Author: Jimmy Allinder
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East Brunswick boys’ bowling team aims to accumulate titles
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School boys’ bowling team could successfully defend its Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division title if it defeated South Brunswick High School Jan. 10. Securing the division crown, however, would only be the first step for what the Bears (7-0 division, 11-1 overall) hope will be another memorable…
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Edison bowlers making noise in White Division
By Jimmy Allinder Edison Edison High School boys’ and girls’ coach Tracie Smith admits bowling is somewhat of a secret among the students and faculty. That is until team and individual accomplishments dominate the morning announcements when the season is in full swing. This is the Eagles’ first season as members of the Greater Middlesex…
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Spotswood looks to improve as wrestlers gain experience
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School’s wrestling team struggled mightily last season, finishing 2-18 overall in dual meets and 2-5 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division. The Chargers are a small Group II school, where it is commonplace for a team to not have enough wrestlers to fill all 14 weight classes. Another…
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Winning as a team focus of Monroe wrestlers
By Jimmy Allinder When Billy Jacoutot took over as coach of the Monroe Township High School wrestling program seven years ago, the Falcons were at best an average team. Things pretty much remained that way his first two seasons with the Falcons finishing a combined 17-28. But what the scorebook didn’t show was the work…
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Hawks look to improve hoops record in new year
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Jamyra Maye is a guard for the John P. Stevens High School girls’ basketball team and one of the most improved players in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). The senior has averaged 17.3 points in the Hawks’ first four games — a significant increase over the eight points she scored…
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Performers of the week for Jan. 2
Emma Boslet of the Bishop George Ahr High School girls’ basketball team continued her torrid scoring pace by scoring 17 points in the Trojans’ 44-22 victory over Marlboro High School Dec. 27. The freshman has been the high scorer in every game this season for Bishop Ahr (4-1). Bianca Newsome scored 17 points to help…
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Graduations, division change present challenges to Falcons
By Jimmy Allinder The price of 20-plus wins in each of the last three seasons for the Monroe Township High School girls’ basketball team couldn’t come at a more unfortunate time. The Falcons were rewarded for their 69-15 win-loss record, including appearances in the last two Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship games (both losses),…
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Barnosky leading the way for Spotswood girls’ hoops team
By Jimmy Allinder Basketball is a team game, but the Spotswood High School girls’ basketball team will only go as far as senior Mary Beth Barnosky takes it. The veteran has been a dependable source of scoring since she became a regular her sophomore year and is averaging slightly under 10 points in the early…
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J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team building around defense
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens The John P. Stevens High School boys’ basketball team could face a difficult task topping last year’s 15-9 record. Five players were lost to graduation, including leading scorers Mike Lionikis and Alex Corrigan. In addition, the Hawks have been elevated to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) largest school Red Division…
