Playa Bowls 2026 Shore Conference Girls Soccer Week 11 Top 10
Shore Conference Girls Soccer Week 11 Rankings presented by Playa Bowls
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1. Trinity Hall (16-3-1) Last Week: 1
Trinity Hall holds the trophy after defeating Toms River South 1-0 in the 2026 SCT final (Photo by Patrick Olivero)
After receiving a first-round bye in the South Jersey Non-Public A tournament, Trinity Hall advanced to the sectional semifinals with a 4-3 shootout victory over Union Catholic following a 1-1 draw in regulation and overtime.
Sophomore Bette Kane gave the Monarchs an early lead with a first-half goal off an assist from Anjali Birudaraju. It was Kane’s ninth goal of the season, tying Kailyn Fitzgerald for the team lead. Senior goalkeeper O’Neal Hile made five saves to help Trinity Hall secure the victory and keep its postseason run alive.
The Monarchs will travel to face top-seeded St. John Vianney on Monday in the South Jersey Non-Public A semifinals. The Shore Conference rivals played to a 1-1 draw during the 2025 regular season, setting the stage for another competitive matchup. A victory would send Trinity Hall to the sectional championship game for the second consecutive season.
2. Toms River South (17-4) Last Week: 2
Toms River South junior Daniella Gordon watches her shot head toward the goal as Freehold Township senior Sihera Karce (left) and sophomore Brielle Gorton watch on. (Photo: Doug Phillips/Framegrabs)
Toms River South has responded to its heartbreaking loss in the Shore Conference Tournament championship game with four consecutive victories, carrying that momentum into the South Jersey Group 3 semifinals.
The Indians opened state tournament play with a commanding 8-0 victory over Medford Tech, led by a four-goal performance from junior Daniella Gordon. Emma Turnbach added two goals and two assists, while Gordon reached a career milestone by recording her 100th point.
Toms River South continued its postseason surge with a 4-0 shutout of Moorestown in the second round, breaking open the contest with three second-half goals. Gordon netted her 21st goal of the season, while Ava Knight and Ava Barbalinardo each scored their second goals of the year. Junior goalkeeper Reese Lindemann made two saves to record her ninth shutout of the season.
The Indians now head to top-seeded Shawnee for a South Jersey Group 3 semifinal rematch of last year’s postseason meeting, which Shawnee won 1-0 in a tightly contested battle. Toms River South will look to reverse that result and earn a spot in the sectional championship game, where a potential all-Shore Conference showdown with rival Central awaits if both teams advance.
3. Central (16-3-1) Last Week: 3
Leah DiCillo had both assists in a 2-0 victory over Point Boro. 9/29/25 – Photo by Tom Smith
Central Regional has overwhelmed its first two opponents in the South Jersey Group 3 tournament, outscoring them by a combined 14-0 to earn a spot in the sectional semifinals.
The Golden Eagles showcased their offensive depth in an 8-0 first-round victory, with seven different players finding the back of the net. Senior Leah DiCillo led the attack with two goals, while sophomore Kadence Glasser recorded the first goal and assist of her varsity career. Naomi Makulinski also reached a personal milestone, scoring her first career goal.
Central carried that offensive momentum into the second round, cruising past seventh-seeded Ocean City, 6-0. Senior Madeline Leppard scored twice, while DiCillo contributed a goal and two assists. Junior goalkeeper Gianna Lawrence made three saves to secure her 11th shutout of the season.
The Golden Eagles will host third-seeded Clearview on Tuesday with a trip to the South Jersey Group 3 championship game at stake. After reaching the South Jersey Group 4 final in each of the past three seasons, Central is looking to continue that championship tradition in its first year competing in Group 3.
4. Red Bank Catholic (14-3-1) Last Week: 4
Heidi Wierman made 9 saves against No. 2 Howell in a 2-1 RBC victory at Count Basie Park. 9/3/26 Photo by Samantha Mayer
Red Bank Catholic’s season came to a heartbreaking conclusion in the South Jersey Non-Public A quarterfinals, as the Caseys fell to Immaculata, 5-4, in a penalty-kick shootout after the teams battled through 100 scoreless minutes. The tightly contested matchup was decided in the sixth round of penalty kicks, bringing an end to a season defined by RBC’s outstanding defensive play.
The Caseys boasted one of the Shore Conference’s stingiest defenses, surrendering just seven goals all season. That defensive consistency helped RBC capture the Class A North division championship and establish itself among the conference’s top teams.
Although the Caseys will have several key contributors to replace, a strong returning core provides a foundation for another competitive season in 2027.
5. Point Boro (16-3) Last Week: 5
Maddie Renna playing against Central in a Class A South game. 9/29/26 (Photo by Tom Smith)
Point Boro is headed back to the Central Jersey Group 2 semifinals after opening the state tournament with a dominant offensive performance and surviving another dramatic postseason showdown with Wall.
The Panthers cruised past Pemberton, 8-0, in the opening round, with seven different players contributing goals. Junior Maddie Renna led the way with two goals, bringing her season total to 26, while junior Grace Tansey added two assists.
The second round brought a familiar opponent and an equally familiar result. Facing Wall in the state tournament for the fourth consecutive season, Point Boro emerged victorious in a penalty-kick shootout for the third straight year. Neither team could break through during 100 minutes of play before the Panthers prevailed, 4-2, on penalty kicks. Senior goalkeeper Stella Stevenson made four saves to preserve the shutout and help send Point Boro into the semifinals.
The Panthers will host seventh-seeded Allentown on Tuesday in a rematch of last year’s Central Jersey Group 2 championship game, which Allentown won, 2-1, in overtime. Point Boro will look to avenge that defeat and return to the sectional final, where a Shore Conference opponent is guaranteed to await, with Rumson-Fair Haven and Ocean Township meeting in the other semifinal.
6. St. John Vianney (15-5-1) Last Week: 6
Gabby Parker (left) scored two goals against Southern. 10/2/25 (Photo by Tom Smith)
Top-seeded St. John Vianney moved one step closer to a sectional championship with a 2-0 victory over eighth-seeded Princeton Day in the South Jersey Non-Public A quarterfinals, setting up a semifinal showdown with Shore Conference rival Trinity Hall.
After receiving a first-round bye, the Lancers found themselves locked in a scoreless battle with Princeton Day through the opening 40 minutes. St. John Vianney broke through in the second half behind goals from senior Gabby Parker and sophomore Kate Lavan. Parker netted her team-leading 16th goal of the season, while Lavan added her fourth. Junior goalkeeper Lillie Lazzari recorded her ninth shutout of the year to help secure the victory.
The Lancers will host fourth-seeded Trinity Hall on Monday in a matchup between two teams that played to a 1-1 draw during the 2025 regular season. St. John Vianney is making its first sectional semifinal appearance since 2023, when its postseason run ended in a penalty-kick shootout against Princeton Day. A victory over the Monarchs would send the Lancers to the South Jersey Non-Public A championship game for the first time since 2021.
7. Freehold Township (12-7-2) Last Week: 7
Adele Moy controlling the midfield for Freehold Township against Toms River South. Photo by Tom Smith
Defending Central Jersey Group 4 champion Freehold Township has picked up right where it left off last postseason, winning its first two state tournament games to set up another meeting with familiar rival Howell in the sectional semifinals.
The Patriots began their title defense with a 3-1 victory over Manalapan, powered by a hat trick from sophomore Morgan Notaro. Adele Moy helped orchestrate the offense with two assists as Freehold Township advanced past its district rival.
The Patriots followed with an impressive offensive showing in the quarterfinals, defeating 10th-seeded Montgomery, 7-3. Six different players found the back of the net, with Notaro scoring twice and adding two assists to bring her season goal total to 25. Moy contributed a goal and two assists, increasing her team-leading assist total to 15.
Freehold Township will host third-seeded Howell on Tuesday with a return trip to the Central Jersey Group 4 championship game on the line. The Shore Conference rivals split their two regular-season meetings, each earning a 2-1 victory, before the Patriots defeated the Rebels in the second round of the Shore Conference Tournament last month. Tuesday’s matchup will mark the fourth meeting between the teams this season, with Freehold Township looking to continue its pursuit of back-to-back sectional titles.
8. Howell (10-7-3) Last Week: 9
Isabella Farinick scored in the first-half against Freehold Township in the SCT 2nd Round. 10/15/26 (Photo by Doug Phillips/Framegrabs)
Howell has found its offensive rhythm at the right time, scoring 11 goals across its first two Central Jersey Group 4 tournament games to earn a spot in the sectional semifinals.
The Rebels opened the postseason with a convincing 7-0 victory over Hightstown, highlighted by a pair of milestone goals from freshman Kassi Little, who found the back of the net for the first two times in her varsity career. Juniors Isabella Farinick and Kylie Keating each contributed a goal and two assists as Howell showcased its offensive depth.
The Rebels continued their strong play in the quarterfinals, defeating Hunterdon Central, 4-1. Senior Makenzie Memmolo scored her 16th goal of the season to give Howell a 2-1 advantage in the first half before Farinick took over after the break. Farinick struck twice in the second half, raising her team-leading goal total to 17 and helping the Rebels pull away for the victory.
Howell will travel to face rival Freehold Township on Tuesday with a berth in the Central Jersey Group 4 championship game at stake. The Rebels earned a 2-1 victory over the Patriots during the regular season, but Freehold Township turned the tables with a win in the second round of the Shore Conference Tournament. The fourth meeting between the rivals this season carries the highest stakes yet, as Howell looks to dethrone the defending sectional champions and advance to the final.
9. Rumson-Fair Haven (12-8-2) Last Week: 10
Rumson-Fair Haven’s Jordyn Sullivan (Photo by Doug Phillips/Framegrabs)
Rumson-Fair Haven has navigated a challenging path to the Central Jersey Group 2 semifinals, opening the state tournament with a victory over Shore Conference rival Manasquan before delivering a dominant performance against top-seeded Metuchen.
The Bulldogs faced a difficult opening-round test against ninth-seeded Manasquan but emerged with a 2-0 shutout victory. Senior Jordyn Sullivan, returning from the U17 World Cup, made an immediate impact by scoring in the first half to give Rumson the lead. Freshman Charlotte McLaughlin recorded her first career assist in the second half, setting up Cooper Memmott for an insurance goal that secured the win.
Rumson carried that momentum into the quarterfinals, overwhelming top-seeded Metuchen, 6-1. Sullivan and Lily McLaughlin each recorded a hat trick to account for all six goals, while senior Ella Lastorino contributed two assists. Charlotte McLaughlin also picked up an assist, giving the freshman two in her first two state tournament appearances.
The Bulldogs will travel to face fifth-seeded Ocean Township on Tuesday with a trip to the Central Jersey Group 2 championship game on the line. Rumson defeated the Spartans, 4-1, during the 2025 regular season, but Ocean enters the semifinal following a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Raritan. The all-Shore Conference matchup guarantees that one of the two programs will advance to the sectional final.
10. Wall (14-8) Last Week: 8
Sloane Biggie marking Megan Farrell (left) in the SCT Quarterfinal round. 10/17/26 (Photo by Doug Phillips/Framegrabs)
For the third consecutive season, Wall saw its state tournament run end in heartbreaking fashion against Shore Conference rival Point Boro, falling in a penalty-kick shootout in the second round of the Central Jersey Group 2 playoffs.
The rivals met in the sectional tournament for the fourth straight year, with the latest showdown following a familiar script. Neither team could find the back of the net through 100 minutes of regulation and overtime, sending the scoreless contest to penalty kicks. Point Boro ultimately prevailed, 4-2, in the shootout, marking the third consecutive postseason meeting between the teams decided in that fashion.
Wall had opened the tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory over Delran, building a two-goal advantage in the first half before adding another after the break. Senior Ashlyn Holobinko led the offense with two goals, while Kelsey Hallock also found the back of the net. Senior Megan Farrell contributed an assist, bringing her season total to a career-high 11.
The loss brought an end to Wall’s postseason run after another competitive showing against a familiar sectional rival.
Bubble:
Ocean, Manasquan, Middletown South
