Author: Jimmy Allinder
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Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph Up until a few years ago, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen lacrosse team had to venture outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) in order to play competitive matches. Those days are long gone. Due to the explosion of recreation programs that have infused high school teams with players…
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Expectations remain high for experienced Bears softball team
By Jimmy Allinder With the return of eight seniors from a team that reached the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament (GMC) championship game the past two seasons and has won five of the last six Red Division titles, East Brunswick High School (20-3) has high hopes for more of the same this spring. After five games,…
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Falcons overcome losses for strong start to season
By Jimmy Allinder As this season unfolded, there were legitimate concerns the Monroe Township High School softball team might not be as competitive as it has been in the past. After all, the Falcons (20-3) graduated a pair of All-Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) infielders — shortstop Casey Schieda and third baseman Cindy Foresta — plus…
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J.P. Stevens softball team off to hot start
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens When it comes to high school varsity athletes, most coaches strive for a balance where their players can have fun but understand the importance of winning. J.P. Stevens High School softball coach, Krystle Petty, is no different, and it’s that philosophy that has made the Hawks successful in recent seasons…
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Spotswood counting on deep pitching staff to contend in division
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School baseball coach Glenn Fredricks is taking what he calls a fluid approach to deciding which of his pitchers will start the next game. The Chargers are stocked with a number of able arms and in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division, that can be a major advantage where…
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South River looking for baseball championships this season
By Jimmy Allinder This could be the spring the South River High School baseball team puts it all together. After losing seasons in 2012 and 2013, the Rams finished with winning records in each of the last two campaigns, including 17-11 overall and 8-4 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division a year ago.…
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Senior-laden roster leads Edison to win in opener
By Jimmy Allinder While players’ statistics are important when crafting a starting lineup, Edison High School baseball coach Vinnie Abene doesn’t believe they should be the only criteria. What is important, he said, is how much trust the coaching staff has in their ability to react to situations at the plate and in the field,…
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Monroe heads into baseball season with sights set on sectional title
By Jimmy Allinder The Monroe Township High School baseball team achieved a program first by winning the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship last season. The 1-0, eight-inning victory against Sayreville War Memorial High School in the final game was a crowning achievement for a team that ended 17-8 overall. Although the conference title erased…
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Falcons look for continued success under new coach Murray
By Jimmy Allinder A new baseball season is about to begin, and a new man is directing the fortunes of Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen. His name is Mike Murray Jr., and he brings a wealth of experience the North Jersey native hopes will enable the Falcons to repeat as Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC)…
