The Shore Conference has dominated Central Jersey Group II, but a trip to the state final has eluded the Shore's best for nearly two decades. Is Manasquan the team to break the drought?
Manasquan remembered its bitter defeat in last year's Shore Conference final and finished off a happier ending Sunday by beating Ranney for its third conference title in three years.
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CBA junior Alex Nini returned to action and helped the Colts win the team title, Jackson Liberty's Jake Klein led a program-best finish, Manasquan continues to build, and more from the 2023 NJSIAA District 21 Wrestling Tournament.
Central played its way into the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals for the first time in 29 years, with sophomore Jaycen Santucci leading the way.
Manasquan and Ranney have grown familiar in recent years and for the second time since 2019, the two Shore Conference powers will play for the conference championship at Monmouth.