Last year, the difference was a stroke and the Southern Regional girls golf team was on the short side of that result, as Barnegat captured its first Ocean County Tournament team championship. On April 17, the Rams left no doubt which team was the best this time around.

“It was a great day for Ocean County girls golf,” said Southern coach Jeff Reilly, who doubles as the tournament director. “We had great weather, the golf course was perfect, and the competition was great.