Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Monroe boys’ soccer team remains unbeaten at 7-0

    Monroe boys’ soccer team remains unbeaten at 7-0

    By Jimmy Allinder If there was any doubt as to which boys’ soccer team deserves to be considered tops in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) at this stage of the season, Monroe Township High School’s 4-1 victory over New Brunswick High School Sept. 24 settled that argument. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, although the…

  • Large house parties will require Millstone Township permit

    Large house parties will require Millstone Township permit

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials are taking action to place restrictions on house parties that would attract multitudes of guests to any single residence in Millstone Township. On Sept. 21, the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that requires a special permit to be acquired from the municipality for certain private and…

  • Holmdel boys’ soccer team gets back in A Central race

    Holmdel boys’ soccer team gets back in A Central race

    By Matthew Rocco Back-to-back division wins have kept the Holmdel High School boys’ soccer team in the race for the Shore Conference A Central Division title. With two big victories against Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and St. John Vianney High School, the Hornets have built some momentum as they compete with Raritan High School…

  • Returning boys’ soccer players re-energizing Jaguars’ play

    Returning boys’ soccer players re-energizing Jaguars’ play

    By Wayne Witkowski Mike Schoener was one in a group of injured players whose absence hurt Jackson Memorial High School’s boys’ soccer team in the early going. Half of the starting lineup of field players has been out of action for a while but most have returned, as the Jaguars refuel their bid to return…

  • Jackson gymnastics teams bond as if one team

    Jackson gymnastics teams bond as if one team

    By Wayne Witkowski They share the same gym for practices, the same bus ride to multi-team meets and even share their coaches, who give valuable tips and coaching direction to both teams. That’s been the situation over the years for the girls gymnastic teams at Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School, which…

  • Former Red Raider returns to coach Keyport on gridiron

    Former Red Raider returns to coach Keyport on gridiron

    By Wayne Witkowski It’s been a happy homecoming for new Keyport/Hudson Regional head football coach Jay Graham, who is a former Red Raider. “I feel like I’m home,” said Graham, whose team is off to a 2-1 start. “I spent time at other programs, but the comfort level is high here. It’s where I grew…

  • New Egypt remains unbeaten on gridiron at 3-0

    New Egypt remains unbeaten on gridiron at 3-0

    By Wayne Witkowski Neal Flogel wound up being an all-purpose player more than he expected in all three phases of the game for the New Egypt High School football team in its 28-20 victory over Palmyra High School. Along with catching a pass for a touchdown and setting up another scoring strike with his long…

  • Colts Neck falls short in gridiron loss to Long Branch

    Colts Neck falls short in gridiron loss to Long Branch

    Colts Neck Colts Neck High School’s football team did not score until the third quarter and was unable to steal a road win against Long Branch High School Sept. 23, losing, 21-7. Colts Neck running back Carmen Catena had 101 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Catena also led Colts Neck in receiving yards…

  • Holiday Express Clambake raises $110,000

    Holiday Express Clambake raises $110,000

      More than 350 people attended the ninth annual Holiday Express Clambake, sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company, on Sept. 18, on the beach at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. An estimated $110,000 was raised to support Holiday Express’ mission, which is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship to those with…