Derek Maguire

Derek Maguire

Delbarton Defense Acknowledged as the best defenseman in state history, Maguire led Delbarton to four Mennen Cups. In his junior campaign Delbarton shared the state title with St. Joseph of Montvale. Maguire, who played his college hockey at Harvard, was a two-way...
Peter Herms

Peter Herms

Seton Hall Prep Forward Arguably the best player ever to come out of Seton Hall Prep, Herms led the 1977-78 team to a 15-7-1 record as the Pirates captured its first Gordon Cup title. As a sophomore Herms led the team to the state final, where Seton Hall bowed to...
Jim Dowd

Jim Dowd

Brick Forward One of the greatest players in state history, Dowd led Brick to the 1986 state championship over an outstanding Delbarton club. With Dowd in the lineup, Brick also made it to the state finals in 1984 and 1985 and won two Gordon Cups. Dowd, who helped...
Randy Deresky

Randy Deresky

Morris Hills Forward He was the MVP in the North Jersey Scholastic Hockey League as a junior in 1968 and a senior in 1969. The Morris Hills standout, a team captain for two years, was recognized as the state’s top player in the 1960s. Deresky, a four-year varsity...
Ned Crotty

Ned Crotty

Delbarton Defense A standout in lacrosse, Ned Crotty also sparkled on the ice for Delbarton. In his four seasons, Delbarton racked up a superb record of 92-12-13. In his freshman campaign, Crotty’s goal gave Delbarton a 1-0 victory over Brick in the state championship...
Mike Acosta

Mike Acosta

Toms River North Defense In 1992-93 the standout defenseman had 26 goals and 22 assists to pace Toms River North to the state title as the team went 22-3-1. The previous year, Toms River North reached the state semifinals. He played his college hockey at Princeton and...