The Old Bridge Hustlers traveling U10 girls softball team continued its undefeated fall season by defeating Lincroft, 23-3, and Manalapan, 7-4. In the Lincroft game, every girl contributed both offensively and defensively. Standouts included Jen Bowman’s two triples, and Amanda Camarda’s and Jessica Bucci’s defensive play. Brianne Kennedy pitched four strong innings for the save. In the Manalapan game, the lead changed four times before Old Bridge pulled away, led by Paige Wiatroski’s and Kristen Hart’s two RBIs each. Paige Pentland pitched six strong innings for the win and complete game. Heather Forziati and Natalie Norcutt had an outstanding defensive game. The Hustlers play at home on Saturday against Lincroft.
The Old Bridge Thunder U8 girls soccer team improved their record to 4-0-2 with a 1-1 tie on Tuesday against the Manalapan Red Devils and a 2-1 win on Saturday against Freehold Freedom. Goalie Gina Colamonico and defenders Angelique Giglio, Nicole Valez and Vanessa Mantione dominated defensively in both games. Tanvi Lodhia tied the game against Manalapan with a strong shot over the goalie’s head. In Saturday’s game, Taylor Carroll blocked a kick from the Freehold goalie and assisted Kerri Caruso for the first goal. In the 36th minute, Nicole Valez scored her first goal of the season, dribbling from the backfield. Teamwork and offensive passing by Kristen Failla, Kristina Hourican, Meaghan Kenny, Alyssa Kramer, Alyssa Somohano and Alexis Suarez in both games ensured the team’s outstanding performance.
The Morgan Magic Girls Fastpitch 12U softball team is looking for several players to complete their roster for 2005. For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact coach Gary at (732)-727-7506 or coach Roger at (732)-525-1724, or e-mail [email protected].
Old Bridge native Scott Gahagan scored the only goal for Rutgers University’s men’s soccer team as the Scarlet Knights knocked off 12th-ranked Boston College, 1-0, on Saturday. Gahagan scored with just 56 seconds left in the first overtime as he beat BC goalie Issey Maholo.
In the Scarlet Knights’ pervious game with St. John’s on Oct. 6, Rutgers recorded the sixth tie in the 16-match series between the arch rivals. Rutgers had its best chance to score when senior Chris Karcz took a Zach Simi cross and flicked a header from 12 yards out with 20 minutes left in regulation, but SJU goalie Bill Gaudette made a diving stop to preserve the shutout. Simi, an East Brunswick grad, found himself open at the top of the box late in regulation, but his low shot was saved by Gaudette.
The following are the results of the Tamarack Women’s Golf Association’s Oct. 7 outing — holes that begin with the letters O-N-E-S, half handicap.
Marge Widder won Flight A with a 16, followed by Ann Marie Breol (19), Joan Hoskins (21) and Sandi Sulam (22). Ronnie Bohn won Flight B with a 21, followed by Terri MacAllister (22), Abbey Lorber (22) and Jean Ertle (22). Doris Colgrove won Flight C with a 22, followed by Mary Thompson (23), Madelyne DiMaria (26) and Florence Margulies (26). Lorber had fewest putts with 15.
Northeastern University senior goalie Diana Nelson, of Old Bridge, has been named America East Co-Player of the Week. Nelson recorded a pair of shutouts last week as NU’s women’s field hockey team beat Harvard, 3-0, and Albany, 7-0. Nelson had a pair of saves against Harvard and made five stops against Albany. Nelson has helped the Huskies to an 11-2 record this season, including a 2-0 conference mark. She has a 1.03 goals-against average and .7765 save percentage through 13 games this season.
The Sayreville Little League will be taking new registrants for the upcoming season at the clubhouse on the corner of Washington Road and Margaret Street on Oct. 21 from 7-9 p.m., and Oct. 16 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All preregistration will be done through the mail. Boys and girls ages 5-16 on or before July 31, 2005, are eligible. Registration is $65 for one child, $110 for two, and $140 for a family of three or more. A $100 work bond is also required at this time, refundable after nine complete hours of volunteer work. Two separate checks are required at registration. Only registration check is cashed at this time. Bring original birth certificate and a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of work bond check. For more information, call (732) 727-4496.
The Sayreville Athletic Association will be at Sayreville Day on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Sayreville High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the table for information about some of the activities the association offers.