Feb. 20, 2023-- Toms River South-East hockey defeated Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown 2-0 Feb. 18 to advance to the state tournament's first round.

Goalie Chase Witt notched 19 saves, and a late third-period goal from Liam Magovern proved to be the game-winner. An empty-net goal by SEAST's Ryan Fortunato iced the game.

Having won their Public C preliminary round matchup, Toms River moves on to face KJS United in the first round of the state tournament this Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Additional photos from Saturday's game are below, courtesy of High School East's Allison Goodwin.