The Shore Conference went one for three in the state semifinals. SSZ has finals of Gloucester Catholic’s 9-4 win over Saint Rose at Monmouth University. Southern Regional fell to Hunterdon Central and Manasquan is on its way to the Group 2 state championship
Gloucester Catholic 9 Saint Rose 4
The Rams broke a 4-4 tie with a five run fourth inning to advance to the Non-Public “B” state championship. Gloucester Catholic scored a pair of runs in the first and second innings to jump out to a 4-0 lead. Saint Rose answered in the third inning with four runs. Brendan Hueth drove in a pair with a double down the third base line and Joe Volpe followed with a two run single, but the Rams loaded the bases and manufactured five runs to put the game away. An outstanding season for the Purple Roses comes to an end with a 24-4 record:
Group 4 Semifinals
Hunterdon Central 5 Southern Regional 2
Group 2 Semifinals
Manasquan 2 Governor Livingston 1
Group 2 State Championship
Manasquan vs. Whippany Park, Saturday in Toms River TBD