Inspired by the unlikely return of A.J. Schwartz, Marlboro has been one of the state's most dangerous teams in February and has a third straight Central Group IV semifinal to show for it.
Will Surdez did most of his damage in the second half and Colts Neck overpowered Brick Memorial over the final five minutes Wednesday in a Central Jersey Group III quarterfinal win.
After winning only six games a year ago, Matawan and its sophomore-heavy lineup are moving on in the NJSIAA Tournament with a Wednesday win over Carteret.
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.