The Southern Regional boys basketball team wasn’t far from the top of the Shore Conference Class A South division last season. This winter, the Rams should be a contender to win it.

“I believe we are a much better team than last year,” said head coach John Pampalone, whose Rams are coming off a 16-10 season that graduated only two players who heavily contributed to the offensive and defensive play. “We have strong guard play and will look to push the ball in transition.