For the first time in several seasons, the Southern Regional boys swim team may not have been considered the favorite going into the Ocean County Championships. The Rams are a bit of a young team and, at the beginning of the season, had to adjust to a new head coach.

HAVE ANOTHER: The Southern Regional boys swim team shows off the trophy after capturing its fourth straight Ocean County championship Jan. 21, amassing 343 points to get past Central by 52. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saropoulos)

“The boys loved Pat (Craig) and he was a fantastic coach, and it was something I was very cognizant of,” said Kevin Mahana, whose Rams scored 343 points to capture a fourth straight county crown on Jan. 21.