Replacing the production of one of the best players in the state isn’t an easy task. But with as deep a boys volleyball program as Southern Regional’s, in which talented players keep funneling through the system year after year, it won’t be surprising to see the Rams make up for most of what’s been lost through Lucas Kean’s graduation.

“Lucas will be hard to replace,” said coach Eric Maxwell, whose Rams captured the NJSIAA Group 4 title while going 31-1 last season.