After a difficult season facing the biggest and best soccer teams in Essex County, the Glen Ridge boys hoped to make a run in the state tournament against similar-sized schools. But in a tight first-round game at New Providence, a late goal by the Pioneers sunk the Ridgers, 2-1.

Sean Regan scored the game-winner with four minutes to play and had both goals for eighth-seeded New Providence. Pioneers goalie Mike Zamora made eight saves, mostly in the second half when Glen Ridge outplayed the host team.

The ninth-seeded Ridgers started slowly, and saw New Providence take the lead on Regan's goal after a giveaway. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Johns made a couple of big stops to prevent the deficit from growing larger; Johns had five saves overall.

In the second half, Glen Ridge took control of the contest and created several good chances, finally breaking through on Clark Baratta's goal off a feed from Brenner Bodell. The Ridgers couldn't take the lead, however, and New Providence made them pay in the end.

Glen Ridge finishes its season at 3-18. The Ridgers got the #9 seed despite their record because of the quality of competition they faced all season.

New Providence advances to face top seed David Brearley in the next round.

For sports video highlights of this boys' soccer New Jersey state tournament game, click play in the box at left.