Emmanuel Akobokoba erupted for five goals and two assists and seventh-seeded St. Thomas Aquinas used a huge second half to beat 10th-seeded Red Bank Catholic in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A playoffs in Edison.

The Trojans (9-9-1) advanced to the quarterfinals against second-seeded Christian Brothers.

The game was tied at 3 at the half before St. Thomas pulled away with six goals after the break. Luca Malovini and Jeremy Ramirez each added a goal and two assists.

Colin Gaines, James Main and Jack Denver scored for Red Bank Catholic (5-14-2).

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