Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Idank, Francisco leads strong effort for Jaguars at county swim meet
By Wayne Witkowski It was a solid weekend for Jackson Memorial High School’s swim teams in the Ocean County championships, as Patrick Idank won two gold medals and a silver for the boys’ team that finished second to Toms River High School North and Anna Francisco won three gold medals for the girls’ team that…
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Jackson Liberty swimmers perform well at county meet
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School girls’ and boys’ swimmers turned in solid performances at the Ocean County championships at the Ocean County YMCA last weekend. John Nutt, who missed a few school days with a stomach virus last week, did his best to help lead his team. Nutt finished in sixth place for…
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Allentown students working to start volleyball club
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A pair of Allentown High School sophomores are working to create a club for students who have a passion for playing volleyball. As part of an effort to establish a volleyball club at the high school, sophomores Matt Geleta and Ben Mashkevich established an online fundraiser and sought $1,400 in…
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Ocean Township wrestlers back on winning track
By Matthew Rocco After a rare step back last season, the Ocean Township High School wrestling team is back to its winning ways. The Spartans have won all but two of their dual meets to start the new campaign, which began with a first-place showing at Kearny High School’s tournament in December. Ocean Township swept…
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Players sharing spotlight as Rumson boys’ hoops stays unbeaten
By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys’ basketball team has heightened expectations by winning 10 times in as many games this winter. A year ago, the Bulldogs relied heavily on sharpshooting Brendan Barry and forward Mickey Schluter, both of whom graduated in June. Rumson-Fair Haven is also without the services of junior forward…
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Depth key as Vikings’ swimmers looking ahead to GMCs
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School girls’ swimming team entered the final week of the regular season with eight wins in nine meets, while also looking forward to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championships Jan. 28-29. The Lady Vikings were scheduled to swim at Piscataway Township High School Jan. 18, and coach Ryan Webb…
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Allentown girls’ basketball team learning from its losses
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School girls’ basketball coach Linda Weise believes things can be learned from losing that can benefit many teams later in the season. She believed that for her team after its seven-game unbeaten steak was snapped by Red Bank Catholic High School, 63-30, Jan. 9. “It was an eye-opening experience, but…
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Barrons suffering from injuries, lack of wrestlers this season
By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge wrestling coach Mike Carbone knew his team had a number of voids in this year’s lineup. As a result, he didn’t expect this season to be anywhere as good as the last one. The biggest problem the Barrons are facing showed clearly in the team’s five-team meet at Kingsway Regional High…
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Falcons excelling in pool against GMC, nonconference foes
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph The Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen swimming team really has no peer in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), and that has been validated by this season’s 5-0 record (7-0 overall). Thus, it’s natural for the Falcons to seek out competition from other parts of New Jersey and even neighboring…
