Author: BRETT CARROLL, Staff Writer
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Allentown girls’ basketball prepared to soar in state tournament
The Allentown High School girls’ basketball team has drawn up a plan to fly through the NJSIAA tournament this month. “I think we’re going to take our momentum with us and our teamwork,” junior guard Lauren Coiante said. “I think those can get us really far.” Allentown launched its run to a state sectional title…
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Edison senior reflects on special experiences on basketball court
Virginia Lagdameo spent just two seasons on the Edison High School girls’ basketball team, but she will long cherish those years. Lagdameo transferred from another school based in Edison, Bishop George Ahr High School, just before her junior year. “I’m a transfer, so I haven’t gotten to spend as much time with these girls as…
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Middletown South’s girls basketball state tournament run ends
The Middletown High School South girls’ basketball team hoped it had the makings of a long state championship run. “I think the overall team effort is how we pulled this off, especially defensively,” sophomore forward Kayla Richardson said. “In our press, everyone rotated well. Even in the times that we were down, we pushed through it…
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Jackson Liberty girls’ basketball program improving
Alexandria Quanvie felt that she will leave the Jackson Liberty High School girls’ basketball program in fine shape. Moments after the senior forward played her final scholastic game, Quanvie reflected on how the program has grown during her career. “We worked so hard all season,” she said after Jackson Liberty fell to Ewing High School,…
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Old Bridge boys’ basketball optimistic about next season
The Old Bridge High School boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end on March 1, but head coach Jim Macomber is happy with both the team’s success this year and its potential for next year. “We were 19-8 this year,” he said. “We were 19-9 last year. So that’s the same amount of wins…
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Nieskens basketball career at Spotswood comes to emotional end
The Spotswood High School boys’ basketball team was understandably emotional after its season came to an end in the state sectional tournament, especially with it being the last game for senior leader Abdullah Nieskens. “I think I’ve had a great career,” Nieskens said. “Coach [Steven Mate] has always pushed me. My teammates have always pushed me.…
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Adams finishes memorable basketball career at South Brunswick
Alexis Adams will not be forgotten at South Brunswick High School. The senior forward closed her sparkling career when the Vikings fell in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament. South Brunswick was eliminated by Princeton High School, 34-18, in the state sectional tournament game that was played at South Brunswick…
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Rumson’s Wheeler gaining valuable experience in state tournament
Sophomore guard Phillip Wheeler of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School is gaining a lot of valuable experience amid the boys’ basketball team’s state title run. “This is a great opportunity to learn on the fly in an important atmosphere,” Wheeler said. “You can’t beat this.” En route to an appearance in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group…
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Monroe sending three wrestlers to state tournament in Atlantic City
Wrestlers from all over Middlesex County hit the mats at the NJSIAA Region 5 tournament with their sights set advancing to the state tournament in Atlantic City. Monroe Township High School will send three wrestlers to Boardwalk Hall from March 2-4 for the state tournament after they qualified at the regional competition on Feb. 21…
