Ninth-seeded Point Pleasant Beach will look to capture its fourth straight sectional championship after defeating fifth-seeded Brearley in the Central Jersey, Group 1 semifinals in Kenilworth.

Point Pleasant Beach (10-11) took a 1-0 lead at halftime before exploding in the second half with five more goals.

Manhattan commit Baileigh Johnson recorded four goals and two assists, while Katie Kirchner and Nikki Meyer had a goal and an assist.

Ellie Loffreno recorded two assists, while Alex Kuzloski made 10 saves for the shutout.

Point Pleasant Beach will face sixth-seeded Shore on Saturday in a rematch of the 2023 sectional finals.

The Garnet Gulls reached their seventh straight sectional final.

Brearley entered the game outscoring its tournament opponents 10-0 for its first semifinal app

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