Lacey-Barnegat secured a 4-3 win over Ocean Township-Shore-Monmouth at Jersey Shore Arena in Wall Township. Riley Kuipers led the way for Lacey, netting a hat trick, including the game-winning goal.

Kiana Bennett opened the scoring for Lacey in the first period, giving it a 1-0 lead. Kuipers extended the lead to 2-0 in the second with a shorthanded goal.

Ocean Township’s Mason Ansell cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, assisted by Max Larrauri and Ryder Grigoli.

The third period saw a flurry of goals, with Ansell tying the game at 2-2 early in the frame, assisted once again by Grigoli and Nora Campanella.

Lucas Pollak gave Ocean Township a 3-2 lead, with Grigoli picking up his third assist of the night. Kuipers responded for Lacey, tying the game at three with an assist from C

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