Top-seeded Shore, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated fourth-seeded Gloucester in the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 playoffs in West Long Branch. Marielle Montenegro and Marin Stefanelli each scored hat tricks.

Finley Elias and Briella Elias each added a goal, while Shore outshot Gloucester 25-5.

Lauren Baxter and Alexandra O’Connell split goaltending duties in the shutout effort.

Ella Kirshner finished with 15 saves for Gloucester (13-10).

Shore (22-1-1) will host second-seeded West Deptford, No. 7, in the championship round on Wednesday.

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