Field hockey: HWS schedule for Sept. 3-7

Tuesday, Sept. 3

(All games 4 p.m., unless noted)

Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference

North Warren at Boonton

West Morris at Lenape Valley, 4:30 p.m.

Skyland Conference

Hunterdon Central at Watchung Hills

North Hunterdon at Phillipsburg, 3:45 p.m.

Voorhees at Warren Hills, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

(All games 4 p.m., unless noted)

Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference

Hackettstown at Newton

Morris Hills at Kittatinny, 4:30 p.m.

Sparta at North Warren, 3:45 p.m.

Vernon at Wallkill Valley, ppd. to 9/16

Lenape Valley at Jefferson

Skyland Conference

Delaware Valley at Bernards, 4:30 p.m.

Mount St. Mary at South Hunterdon

Thursday, Sept. 5

(All games 3:45 p.m., unless noted)

Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference

Pope John at Roxbury, 4 p.m.

Skyland Conference

Ridge at Hunterdon Central, 5:30 p.m.

Phillipsburg at Bridgewater-Raritan, 3:45 p.m.

Warren Hills at Hillsborough

Belvidere at North Plainfield

North Hunterdon at Watchung Hills

Independent

Voorhees at West Essex, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6

(All games 4 p.m., unless noted)

Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference

Vernon at High Point

Kittatinny at North Warren, 3:45 p.m.

Sparta at Jefferson

Independent

Henry Hudson at Delaware Valley, 3:45 p.m.

South Hunterdon at Stuart Country Day

Saturday, Sept. 7

(All games 10 a.m., unless noted)

Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference

Wallkill Valley at Hackettstown

Jefferson at Newton, noon

Pope John at Morris Knolls

Skyland Conference

Bridgewater-Raritan at Hunterdon Central, 11 a.m.

Warren Hills at Phillipsburg

Montgomery at Voorhees, 11 a.m.

Ridge at North Hunterdon, 11:30 a.m.

2019 Field hockey preview: Hunterdon-Warren

Belvidere County Seaters

Coach: Beth Franceschino (sixth season of second stint, 62-30-6).

2018 record: 13-6-1, 6-2-1 (second place Skyland Conference Mountain Division).

Key returnees: F Olivia Zmyewski (9 goals, 6 assists), jr.; MF Isabella Sera (3 goals), sr.; D Kinsey Lockard, jr.; MF Jordan Yeisley, jr.; F Ashleigh Harrison, sr.; F Kyleigh Sturm, sr.; F-MF Hailey Rowe, sr.; MF Emma Dalrymple, so.

Key losses: F Maddie Call (10 goals, 10 assists); F Abby Bronico (10 goals, 4 assists); MF-D Mallory Keenan (12 goals, 4 assists); GK Anya Logan (10 shutouts); F Angie Santini (7 goals); D Melanie Clark; D Sam Dultz.

Top newcomers: F Marianna Crisafulli, jr.; F-MF Nora Dornich, so.; D Autumn Banghart, so.; GK Alyssa Rudd, sr.; GK Keira Gately, sr.

Outlook: County Seaters are coming off five straight winning seasons, winning division titles in three of the past five years, and reaching its first sectional final since 1996 last season -- losing a heartbreaker, 1-0 in overtime, to Newton in the North 1, Group 1 final. That loss came after three straight defeats in the semifinals, including an OT setback at champion Wallkill Valley in '17. The offense, which sustained heavy graduation losses, will be counting on Zmyewski to lead the group. Replacing Logan, one of the top goalkeepers in the area, will be the biggest challenge, and should require a group effort in front of either Rudd or Gately to keep opposing offenses at bay. This is shaping up to be a bit of a rebuilding year, but expect this team to improve by season's end.

Delaware Valley Terriers

Coach: Stephanie Rifflard (ninth season, 74-67-7).

2018 record: 11-7, 7-3 (second place Skyland Conference Valley Division).

Key returnees: F Kristen Bill (10 goals), jr.; MF Madeline Bill (10 goals, 8 assists), sr.; D-MF Rachel McIntyre, so.; MF Kaleigh Higgins (7 goals), sr.; F Debbie Nalesnik (4 goals, 4 assists), sr.; GK Shea Cinquemani (8 shutouts), sr.

Key losses: F Megan Donnelly (8 goals, 9 assists); F Kelsey O'Connor (5 goals); F-MF Madison Scott (4 goals); D Megan Bill (5 defensive saves); D Clare Nugent (6 defensive saves).

Top newcomers: MF-D Natalie Heiser, fr.

Outlook: After reaching the North 2, Group 2 semifinals in 2017, Terriers fell a round earlier last season with a 1-0 loss to Johnson in the quarters. Offensively, this year's group should be in good shape with leading scorer Madeline Bill and Kristen Bill leading way. The defense really stepped up last season in Cinquemani's first season in the cage, allowing 20 goals, including six in the season opener against division champion Bernards, otherwise the unit yielded one goal or fewer in 15 games. That's a formula for success again this season with a schedule that once again looks loaded with winnable games.

Hackettstown Tigers

Coach: Rachael Gorski (first season).

2018 record: 19-3-1, 8-0 (first place NJAC Freedom Division).

Key returnees: F Megan Doyle (11 goals, 7 assists), jr.; MF-D Melanie Luke, sr.; GK Sophia Mallozzi (7 shutouts), sr.; F Madison Billows, sr.; F Sydney Smith, sr.; D Maya Hassan, sr.

Key losses: MF Madison Trotter (out for season, ACL injury), sr.; F Jordan Vandermark (8 goals, 8 assists); MF Madison Hoskins (18 goals, 22 assists); MF Kayla Cichlar (17 goals, 8 assists); F Ashley Zellars (10 goals, 4 assists); D Megan Baker; MF Sierra Castiglia (4 assists); MF Jessica Scheper (15 goals, 5 assists); F Kyleigh Dawson (5 goals); GK Bridget Kenny (x shutouts).

Top newcomers: MF Amy Wood, so.; D Adriana Beam, jr.; MF Christina Siek, jr.; F Emma Patton, so.; F Aaisha Taha, fr.; F Ali Cetani, fr.

Outlook: Gorski knows she's facing a tall order in taking over for Stephen Speirs, who guided the Tigers to an overall mark of 114-59-4 the previous nine seasons, including division titles the previous four years, and the program's first Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex title in 2018, which ended with a 4-0 loss to West Essex in the North 1, Group 2 sectional final -- the program's third straight finals defeat. This year's group will be young and fairly inexperienced, with the loss of nine seniors, including six playing in college, and heavy graduation losses on the offensive end. The Tigers were dealt a severe blow when Trotter, a three-year letterwinner and an anchor in the midfield, went down with a season-ending knee injury during the spring. This will be a rebuilding year no doubt, but there is talent still here and on the way.

Hunterdon Central Red Devils

Coach: Jenn Sponzo (21st season, 285-139-18).

2018 record: 14-4-1, 11-2-1 (second place Skyland Conference Delaware Division).

Key returnees: MF Sammy Freeman (15 goals, 12 assists), sr.; F Ashleigh Paulik, sr.; MF Sarah  Woods, jr.

Key losses: F Rachel Stone (12 goals, 10 assists); F Rose Patrick (13 goals, 5 assists); MF Lauren Nawrotzki (13 goals, 5 assists); F Alyssa Magliaro (9 goals); MF Emily Bill; GK Gabby Puskas (4 shutouts); D Jenna Dugan.

Top newcomers: F Sarah DeStefano, so.; F Jennifer Tokash, so.; D Jordan Sponzo, jr.; D Elizabeth Stevenson, sr.; MF Megan Dalgauer, sr.; D Rebecca Wood, jr.; F Lexi Finkelstein, sr.; F Julie Hick, sr.; GK Amelia Mansfield, so.; GK Alexea Karpinski, so.

Outlook: Red Devils, who won back-to-back North 2, Group 4 titles in 2012 and '13, have ended the five seasons since with losses to nemesis Bridgewater in the sectional final, including a 4-1 loss in last year's title game. Central was hit hard by graduation so the offense could be a work in progress to start the year as the unit graduated players who scored 47 of the 67 goals last season. Freeman is the focal point coming off a season in which she led the team in scoring. Defensively, there will be a new goalie in the cage so that will also be an adjustment. Central is always well coached and rises to the occasion against the tougher teams on a challenging schedule so expect this young team to improve and perhaps bid for a spot in the sectional final opposite favorite Bridgewater.

North Hunterdon Lions

Coach: Maria Bachert (third season, 6-31).

2018 record: 4-14, 3-12 (T-fifth place Skyland Conference Raritan Division).

Key returnees: F-MF Emma Landis, sr.; F-MF Sana Sarker, sr.; F-MF Olivia Reeder (5 goals), so.; F Ryan Anderson (6 assists), so.; GK Emma Anderson, sr.; D Mira Carver, sr.; MF-D Marley Hoffman, jr.; MF Ava Laible, so.; D Katie Roberts, so.; F Jamie Skeffington, so.; MF Beth Kastrud, so.; D Amanda Lucy Bachert, so.

Key losses: GK Caroline Petrie; MF Caroline Witte; D Maria Ricciardi.

Top newcomers: F Kelly Sautner, jr.; D Ava Perotti, so.; MF-D Sarah Bisson, fr.; F-MF Lauren Masters, fr.; F Sara Roberts, fr.; GK McKenna Laman, so.; GK Stephanie Teipel, fr.

Outlook: There's a renewed enthusiasm with this program as the Lions, who went 47-171-5 over the previous 11 seasons, won more than three games in a season for the first time since 2010 with their total of four in '18. The rebuilding, as always, starts with offense, as last year's unit scored 14 goals, down two from 2017. Anderson was an impact freshman a year ago, while Reeder led the team in goals. Defensively, the loss of Petrie is a major hole to fill. The unit showed tremendous strides last year by allowing 53 goals in 18 games, which was a major improvement after yielding 85 goals in 2017. Steady improvement and a few more wins will be the goals.

North Warren Patriots

Coach: Brian Gravatt (fifth season, 19-53-3).

2018 record: 4-14-1, 2-6 (T-fourth place NJAC Colonial Division).

Key returnees: F Maddie Allen (6 goals), jr.; MF Julianne Metzgar, sr.; D Katarina Grogan, sr.; MF Allie Shramko, sr.; GK Kristen DeSanto (3 shutouts), sr.; MF Alexis Ashton, jr.; F Alexis Wohlers, jr.; MF Heather Kemper, jr.; D Erin Dimaio, jr.; MF Kerry Ann Castles, jr.; D Maureen-Jane Ilic, sr.; D Sadie Forbes, jr.; MF Devon Benzia, so.; F Aubrey DelDin, so.; F Kelly Dimaio, so.

Key losses: MF Dani Towey; F Lauren Cooke; F Drew Benzaia; D Rachel Eitner; MF Kailey Wohlers; D Claire Merkler; D Jackie Houck.

Top newcomers: D Elisabeth Zellers, so.; F Nicole Eitner, so.; D Dominique Morreale, so.; D Grace Pereira, so.; D Michaella Schultz, sr.; D Ashley Tirone, sr.; GK Kathryn Swistak, so.

Outlook: After posting three straight five-win seasons since going 10-9-1 in 2014, the Patriots dipped to four victories last season. The offense was a big reason as the unit produced just 13 goals, one down from 2017. There are experienced players returning on the forward line and in the midfield, however. Allen led the team in scoring last season. The defense, which allowed 54 goals last season -- 55 in 2017 -- has an experienced goalkeeper in DeSanto, who started every game in 2018. Expect this to be another rebuilding season, unless the offense shows marked improvement.

Phillipsburg Stateliners

Coach: Toni Popinko (third season, 17-25-1).

2018 record: 7-14, 6-9 (fourth place Skyland Conference Raritan Division).

Key returnees: F Allison Devlin, jr.; MF Morgan Cherry (4 goals), jr.; MF Morgan Barna (3 goals), sr.; GK Tatum McVey, sr.; D Erin Fisher, sr.; D Samantha Donnelly, sr.; D Amelia Lopes, so.; MF Madison Darmstadt, so.

Key losses: MF Gabby Dudek (11 goals, 6 assists); F Emily Yanes (4 goals, 3 assists).

Top newcomers: F Reagan Smith, so.; F Aleena Firth, so.; F Grace Merrick, fr.; F Samantha Helman, fr.

Outlook: Stateliners took a small step back last season coming off a 10-win campaign in Popinko's first season at the helm. Inconsistency on the offense was a major factor as the team scored just 29 goals (down from 46 in 2017) in 21 games. Devlin, who scored six goals in 2017, and Cherry will be counted on to help improve those numbers, after losing top scorers Dudek and Yanes to graduation. The defense will also need to tighten things up, but the backfield has experience returning, including McVey, who started every game a year ago in her first season as the full-time goalkeeper. If this team can find a way to put the ball in the cage, it could surprise some teams, but improving on the win total will be a challenge playing in one of the toughest divisions in the state.

South Hunterdon Eagles

Coach: Stephanie Davis-Hart (sixth season, 43-41-3).

2018 record: 8-5-1, 7-2-1 (first place Skyland Conference Mountain Division).

Key returnees: F Alana Catanzareti (12 goals), sr.; F Chandler Storcella (9 goals, 3 assists), jr.; MF Rebecca Phillips (11 goals, 4 assists), jr.;  D Skyler Badessa, so.; MF-D Bianca Gambino, so.; D Sofia Gambino, so.; MF Zoe Horan (3 assists), so.; GK Tiernan Swayhoover, so.

Key losses: GK Kerry Coleman (8 shutouts); MF Sophia Petrucci; D Tia Fleming; D Nicole Costantini; F-MF Jada Kauth (3 goals); D Jenna Godown.

Top newcomers: MF Kylie Masterson, fr.; F-MF Kate Robinson, jr.

Outlook: Eagles got back over .500 for the third time in four seasons and edged out Belvidere for the division title. Offensive production was the key reason from improvement as the unit totaled 44 goals -- up from 20 in 2017. Catanzareti, Phillips and Storcella are all back and putting the ball in the cage should not be an issue this season. Defensively is where this team must step up with the loss of two-year starter Coleman, who anchored a unit that allowed just 15 goals, in the cage. It will be a two-team race for the division again, but South rates as the favorite and will look to go deeper into the sectional playoffs at season's end.

Voorhees Vikings

Coach: Shannon Hughes (second season, 15-7).

2018 record: 15-7, 12-3 (first place Skyland Conference Raritan Division).

Key returnees: F Cassie Boyce (20 goals, 15 assists), sr.; F Brooke Hyland (20 goals, 9 assists), sr.; MF Madison Ogorzalek (3 goals, 5 assists), sr.; MF Lauren Kokoskie (6 goals, 10 assists), sr.; MF-D Ryleigh Cameron (4 assists), sr.; MF Stefanie Fabbroni, sr.; D Grace Schiavo, jr.; GK Noelle Gabrish (7 shutouts), jr.; D Sadie Eichlin, so.

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Key loss: MF Emily Matyas (8 goals).

Outlook: Vikings making big offseason news for the second straight year as they will be playing their home games on the brand new turf football field. It's a major deal for a program that's been held back on the state level by playing on a poor grass field. It can not be understated what a major boost this is for one of the top programs year-in and year-out. Unfortunately, Voorhees will once again open the season against nemesis Warren Hills -- this time under the lights at Warren Hills on Tuesday at 6 p.m. That game should never be an opener, but it will be a great matchup nonetheless. Boyce and Hyland are coming off huge offensive seasons and will anchor a pretty strong line. Ogorzalek and Kokoskie are super talented players in the midfield. Defense, which is usually a hallmark of this program, should be improved with Schiavo and Eichlin in front of Gabrish, who was thrust into the starting lineup last season with a season-ending injury to Courtney Wellet. Rumson-Fair Haven, which ended the Vikes' season in the North 2, Group 2 semis, is always the team to beat in a rugged section, but watch out for Voorhees, which should give Warren Hills all it can handle in the division and Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament title bids.

Warren Hills Blue Streaks

Coach: Josie Potter (third season, 43-9-1).

2018 record: 19-6-1, 11-3-1 (second place Skyland Conference Raritan Division).

Warren Hills celebrates its 8th straight sectional title in '18.

Key returnees: F Samantha Dugan (12 goals, 3 assists), sr.; F Simryn Desai (18 goals, 6 assists), jr.; D Ashley Moskal (missed all of 2018 with an ACL injury), jr.; D Kate Fenner, sr.; F Jenna Wyckoff (5 goals, 10 assists), jr.; MF Sarah Korczukowski (5 goals, 6 assists), jr.; F Maddie Summitt (5 goals, 5 assists), so.; D Emily Dvorsky, so.; D Liz Schlaffer, jr.; GK Julia Webber (10 shutouts), sr.; MF Olivia Chomut, jr.; MF-D Kylie Compton, jr.; F Julianna Valli (6 goals), jr.; D Jess DeSanto, sr.; MF Paulina Georgoutsos (4 goals), sr.; GK Emily Schlessinger, jr.; F Grace Kerner, jr.; D Angela Pawloski, jr.

Outlook: Blue Streaks saw their run of seven straight 20-win seasons snapped with a 7-0 loss to Moorestown in the Group 3 final -- the Warren County school's third straight finals setback after winning back-to-back titles in 2014 and '15. But this still young and talented group will be plenty hungry -- returning all 11 starters -- after losing its grip on division and Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament titles as well in 2018. Desai, Dugan and Wyckoff will lead the offense, while Fenner has been a stalwart on the defensive end the previous two seasons. Moskal is working her way back after a stellar freshman season in the backfield, which also got deeper with the return of DeSanto, a starter in 2017, who took last year off. Potter, who employed multiple starting lineups last season as a result of either injury or looking for a spark, loves the versatility with this group. She won't be shy about moving players around to different positions if need be. Expect this team, which enters the season as one of the favorites in Group 3, along with Ocean City, to once again challenge again for multiple titles, including a ninth straight sectional championship.

2019 Field hockey preview: Sussex

High Point Wildcats

Coach: Kelly Reynolds (second season, 7-8-1).

2018 record: 7-8-1, 2-5-1 (fourth place NJAC Freedom Division)

Key returnees: F Ali Stoner (3 goals, 4 assists), so.; D Molly VanStone, sr; MF Jackie Melone, sr.; F Taylor Berry, sr.; D Donna Merkel, so.; D Alexis Lake, sr.; F Abby Lazier, sr.; MF Grace Musilli, sr.

Key losses: F Katherine Leal (6 goals); F Tyra Wingle (11 goals, 12 assists); F Michaela Thiessen (9 goals); D Madison Cole.

Top newcomers: F Audrey Flannery, so.; MF Mia Librizzi, jr.; GK Cassandra Conklin, so.

Outlook: The Wildcats, who are housed in a tough section, won their first playoff game last season -- 1-0 in double overtime over Sparta before dropping a 6-1 decision to Hackettstown in the North 1, Group 2 quarterfinals. Offense, as was the case entering the 2018 season, will be the biggest question as most of last year's unit, which totaled 32 goals in 16 games, was lost to graduation (26 of those goals). Stoner and Berry will have to pick up most of the slack if this group is going to improve on last year's win total. Playing in a tough division with Hackettstown and Newton, and lacking turf on their home field, put the 'Cats at a disadvantage, but if the defense, which was pretty solid in '18, steps up, getting above the .500 mark seems a realistic goal.

Kittatinny Cougars

Coach: Emily Wisneski (second season, 2-17-1).

2018 record: 2-17-1, 2-6 (T-fourth place NJAC Colonial Division).

Key returnees: F-MF Nellie Choma, sr.; F Kate Sikora, sr.; MF-D Carly Rigby, sr.; D Tia Melvin, sr.; D Nicole Tomlinson, sr.; MF Madisen Dippel, jr.

Key losses: F Lexi Gray (4 goals); MF Jess Smalley (3 goals, 3 assists); F Kathryn Merrill; G Tara Douglas.

Top newcomers: D Katie Schreiber, jr.; F-MF Allie Molfetto, jr.; F Jordyn Librizzi, jr.; F Abby Roggenkamp, sr.; GK Emily Hotz, jr.

Outlook: The Cougars have gone 37-74-8 the past six seasons and posted just two wins in 2016, '17 and '18, following a 15-win season and reaching a sectional final in '14. Offense has been a major weakness, as the unit went from 59 goals in '14 to a combined 66 the previous four seasons, including just 16 in 20 games '18. That again is an area of concern, with no player on the roster having scored more than two goals last season, along with a lack of varsity experience. Another program up against it having to play home games on grass, look for this group to put a few more wins on the board, if the defense, with a new goalie, can improve as the season wears on.

Lenape Valley Patriots

Coach: Jamie Smith (first season).

2018 record: 12-5-1, 8-0 (first place NJAC Colonial Division)

Key returnees: GK Saige Berkowicz (6 shutouts), sr.; F Julianna Gentilucci (14 goals, 3 assists), jr.; F Angie Falleni (8 goals, 5 assists), so.; F-MF Brielle Sarno (3 assists), jr.; MF-D Autumn Dachisen, sr.; F Olivia Hickey, jr.

Key losses: MF Lindsey Bicher (8 goals, 8 assists); MF Lauren Cooper (3 goals, 3 assists); MF Leah Gonzalez (7 goals, 3 assists); F Jessalyn McKenna (3 goals, 9 assists).

Top newcomers: MF-D Dara Pellinger, so.; MF Quinn Dachisen, so.; D An Nguyen, sr.; MF-D Brooke Proctor, so.

Outlook: Smith, who is the assistant softball coach at Sussex County Community College and previously coached field hockey at East Stroudsburg (Pa.) North High School, takes over for Lauren VanOrden, whose teams went 44-42-7 the previous five seasons, including its second division title under her in a breakout 2018 campaign. The Patriots had totaled 18 wins over three seasons prior to '18. This will most certainly be a rebuilding year. As with most teams in the county, offense will likely be an issue coming in with heavy graduation losses on that end -- losing 21 of the unit's 47 goals in 18 games. Gentilucci and Falleni benefited from a strong supporting cast, but they will have to be the leaders this season. Defensively, the unit six shutouts. Berkowicz has two full seasons of varsity experience in the cage and is one of the county's top keepers.

Newton Braves

Coach: Lisa Bechtel (30th season, 420-151-19)

2018 record: 15-6-1, 6-2 (second place NJAC Freedom Division)

Newton celebrates its N1, G1 sectional title in 2018.

Key returnees: GK Abby Berkowitz (12 shutouts), sr.; D Emily Pappas, sr.; F-MF Angela Melillo (6 goals), sr.; MF Dominique Simeone (4 assists), sr.; D Aubrey White, sr.; MF-D Erin Fucito, sr.; Elissar Abou-Jaoude, jr.; F-MF Sammie Delorio, jr.; F Julia Fitt, so.; F Bridget Kerrick, so.; F Sidney Pavlishin (3 goals, 8 assists), so.

Key losses: F Lauren Barbato (5 goals, 8 assists); F Victoria Docherty (17 goals, 4 assists); MF Carly Delorio; D Jade Luciani (5 goals, 7 assists); MF Liliy Widgren.

Top newcomers: F Jess Vasquez, sr.; D Krista Leonardo, sr.; MF Sami Samilijan, sr.; F Naya Pereira, jr.

Outlook: Braves won their fourth North 1, Group 1 sectional title in five seasons with a thrilling 1-0 win in overtime against top-seeded Belvidere -- avenging a 2-1 overtime loss to the County Seaters in the 2017 quarterfinals -- before dropping a 3-1 decision to Shore Regional in the Group 1 semifinals. The defense, which will be led again by three-year starter Berkowitz, played a key role in last year's championship run as the offense struggled at times against the better teams on the schedule. Pavlishin and Melillo will be counted on to lead an offense that totaled 40 goals in 22 games. If the Braves, who lost three times to Hackettstown last season and will be the favorites to unseat the Tigers atop the division, can generate a little more offense, this experienced group will certainly make another sectional title run.

Pope John Lions

Coach: Alexis Ambrosino (first season).

2018 record: 5-11, 2-6 (fourth place NJAC National Division)

Key returnees: D Erin Befumo, sr.; GK Ciera Smith, sr.; F Taylor Hanley, jr.; MF Josephine Buccino, so.; MF-D Madison McGuire, so.; MF Olivia Ingoglia, so.; MF Ashlee Beck, so.; F Ava Vozza, so.; F Delia Drace, sr.; F-MF Maggie Schleer, so.; MF-D Maika Batchelor, so.

Key losses: F Katherine Yarussi (11 goals, 6 assists); F-MF Katie Publik (3 goals); GK Erin Callahan.

Top newcomers: D Ryleigh Manning, fr.; F Ashley Ingoglia, fr.

Outlook: Ambrosino, a former standout forward at Kittatinny and recent Montclair graduate, takes over a struggling program from Erin Ashton, who guided the Lions to a 10-39-4 mark the previous three seasons, with half of those wins coming in 2018. The steady improvement in recent years stems from the offensive production -- 23 goals in '17 and 24 in '18, after just 10 and 11, respectively, in 2015 and '16. However, a lot of those goals came against sub-.500 teams, so more consistency on that end and tighter defensive play will be crucial to winning against some of the better clubs on the schedule. Smith, who split time with Callahan last season, returns in the cage so that should help.

Sparta Spartans

Coach: Corinne Bright (first season).

2018 record: 9-8-1, 4-3-1 (second place NJAC Colonial Division)

Key returnees: MF Allie McGuire (3 goals), sr.; F Lauren Groff, sr.; MF Audrey Krajicek, sr.; MF Stephanie Villar, sr.; D Taylor Canfield, sr.; F-D Kenzie Merwin, sr.

Key losses: F Isabella Tracy (10 goals, 3 assists); F Lucie Wolfson (6 goals, 9 assists); D Caroline Kepler.

Top newcomers: F Kayla Collinson, jr.; D Claire Siipola, jr.

Outlook: Bright inherits a program that rose from the ashes under Kristin Lindsley, who guided the Spartans to a 64-65-6 the previous seven season. The Spartans had gone 8-56-2 from 2009-12 before Lindsley, who stepped down to spend more time with her 15-month-old daughter, took over. After a sub-.500 campaign, the Spartans rebounded with nine wins after slow 3-4 start a year ago. If Sparta is to stay above .500, the offense will be key after scoring a total of 23 and 27 goals the previous two seasons -- 11 of those 27 last year coming in wins over Kittatinny and North Warren. Tracy and Wolfson combined for about half of the team's goals in 2017 and '18, so McGuire, Groff and Krajicek will need to anchor the front line. The defense, though improved last season, will be counted on even more this year.

Vernon Vikings

Coach: Kieran Killeen (fourth season, 23-28-5).

2018 record: 8-9-2, 3-5 (third place NJAC Freedom Division)

Key returnees: F Carlie Van Tassel (14 goals, 7 assists), sr.; MF Haley DeBonta, sr.; F Hailey Minter (6 goals, 4 assists), sr.; MF Alicia Mihalko (4 assists), jr.; D Aleah Germinario, jr.; F Mia Annunziata, jr.; D Rebecca Bogdewicz, jr.; MF Hannah Van Blarcom, sr.; F Alyssa Van Dalinda, jr.; D Madison Hordych, jr.

Key losses: MF Emilee Hamler; D Tori Waschek (5 assists); GK Emma Cahill (5 shutouts).

Top newcomers: F Julia Gregory, so.; GK Alice Beutel, sr.

Outlook: Vikings, who went just 53-74-5 from 2009-15, have gotten back to respectability in recent seasons. Most of last year's team, which won a playoff game, returns, and the offense should be in good shape with the return of leading scorer Van Tassel, who scored 14 of the Vikes' 29 goals in 2018, and Minter, along with Mihalko and DeBonta. Defensively, the loss of Cahill is a blow, but Beutel did see some time in the cage in '18. Take away the 11 allowed in two losses to Hackettstown, and the unit gave up 20 goals in the other 17 games. Newton is the division favorite, but second place is clearly up for grabs.

Wallkill Valley Rangers

Coach: Irene Chernati (34th season, 408-229-13)

2018 record: 6-14-1, 0-7-1 (fifth place NJAC Freedom Division)

Key returnees: F Emily Mizeski (5 goals), jr.; F Jamie Struble (8 goals, 4 assists), sr.; F Elizabeth Lindquist, sr.; GK Jade Lally (3 shutouts), sr.; D Stephanie Hutnick, jr.

Key losses: MF Francesca Ciasullo (4 goals, 5 assists); D Emma McGuire; MF Brianna Miller; MF Caroline Kim; D Monica McWilliams.

Top newcomers: MF Julie Murphy, so.; MF Saige Slater, so.; F Gianna Sinkiewicz, so.; D Natalie Armstrong, so.; F Danielle Berry, so.; GK Sam Fried, so.; MF Sarah Philback, fr.

Outlook: Rangers, as expected, took a step back last season coming off winning the Colonial Division title and the program's first sectional championship since 2006 in '17. Offensively, it was a struggle as the unit produced just 25 goals in 21 games, including five in a win over Boonton in the North 1, Group 1 playoffs. Mizeski is coming off back-to-back five-goal seasons and Struble led the team a year ago. Lally has a year of experience in the cage and the defense will need to step up if the offense struggles again this fall. The division appears to be wide open behind Newton so look for this group to get over the .500 mark this season.

Wrestling: P'burg pulls away late for Pin Cancer win

PHILLIPSBURG -- Twenty minutes or so after the final bout of the night, Phillipsburg senior Jacob Wicks was ready to go again. That's typical for the high-energy wrestler.

In the 11th of 14 bouts, Wicks iced things with a decision at 193 pounds as the Stateliners scored a 36-16 victory over newcomer Frenchtown before an estimated crowd of about 1,000 in the eighth annual Pin Cancer event on a picture perfect Thursday night on the new turf at Maloney Stadium. The result was the exact score and outcome from when the teams met during this past high school season.

Anthony DeRosa was among 5 winners for Frenchtown.

P'burg, now 7-1 all-time in Pin Cancer matches, won nine bouts in all and five of the last six, including sophomore David Pierson's 2-0 decision at 180 that started a four-bout run to the finish. After Wicks scored a workmanlike 7-1 decision over Zach Zuchowski, junior Gage Horvath (218) and senior Cody Cruts (288) capped the night with victories in matchups considered tossups.

"We thought coming in that if we wrestled the best we could, we could win 10," said P'burg coach Dave Post, who co-founded this event with former Washington/Warren Hills coach Jarrett Hosbach. "In reality, we could have won 12. We like the balance with this team. There are no superstars, but they are going to give us everything they've got."

Wicks, who went 24-16 and won a district title in a breakout junior campaign this past high school season, will be one of the leaders for a P'burg team that will be extremely young, but certainly not short on talent. His father, Jamie, was a legend for Delaware Valley, winning state titles in 1987 and '88. Jacob is now 2-0 in Pin Cancer matches.

Jacob Wicks controls Zach Zuchowski in a 7-1 win.

"I know these [Del Val/Frenchtown] guys really well and we're friends, but not on the mat," said Jacob Wicks, who has been working on improving this offseason and getting in some evening running sessions. "A lot of the guys have been telling me, 'Hey Wicks, transfer to Del Val. Sorry, I'm not doing that. [P'burg] is my team. We don't have any stars, but we have a lot of talent. We're going to do what P'burg always does and fill in some spots, and compete for state championships."

Frenchtown, which joined this event in March when Washington/Warren Hills pulled out for undisclosed reasons, was thrilled with its introduction to a unique summertime tradition. Terriers coach Andy Fitz is looking forward to hosting in 2020.

"There was a ton of enthusiasm going into the match," Fitz said. "I want to thank Hosbach, Post, the P'burg administration. This doesn't happen without someone like Jarrett thinking of doing this. In the big picture, this is about having fun in a great environment for a good cause."

P'burg fell behind early after dropping two of the first three bouts, including a tight one at 122, where Frenchtown junior Cooper Gill rode out Hakeem Ransdell in a 30-second period for a 4-3 win to give the Terriers a 6-5 lead, their final advantage of the night. The Stateliners won three of the next four, including a 7-3 win by senior Jared Kukor in a pivotal bout at 143 that swung the momentum for the hosts.

One of the most impressive performances came from P'burg sophomore Nate Zastowny, who scored a 12-2 major over Andrew Larsen. Keep an eye on Zastowny, who was tough on top with three sets of back points in his victory, after a collarbone injury derailed most of his freshman campaign. His return will be one of the keys for P'burg in the program's quest for sectional and Group 4 titles.

"He would have been a starter for us [last season]," Post said. "We're not too worried about Nate. He came back at the end of [last] season, but he didn't get enough mat time."

One of the best matchups of the night potentially would have pitted Zastowny against highly-touted Frenchtown freshman Garrett Tettemer, who did not compete due to a coaching decision. Fitz said he has been using multiple lineups this summer and Pin Cancer adopted the weights used in the upcoming 1,000 Island Duals, which feature one fewer class in the middle.

Junior Anthony DeRosa scored an 11-1 major at 170 for Frenchtown's fifth and final win of the match. P'burg led 24-16 through 10 bouts before pulling away up top.

In a wild one at 218, Horvath gave up a go-ahead reversal to Nick Moose with 19 seconds left before getting an escape to tie the bout at 3. With 14 seconds left in sudden-victory overtime, Horvath converted a low-single shot off the whistle to win it. P'burg finished with a 15-12 overall edge in takedowns.

"We let a couple matches slip away tonight," Fitz said. "I don't know if it was nerves or what. We're looking forward to the dual meet [during the high school season at P'burg on Feb. 6, 2020]. We're competitive with them again."

PHILLIPSBURG 36, FRENCHTOWN 16

108 -- Sr. Derek Schepens, F, d. So. Sean Stasiulaitis, 10-4.
115 -- So. James Day, P, tf. So. Robert Groogan, 16-0, 3:00.
122 -- Jr. Cooper Gill, F, d. So. Hakeem Ransdell, 4-3 OT (rideout).
128 -- So. Joey Innamorato, P, p. So. Noah Sheeley, 2:23.
133 -- Jr. Jason Tino, P, p. Jr. Ben Brown, 1:13.
138 -- Sr. Gage Crater, F, d. So. James Palitto, 10-4.
143 -- Sr. Jared Kukor, P, d. Sr. Chase Christie, 7-3.
150 -- Jr. Corey Crater, F, d. Fr. Hunter Cleaver, 1-0.
158 -- So. Nate Zastowny, P, md. Sr. Andrew Larsen, 12-2.
170 -- Jr. Anthony DeRosa, F, md. So. Matt D'Onofrio, 11-1.
180 -- So. David Pierson, P, d. Sr. Matt Zdepski, 2-0.
193 -- Sr. Jacob Wicks, P, d. Sr. Zach Zuchowski, 7-1.
218 -- Jr. Gage Horvath, P, d. Sr. Nick Moose, 5-3 SV.
288 -- Sr. Cody Cruts, P, d. Sr. Ryan Sutter, 5-3.
Officials -- Chip Castner, Frank Leitner and Jack Meyer.

Wrestling: Terriers-'Liners set for Pin Cancer clash

Nothing says summer wrestling in our area more than the annual Pin Cancer match. The eighth annual version, which is set for Thursday, features a different twist as Phillipsburg will take on newcomer Frenchtown on the brand new turf at Maloney Stadium.

There will be a junior high match starting at 6 p.m., with the high school match to follow at 7. Gates open at 5. Ticket price is $5. All proceeds go to cancer research and development. Click here for more information about this tremendous organization.

Phillipsburg defeated Delaware Valley, 36-16, when the teams met during the 2018-19 high school season. Del Val joined the Pin Cancer fun when Washington (Warren Hills), which competed in the previous seven summer matches, pulled out of the event in March.

"We're happy to have the opportunity to get in a fairly visible event," Terriers coach Andy Fitz said in March. "It fits perfectly into our summer program. It's a local rivalry for a great cause. It was a no-brainer [to enter].

"This event is not all about winning. It's about getting quality matches and doing something good on and off the mat," Fitz added on Friday.

P'burg won the first four Pin Cancer matches before Washington ended that run with a 28-24 in 2016 at Warren Hills' auxiliary gym. The event was moved indoors for the first time due to rain, as was the case again for the 2017 match at Phillipsburg -- a 54-10 win for the Stateliners.

This year's clash features just one New Jersey state qualifier in Frenchtown's Anthony DeRosa, who will compete at 170 pounds. Phillipsburg's Logan Maczko, a district and region champion at 106 pounds as a sophomore this past season and the only returning qualifier for the Warren County program, will miss this year's event due to another wrestling commitment. Maczko (2-0) is one of five P'burg wrestlers to go unbeaten in Pin Cancer matches (minimum of two bouts).

"I like the matchups. I think it's going to be a good dual," said 'Liners coach Dave Post, whose teams are 6-1 in this event.

While one of Frenchtown's wrestlers does have Pin Cancer experience -- senior Shane Reynolds was a fill-in for Washington two years ago -- Fitz is eager to see how his fan base responds to what has become an extremely popular and unique occasion.

"While the Del Val community is excited, I don't think they understand how fun this event is going to be, and what a positive night it's going to be," said Fitz, who attended previous Pin Cancer matches as a spectator. "Our kids are excited. We always like wrestling P'burg."

The event will also feature a potential matchup between two blue-chip freshmen in Hunter Cleaver of P'burg, a New Jersey Grade School Wrestling League champion for the Washington Y program, and Garrett Tettemer of Frenchtown, a NJGSWL runner-up in 2019 and a champ in '18, at 150 pounds.

Tettemer's father, Scott, was a two-time district and a region champ as a senior for the Terriers in 1985. Frenchtown also features senior Gage Crater, a two-time district runner-up and 74-32 for his high school career, while DeRosa (27-11) is coming off a breakout season in which he finished fourth in Region 5. Ryan Sutter, a district runner-up at 285, went 23-12 as a junior.

P'burg, as we've noted in previous stories, will be a very young team this coming high school season, but not short on talent. Maczko, a two-time district champion who went 33-11 last season and 1-2 in his first trip to Atlantic City, leads the team with 51 career wins, while no other 'Liner has more than 29. Sophomore Joey Innamorato (128), senior Jacob Wicks (193) and sophomore Gage Horvath (218) were district champs last season.

Both Fitz and Post expect this year's Pin Cancer match to be highly competitive -- based on the head-to-head results in several matchups involving their teams a few weeks ago at the Lycoming Wrestling Team Camp.

"We had a fair amount of success against them, but it's a little hard to say it was Del Val vs. P'burg since one of our teams was two-thirds Del Val and one-third Benton [Pa.]," Fitz said. "After having some success against them at camp, we're looking forward to this."

"It could be very close," Post said.

Tentative Pin Cancer lineups (Frenchtown listed first)

108 -- Sr. Derek Schepens vs. So. Sean Stasiulaitis
115 -- So. Robert Groogan vs. So. James Day
122 -- Fr. Chris Colasurdo or Jr. Cooper Gill vs. So. Hakeem Ransdell
128 -- So. Noah Sheeley vs. So. Joey Innamorato
133 -- Jr. Ben Brown vs. Jr. Jason Tino
138 -- Sr. Gage Crater vs. So. James Palitto
143 -- Sr. Chase Christie vs. Sr. Jared Kukor
150 -- Jr. Corey Crater or Fr. Garrett Tettemer vs. Fr. Hunter Cleaver
158 -- Sr. Shane Reynolds or Sr. Andrew Larsen vs. So. Nate Zastowny
170 -- Jr. Anthony DeRosa vs. So. Matt D'Onofrio
180 -- Sr. Matt Zdepski vs. So. David Pierson
193 -- Sr. Zach Zuchowski or So. Matt Schneider vs. Sr. Jacob Wicks
218 -- Sr. Nick Moose vs. Jr. Gage Horvath
288 -- Sr. Ryan Sutter vs. Sr. Cody Cruts

(Box from last season's high school dual)

PHILLIPSBURG 36, DELAWARE VALLEY 16

145 -- Tommy Horn, DV, d. Jared Kukor, 6-2.
152 -- TJ Abode, P, p. Corey Crater, :55.
160 -- Cody Harrison, P, d. Anthony DeRosa, 5-3.
170 -- Shawne Ramsby, DV, d. David Pierson, 3-2.
182 -- Jacob Wicks, P, d. Kyle Carney, 11-4.
195 -- Austin Roth, P, d. Anthony DiPaolo, 6-2.
220 -- Gage Horvath, P, d. Nick Moose, 5-2.
285 -- Ryan Sutter, DV, d. Cody Cruts, 5-2.
106 -- Logan Maczko, P, tf. Derek Schepens, 17-2, 5:26.
113 -- James Day, P, md. Cooper Gill, 9-0.
120 -- Joey Innamorato, P, md. Ben Brown, 12-2.
126 -- Travis Jones, P, p. Chase Christie, 1:41.
132 -- A.J. DeRosa, DV, md. Jason Tino, 10-0.
138 -- Gage Crater, DV, d. Luke Hardin, 5-4.
Note: Phillipsburg was deducted one team point after 170.

(2018 Pin Cancer results)

PHILLIPSBURG 48, WASHINGTON 6

107 -- Fr. James Day, P, d. Fr. Jared Lee, 5-0.
113 -- So. Logan Maczko, P, d. Fr. Noah DiNapoli, 6-0.
120 -- Fr. Joey Innamorato, P, p. Fr. Max Pagano, :40.
125 -- So. Jason Tino, P, d. Jr. Greg Slivka, 8-6.
130 -- Sr. Bryce Parenti, P, p. Fr. Stephen Malia, 1:53.
135 -- Sr. Travis Jones, P, p. Jr. Logan Nauta, 3:47.
140 -- Jr. Nick Gorab, W, d. Sr. Luke Hardin, 2-1 OT (rideout).
145 -- Sr. Kyle Tino, P, md. Jr. Geir Nemeth, 13-1.
155 -- Sr. Thomas Abode, P, d. Sr. Chris Ostir, 4-3.
167 -- Sr. Cody Harrison, P, md. Jr. Nick Hildebrant, 10-0.
180 -- Jr. Jacob Wicks, P, d. Fr. Tyler McCatharn, 7-0.
200 -- Sr. Austin Roth, P, md. So. Logan Polcari, 8-0.
215 -- Sr. Nick Galka, W, d. So. Gage Horvath, 7-1.
285 -- Jr. Cody Cruts, P, d. Sr. Duro Ajayi, 7-5.

Wrestling: Ungar, P'burg frosh transfer to Pa. power

It's one thing to lose a blue-chip freshman, and quite another to lose a returning high school state champion.

Brett Ungar atop the podium at 106 pounds in AC.

The Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex was dealt a blow on both fronts as Hunterdon Central junior Brett Ungar, who won a New Jersey state title at 106 pounds this past season, and incoming Phillipsburg freshman Holden Garcia have transferred to Notre Dame of Green Pond High School in Easton, Pa., a rising power in Class AA.

Central coach Jon Cantagallo-Rohm and P'burg coach Dave Post confirmed the transfers via text messages on Wednesday afternoon. Several other area wrestlers from the Hunterdon-Warren area, including incoming freshmen at Delaware Valley and North Hunterdon, have also been rumored to be heading to Notre Dame, but according to head coaches Andy Fitz and Chris Hrunka, they have not been informed that any of their wrestlers are leaving those respective Hunterdon County programs.

"It is what is is. I want to coach kids who want to be here and represent our program," said Cantagallo-Rohm, who has guided the Red Devils to Group 5 state final appearances in two of the past three seasons.

Ungar was among 5 HWS wrestlers to win state titles in '19.

Ungar was well on his way to becoming the most decorated wrestler in Hunterdon Central's proud history that spans 63 seasons. The two-time district, region and Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex champion, who also finished sixth in the state as a freshman, went 42-0 and capped an outstanding sophomore campaign by capturing the Hunterdon County school's 13th state title and first since 2010 with an impressive 13-6 decision over Middletown North junior Tyler Klinsky. Ungar and Voorhees ace Lewis Fernandes gave Hunterdon County two champs in a season for the first time since 1993.

"This is huge," Ungar said after his victory in March in Atlantic City. "I knew that I was the most dominant wrestler in the bracket. I have two more years so hopefully, I can be a three-timer."

Ungar, who logged a two-year mark of 83-2, also becomes the second straight sophomore to leave Hunterdon Central after winning a state championship. Alex Shaffer, who won the 119-pound title in 2010, left Central that following fall to pursue an acting career. Shaffer scored a major role in the 2011 film, "Win, Win," whose character was a high school wrestler, ironically, one who transferred into a district.

The loss of Ungar is huge for a Hunterdon Central team that is expected to enter the 2019-20 season as a favorite to win Group 5. The Red Devils, who have won one state team championship (Group 4 in 1989), now have six returning starters from last season's sectional championship and state runner-up squad, including state qualifier Colton Washleski and district champion Tanner Peake.

Phillipsburg, which was hit hard by graduation and will be a young, but talented team in 2019-20, also took a hit with the loss of Garcia, whose father, Jason, was a 100-match winner and a three-time state placewinner, finishing third at 171 pounds as a senior in 1996, for the Stateliners.

Holden Garcia, who was expected to make an immediate impact in the middle of the P'burg lineup, enjoyed quite an accomplished youth career, winning a championship at 130 pounds in the rugged New Jersey Grade School Wrestling League. Phillipsburg, which finished 18-3 this past season and won their sixth straight North 2, Group 4 sectional title (the program's 38th championship overall), also is gaining a very talented freshman in Hunter Cleaver, who is transferring in after winning the 140-pound title in the NJGSWL wrestling for the Washington Y (Warren Hills feeder) middle school team.

Wrestling: Phillipsburg sets schedule for 2019-20

Phillipsburg coach Dave Post confirmed on Wednesday that his team's schedule for 2019-20, which includes 16 single dual meets, is complete.

P'burg celebrated its 38th sectional title in 2019.

The Stateliners, who finished 18-3 this past season and won their sixth straight North 2, Group 4 sectional title (the program's 38th championship overall), will open next season at the 32nd annual Dvorak Tournament at Harlem High School in Rockford, Ill.

Due to a later start date in New Jersey next season on Dec. 21, P'burg was unable to return to the King of the Mountain Tournament in Pennsylvania, which is slated for Dec. 14-15.

"I think it is the closest thing in the country to King of the Mountain -- 32-team tournament," Post said. "The top teams are really tough, but the remainder will give our kids a chance to win some matches."

Nationally ranked Montini Catholic and Mount Carmel of Illinois, along with LaSalle of Ohio, were the top three finishers in last year's Dvorak field. Montini Catholic was the champion -- outscoring 2017 winner LaSalle 280.5 to 256.5.

In another interesting twist, this will be the latest that Phillipsburg opens the home portion of its schedule -- not including hosting the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament on Jan. 11. The 'Liners won't wrestle a home dual meet until Jan. 15 against North Hunterdon in what may be a preview of the sectional final for a second straight season. The last time P'burg opened that late in a season at home was a 46-21 win over Bloomfield on Jan. 9, 2003.

Along with its mandated four dual meets against Skyland Conference Raritan Division opponents, Phillipsburg, which is 147-23 overall in Post's nine seasons, will face High Point, Newton, Raritan, Kittatinny, Hanover Park, Southern and Ocean Township in independent matchups. Three of those teams appeared in the final New Jersey Wrestling Writers Association Top 25 poll for 2018-19, as well as Hunterdon Central, which will host P'burg on Jan. 8, 2020 in what's become one of the season's most anticipated matchups, especially in our area.

High Point, the Group 2 runner-up last season, figures to be a contender for its second title in three seasons after falling short against South Plainfield in February. P'burg owns an 18-1 edge all time against the 'Cats, including a 30-27 victory in their last matchup in Wantage. High Point's lone victory was 30-22 on Jan. 31, 2009, at The Pit.

The Newton-P'burg series now stands at 9-9-1 after the Braves dropped a 38-29 decision on the road two seasons ago and a took a 45-12 loss at home on Dec. 22, 2018. P'burg is 271-54-3 against HWS teams in its 73-year history.

P'burg, which returns seven starters, including one state qualifier in Logan Maczko (33-11), a district and region champion as a sophomore, will square off against Ocean Township in its final dual meet of the regular season on Feb. 8. The 'Liners, who are 46-16 all time vs. Shore Conference schools, will also look to avenge a 32-16 loss to Group 5 champion Southern on Jan. 25.

Here's the full schedule for 2019-20:

Dec. 21-22 -- at Dvorak Tournament (Rockford, Ill.)
Dec. 28-29 -- at Bethlehem (Pa.) Holiday Classic (Liberty High School)
Jan. 2 -- at Raritan
Jan. 4 -- at Monroe Township
Jan. 8 -- at Hunterdon Central
Jan. 9 -- at Kittatinny
Jan. 11 -- Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament at Phillipsburg
Jan. 15 -- North Hunterdon
Jan. 16 -- at Warren Hills
Jan. 18 -- High Point
Jan. 22 -- Ridge
Jan. 23 -- at Easton (Pa.)
Jan. 25 -- Southern
Jan. 29 -- at Hanover Park
Jan. 30 -- Hillsborough
Feb. 1 -- Newton
Feb. 5 -- at Montgomery
Feb. 6 -- Delaware Valley
Feb. 8 -- Ocean Township
Feb. 10 -- Sectional first round
Feb. 12 -- Sectional semifinals
Feb. 14 -- Sectional finals
Feb. 16 -- Group championships at Toms River North
Feb. 22 -- District 13 Tournament at Phillipsburg
Feb. 26, 28-29 -- Region 4 Tournament at Union
March 5-7 -- State Tournament at Atlantic City

Notes: Bold indicates Skyland Conference Raritan Division matches.