When Rutgers introduced Greg Schiano as its head coach two weeks ago, they were hoping some recruits would take as much notice as the Scarlet Knights alumni did.
Cedar Creek (9-2), the No. 2 seed in Central Jersey Group 2, advances to Rutgers University on Dec. 8 to take on South Jersey Group 2 champion Hillside in the regional title game.
The Pirates finished fourth last spring in the very competitive Cape-Atlantic League National Conference, going 7-5, but went 16-10 overall and won three state playoff games before falling to West Deptford by a run in the sectional championship game.
The Cedar Creek Pirates (10-2) have been in existence for five years, now they are champions.
The Egg Harbor City school won the South Jersey Group II title by beating West Deptford (11-1) 28-27 on Sunday at Rowan University, beating the Eagles, who had beaten them in the 2012 game...