Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Area wrestlers among those readying for state meet
By Matthew Rocco Correspondent The Middletown High School North and Raritan High School wrestling teams made appearances in the NJSIAA sectional championships, as area grapplers prepare for the individual tournament. Middletown North breezed through the first two rounds of the North Jersey, Section II, Group IV playoffs. The Lions defeated Colonia High School, 67-3, in…
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Eagles top Lions on ice to take Mayor’s Cup
By Wayne Witkowski Forward Ryan Lambert scored two goals and earned the Most Valuable Player award when Middletown High School South’s ice hockey team reclaimed the Mayor’s Cup with a 5-3 victory over Middletown High School North Feb. 13 at Middletown Ice World. In a showdown of two of the hottest teams in the Shore…
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Sayreville wrestlers gain valuable experience at varsity level
By Warren Rappleyea When the Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling team began the season, coach Marcus Ivy was hoping it would be more than just a rebuilding year. “We have talent, but it’s young talent,” the fifth-year coach said. “I know they’re good wrestlers — they just didn’t have much varsity experience.” That’s no…
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Bombers, Knights look to make noise in GMC Tournament
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School’s girls’ basketball team is the top seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament, while the Bombers’ boys’ squad earned the third seed. Neighboring Old Bridge High School — fresh off its upset win over Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen — garnered the fifth seed in…
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Expectations high for Bears’ wrestlers in state tournament
By Jimmy Allinder It’s been a decade since the East Brunswick High School wrestling team won as many dual meets as it did this season. The Bears finished 17-9, but 2017 might best be remembered for what happens in the state tournament. East Brunswick could send as many as four competitors to the state championships…
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Family will never forget toddler who passed away suddenly
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The DiGuilio family is taking a number of steps to ensure their son is not forgotten. The family founded Lyrics for Lucas in memory of Lucas DiGuilio, who passed away at 22 months old last year from sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC). The family has started two…
