Holmdel High School’s Alicia Lai hits a running forehand. Lai and her Hornet teammates captured the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II state sectional title. Holmdel High School’s Caitlin Yip, shown here hitting a forehand, and her teammates captured the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship on Oct. 17. The Hornets bested Governor Livingston High School, 5-0. The Hornets, 19-2, moved on to the Group II state tournament, which was played Oct. 19 at Mercer County Park. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff