Bledin Toska and Josh Baez scored second-half goals as third-seeded Pompton Lakes defeated Boonton, 2-1, in first-round play in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 tournament in Pompton Lakes.

It was the third straight win for Pompton Lakes, now unbeaten in its last five games (4-0-1), and earned the Cardinals a quarterfinal meeting with sixth-seeded Hasbrouck Heights, a first-round winner over Cresskill.

Baez’ goal was his team-best ninth of the season.

Boonton fell to 10-6-3.

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