, CJG IV quarterfinalist.

KEY RETURNERS: Dylan Kaufman (Jr. 6-6, F, 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1st team A North), Justin Marcus (Sr. 6-5, F, 6.0 points, 6.9 rebounds), Brian Levine (Sr. 5-9, G), Andrew Rimland (Sr. 5-6, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Ratner (So. 5-11, G), Eddie Paladino (Sr. 5-9, G), Ramon Fontanes (So. 6-0, G), Emmanuel Cofy (Sr. 6-0, F), Spencer Alamia (Sr. 5-7, G), Anthony Brienza (Jr. 5-8, G), Kyle LaRocca (Jr. 5-8, G), Chris Lesnick (Jr. 6-2, F) FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP: Head coach Brian Golub, 23rd season, 2016-17 record (25-3, 131) first A North, CJG IV finalist, SCT quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Ja’Zeem Foster (Sr. 6-1, G), Greg Billups (Jr. 6-5, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Joe Gargiulo (Sr. 6-1, G), Cristian Corcione (Jr. 5-9, G), Doug Kneipher (Sr. 6-0, G), Seth Meisner (Jr. 6-2, G), Zack Barilka (Jr. 6-2, G), Matt Santangelo (Jr. 6-2, G), Max Gluck (Jr. 6-5, C), Jeremy Thorn (Jr. 6-2, F), Ben Tirabassi (Jr. 6-1, F), Kenandre Scott-Foye (Jr. 6-4, G), Zach Orrico (Fr. 5-8, G) FREEHOLD BORO: Head coach Ben DiBiase, first season (eighth overall), 2016-17 record (2-19, 2-12) seventh A North. KEY RETURNERS: Ashante Worthy (Sr. 6-0, G), Quincy Davis (Jr. 6-4, F), Lucas Bruckman (Jr. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Liam Foster (Jr. 6-1, F), Jiasion Carpenter (Fr. 6-5, F), Jack Bisaha (Fr. 5-11, G/F), Makhi Theosmy (Jr. 6-0, G/F) MANALAPAN: Head coach Rick Garretson, 24th season, 2016-17 record (4-17, 0-14) eighth A North. KEY RETURNERS: Justin Lynch (Sr. 6-1, G), Brian Broderick (Sr. 6-4, F), Ryan Knorr (So. 5-9, G), Alex Purzuynski (Sr. 6-4, F), Colby Howard (Sr. 6-3, G), Tomas Bublis (So. 6-0, G), Andrew Longovich (Sr. 5-10, G), Nick Sinagra (Sr. 5-9, G), Blake Henis (So. 6-5, F), Ryan Szatkowski (So. 6-1, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Michael Baez (Sr. 6-0, G), John Kushner (Sr. 6-0, G)

CLASS A CENTRAL

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN: Head coach Chris Champeau, ninth season, 2016-17 record (24-3, 12-0) first A Central, Central Jersey Group II champions. KEY RETURNERS: Jack Solano (Sr. 6-0, G, 13.5 points), Teddy Sourlis (Sr. 6-1, G, 14.7 points, 3.3 steals, 103 3PM, 1st team A Central), Elijah McAllister (Sr. 6-7, C), Ian O’Connor (Jr. 6-4, F,

12.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2nd team A Central), Jackson McCarthy (Jr. 6-5, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Devin Cooper (Sr. 5-11, G, 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, transfer from Red Bank Regional), Phil Wheeler (So. 6-7, G/F), Ryan McCann (Jr. 6-4, C), Cali Sloan (Sr. G), Drew Frankel (Sr. G), Robbie Smith (Sr. G) MATAWAN: Head coach John Giraldo, third season, 2016-17 record (14-14, 6-6) tied third A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Mike Dunn (Sr. 6-4, G, 15.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1st team A Central), Reggie Tawiah (Sr. 6-2, G, 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2nd team A Central),

Ramon Estrada (Sr. 5-11, G), John Buekers (So. 6-6, C), Quincy Wathington (Jr. 6-0, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jonte Quijano (Sr. 5-8, G), Ethan Okello (So. 6-2, G), Darrell Rogers (So. 6-1, G), Niles Haliburton (So. 6-0, G), Justyn Coleman (Jr. F) RARITAN: Head coach Denis Caruano, 13th season, 2016-17 record (10-14, 4-8) tied fifth A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Tim Hayes (Jr. 6-3, F/G), Zach Mojica (Sr. 6-3, F), Rob Lavilla (Jr. 5-10, G), Pat Bowells (Jr. G), Chris Marten (Jr. 6-1, F), Jaylen Smith (So. 6-2, F/C) KEY NEWCOMERS: John Diahy (Sr. 6-0, G), Chris Van Dermark (Sr. 5-10, G), Connor Smith (So. 5-9, G), Tyrese Bryant (Jr. 5-11, G, transfer from Matawan) HOLMDEL: Head coach Sean Davaney, 12th season, 2016-17 record (12-10, 8-4) second A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Tim Zhou (Sr. 6-1, G/F), Eric Celenti (Sr. 6-0, F), Connor LaMountain (Sr. 6-1, C), Johnny Christian (Sr. 5-11, G), Sean Dolan (Sr. 5-11, F), Alex Rubano (Jr. 5-9, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Christian Hsu (Sr. 5-9, G), Nick Gianotte (Sr. 6-0, F), Eric Cheah (Sr. 5-9, G), Jack Murray (Jr. G/F), Pete Cannizzo (So. 5-10, G), Jack Giamanco (So. 5-9, G), Derek Chan (So. 5-11, G), Doug Chan (So. 5-11, G) SAINT JOHN VIANNEY: Head coach Ryan Finch, second season, 2016-17 record (7-18, 4-8) tied fifth A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Zack Moran (Sr. 6-3, G), Chris Mikos (Sr. 6-4, G), A.J. McGimpsey (Jr. 6-5, F), Kevin Greene (So. 5-9, G), Justin Steuerer (Jr. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Christian Booker (Jr. 5-10, G), Cam McCargo (So. 6-2, G/F), Paul Coburn (Sr. 6-1, G), Liam Harrison (Sr. 5-10, G), Kyle Balcezak (Sr. 5-9, G), C.J. Keeling (Sr. 5-11, G), Robert Ulrich (Jr. 6-0, G), Elia Malara (Sr. 6-4, F, transfer from Marlboro), James Raply (Jr. 6-5, F, transfer from Marlboro), Jahmal Garraway (So. 5-11, G, transfer from Matawan)

(Sr. 6-3, G), Allen Schlanger (Sr. 6-4, F), Jakari Spence (So. 5-10, G, transfer from Manchester), Markese Davis (Jr. 6-0, G)

G), Jack Savare (Fr. 6-2, G), Joe Hill (So. 6-2, G/F), Sam Meeks (So. 6-1 G, transfer from Ocean)

BRICK: Head coach Mike Gawronski, sixth season, 2016-17 record (15-11, 7-7) 3rd A South. KEY RETURNERS: Shane Williams (Jr. 6-4, G/F, 14.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.4 steals, 2.5 blocks, 1st team A South), Dan Venezia (Sr. 6-0, G), Mike Melitto (Sr. 5-9, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jalen Jackson (Jr. 6-2, G, transfer from St. Anthony’s), Cole Groschel (Jr. 6-2, F), Sergio DeLuca (Sr. 5-7, G), Kyle Sullivan (Sr. 5-8, G), Nick D’Eufmia (Sr. 6-5, F), Dan Meyers (Sr. 6-3, G), Zach Scheiss (Sr. 5-11, G)

OCEAN: Head coach John Terlecsky, 10th season, 2016-17 record (16-10, 7-7) fifth B North. KEY RETURNERS: Andrew Seager (Sr. 6-7, F, 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1st team B North), David Yatcilla (Sr. 5-10, G), Jack Miller (So. 6-1, G, 9.9 points, 40 three-pointers), Brian Lausten (Sr. 6-4, F), Gage Hutzley (Sr. 6-0, F), Santieno Harding (Jr. 5-10, G), Luke Yates (Jr. 5-10, G), Michael Cascaes (Jr. 5-9, G), Blake Arlington (Jr. 6-2, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Bobby Reisler (Sr. 6-2, F), Jake Mostow (Sr. 6-2, G), Mike West (Sr. F), Jake Votta (Sr., F)

BRICK MEMORIAL: Head coach Mike Pelkey, first season, 2016-17 record (8-17, 6-8) tied for 4th A South. KEY RETURNERS: Anthony Argondizza (Sr. 6-4, F, 9.8 points, 3rd team A South), Vinny Vecchione (Sr. 6-0, G), Vin Hernandez (Sr. 6-2, F), Dan Lahey (Sr. 5-11, G), Kevin Starrett (Sr. 6-1, G), Jake Sliazis (Sr. 6-3, F), Matt Bernstein (Jr. 6-2, F), Kyle McMahon (Jr. 6-2, F), Nick Manso (Jr. 5-8, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Dominquez (Jr. 6-3, F), Tyler Sindel (Jr. 5-10, G) TOMS RIVER EAST: Head coach Jim Dempsey, fifth season, 2016-17 record (8-15, 3-11) 8th A South. KEY RETURNERS: Zyaire Dorn (Sr. 5-9, G, 13.4 points, 2nd team A South), Trevor Zabilowicz (Sr. 6-2, G), Jack Goodall (Sr. 5-9, G), Nick Silvia (Sr. 6-1, F), Nick Shortino (Sr. 5-11, G), Ryan Goodall (So. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Josh Nicol (Jr. 6-1, G), Mike Goodal (So. 5-8, G) SOUTHERN: Head coach Eric Fierro, eighth season, 2016-17 record (11-15, 5-9) 6th A South.

KEY RETURNERS: Jake DuBoise (Sr. 5-10, G, 14.7 points, 3rd team A South), Thomas Foster (Sr. 6-5, G), August Gugleimini (Sr. 6-2, F), Johnny Tilton (Jr. F), Cole Markley (Jr. 6-2, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Vinnie Deck (Jr. 6-0, G), Joe Guglielmo (Jr. 6-0, F), Joe Infurna (Jr. 5-10, G), Will DeVane (So. 5-5, G), Alex Manno (Jr. 6-2, G), Cole Robinson (So. 6-1, F), Alex Tcheveev (Sr. 6-5, F), Noah Wasacz (So. 6-3, F) CENTRAL: Head coach Mike Clemente Jr., third season, 2016-17 season (22-6, 11-3) 2nd A South, CJG III quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Xavier Jackson (Sr. 6-0, G), Tom Ruscitti (Sr. 6-2, G), Darius Martorano (So. 6-1, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Kavon Chambers (So. 6-1, G), Marvin Goodwine (Fr. 5-10, G), Eli Allen (Sr. 6-4, G), Walter Maldonado (Jr. 5-10, G), Nick Altieri (Jr. 6-1, G), Josh Clyburn (Sr. 5-10, G), Jared Peters (Sr. 6-3, F), Nasir Dillard (Jr. 5-9, G), Nick Firetto (So. 6-1, F), Reece Chevalier (So. 6-0, F) JACKSON MEMORIAL: Head coach Kevin McQuade, fourth season, 2016-17 record (11-12, 6-8) tied 4th A South. KEY RETURNERS: Alex Cabera (Sr. 6-2, F), A.J. Tomachewich (Sr. 5-10, G), Nick Kinzler (Jr. 6-5, F/C) KEY NEWCOMERS: Chris Mitchell (Sr. 6-2, G/F), Gerard Panella (Sr. 5-8, G), Jayson Lee (Jr. 5-11, G), Joe Maffei (Jr. 6-4, F), Tommy Mitchell (Jr. 6-3, F), Ronny Bantang (So. 6-3, F), Nick Colon (So. 5-10 G)

SHORE REGIONAL: Head coach Erik Mazur, first season, 2016-17 record (7-16, 2-10) 7th A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Kyle Koob (Jr. 6-1, G), Chris Panduri (Jr. 6-3, G), Devin Chartier (Sr. 6-4, F), Kevin DuBois (Sr. 5-9, G), Jack DuBois (Sr. 5-8, G), Ryan Flanagan (Jr. 6-3, F), Leo Montesinos (Jr. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Max Miller (Jr. 6-2, G), Noah Carrol (Jr. 6-4, F), Nick Crochet (Jr. 6-1, F), Ryan Paglia (So. 6-4, F), Connor Creighton (So. 5-10, G)

TOMS RIVER SOUTH: Head coach Curt DeFillippo, fourth season, 2016-17 record (7-16, 4-10) tied 6th A South. KEY RETURNER: Jalen Folsom (So. 6-0, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: David Wilson (Sr. 5-11, G), Dillon Hope (Sr. 6-3, F), Armani Vasquez (Sr. 6-1, G), Rob Marro (So. 6-1, G)

RED BANK: Head coach Scott Martin, 17th season, 2016-17 record (9-15, 6-6) tied third A Central. KEY RETURNERS: Dean Hottmann (Jr. 6-6, C), Liam Joyce (Jr. 6-0, G), Luke Sprauer (Jr. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jasir Thomas (Sr. 6-0, F), Brian Forsman (Jr. 6-3, F), Gavin Mahoney (Jr. 6-2, F), Aiden Gillmartin (Jr. 6-2, G), Jack Niesz (Jr. 5-8, G), Matt Weidmn (So. 5-11, G), Seth Cousins (So. 6-2, F), Erik Christie (So. 5-10, G)

LONG BRANCH: *PLEASE SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 10*

CLASS A SOUTH

TOMS RIVER NORTH: Head coach Rory Caswell, seventh season, 2016-17 record (28-3, 14-0) 1st A South, SJG IV finalist, SCT semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Travis Holland (Sr. 6-6, G), Holden Petrick (Sr. 5-10, G), Mark Mogarte (Sr. 5-10, G), Elliot Dak (Sr. 6-7, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Dunzack (Jr. 6-5, F), Najea Hallenback (So. 6-5, F), Colin Baker (So. 6-2, G), Michael Centeno (Sr. 6-7, F), Nick Perna

CLASS B NORTH

MIDDLETOWN NORTH: *PLEASE SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 10*

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH: Head coach Jim Anderson, first season (eighth overall), 2016-17 record (8-18, 4-10) seventh B North. KEY RETURNERS: Ryan Purcell (Sr. 6-4, G, 16.8 points, 44 three-pointers, 2nd team B North), David Gervase (Sr. 6-3, F, 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds), James Baldo (Sr. 5-8, G, 4.0 assists), Nick Unrath (Sr. 6-3, F), Jack Anderson (Sr. 6-4, F/C), Matt Laudisi (Sr. 6-3, G/F), Dillon Connelly (Sr. 6-2, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jamie Petrillo (Jr. 5-6, G), Chris Fleming (Jr. 6-0, F), Dan Mitchinson (Jr. 6-3, F) WALL: Head coach Matt Kukoda, fourth season, 2016-17 record (11-16, 5-9) sixth B North.

KEY RETURNERS: Steve Geis (Sr. 6-0, G, 15.8 points, 67 three-pointers, 3.4 assists, 2nd team B North), Mike Cassidy (Sr. 5-10, G, 3.0 assists), Quinn Calabrese (So. 6-0, G, 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds), Andy Lenneper (Sr. 6-2. F), James Colosi (Sr. 5-8, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Trey Dombroski (Jr. 6-4, F), Ian Ackerman (So. 6-0, F), Brett Palmer (So. 6-1, F), Pat Lacey (Fr. 6-1, G), Tom Palluzzi (Fr. 6-1, G) MONMOUTH REGIONAL: Head coach Jeff Sfraga, first season, 2016-17 record (4-17, 1-13) eighth B North. KEY RETURNERS: Ian Fitzgerald (Sr. 5-10, G), Steve Wagner (Sr. 5-11, G), Mark Deroski (Sr. 6-4, C) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dante Ciaramella (Jr. 5-11, G), Dan Forsman (Jr. 6-5, C), Sean Gades (Sr. 6-3, F), Ryan Cronin (Sr., 6-2, F)

CLASS B CENTRAL

RANNEY: Head coach Taj Holden, third season, 2016-17 record (22-5, 13-1) tied fourth B Central, Non-Public, South B semifinalist, SCT semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Bryan Antoine (Jr. 6-5, G, 20.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1st team All-Shore), Scottie Lewis (Jr. 6-5, G/F, 16.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1st team All-Shore), Ahmadu Sarnor (Jr. 6-1, G, 15.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2nd team AllShore), Chris Autino (Jr. 6-7, F/C), Alex Klatsky (Jr. 6-4, G) KEY NEWCOMER: Savior Akuwovo (Sr. 6-8, F/C, transfer from St. Anthony’s) MATER DEI PREP: *PLEASE SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 22* POINT PLEASANT BEACH: Head coach Nick Catania, 14th season, 2016-17 record (18-10, 10-4) third B Central, CJG I quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Danny Frauenheim (Sr. 5-10, G, 16.2 points, 7.4 assists, 2nd team B Central), Trevor Covery (Sr. 6-5, G/F, 8.6 points), Chris Pina (Sr. 6-5, F, 7.6 points, 3rd team B Central), Josh Yates (Sr. 6-1, G), Hunter Clark (Sr. 5-10, G), Johnny Langeveld (Sr. 6-1, F/G), Phil Antoniotti (So. G/F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Jake Clark (So. 6-1, G), Jean Verrier (Sr. 6-5, F), Liam Hennessy (Sr. 5-10, G), Mohamed Traore (Sr. 6-2, G, transfer from Boston, MA) ST. ROSE: Head coach Matt Gathman, first season, 2016-17 record (15-12, 8-6) fourth B Central. KEY RETURNERS: Dave Calloway (Sr. 6-1, G, 10.0 points, 42 three-pointers, 3rd team B Central), John Crowley (Sr. 5-10, G, 10.0 points), Ethan Tombs (Sr. 6-3, F), Sean Culley (Sr. 6-2, F), Bobby Mahon (Sr. 6-0, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Matt Forlenza (Jr. 6-0, G), John Beattie (So. 6-3, G), Brady Shea (Jr. 5-10, G)

MANASQUAN: Head coach Andrew Bilodeau, 10th season, 2016-17 record (18-11, 10-4) tied first B North, CJG II semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Brad McCabe (Jr. 6-4, G/F, 10.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2nd team B North), Ryan Flanagan (Sr. 6-1, G, 4.8 points, 4.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds), Justin Gladden (Sr. 6-3, F), Xander Korolik (Jr. 6-5, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Dylan Finn (Sr. 6-0, G), Emilio Steveson (Sr. 6-2, G), Jimmy Thompson (Sr. 6-4, F), Alex Galvan (So. 6-6 F)

KEANSBURG: Head coach James McCarthy, 10th season, 2016-17 record (7-15, 4-10) tied fifth B Central. KEY RETURNERS: Vaughn Fitzgerald (Sr. 6-5, C), Danny Vital (Sr. 5-10, G, 15.2 points), Justin Alessi (Sr. 5-6, G), Paul Eckleberry (Sr. 6-4, F, 8.59 rebounds) KEY NEWCOMERS: George Windgender (Sr. F), JaShawn Martin (Sr. G)

RED BANK CATHOLIC: Head coach Tyler Schmelz, second season, 2016-17 record (1710, 10-4) tied first B North, Non-Public South A quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Matt Ansell (Sr. 6-1, G, 6.3 points), Charlie Gordinier (So. 6-6, F), Kevin Bauman (So. 6-6, F), John Kelly (Sr. 6-6, C), Matt Conley (Jr. 5-10, G), John Duffy (Jr. 5-11, G), M.J. Wright (Jr. 5-9, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Steve Lubischer (Jr. 6-1, G), Pat Brady (Sr. 5-11, G), Matt Morongielllo (Sr. 6-1,

ASBURY PARK: Head coach Larry Marshall, first season, 2016-17 record (6-16, 4-10) tied fifth B Central. KEY RETURNERS: Ja’King Agostini (Sr. 5-11, G), Javon Higgs (Sr. 6-4, G/F), Alexx Harbour (Jr. 5-11, G), Xavier Banks (Sr. 6-5, F) KEY NEWCOMERS: Erych Brown (So. 5-10, G), Anthony Fraser (Jr. 6-2), Basean Fraser (Fr. 6-1), Jay-son Freeman (Jr. 6-3), Wenderlens Garius (Jr. 6-3), Mika Jones (Fr. 6-2), DeAnte Love (6-4), Najier Massie (Fr. 5-10)

KEYPORT: Head coach Phil Recco, 13th season, 2016-17 record (7-15, 3-11) seventh B Central. KEY RETURNERS: Noah Geraghty (Sr. 6-1, F), Colin Fernandez (Sr. 6-0, G) HENRY HUDSON: Head coach Drew Eldridge, first season, 201617 record (1-22, 1-13) eighth B Central. KEY RETURNERS: Jay Anthony (Jr. 6-2, F), Austin Flesch (Sr. 6-4, C), Kyle Santiago (Sr. 6-0, G)

CLASS B SOUTH

POINT PLEASANT BORO: Head coach Kevin Hynes, 23rd season, 2016-17 record (16-8, 11-3) second B South. KEY RETURNERS: Connor Costigan (Sr. 6-2, F), John Duda (Sr. 6-4, F, 2nd team B South), Connor Strickland (Sr. 5-9, G, 2nd team B South), John Chipak (Sr. 6-0, F), Ryan Henn (Sr. 6-2, F), Caleb Kasper (Sr., 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Sam Young (So. 6-5, C), Cole Young (So. 6-4, F), Brian Hawthorne (Jr. 6-0, G), Alex Drucquer (So. 5-10, G), Nick Tuzzolino (Fr. 5-9, G) BARNEGAT: Head coach Mike Puorro, fourth season, 2016-17 season (18-11, 8-6) fourth B South, SJG II semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Mike Revello (Sr. 5-9, G, 16.2 points, 3.48 assists, 1st team B South), Carson Francisco (Sr. 6-1, G, 13.4 points, 3.86 assists), Alex Grogan (Sr. 6-1, F, 8.0 points, 6.9 rebounds), Sean Morris (Jr. 6-4, F, 5.1 points), Parth Patel (Jr. 6-3, F), Brian Finucan (Jr. 6-2, F) KEY

NEWCOMERS: Tommy Kray, Dave Ciani, Brendan Revello, Nick Revello, Devyn DeFilipo, Matt White, Laurence Davis DONOVAN CATHOLIC: Head coach Mike Kearney, 20th season, 2016-17 record (12-13, 10-4) third B South. KEY RETURNERS: Joe San Fillipo (Sr. 6-2, G/F, 9.3 points, 6.26 rebounds, 2nd team B South), Anthony Silverstrone (Sr. 5-10, G, 10.9 points, 51 three-pointers), Jethro Moll (Sr. 6-2, G), Matt Melon (Jr. 5-11, G), Nik Ferraro (Sr. 6-6, F), Glenn Swenson (Jr. 5-10, G), Chris Conroy (Sr. 6-0, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Phil Mylod, Braedan Kunzman, Neithan Ramos, Andy Schlendorf, Will Lindsey, Connor Maguire, Rola Popoola, Eian Gilroy, Nick Ramos LAKEWOOD: Head coach Randy Holmes, 12th season, 2016-17 record (16-11, 12-2) first B South. KEY RETURNERS: Zyeir Jones (Sr. 6-2, G, 2nd team B South), Jyheir Jones (Sr. 6-2, G), Kevin Dent (Sr. 5-9, G), Khari Jenkins (Sr. 5-10, G), Ryan Savoy (So. 6-3, F), Omari Barksdale (So. 5-10, G) KEY NEWCOMERS: Drayton Bonaparte (Sr. 5-10, G), Julian Zingler (Sr. 6-3, F), Zyemere Calhoun (Jr. 6-3, F) JACKSON LIBERTY: Head coach Mike Antenucci, first season, 2016-17 record (5-19, 3-11) tied sixth B South. KEY RETURNERS: Daniel Sofield (Jr. 6-6, G/F, 1st team B South), Takai Anderson (Jr. 5-11, G), Kyle White (Sr. 6-4, F) PINELANDS: Head coach Fred Johnson, second season, 2016-17 record (3-21, 2-12) eighth B South. KEY RETURNERS: Anthony Diaz (Jr. 5-8, G), Andrew Schultz (Jr. 6-0, G), Caden Sundermann (Sr. 5-10, G), Chris Lewis (Sr. 6-1, F), Devin Kidd (Jr. 5-10, G), Garrett Brown (Jr. 5-10, G), Luke Wiatroski (Jr. 5-9, G) MANCHESTER: Head coach Ryan Ramsay, 13th season, 2016-17 record (10-15, 7-7) fifth B South. KEY RETURNERS: Jerry Ward (Sr. 6-2, F), Jesse Devero (Sr. 6-3, F), Josh Hayes (So. 5-11, G), Mike Richardson (Sr. 5-11, G) LACEY: Head coach Sean McAndrew, first season, 2016-17 record (4-18, 3-11) tied seventh B South. KEY RETURNERS: Kevin O’Rourke (Jr. 6-1, F), Kalvin Kuhn (So. 6-2, F), Cory Gudzak (Jr. 6-1, F), Kyle Priebe (Sr. 6-3, F)

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GIRLS SHORE CONFERENCE PREVIEW KEY NEWCOMERS: Fr. G Grace Mint, Fr. F/G Cortland McBarron, Fr. F Chase Boyle

*Teams listed in predicted order of finish*

CLASS A NORTH

MARLBORO: Head coach Brad Hagensen (A North Coach of the Year), 2016-17 record (14-4, 9-3), 2nd A North, lost 2nd round CJG IV. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Jessica Broad (13 pts. 8 rebs. 1st team A North), Jr. Gisella Romeo, Jr. Theresa Besso, So. Briana Diaz, So. Sam Nocco, Jr. Isabella O’Hare, Jr. Allie Garcia KEY NEWCOMERS: Fr. G Sammy Jay, Fr. F Laura Moorhead, Fr. F Jess Riepe HOWELL: Head coach Joe Santopiero, 2016-17 record (16-7, 7-5) lost 1st round CJG IV. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Rachel Gazzola (1st team A North, 14 pts. 5 rebs.), Lauren Kocsis, Riley Behnken, Liz Capestro, Perri Clifton, Jessica O’Brien KEY NEWCOMERS: Fr. Caitlin Gresko, Fr. Grace Leary COLTS NECK: Head coach Steve Jannarone, 2016-17 record (13-12, 7-5), lost 1st round CJG IV. KEY RETURNERS: So. Cam Foltz, Sr. Cara Volpe (2nd team A North, 12 pts, 9 rebs.), Jr. Eva Gibson, Jr. Catherine Gibson, Teresa Marsh, Jr. Amy McGee KEY NEWCOMER: Fr. Jess Thessing NEPTUNE: Head coach John Brown, 2016-17 record (24-4, 12-0), 1st A North, lost in CJG III final. KEY RETURNERS: So. Maykala Andrews (G, 7 pts.), Macy Brackett, Taylor Gardner (G, 4.7 pts.), Sr. Liz Kunze, Ma’Kayla Mincey, So. Autumn O’Neil FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP: 2016-17 record (1214, 5-7). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Sarah Hughes (2nd team A North, 10.4 pts. 6.4 rebs.), Sr. Molly Patmore, Sr. Kaity Porter, Sr. Sydney Rathsmith, Sr. Theresa Sanzone FREEHOLD: 2016-17 record (8-13, 2-10). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Sydney Przygoda (2nd team A North, 14 pts., 5.5 rebs.), Sr. Kymora Clarke, Sr. Emme Leune MANALAPAN: 2016-17 record (2-18, 0-12).

KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Kerry Tanke (G, 2nd team A North, 13 pts.), Sr. Gina DeLorenzo, So. Lauren Bruno, Cassidy Deaver, Grace DiPalmero

CLASS A CENTRAL

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY: *SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 14* RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN: Head coach Dave Callahan, 2016-17 record (22-7, 10-2) 2nd A Central, SCT quarterfinalist, CJG II semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Tori Hyduke (2nd team All-Shore, 1st team All-State, 19.8 pts. 3.7 rebs. 1.8 asst., had a season-high 38 points in CJG II semifinal), So. F Lucy Adams (3.8 pts. 4.2 rebs.), Jr. Phoebe Sprenal (2.0 pts. 1.0 rebs.), Jr. Makenna Maguire, Sr. Anna Bendel, Jr. Elizabeth Kelly

HOLMDEL: Head coach Doug Shaw, 2016-17 record (16-5, 7-5), CJG II quarterfinalist.

KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Christina Antonakakis (1st team A Central, 14.7 pts.), So. Kinsey Clark, So. Lea Nolan, Jr. Tori Nolan, Sr. Marilou Quintana, Jr. Jenna Stolker, Jr. Kenya Wagner KEY NEWCOMERS: Fr. G Kristina Antonakakis, Fr. G/F Ryan Taylor MATAWAN: Head coach Felicia Oliver, 201617 record (8-17, 4-8). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. G Brianna Richardson (2nd team A Central, 10.8 pts. 3.8 rebs. 3.9 asst.), Sr. G Megan Groh (7 pts.), Jr. F Khoryn Bannis (10.6 pts. 5.3 rebs.), So. Bryn Radvanski SHORE REGIONAL: Head coach William Wishart, 2016-17 record (10-20, 2-10), CJG I finalist. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. G Breanna Jackson (8.1 pts.), Junior Emily Guo (6.2 pts.), So. Caitlin Donegan (3.8 pts.), Sr. Jaclyn Shapiro (6.8 pts.)

RED BANK REGIONAL: Head coach John Turhan, 2016-17 record (17-10, 7-5), CJG III quarterfinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Bridget Tobin (4.7 pts. 1.4 rebs.), Jr. Megan Murry (6.5 pts. 1.3 rebs.), Jr. Mia Conti, Jr. Brylin Barnes, So. Lulu Attia, So. Abby Bynoe, So. Grace Goodwyn, So. Devyn Stack.

KEY NEWCOMER: Fr. Choke Teter RARITAN: Head coach Ron Poll, 2016-17 record (9-16, 0-12). KEY RETURNERS: Jr. G Katrina Wojtowicz (10.8 pts.), Jr. Renata Alberici (6 pts.), Jr. Megan Borys (3.6 pts.), So. Jordan Hyman, So. Julia Sire, Jr. Madison Taylor

CLASS A SOUTH

TOMS RIVER NORTH: Head coach Vicki Gillen (A South Coach of the Year), 2016-17 record (27-4, 14-0) A South champions, SJG IV runnerup. Finished ranked ninth in the final APP Top 10. KEY RETURNERS: Jr. F Jenna Paul (Catholic University commit, 1st team A South, 16 pts. 9 rebs.), Sr. G Amanda Johnson (1st team A South, 11 pts.), Jr. Pt. G Briell Biscogno (2016 1st team All-Freshman team, 13 pts, 7 asst., out with ACL injury last season), Sr. Krystal Hund (5.7 pts.), Sr. Lindsey Cabby, So. Kristina Johnson, Sr. Heather Cheslock. KEY NEWCOMER: Sr. Khamyia Spence(transfer from Manchester, 5.9 pts. 2.5 rebs.)

TOMS RIVER SOUTH: Head coach Kim Teto, 2016-17 record (1512, 10-4) 2nd A South, lost 2nd round SJG III. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Emily Donzati (1st team A South, 12 pts. 4 rebs. 4 asst.), Sr. Octoaia Garland (8.0 pts.

6.0 rebs.), Jr. F Caitlin Carroll (3.3 pts. 3.2 rebs.), Jr. Hannah Wagner (10 pts.

2.8 rebs.), Jr. Shilon Williams (4.9 pts. 5.7 rebs.), So. Madi-

son Braun, Jr. Molly Legrand JACKSON MEMORIAL: Head coach Dani Evans, 2016-17 record (8-14, 6-8). KEY RETURNERS: Jr. Dani Evans (2nd team A South, 10 pts. 5 rebs.

7 double/doubles), So. G Bianca Giordano (5.8 pts. 2.7 rebs. 2.8 asst.), Sr. F Allison Wanzor (out last season with ACL injury, 2015-16 stats: 5.9 pts. 4.1 rebs. 1.6 asst.), So. G Kristina Donza (transfer from Jackson Liberty, 16.2 pts.), So. Natalie Knauf, Sr. F Alexis Casella (4.2 pts. 6.5 rebs.), So. Makenzie Dakin, Jr. Haley Pitlak, Jr. Kaylee Sullivan, Jr. Ally Vella KEY NEWCOMER: Fr. Rachel Capua SOUTHERN: Head coach Tom Bucci, 201617 record (14-13, 9-5) third A South. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. G Colleen Brady (2nd team A South, 9.4 pts. 3.6 rebs. 2.2 asst.), Sr. F Lauren Cruse (10.6 pts. 4.6 rebs.) Sr. Makayla Nicolini (3.8 pts. 2.4 rebs. 1.9 asst.), So. Kaela Curtin (6.1 pts. 2.7 rebs.), Jr Jacqueline Ward (5.2 pts.

2.3 rebs. 2.0 asst.)

TOMS RIVER EAST: Head coach Kevin Cohen, 2016-17 record (14-12, 8-6) 3rd A South, lost in SJG III quarterfinals. KEY RETURNERS: Jr. F Kamryn Lister (1st team A South, 13.1 pts. 8.5 rebs.), Jr. Adriana Hart, Sr. Lauren Sampson, Sr. Sydney Phibbs (4 pts.

4 rebs.), So. Jordyn Madigan (6.6 pts, 3.8 rebs.), Jr. Morgan Hall, So. Nicole Platten, Sr. Melanie Mennoma BRICK MEMORIAL: Head coach Tom Lecorchick, 2016-17 record (12-14, 5-9). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. F Shauna Bruker (2nd team A South, 14.8 pts. 11.4 rebs.), Sr. Cassandra Ball (4.6 pts. 3.8 rebs.), Jr. Angel Hernandez (3.9 pts.

3.2 rebs.), So. Kiara Richards (3.1 pts. 2.8 rebs.), So. Karina Roettger, So. Jenna Schiessl, So. Jordan Viggiano

CLASS B NORTH

MANASQUAN: Head coach Lisa Kukoda, 2016-17 record (33-3, 14-0), Class B North champions, CJG II and Group II champions, lost at the buzzer to Franklin in the TOC final.

Finished ranked No. 1 in the final APP Top 10.

KEY RETURNERS: Sr. G Dara Mabrey (Virginia Tech commit, 1st team All-Shore, 19.8 pts. 3.7 rebs. 1.8 asst.), Jr. F Faith Masonius (10.6 pts.

5.8 rebs., 2nd team All-Shore), Jr. G Lola Mullaney, Sr. G Carley Geissler, Jr. G Annie Mako, Sr. F Maggie Kelly, Sr. F Elena Hart, Sr. F Emma McMenaman KEY NEWCOMERS: Fr. G Allison Waters, Fr. G Macy Black RED BANK CATHOLIC: *SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 22* MIDDLETOWN SOUTH: Head coach Tom Brennan, 2016-17 record (18-9, 10-4), lost in CJG IV semifinal. Finished ranked seventh in the final APP Top 10 poll. KEY RETURNERS: So. Stephanie Mayerhoffer (4.1 pts. 1.4 rebs.), Jr. F Isla Brennan (9 pts.

5.1 rebs. 2.3 asst.), Kayla Richardson (All-Freshman team, 6.4 pts.3.3 rebs.), Jr. Eve Pire (3.8 pts. 2.5 rebs), Jr. Sam Keenan (4.7 pts. 3.5 rebs.), F Madison Szabo. Both se-

nior Gabby Cook and junior Emily McCarthy also return after sitting out last season with torn ACLs. KEY NEWCOMER: Fr. Grace Meegan MIDDLETOWN NORTH: Head coach Justin McGee, 2016-17 (14-10, 8-6), CJG IV quarterfinalist.

KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Kiera Williams (7.8 pts.), Jr. Gina Palladino, Sr. Caleigh McAnuff (5.9 pts.), Jr. Melissa Golembieski (2.8 pts.), Sr. Bayla Padla, Jr. Giana McGauhey, So. Lauren Heck WALL: Head coach Colleen Wisher, 2016-17 record (13-14, 6-8), CJG III quarterfinalist LONG BRANCH: Head coach Shannon Coyle, 2016-17 record (6-14, 3-11) OCEAN: Head coach Maggie Kinkela, 2016-17 record (5-20, 0-15)

CLASS B CENTRAL

ST. ROSE: Head coach Mary Beth Chambers, 2016-17 record (26-4, 16-0), B Central champions, SCT champions, Non-Public South B semifinalist. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Pt. G Mikayla Markham (2nd team All-Shore, Columbia commit, 11.2 pts. 3.0 rebs. 5.0 asst.), Sr. C/F Lucy Thomas (2nd team All-Shore, B Central Player of the Year, 12.6 pts. 9.7 rebs.), Sr. F Liz Marsicano (St. Joseph’s commit, 7.8 pts. 8.1 rebs. 1.7 asst.), Sr. Ariana Dalia (5.8 pts. 3.6 rebs.), Jr. Lauren Lithgow (6.0 pts. 1.6 rebs. 1.4 asst.), So. G/F Molly Lynch (3.1 pts. 2.3 rebs. 1.7 asst.), Jr. Sam Mikos (3.4 pts.

3.9 rebs.), So. Alex Prus (2.5 pts. 1.1 rebs.), Jr. F Maggie Stapleton (4.1 pts.

2.3 rebs. 1.1 asst.)

TRINITY HALL: *SEE PREVIEW STORY ON PAGE 3* MATER DEI: Head coach Brian Laux, 2016-17 record (14-12, 11-5), lost 1st round Non-Public B South. KEY RETURNERS: So. Taylor Crystain (6.7 pts. 2.4 rebs.), Sr. Jill Williams (5.3 pts. 3.6 rebs.), So. Katherine Zoda (8.0 pts. 2.2 rebs. 2.0 asst.), Sr. Valeri Zoda KEYPORT: Head coach Deboney Braithwaite, 2016-17 record (14-10, 10-6), lost 1st round CJG I. KEY RETURNERS: Jr. Giana Piccini (2nd team B Central, 13.0 pts. 6.9 rebs.), Jr. Shannon Devlin (10.1 pts. 5.3 rebs. 1.7 asst.), Sr. Sage Hunt (3.0 pts. 5.1 rebs.), Sr. Hannah Thomson (2.7 pts. 2.3 rebs. 2.0 asst.), Jr. Alexis Breen (3.9 pts. 2.0 rebs.)

POINT PLEASANT BEACH: Head coach Jay Marsino, 2016-17 record (11-13, 9-7), CJG I quarterfinalist.

KEY RETURNERS: Jr. Makayla Hughes (2nd team AllShore, 8.6 pts.), Sr. Cadyn Dering (9.2 pts.), Sr. Cameron Barnes (5.0 pts.), Jr. Carleigh

BOYS PRESEASON TOP 10 PREDICTIONS 1) Ranney 2) Mater Dei Prep 3) Rumson-Fair Haven 4) Colts Neck 5) Neptune BUBBLE TEAMS:

6) Christian Brothers Academy 7) Middletown North 8) Long Branch 9) Matawan 10) Point Pleasant Beach

Manasquan, Toms River North, Red Bank Catholic, Howell, Marlboro, Ocean

Burns (5.1 pts.), Jr. Madelyn House (5.0 pts.), Sr. Sydney Schifano (2.2 pts.)

HENRY HUDSON: Head coach Joan Manigrasso, 2016-17 record (7-17, 4-13). KEY RETURNERS: Devon Adams (2nd team B Central, 8.8 pts. 4.6 rebs.

1.6 asst.), Sr. F Brea Carestrom (5.9 pts. 9.3 rebs.), Sr. Emma Curry (6.3 pts. 5 rebs.

2.3 asst.), So. Alyssa Curry (4.2 pts. 7.5 rebs.), Jr. Kerry Harper (5.0 pts. 5.1 rebs.), Sr. Madeline Reynolds RANNEY: Head coach Lawrence Schuler, 201617 record (5-18, 0-16). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Allison Sobieski (2nd team B Central, 7.2 pts.), Sr. Kaitlin Serpico (4.3 pts.), So. Lilly Blumenkrantz (7.3 pts.), Sr. Victoria Cuciniello (3.6 pts.)

ASBURY PARK: Head coach Joyel Furges, 2016-17 record (6-16, 5-11). KEY RETURNERS: Sr. Tierra Gamble, Jr. Dayonna Cartar KEANSBURG: Head coach Jonathan Book, 2016-17 record (4-17, 4-13). KEY RETURNERS: Jr. Hannah Valle, Jr. Malori Bell, Jr. Alyssa Castera

CLASS B SOUTH

MANCHESTER: *SEE PREVIEW ARTICLE ON PAGE 11* DONOVAN CATHOLIC: Head coach Glenn Jansen (first year), 2016-17 record (18-7, 13-1) B South cochampion, as No. 8 seed lost in Non-Public South A quarterfinal. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. G Molly Collins (2nd team B South, 9.4 pts., 3.2 asst. 1.7 rebs.), Sr. F Alyssa Hirschy (1st team B South, 11.6 pts. 5.3 rebs.), Sr. F/C Melissa Buxton (7.9 pts. 5.2 rebs.), So. Pt. G Paige Slaven (All-Freshman team, 7.2 pts. 2.5 asst.

2.7 rebs.), Jr. Victoria Gelosi, So. F Jada Kearney, So. F Karolina Jaruseviciute KEY NEWCOMER: Fr. G Jordyn Keating BARNEGAT: Head coach Tammy Nicolini, 201617 record (16-12, 7-7) as No. 8 seed lost in the South Jersey Group II quarterfinals. KEY RETURNERS: Sr. F Shannon McCoy (All-Division selection a year ago and is a legitimate star after averaging 15.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists. She can do it all and the Bengals will be banking on her heavily again this season after losing a number of starters to graduation), Sr. G Madeline Scott, Sr. F Ginalee Erskine, Jr. F Jada Baker, Jr. Sydney Boyer POINT BORO: 2016-17 record (16-10, 10-4) PINELANDS: 2016-17 (10-15, 4-10) LACEY: 2016-17 record (7-13, 5-8) JACKSON LIBERTY: 2016-17 record (6-19, 3-11) LAKEWOOD: 2016-17 record (2-19, 0-13)

GIRLS PRESEASON TOP 10 PREDICTIONS 1) Manasquan 2) St. Rose 3) Red Bank Catholic 4) Saint John Vianney 5) Toms River North

6) Rumson-Fair Haven 7) Manchester 8) Donovan Catholic 9) Marlboro 10) Middletown South

BUBBLE TEAMS:

Holmdel, Trinity Hall, Howell, Colts Neck, Neptune

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PPG: 7 / RPG: 4 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 39 • 2 years on Varsity

SHORE REGIONAL

Jackie Shapiro FORWARD • 5’11”• 2018

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

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PPG: 9 / RPG: 9 / APG: 2 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Devin Cooper

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Matt Ansell

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

Hunter Clark

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Danny Frauenheim

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

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PPG: 6.7 / RPG: 1.7 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 0.39 • 4 years on Varsity • National Honor Society • Committed to American University

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PPG: 6.4 / RPG: 4 / APG: 4 • 4 years on Varsity

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Sarah Karpell

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

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PPG: 17 / RPG: 8 / APG: 3 / 3PT FG: 5 • 3 years on Varsity

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

PPG: 3.9 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

POINT GUARD • 5’7”• 2019

FORWARD • 6’6”• 2018

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SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

Brelynn Bellamy

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN PINELANDS REGIONAL

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PPG: 7 / RPG: 6 / 3PT FG: 8 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society • Committed to West Point

PPG: 5 / RPG: 4 / APG: 2 • 3 years on Varsity

NEPTUNE

Scott Fields

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APG: 3 • 3 years on Varsity

John Kelly

PPG: 8.9 / RPG: 1.3 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 20 • 3 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

FORWARD • 6’7”• 2018

PPG: 7 / RPG: 5

SMALL FORWARD • 6’0”• 2019

FORWARD • 6’0”• 2018

RED BANK CATHOLIC

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Charlie Gordinier

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

PPG: 10 / RPG: 6 / APG: 7 / 3PT FG: 2 • 3 years on Varsity

Trevor Covey

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PPG: 12 • 3 years on Varsity

Sajada Bonner

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Rahmena Henderson

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3PT FG: 31 • 2 years on Varsity

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PPG: 16 / RPG: 5 / APG: 6 / 3PT FG: 24 • 4 years on Varsity • 2017 All Shore - All State • National Honor Society • Committed to George Washington University

RED BANK CATHOLIC

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PPG: 6 / RPG: 3 / APG: 2 / 3PT FG: 29 • 4 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

Anthony Diaz

PINELANDS REGIONAL

Andrew Schulz

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PPG: 4 / RPG: 4 / APG: 1 / 3PT FG: 10 • 2 years on Varsity • National Honor Society

FORWARD • 6’3”• 2018

POINT GUARD • 5’7”• 2018

SHOOTING GUARD • 5’10”• 2018

Caden Sundremann

FORWARD • 6’1”• 2020

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PPG: 14.7 / RPG: 11.8 / APG: 2.5 • 4 years on Varsity • Committed to LaSalle University

Tori Hyduke

Mikaela McGarvey

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN

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PINELANDS REGIONAL

• 3 years on Varsity

Lucy Adams

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GUARD • 5’11”• 2018

NEPTUNE

Dwaine Jones

Stephen Wagner

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

2018 SHOW STOPPERS

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PPG: 11 / RPG: 5 / APG: 3 • 3 years on Varsity

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Lauren Cruse Brielle Bisogno Travis Holland

TOMS RIVER NORTH

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PPG: 13 / RPG: 3 / APG: 4 / 3PT FG: 20 • 3 years on Varsity

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Mark Mogarte

SHORE REGIONAL

Kyle Koob

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Elia Malara

FORWARD • 6’4”• 2018

Amanda Johnson

TOMS RIVER EAST

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SHOT AT THIRD STRAIGHT SCT TITLE HELPING MATER DEI PREP STAY FOCUSED ON ULTIMATE GOAL

By Mike Ready

By John Sorce

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP – Although the Seraphs graduated first team All-Shore forward Elijah Barnes – now at Princeton University – and second team All-Shore guard Elijah Mitchell, they bring back three starters in addition to two transfers who will contribute immediately.

RED BANK – Only one game separated the Red Bank Catholic girls basketball team and the Tournament of Champions title game last season.

The Caseys are coming off a season that saw them go 284, win the NJSIAA Non-Public A Championship and fall to Manasquan in the Tournament of Champions semifinals.

Last season came to an end in the NJSIAA Non-Public, South B quarterfinals when Mater Dei fell to the Patrick School, who went on to win the Tournament of Champions title and claim the No. 1 spot in the final NJ.com Top 20 rankings and finished ranked seventh nationally in the final Max Prep Top 20 poll.

“The team is working hard every day to get better and accomplish our goals,” said starting senior guard Yasin Pretlow. We know what we have to do; everybody wants to beat Mater Dei but it’s our job not to let that happen. We’re just working hard focusing on our practices trying to get better as a team.”

Mater Dei will have no shortage of guards and you will see four guards in the starting lineup to begin the season.

All-Shore point guard and Loyola University commit Kenny Jones is back to lead the quartet of guards after averaging 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds per game while finishing fourth in the Shore Conference with 5.68 assists per game.

9 forward Savior Akuwovo, who transferred from St. Anthony’s when they were forced to close their doors.

On the flip side, Mater Dei added St. Anthony’s transfer Alexander Rice – the son of Monmouth University head coach King Rice. The 6-foot-3 all-purpose guard started as a sophomore last season for the Friars and had his best game of the season on Feb. 10 against Ranney when he scored 24 points, including the game-winning three-pointer with four seconds left the game. For the season he averaged a little over 10 points per game and will immediately step into a starting role at Mater Dei. Mater Dei head coach Ben Gamble played for Bobby Hurley at St. Anthony’s before coaching under him for 15 years so it’s a nice fit for Rice.

That leaves 6-foot-9 center Adam Afifi as the only true big man in the starting lineup but he’s a good one. Playing second fiddle to Barnes last season he still averaged 6.8 point per game and 4.2 rebounds.

You can expect to see those numbers climb significantly this season as the paint will be his to roam.

Senior Kyle Cardasi returns in the backcourt as a two-year starter with the ability to knock down the three-point shot sinking 40 threepointers a year ago while averaging 11.4 points and 2.4 rebounds.

He scored 23 points including five treys in their first-round win over Gloucester Catholic in the state playoffs.

The Seraphs also added 6-foot-5 forward Jamir Watkins, who is expected to jump right into the front court mix and if he doesn’t start he’ll be the sixth man. He comes over from Trenton Catholic where he averaged 6.9 points a game as a freshman and can jump out of the gym. He saw more and more playing time as the season went on a year ago and he led the team with 14 points in their state playoff win versus Ewing.

Pretlow steps into a starting role this season after excelling as the sixth man last season when he averaged 9.9 points, 2.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game. You can expect him to take his game to the next level this season.

Jeremy Weinstein, a 6-foot-5 junior forward, is another option for Gamble in the front court along with senior Kyle Devaney – a standout WR/DB on the Seraphs football team – in the back court.

“Defense, defense, defense, we got to get better on defense,” Pretlow said of the keys to a successful season. “The better we are on defense the easier it makes our offense click. Just harassing guys on the defensive end, trying to get steals, jumping the lane to get easy buckets in transition that’s what we work on every day in practice.”

Pete Gorman (So., 6-5, Forward), Sean Turner (So., 6-0, Guard), Jalen Jones (Fr., Guard), Myles Cystein (Jr., Forward), and Tahaj Parland (So., Guard) will provide depth off the bench.

As much talent as Mater Dei holds they’ll be an underdog in the Class B Central race going into the season. After splitting two games and sharing the division title with Ranney last season, the Panthers return all five starters including two five-star recruits and brought in 6-foot-

year. We’re just focused on our own team and running through people in the Shore and to eventually making it to the TOC. That’s something that’s never been done at Mater Dei Prep and this team can accomplish that goal.”

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The Caseys return this season with three seniors who are committed to play Division 1 basketball – Katie Rice (Lehigh), Rose Caverly (Vermont) and Hayley Moore (Binghamton) next fall.

“It was a really long, stressful process but I had great mentors like Coach Montano and my father to help me with it,” Rice said on her commitment to Lehigh. “I took a lot of visits there in the spring and summer and I just really felt at home at Lehigh. I really liked the academic part of it and I liked all the girls on the team.”

“It’s been really enjoyable,” Montano said about Rice. “She’s a coaches’ daughter, so she’s extremely smart. She understands the game and plays every possession at 100 miles an hour. That inspires the other girls to elevate their play to that level. She loves the game and anytime you have a kid that loves what they’re doing, they’re really fun to be around.”

“Anytime you put the ball in a kid’s hands, you want to keep it with your team. Her assist to turnover ratio has been as good as anybody I’ve ever had,” Montano said about Caverly.

“She gets the ball to the right people and more importantly, she doesn’t throw it to the other team. She spends a lot of time in the gym and she shot 46 percent from 3-point range last year. When you have a point guard who doesn’t turn it over and hits threes at that level at the high school level, you have some-

Being in the same position for 28 years, Montano has seen a lot over the years. But this is a team he enjoys coaching because they play the game hard.

“It’s hard to compare over the years, but this group plays the game the right way,” Montano said. “They share the ball and compete on every possession. They’re up there with some of the better teams we’ve had and as a coach, anytime you have a team that can do those kind of things, it makes them a fun team to coach.”

Red Bank Catholic hopes to take its experience from last season and take that final step in 2017-18. Being there last season helped, but they did graduate some key seniors from last year. How the younger players, like freshman guard Sophia Sabino and sophomore guard Maddie Fagan, contribute right away can prove to determine just how far this team can go.

“I told the girls the other day that when we get to February, that’s when we want to be playing our best basketball,” Montano said. “Hopefully we can keep our season going and keep the careers going for our seniors. We lost four kids who were an extremely big part of that group and we need to be careful that we don’t put too much pressure on the kids that are moving up. At the same time, our seniors and myself need them to elevate their game to the level we need them to get to so we can win. We’re happy about last year, we can draw from the experience and you know how to get there now. But at the same time, it’s a brand new season and we need to earn it all over again.”

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Caverly returns as a senior and the team’s point guard. Montano mentioned her ability to control the ball and shoot from 3-point range as true assets.

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Add a deep bench and a group of up-and-coming underclassmen and you can expect another top 20 finish for Mater Dei this season after finishing ranked No. 10 in the state a year ago.

They also claimed the top spot in the final Shore Conference rankings after going 25-4 and winning their second straight Shore Conference championMATER ship beating Marlboro, 54-41. The Seraphs will be attempting to be the first team to win three straight Shore Conference Tournament titles since Christian Brothers Academy won four straight from 1993 to 1996.

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