Point Beach

Two rookies from non-public powers, plus a small-school standout headline the three finalist for the second ever Shore Sports Network Boys Basketball Freshman of the Year.

Shore turned to its defense Friday against Point Beach to earn a trip to its first NJSIAA Central Group I final since 2015.

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After six straight years ending its season with a state-tournament loss to Shore, Point Beach finally conquered its Group I rival and is now one win from a sectional championship.

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Howell, Middletown North, Rumson-Fair Haven and Point Beach will try to fill half the spots in the state finals with Shore teams by surviving Monday's Group Semifinals in South Jersey.

Check out the top players from the second full week of the Shore Conference Baseball season and vote for the one you think should be the overall Player of the Week.

Ranney is primed to make a run at multiple championships, while Point Beach and Keyport try to make their most of their senior-led rosters.