Author: Matthew Rocco
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Bulldogs’ girls rack up titles in one of best lacrosse seasons
By Matthew Rocco It was quite the campaign for the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls’ lacrosse team. The Bulldogs won division, conference and state titles this season — a run that placed them in the ranks of the best programs in New Jersey. Rumson-Fair Haven has dominated the conference in recent years. In fact,…
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Lancers to vie for Shore Conference Tournament softball title
By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School softball team will take the field in the Shore Conference Tournament championship this week. The Lancers are looking for their first postseason title of 2017 after falling one win shy of a sectional championship in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) tournament. With an…
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Hornets capture third straight state group tennis championship
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team completed a three-peat in the state tournament. The Hornets have continued their postseason dominance, winning their fifth New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group II title in the last six years. Holmdel overtook Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, 4-1, with a sweep…
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Falcons rebound from conference tourney loss in state opener
By Matthew Rocco After an upset loss to open the Shore Conference Tournament, the Monmouth Regional High School baseball team did something they normally wouldn’t do. The Falcons called a team-wide meeting, and the message was clear: The season is far from over. “We had a good talk with our seniors, and they had a…
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Blue Devils leaning on senior leaders as they battle for title
By Matthew Rocco Senior leadership has kept the Shore Regional High School girls’ lacrosse team on track this season, putting the Blue Devils within striking distance of a postseason title. The Blue Devils have called on underclassmen to be key contributors, and they have risen to the occasion. Head coach Samantha Warner has seen the…
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Hornets rebounding from conference defeat in state tourney
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team saw its streak of eight straight Shore Conference Tournament championships come to an end, but the Hornets were feeling confident that the state tournament would be a time for redemption. The Hornets, the top seed in their bracket, swept their way to the New Jersey…
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Lancers add appearance in MCT finals to dominant softball season
By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School softball team advanced to the finals of the Monmouth County Tournament (MCT), continuing its dominant run this season. A power-hitting lineup and the talented pitching duo of Demi Rivera and Julia Parker have propelled the team to the doorstep of a county championship and, in the…
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Caseys chasing down B North Division softball crown
By Matthew Rocco The Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School softball team is in the thick of a race for the Shore Conference B North Division title. When they met on the field last week, Middletown High School North issued the Caseys their first division loss of the season. But the Caseys quickly rebounded with…
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Hornets seek consistency during tournament season
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team is building another strong season, but the Hornets are looking for more consistency as they keep their sights on the postseason. Justin Wain, Holmdel’s star at first singles, has led the charge for a Hornets squad that has won all but three matchups. The junior…