The first week of Season 3 was a winning one for all Southern Regional, Barnegat and Pinelands Regional squads, and all three girls volleyball teams carried undefeated seasons into their second weeks.

Perhaps the most impressive unbeaten streak of Week 1 belonged to the Southern girls volleyball crew, which not only won four straight – three over divisional opponents – but also knocked off one of the better teams in the state, defending NJSIAA Group IV champion Williamstown, on March 20.

During the 2-1 victory, the Rams (4-0) roared back from a 25-19 loss in the first game to win the next two, 25-19,…