Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Youth soccer teams impacted by new regulations

    Youth soccer teams impacted by new regulations

    By Wayne Witkowski Youth soccer tryouts begin in a few weeks, but there will be a far different situation ahead for many returning players and coaches. The U.S. Youth Soccer Association that administers youth programs nationwide announced three months ago that it is changing its age classifications. Instead of going by a school year style…

  • Oceanport introduces 2016 budget

    Oceanport introduces 2016 budget

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer OCEANPORT- The Borough Council has introduced the nearly $8 million municipal budget for the 2016 fiscal year. During the March 17 council meeting, the council unanimously introduced the spending plan, that includes a $5.6 million tax levy, an increase over last year’s $5.4 million levy. If adopted, the municipal tax…

  • Jackson Liberty’s Kalmowitz turns attention to lacrosse season

    Jackson Liberty’s Kalmowitz turns attention to lacrosse season

    By Wayne Witkowski Few student-athletes compete in both wrestling and boys lacrosse. Tyler Kalmowitz of Jackson Liberty High School excels in both as a definitive exception to that notion. Kalmowitz comes off a wrestling season that far exceeded expectations and is preparing for his senior season on Jackson Liberty’s lacrosse team as its leading scorer…

  • Another Carroll leading New Egypt’s baseball team

    Another Carroll leading New Egypt’s baseball team

    By Wayne Witkowski The Carroll family name is back on the lineup card for New Egypt High School’s baseball team. Matt Carroll, son of longtime former New Egypt coach and athletic director Rich Carroll, takes over the Warriors program that is looking to bounce back from an eight-win season under Owen Stewart, who left to…

  • Expectations high for experienced Caseys baseball team

    Expectations high for experienced Caseys baseball team

    By Warren Rappleyea With six key position players and three starting pitchers back from a squad that went 20-9 a year ago, expectations are understandably high for Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s baseball team this spring. “Last year, we had an inexperienced team and we still did pretty well,” Caseys coach Buddy Hausmann said.…

  • Barrons’ coach Carbone shifts focus to baseball season

    Barrons’ coach Carbone shifts focus to baseball season

    By Jeff Appelblatt Woodbridge High School wrestling coach Michael Carbone worked hard in the winter to lead his squad to its most successful season in school history, earning him division, county, district and region coach of the year honors. But there was and will be no time for the health and physical education teacher to…

  • Lancers are back in TOC basketball championship game

    Lancers are back in TOC basketball championship game

    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcosLSCF7g0&width=640&height=390&rel=0[/embedyt] By Matthew Rocco St. John Vianney High School’s girls basketball team was one step away from its first NJSIAA Tournament of Champions (TOC) crown in seven years heading into the finals. With a convincing 57-36 victory over Lenape High School March 18, the Lancers advanced to the TOC finals to face a familiar…

  • Taraska’s competitiveness exhibited on soccer field, golf course

    Taraska’s competitiveness exhibited on soccer field, golf course

    By Jimmy Allinder It’s a safe bet Chris Taraska’s spring will be better than how last fall ended. The senior center midfielder for the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen soccer team was cruising along with a team-leading eight goals when he and a Bishop George Ahr High School player collided during a Greater Middlesex…

  • Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival set for April 24

    Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival set for April 24

    The 5th Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival, a family-friendly outdoor celebration of international food, music, wine and beer, is slated for April 24 from noon to 7 p.m. at the White Street parking lot in Red Bank. Rain date is May 1. Twenty five of Red Bank’s finest eateries will be…