Head coach Karla Jennings thought this season’s Barnegat High School girls varsity volleyball team had more athleticism and work ethic than any of her other squads since fielding a varsity team in 2006. Her belief is showing true.

On Nov. 12, the Bengals (20-7) defeated Wall Township in straight matches, 25-23 and 25-22, in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Group II state playoffs. They next play Sterling High School on Thursday, Nov.