Sure, it would have been nice for the Barnegat boys swim team to capture the NJSIAA South Jersey Group C championship back in February. Unfortunately, the Bengals lost by 36 points to Oakcrest. But as soon as that contest ended, the focus shifted to this winter – when coach Emily Cherry’s squad would bring back almost the entire team and, no doubt, again be a contender for that sectional crown.

“We’re already excited for next year,” Colby Pearson said following the loss to the Falcons.