JSZ brings you plenty of action from around the Garden State on the opening day of the girls’ soccer state playoffs. Check back throughout the night as the highlights are posted!
Hunterdon Central 8 Linden 1 | North 2 Group 4 First Round
The Red Devils came out red hot in the first round of the state playoffs. Lexi Dendis buried a pair of first half goals that helped second-seeded Hunterdon Central (14-3-2) build a quick first half lead that they’d never give up.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Flemington:

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Hillsborough 2 Princeton 0 | Central Jersey Group 4 First Round
An impressive second-half performance lifted the Raiders past the Little Tigers. Jessica Urena broke a scoreless tie in the 66th minute with a left foot strike and Caitlyn McDermid closed out the game with a goal in the 79th minute to secure a win for eighth-seeded Hillsborough (8-8-2). Ninth-seeded Princeton (10-9-1) had a couple of close calls in the second half but could not bury a much-needed goal.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Hillsborough:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Princeton and Hillsborough is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.
Allentown 6 Hamilton West 0 | Central Group 3 First Round
(2) Allentown (15-1-3) advance to the Central Jersey, Group 3 Quarterfinals with a 6-0 win over (15) Hamilton West (4-15). West Point commit Bella Conti and Martha Olorunnisola gave Allentown a 3-0 lead entering halftime, Conti ended the afternoon with three goals for a hat trick.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Allentown:
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Lacey Twp. 1 Toms River South 0 | South Group 3 First Round
Avery Johnson cleared a potential match-tying goal in the 75th minute as the Lions knocked off the Indians to open the postseason. Natalie McGovern netted her 18th goal of the season, which proved to be the difference for eighth-seeded Lacey (12-5). Lorynn Leporino finished with 14 saves and passed 300 career saves in the victory. Ninth-seeded Toms River South (7-7-2) got a great day in net from Meaghan Weatherston, who racked up 14 saves in the loss. Lacey advances to face top-seed Ocean City on Monday.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Lanoka Harbor:

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Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Toms River South is made possible by Community Medical Center in Toms River.
Manasquan 6 Robbinsville 2 | Central Group 2 First Round
The 15th seed gave the 2nd seeded Warriors a scare early with a 2-0 lead in the first half before Manasquan scored a pair of goals in the final 11 minutes to draw even at the half and dominate the final 40 minutes with four more goals to move on in the state playoffs. Six different Manasquan players scored in the victory. The Warriors will host Ocean Township in the second round this Monday.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-match reaction from Manasquan:

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Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Robbinsville is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.