Wednesday gives us two great state playoff games from high school field hockey.  Check out the sectional quarterfinal action now!

Kingsway 4 Eastern 2 | South Jersey Group 4 Quarterfinal

St. Joseph’s University commit Karlie Mertz scored a pair of goals in the second half as the Dragons fended off the Vikings to continue their quest for a third-straight Group 4 state championship. Fellow St. Joseph’s University commit Isabella Sanchez netted her team-leading 19th goal, while Reese Samra added her second goal of the year for second-seeded Kingsway (12-7). Christiane Johnson and Juliana Beirao scored in the loss for seventh-seeded Eastern (12-7-1). The Dragons will take on sixth-seeded Cherokee in the sectional semifinals on Monday.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Swedesboro:

Shore Regional 11 Salem 0 | South Jersey Group 1 Quarterfinal

Four different Blue Devils had a pair of goals in a second straight dominant performance in the state playoffs.  Shore has outscored its two opponents 21-0 thus far.  Marielle Montenegro scored two to reach the 38-goal mark, Scarlett Watson and Marin Stefanelli had a pair of goals and Gabby O’Brien rounded out the two goal brigade getting her 50th career goal.  Shore will host Haddon Heights this Monday in the section semifinals.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from West Long Branch:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Shore Regional is made possible by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.