Reaching the Ocean County Tournament championship was one of the highlights of last season for Southern Regional’s baseball team, as was capturing a share of the Shore Conference Class A South division crown.

To accomplish either one this season, head coach Ed Truitt’s squad is going to need some younger players to rise up and hit the ground running.

“Losing some key pieces to last year’s team due to graduation has left a few openings for guys to fill,” said Truitt, whose Rams finished 16-9 a…