Blocked FG pushes fourth-seed to upset over top-seed in sectional semis

A blocked field goal sparked a fourth‑seed upset over a top‑seed in the sectional semifinals, propelling the Shore team to the championship game. In another contest, a second‑straight shutout and two second‑half goals lifted a seventh‑seed to defeat SJG3’s second seed on the road. Additionally, an eighth‑seed from Central Jersey, Group 4, edged out top‑seeded Freehold Township, advancing to the sectional semifinal in a tightly contested match.