On paper, the Barnegat High School boys bowling team was the third-best team in the Shore Conference South B division heading into the season. Now, as the regular season draws closer to an end, coach Jon Gordon’s Bengals have solidified their position.

Following their 3-0 victory over Donovan Catholic on Jan. 19, the Bengals were securely in third with a 25-14 record and only a couple of contests left before the Shore Conference Tournament and the NJSIAA state sectional tourney.