Author: BOB NUSE, Sports Editor
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PRINCETON: Panthers still have lofty goal
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The Princeton Day School girls tennis team has a new look this year, but the Panthers still have the same goals in mind. After graduating three seniors from last year’s team, this year’s group of Panthers have some new players in the lineup as well as some returning players in…
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PRINCETON: Rhattigan, Tigers hold on for opening win
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The Princeton University football team wasn’t going to let this one slip away. The Tigers opened their season with a 35-31 win over Lafayette last Saturday at Princeton Stadium. After battling back from a couple of different touchdown deficits, Princeton was able to run out the clock over the final…
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PRINCETON: PU football opens with Lafayette
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Injuries took a toll on the Princeton University football team last season. After opening with four straight wins, the Tigers finished 5-5 as the injuries mounted. But the silver lining to last year’s misfortune is that Princeton brings back plenty of experience to a team that will open the season…
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PRINCETON: PHS field hockey passing tests
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor ROBBINSVILLE — The Princeton High field hockey team didn’t have to wait long to face a big test. The Little Tigers opened their season on Monday at Robbinsville, facing a team that is expected to be among the best in the Colonial Valley Conference. Princeton also considers itself to be…
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PRINCETON: Newcomers aid girls XC growth
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor While many of the top finishers from a year ago on the Packet-area girls cross country teams have moved on, there are still plenty of talented runners that have returned for this season. At Montgomery High, Julia Han leads a talented group of runners that return for the Cougars. The…
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PRINCETON: Cross country programs still have talent
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor There has been no shortage of talent when it comes to boys cross country in Mercer County, and this year appears no different. Once again, it looks like the teams from the Packet area will contend for titles at the county, sectional and state levels. Princeton High returns Alex Roth…
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PRINCETON: Grid teams look to new faces
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Filling holes with newcomers will be the name of the game for the football teams in the Packet area. Gone are many familiar names that helped lead the local programs to success. In their place will be some talented newcomers who now have their opportunity to shine. At WW-P North,…
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PRINCETON: Tennis teams courting success
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor When it comes to girls tennis, success is synonymous with the programs in the Packet area. Montgomery, which won the Somerset County Tournament and state Group IV championships last year, will be looking to duplicate that same sort of success this year. Meanwhile, Mercer County champion West Windsor-Plainsboro South, as…
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PRINCETON: Volleyball teams have new coaches
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor First-year coaches will take over the girls volleyball programs at Montgomery High, West Windsor-Plainsboro North and WW-P South as they look to continue their strong traditions. Meanwhile, Princeton will be looking to move its program forward in hopes of a winning record this season. At WW-P South, Mike Hussong takes…
