After making gradual strides each year, the Barnegat High School varsity baseball team was poised to make a major impact on the shore baseball scene last season. They lived up to coach Dan McCoy’s expectations, and made it to the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 2 finals before losing to Buena, 1-0. They also made it to championship games in Shore Conference B South and the Ocean County Tournament, but lost to Christian Brothers and Central Regional, respectively.

“I’d like to get back there and at least win one of those championships,” said McCoy, beginning his fourth spring at…