VOTE: Asbury Park Press high school sports Team of the Week No. 2
The weather has gotten warmer and teams across the Shore are also heating up as they enter the heart of the spring sports season.
Several of the nominated teams have separated themselves from the competition through continued undefeated streaks, while others notched impressive victories to put themselves on the map. The week two poll will close on April 24 at 10 p.m.
Opening Week Winner: Howell boys volleyball took an impressive 76% of the vote after an impressive start that featured a win over a reigning state champ, St. John Vianney. The Rebels weren't able to topple another powerhouse in Southern, but bounced back from that defeat with victories over serious Shore contenders CBA and Colts Neck.
Softball - Southern
Southern softball has been on an absolute tear to start the season. The Rams are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the Shore, boasting a 6-0 record in the tougher A South division with impressive wins over Marlboro, Central and Toms River East. They face big tests this weekend, but their hot start deserves recognition.
Baseball - Toms River East
On the boys' side of the diamond, the Raiders have been the dominant force in A South with an undefeated a 7-0 start. The closest margin of victory for East was a 4-0 win as they've outscored teams 66-7, an astounding average score of 9-1. They'll face bigger tests over the next few days with two of their next three games against key rival Southern.
Boys Lacrosse - Rumson Fair-Haven
The Bulldogs remained undefeated, but not without a slight scare from another Shore contender. Rumson trailed CBA for much of the two powers' matchup, but prevailed with seven goals in the fourth quarter to cruise to the 14-9 victory and improve to 6-0.
Girls Lacrosse - Barnegat
After a solid 13-6 campaign last year, the Bengals have picked up right where they left off. Barnegat is off to an undefeated start through seven games, highlighted by a win over Ocean Township. They've won all those games by at least six goals.
Boys Golf - Wall
The Crimson Knights took first in a crowded field at the Monmouth County tournament, narrowly edging out fellow powerhouse CBA by three strokes to take first. They also had two golfers, Pat Scenna and Charlie Cormey, tie for second-place in the individual standings of the tournament.
Girls Golf - Holmdel
As a team, Holmdel took second at the Monmouth County tournament, which was the highest finish of any team from the Shore. The Hornets' Sirina Ganne took the individual title with a score of 70, continuing her run of success since taking the NJSIAA individual title last year.
Boys Volleyball - Jackson Memorial
The Jaguars have been an early surprise, even after last year's impressive 14-7 season. They have not lost a set in their first five games amidst an undefeated start. Their biggest test is coming on April 18 against powerhouse division rival Southern, but the strong start is impressive.
Boys Tennis - Colts Neck
Coming off an 8-10 season, the Cougars are undefeated with a 5-0 record to open the season. The highlight the hot start is a victory over Ocean Township, who had the best record in the division last year.
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