Top-seeded North Hunterdon, No. 16 in the NJ.com Top 20, will make its third straight appearance in the North Jersey, Group 3 finals after defeating fourth-seeded and No. 12 Northern Highlands 7-0 in Annandale.

North Hunterdon (18-6-1) took a 2-0 lead at halftime before pulling away in the second half with five more goals and handing Northern Highlands its first loss.

This game was a measure of revenge for North Hunterdon after losing to Northern Highlands in the finals last season, 3-2.

Brielle Madriz added a goal and an assist.

Phoebe Kastin made nine saves for Northern Highlands (20-1).

North Hunterdon will face second-seeded and No. 15 Chatham on Wednesday, looking for its first title since winning three straight from 2021-23.

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