As the state playoffs approached, the 2025 season appeared to be a classic rebuilding year for Freehold Township.

It was understandable. The Patriots had graduated some of the program’s all-time greats over the last few years, iconic players who led them to multiple Group 4 state championships and the No. 1 ranking in New Jersey. At a public school, that kind of run just doesn’t last forever.

But throughout the regular season, head coach Dave Patterson saw his mix of talented underclassmen and savvy veterans and knew they had the potential to accomplish great things. They just needed to take that first step. To gain confidence. To see what their coaches saw in them all along.

It finally began to click during the NJSIAA tournament, and on Saturday night, Freehold Township put it all toge

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