Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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CBA looks to move past sole blemish of boys’ soccer season
By Wayne Witkowski Teams often validate their seasons by avenging losses. Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) soccer team has taken that same approach over the years, particularly with matches against Delbarton School — its perennial nemesis — in the late rounds of the NJSIAA Non-Public A state tournament and perennial state tournament foe Don Bosco Preparatory…
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Warriors’ field hockey team optimistic after late-season surge
By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s field hockey team may be 5-12 but at closer look, its season wound down with a flourish with three straight shutout victories — boding well for next season’s returning players. Only four players will graduate. “It’s been great to see it turning around,” first-year head coach and former…
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Holmdel prepares for possible state matchup with tennis rival
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School girls’ tennis team is proving to be a dangerous postseason contender again. After winning the Shore Conference Tournament, the Hornets took the NJSIAA Group II title and advanced to the Tournament of Champions for the third straight season. The Hornets, winners of the Central Jersey, Group II bracket,…
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Jaguars’ win keeps them in state playoff chase
Jackson Memorial High School’s football team is not about to abandon its shot for a three-peat in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV playoffs. After losing two straight games, the Jaguars bounced back into the chase for a playoff berth Oct. 21 with a 41-7 victory at home against winless Toms River High School East…
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Warriors return from bye week with convincing win
By Wayne Witkowski Kyle Frimel threw four touchdown passes as New Egypt High School’s football team, coming off a bye week, stayed in pursuit of a division title and an NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I playoff berth with a 36-8 victory over a struggling Riverside High School team Oct. 22. Jake Kear caught two touchdown…
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5K run will benefit elementary school in Plumsted
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A 5-kilometer run that is open to people of all ages in Plumsted Township will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road. Money raised through the 5K will be used to fund assemblies and other activities at the Dr. Gerald H.…
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Jackson actor enjoys role in ‘Luke Cage’
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer JACKSON – With an appearance in the latest collaboration between Netflix and Marvel, the acting career of a Jackson resident is on the rise. Elijah Boothe, 20, a resident of Jackson, can be seen on the Netflix series “Luke Cage.” Based on the comic character of the same name, “Luke…
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Despite losses, Buccaneers gaining experience on gridiron
By Matthew Rocco The Red Bank Regional High School football team has been tested time and again this season, and the Buccaneers are better for it. Their latest test came in a matchup against Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School — a defending state title winner. Bulldogs quarterback Jack Volker ignited his team’s offense, throwing for…

