Nick Leiriao scored two of Southern’s three second-half goals and assisted on the other as the fifth-seeded Rams pulled away for a 5-2 win over 12th-seeded Williamstown in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 4 playoffs in Manahawkin.

Southern (13-6-2) will face fourth-seeded Egg Harbor in the quarterfinals.

Brody Nacarlo netted a pair of goals in the first half as the Rams battled Williamstown to a 2-2 lead at the break.

Caden Schweigart added a goal and an assist in the win.

Amadu Jalloh and Cristian Russell scored for the Braves (8-9-2).

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