The Southern Regional field hockey team’s defense seemingly has become expert at bending but not breaking. And the Rams proved that defensive prowess again last week when they shut out Shore Regional in the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals, then followed it up with a shutout of Millville in the NJSIAA Group IV quarterfinals.

“Our defense has been rock solid the past couple of weeks,” said goaltender Maddie Leyh, who made several big saves, including one during the final minutes of the…