Mid-Monmouth 16-year-old all-stars win their first two in Jersey City CHRIS KELLY Mid-Monmouth North’s A.J. Roque fires a pitch during a game in Manalapan on Sunday. The Mid-Monmouth 16-year-old All-Star team enjoyed a successful weekend in Jersey City. The talented squad won its first two games in the 16s-only tournament, including a win on Saturday over defending stage champion Iron Area, from Mercer County, 3-0. The Mid-Monmouth squad then followed that up with a 4-3 win over Hudson on Sunday in the second round. That win earned them a shot at Bergen County, who knocked off Middlesex in their opener on Sunday. With a win in that game (held Monday night), the Mid-Monmouth squad would play tonight in the finals. A loss would mean another game last night in the finals of the loser’s bracket. CHRIS KELLY Mid-Monmouth North’s John Cerry makes the grab at home plate while Manalapan’s Eddie Rodriguez scores a run during Sunday’s game in Manalapan. Tonight’s final is set for 7:30 p.m., with the if-necessary game set for tomorrow night. The winner of the five-team tournament will go on to play in a regional tournament in Clinton, Maryland, which will include teams from nine different states. The Mid-Monmouth team is coach by J.P. Noval, and includes some of the top 16-year-old players from throughout Monmouth County. The squad includes Jordan Noval, Bill Franks, Andy Lamboy and Craig Panella from Manalapan; Steve Morreale, Joe DiCaro and Chris Coulson from Freehold; Steve Richter and David Rada from Madison Park; Rob Ruhl and Tom Porricelli from North Howell; Mark Miglione, John Leslewski, Mike Plagianakos and Steve Bilowus from Raritan; and Joe Bartlinski and Dan Heimall from South Amboy.