The SJ Group 2 playoffs got underway on Tuesday as Pepperdine commit Bradee Boyd led top-seeded Ocean City into battle against Timber Creek. Enjoy the highlights!

Ocean City 3 Timber Creek 0 | South Jersey Group 2 First Round

Pepperdine commit Bradee Boyd surpassed 400 kills for the season as the top-seeded Red Raiders rolled in straight sets (25-6, 25-9, 25-16) in the opening round of the state playoffs. Boyd, who was a Player of the Year in Florida as a sophomore and an All-State selection in NJ last season, became the 43rd player in state history with 400-plus kills in a season. Ocean City (22-2) is in its fourth season at the varsity level and has made the leap from upstart program to a title contender. Timber Creek finished the season with a record of 10-14. The Red Raiders will host Holmdel in the sectional quarterfinals on Thursday.

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