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For Morristown, a trip to the state final capped its best-ever hockey season. For Randolph, it was simply meeting expectations.

Experience and discipline won the day as the Rams held off the Colonials, 3-1, in the Public A state final on the ice at the Prudential Center in Newark. The victory gives Randolph six state championships in 10 years.

Randolph's Nick Holowko (12) and teammates celebrate after Holowko's goal secured the Rams' state final win over Morristown. (Photo by Rich Graessle)

An early goal by Matt Bruno put Randolph into a comfortable position and allowed the Rams to play their normal tight-checking, disciplined style. The Rams doubled their lead in the second period on a goal by Andrew Tucker.

Morristown, which rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Morris Knolls in the semifinals, made things interesting when Steven Windt scored with just over four minutes left in the third period. But Randolph put the game away a little more than a minute later, as Nick Holowko fired a perfect shot past Colonials' goaltender Shane Brown.

Both Brown and Randolph netminder Mike Pollio played well, each being credited with 17 saves in the game.

The Rams, who suffered a disappointing loss in the Mennen Cup finals just before the states began, outscored their opponents in four state tournament games by a total of 20 goals to 3. Randolph finished the season with a 22-2-4 record.

Morristown ends its season with a 22-5 record and captured the Halvorsen Division title along with the Halvorsen Cup. The Colonials are expected to move up to the Mennen Division next season.

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Goalie Mike Pollio made 17 saves in Randolph's Public A championship victory. (Photo by Rich Graessle)