History was made Tuesday night in Holmdel.

For the first time in school history, top-seeded Holmdel, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, won its first NJSIAA / Wilson Central Jersey, Group 2 sectional championship on its home court in Holmdel.

The Hornets defeated second-seeded Gov. Livingston in a thrilling five set match that came down to the wire (19-25, 25-13, 25-22, 23-25, 16-14).

For a girls volleyball program that was established in 2010, Holmdel has had its best season by far this year.

When head coach Rebecca Morse arrived three years ago, the Hornets won just five games in her inaugural season. Year after year, Holmdel steadily improved, culminating in this sectional championship.

“The girls do all the hard work. They put in the effort every single day at practice, and that’s the o

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