Author: Matthew Rocco
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Jersey Shore Carpenter Cup softball team seeks 3rd title
By Matthew Rocco Some of the Shore Conference’s top softball players are looking to carry the Jersey Shore to its third Carpenter Cup title this week. The 12th annual Carpenter Cup, a double-elimination tournament hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies, started June 20 at the Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy Softball Fields located in FDR Park.…
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Red Bank’s Pierce makes state history as hockey, lacrosse goalie
By Matthew Rocco Hockey is a big sport in Jonathan Pierce’s house. His father played hockey. His older brother did, too. So when he was just 8 years old, Pierce laced up his skates for the first time. He played as a forward but after discovering he had asthma, Pierce had to find a position…
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Hornets exceed expectations, in hunt for more titles
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys tennis team has returned to its familiar role of postseason juggernaut, scooping up three titles on its way to the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions (TOC). The Hornets were in a period of transition heading into the 2016 season. Michael Chen, their star at first singles, graduated in…
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Students, athletes benefit from new Red Bank Regional fitness center
By Matthew Rocco Red Bank Regional High School has introduced a new after-school activity: pumping iron. The Buccaneers opened a new 2,700 square-foot fitness center this school year, providing students with a range of weightlifting and conditioning equipment. The facility can accommodate up to 70 students at a time, and school officials have seen roughly…
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Lancers softball looks for more titles after county win
By Matthew Rocco St. John Vianney High School’s young lineup has quickly become a major force, leading the Lancers on a hot streak heading into the Shore Conference and NJSIAA softball tournaments. The Lancers have plowed through their schedule in May. Since a 4-1 loss to Jackson Liberty High School to close out April, the…
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Lancers volleyball team looking forward to state tourney
By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School boys volleyball team may have fallen one game shy of the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) finals, but the Lancers are ready to get back onto the court in hopes of making another run at a postseason title. Following a first-round bye, the fifth-seeded Lancers advanced past…
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Rumson’s lacrosse teams advance to conference tourney finals
By Matthew Rocco The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional boys lacrosse team survived a tight contest with Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) to reserve a spot in the Shore Conference Tournament championship game. Meanwhile, the Rumson-Fair Haven and Shore Regional High School girls advanced, as expected, to the conference tournament finals. After beating Point Pleasant Borough High School…
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Tested Lancers ready to compete for SCT volleyball crown
By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School boys volleyball team, which already has an Eastern Invitational title to its credit, is competing for another championship this week in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT). The Lancers, one of the top-ranked teams in the state, got a running start to the 2016 campaign. St. John…
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Falcons have a chance to claim division championship
By Matthew Rocco The Monmouth Regional High School baseball team is within striking distance of a division title, and the Falcons are looking to capitalize on the opportunity. In the final stretch of the regular season, the Falcons have a shot at moving past Manasquan High School for first place in Shore Conference Class A…
