Isaac Hester tormented Toms River North with a dead-eye shooting performance that resulted in 33 points and a trip to the Shore Conference semifinals for his Ranney squad.
Two-and-a-half weeks after blowing a big lead at Southern, Toms River North did not let another chance slip away Monday, beating the Rams to clinch the Class A South title.
Washington Township and Toms River East have been the source of postseason frustration for Toms River North and the Mariners earned redemption against both in the last week.
Toms River North is the Week 1 Jersey Mike's Shore Conference Football Team of the Week after a dominant offensive performance in a victory over Rumson-Fair Haven.