Author: Jimmy Allinder

  • J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents

    J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents

    By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Even though the J.P. Stevens High School boys volleyball team is 10-6 overall and 6-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), that isn’t a true indication of just how competitive the Hawks have been. J.P. Stevens split a pair of matches against perennial kingpin Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen;…

  • Bears’ golf teams seek continued GMC, state success

    Bears’ golf teams seek continued GMC, state success

    By Jimmy Allinder The results of three decades of Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) boys team golf tournaments have proven just how good East Brunswick High School has been. The 10 titles captured by the Bears represent the most of any conference team, and East Brunswick aims to make a serious run at winning an 11th…

  • Monroe, Spotswood to contend in state golf tourneys

    Monroe, Spotswood to contend in state golf tourneys

    By Jimmy Allinder Since the turn of the century, the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) boys golf team championship has been won by East Brunswick High School and Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen, except for 2003 when South Brunswick High School captured the title. There’s a chance, albeit a slight one, a different team wins…

  • J.P. Stevens claims fourth straight GMC tennis title

    J.P. Stevens claims fourth straight GMC tennis title

    By Jimmy Allinder Boys tennis When the conversation is about the best boys tennis teams in the history of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), it always includes John P. Stevens High School — and for good reason. The Hawks won their fourth consecutive conference tournament championship April 25, scoring 46 points to top runner-up East…

  • St. Joseph gearing up for boys lacrosse tournaments

    St. Joseph gearing up for boys lacrosse tournaments

    By Jimmy Allinder Round one between the top two boys lacrosse teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) has gone to Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen, but the fight isn’t over yet. The Falcons (9-2 overall, 7-0 conference) defeated Monroe Township High School by a 9-8 margin April 21 to clinch the GMC regular-season…

  • Bears expect to compete as young lacrosse players develop

    Bears expect to compete as young lacrosse players develop

    By Jimmy Allinder The future success of the East Brunswick High School boys lacrosse program will depend heavily on the development of its young players. At the midway juncture of the season, the Bears are 4-6 overall and 1-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). But with time, underclassmen will be what propel the team…

  • Monroe has title aspirations with several standout players

    Monroe has title aspirations with several standout players

    By Jimmy Allinder This season has been filled with many personal accomplishments for members of the Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse team, but the Falcons would also like to bring home a few championships this spring. Following a disheartening last-minute loss to Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen, 9-8, April 21, which settled the…

  • Monroe’s Perrotte dedicates herself to rowing

    Monroe’s Perrotte dedicates herself to rowing

    By Jimmy Allinder It was one of the most difficult decisions Glorianna Perrotte ever made, but she felt certain it was the right one. Following what could only be described as a banner season as the No. 1 pitcher for the Monroe Township High School softball team, Perrotte decided to forgo her senior year this…

  • Spotswood, South River softball team led by pitchers

    Spotswood, South River softball team led by pitchers

    By Jimmy Allinder When the Spotswood High School and South River High School softball teams play large school opponents, they usually have difficulty winning. However, within the friendly confines of their respective Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue and Gold Divisions, the Chargers and Rams have excelled and that will likely be the same case this…