The Holmdel Stallions-Ruffians girls’ U14 traveling soccer team scored back-to-back shutouts against the Manalapan Lighting and the Wall Mustangs by identical 3-0 scores. After a scoreless first half against Manalapan, Christine Lynch lofted a shot under the crossbar off a pass from Devin Mahon to break the deadlock. Catrina Gallo and Alyssa Hayek followed with goals from passes by Lauren Grado and Kaitlyn Matuszewski. Goalie Amanda Yip recorded the shutout. In their game against the Wall Mustangs, the Holmdel Ruffians scored in the first minute of play on a blast from inside the 18-yard line by Susan Flood. Flood followed with another first-half goal on a deflection off the opposing goalie. With under a minute remaining in the first half, stopper Kristyn Mikulka scored her first goal of the season off a pass from Becky Steinberg. Goalie Alyssa Hayek recorded her first victory of the season. In both games, the defense, led by sweeper Michelle Evaristo and fullbacks Kerry Egan and Rose Yan, turned back numerous scoring opportunities to preserve the shutouts. The defense has allowed one goal in their last four games. The team is coached by J. P. Mahon, and is assisted by John Lynch and Larry Egan. George Vichniakov is the trainer.
The Central Jersey Hawks U9 girls will be having tryouts in December for the upcoming season. The season begins in March. Girls cannot have turned 10 before Jan. 1, 2002. Those interested, contact M.B. Chambers at (732) 741-1389 or e-mail MBHoops10@aol.com.
The Central Jersey Hawks are forming an AAU girl’s 10&U (players cannot be 11 years old before Jan. 1, 2002) basketball team for the upcoming 2002 AAU season. Call (732) 946-4480 or e-mail cennjhawks@aol.com for information on tryouts or any other questions regarding Central Jersey Hawk teams.
The 17th Annual Husky Indoor Soccer League of Matawan will hold registrations Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Aberdeen Municipal Building, at One Aberdeen Square. The league is open to all ages in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. One-hour games are played Sundays throughout January and February. For more information, call Art Perri at (732) 566-0154 or e-mail him at huskysport@aol.com.
The Holmdel Stallions Fury girls U16 traveling team has openings for several experienced players for the winter/spring 2002 season. Soccer must be a priority. Candidates must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1985. No residency requirement. Call (732) 946-9585 or e-mail amilonas@att. net for more information.
The Battle of Monmouth Panthers boys’ U13 MOSA premier team is seeking dedicated, experienced players. Players must be born after Aug. 1, 1988. For information call (732) 431-0219.