SSZ has highlights and post-game reaction from Middletown South’s 55-40 win over Neptune in the Central Jersey Group 3 championship game plus the latest matchups involving all the Shore Conference teams still in the hunt for a state title
Middletown South 55 Neptune 40
Stephanie Karcz had another complete game with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 steals and 2 key blocked shots in the 4th quarter as the Lady Eagles beat the Scarlet Fliers for the third consecutive year for a Central Jersey Group 3 title. Freshman Isla Brennan added 16 points and Alexandra Balsamo had 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Central Jersey Group 3 Finals
(1) Middletown South 55 (3) Neptune 40
South Jersey Group 3 Finals
(1) Ocean City 37 (3) Toms River East 29
Non-Public South “A” Semifinals
(1) Saint John Vianney 59 (4) Red Bank Catholic 33
TUESDAY SCHEDULE
Non-Public South “B” FINALS
(7) Saint Rose vs. (1) Rutgers Prep, 5:00 pm at Jackson Liberty High School
Central Jersey Group 2 FINALS
(4) Rumson-Fair Haven at (2) Manasquan, 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Group 3 State Semifinals
Middletown South vs. Ocean City, 7:00 pm at Deptford High School
Non-Public South “A” FINALS
(3) Gloucester Catholic vs. (1) Saint John Vianney, 5:00 pm at Jackson Liberty High School