Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Bombing suspect graduated from Edison High
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The explosions over the weekend in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, led law enforcement to Ahmad Khan Rahami, a 2007 Edison High School graduate. A yearbook photo of a smiling Rahami, 28, floated around social media, after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),…
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Patriots, Rebels, Braves, Mustangs winners on gridiron
Colts Neck The Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer team was blanked by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Sept. 17, 6-0. The girls’ team ended with a 2-2 tie Sept. 13 against Freehold Township High School. Senior Raeann Giannattasio finished in 14th place during the Senior race of the Bernie Magee Memorial Class Meet held Sept.…
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Vikings’ winning streak halted at three on volleyball court
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick South Brunswick High School’s girls’ volleyball team has reeled off three straight victories following its season-opening loss to Old Bridge High School before falling to Mother Seton Regional High School Sept. 16. The Lady Vikings return several key players from last year’s 9-11 squad, and second-year coach Kacy Kelly acknowledged…
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Holmdel in pursuit of more girls’ tennis championships
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School girls’ tennis team hasn’t missed a beat. The Hornets, coming off another championship season, already have five shutouts to their credit as they begin the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT). Holmdel, a perennial powerhouse in the Shore Conference and a top-ranked team in New Jersey this season, has taken…
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Defense key in New Egypt’s second gridiron win of season
By Wayne Witkowski Jordan Bendick scored all three touchdowns while New Egypt High School’s football team put in another strong defensive effort when it beat Gloucester Catholic High School, 21-0, Sept. 17. “The defense is playing great, really helping the offense, which is doing good,” said Steve Fence, who made his coaching debut at New…
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Caseys pick up 2 tough wins to start gymnastics season
By Warren Rappleyea Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s gymnastics team is off to a 2-0 start, as it looks to win a third straight NJSIAA championship. The Caseys have been hobbled by some nagging injuries but still managed to down Middletown High School South, 105.7-105.275, and Marlboro High School, 107.575 – 106.725. Despite a…
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Barrons off to hot start with wins in first four volleyball matches
By Jeff Appelblatt The recent victory against North Brunswick Township High School advanced Woodbridge High School’s girls’ volleyball team to a perfect 4-0 start. The majority of opponents in the first four barely gave the Barrons any kind of challenge, losing to last year’s White Division Champions, 2-0. But it was the team’s Sept. 12…
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A cell phone keeps the romance alive in this household
By Lori Clinch I wouldn’t exactly say I am addicted to my cell phone, but I do feel the incessant need to keep it handy. I often check my pocket to make sure it’s there and if I see it’s low on battery life, I all but break out into a cold sweat. I mean,…
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Late goal keeps CBA soccer team undefeated
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) unbeaten soccer team got its fourth and most important victory of the season so far when Matt Thorsheim’s goal at the 79-minute mark lifted the Colts to a 2-1 victory over Don Bosco Preparatory High School Sept. 17 in Lincroft. In a matchup between perennial NJSIAA Non-Public A…
