The Southern Regional boys volleyball wasted little time erasing the memory of last year’s loss in the NJSIAA championship match against Old Bridge. In an opening quad at St. Joseph-Metuchen on April 1, the Rams scored a trio of victories to start the season, including a 25-22, 25-21 triumph against the defending champs.

Justin Kean delivered 12 kills and five digs, while Matt Maxwell gave out 18 assists and scored on a pair of aces to help lead the Rams.