Author: BRETT CARROLL, Staff Writer
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Jackson Memorial baseball returns to winning ways
Brett Carroll Staff Writer All is back to normal for the Jackson Memorial High School baseball team. After two season when the Jaguars finished with records below .500, Jackson Memorial returned to its winning ways this spring. Jackson Memorial won the South Jersey, Group 4 state sectional tournament and advanced to the Group 4 semifinals…
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Allentown falls just short in Group 3 state baseball final
Brett Carroll Staff Writer A repeat state championship was not to be, but Allentown High School’s baseball team will just move forward and cherish this 2018 season. Allentown was denied in its bid to retain the Group 3 state tournament championship when the Redbirds were defeated by Somerville High School, 3-2, in the title game…
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Old Bridge claims first state boys’ volleyball championship
Brett Carroll Staff Writer The plan was simple when the Old Bridge High School boys’ volleyball team prepared to win the program’s first state championship. Old Bridge coach Andrew Hopman explained the strategy when his team was about to stop Southern Regional High School from wining a third straight state championship. “The easiest way to…
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Local athletes shine in the state Meet of Champions
Brett Carroll Staff Writer The region’s top athletes showcased their talents on June 9 when the at the NJSIAA Track and Field Meet of Champions was staged at Northern Burlington Regional High School ib Columbus. Boys Drew Maher of Shore Regional High School delivered a championship performance in his final meet of his scholastic career.…
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Raritan baseball falls just short in Group 2 state final
Brett Carroll Staff Writer Raritan High School’s baseball team finished the season with a loss but the team certainly went out in style. Raritan’s attempt to claim the Group 2 state tournament championship fell just short when it was defeated by the top-ranked team in New Jersey, Pascack Hills High School, 3-2, in the title…
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East Brunswick baseball concludes solid season
Brett Carroll Staff Writer It was a successful spring season for the baseball team at East Brunswick High School. That was the summary that East Brunswick coach Chris Kenny reported. “We won the [Greater Middlesex Conference] Red Division,” “Going 18-8 was a pretty good job in a tough conference. We made it to the state…
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South Brunswick softball season a memorable one
Brett Carroll Staff Writer The 2018 softball season at South Brunswick High School will be long remembered for being a successful one. Milestones and a 21-victory season were among the accomplishments that the program achieved this spring. On one day alone, May 8, the number 100 was the highlight total. In the victory at home…
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Old Bridge volleyball makes history while winning Central Jersey title
Brett Carroll Staff Writer The 2018 boys’ volleyball season has been a historic one for Old Bridge High School. The Knights set a school mark when they defeated Bridgewater-Raritan High School, 2-1, on June 1 in the final of the Central Jersey state tournament in Bridgewater. The Knights lost the first game, 25-23, but captured…
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Raritan baseball team is grinding out through the state tournament
Brett Carroll Staff Writer Raritan High School’s baseball team has “grinded it out” during this spring’s state tournament. Case in point came on June 1 when Raritan trimmed Metuchen High School, 1-0, to win the Central Jersey, Group 2 state sectional tournament title in Metuchen. With the game tied at 0-0 in the top of…