Third-seeded Ramapo, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, continued its quest for a repeat of the 2022 season after defeating second-seeded Old Tappan 3-1 in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 semifinals in Old Tappan.

Ramapo (16-4) won its last sectional title three years ago when it went on to win the Group 3 championship in penalty kicks.

Mary Grusser led the Raiders with a goal and an assist, while Grace Saxton and Bridget Cannon netted a goal.

Ramapo took a 2-1 lead at halftime before adding a goal in the second half. The Raiders also defeated Old Tappan 4-0 on Sept. 20.

Ramapo will face fourth-seeded Morris Knolls on Saturday.

Ramapo made the sectional finals in 2023, but lost to Northern Highlands 2-1.

It marked Ramapo’s third straight sectional semifinal appearance.

Old Tappan fell

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