Author: Matthew Rocco
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Bulldogs respond to first loss with dominating victory
By Matthew Rocco A resounding loss to the defending state champions wouldn’t derail the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls’ basketball team, as the Bulldogs keep marching forward under their new head coach. With 10 straight wins to being the season, the Bulldogs have no doubt maintained their powerhouse status in the Shore Conference. No…
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St. John Vianney ice hockey takes aim at division, playoff berth
By Matthew Rocco The Saint John Vianney High School ice hockey team is working with a young roster, but that hasn’t stopped the Lancers from marching toward a playoff berth. Following a 5-11-2 finish a year ago, the Lancers were looking like a team on the rise. They already matched their win total from last…
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Ocean Township wrestlers back on winning track
By Matthew Rocco After a rare step back last season, the Ocean Township High School wrestling team is back to its winning ways. The Spartans have won all but two of their dual meets to start the new campaign, which began with a first-place showing at Kearny High School’s tournament in December. Ocean Township swept…
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Hornets off to strong start in A Central boys’ hoops season
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys’ basketball team got off to a fast start this season, posting three early wins in a division that could be up for grabs. The Hornets opened the season with a win over Shore Regional High School. They followed up with a six-point victory against Raritan High School.…
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Spartans in search of wins in hopes of making state tourney
By Matthew Rocco Inconsistency has plagued the Ocean Township High School ice hockey team over the first 14 games of the season. The Spartans must now find their rhythm — and fast — if they are going to book a ticket to the state tournament. With help from a hard-working group of seniors and up-and-coming…
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Keyport depending on young players to step up for girls’ hoops team
By Matthew Rocco The Keyport High School girls’ basketball team was the last squad standing in the Roselle Park Holiday Tournament, as the young Red Raiders take another step forward. Keyport recorded a 15-win season a year ago with just two seniors on the varsity roster. This season, the Lady Raiders again have two seniors…
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Lady Buccaneers happy with start to basketball season
By Matthew Rocco A veteran Red Bank Regional High School girls’ basketball team is off to a quick start. The Lady Buccaneers officially put their rivals on notice at the WOBM Christmas Classic, where they took down a Shore Conference powerhouse. Red Bank Regional came into the season with high hopes. The team welcomed back…
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Mater Dei ready to meet high expectations on the court
By Matthew Rocco The Mater Dei Prep boys’ basketball team begins the 2016-17 season as an early favorite to defend their Shore Conference Tournament championship, and the Seraphs have most of last season’s squad back in the mix as they look to meet those high expectations. The Seraphs have quickly climbed the ranks in the…
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Bulldogs hope to have breakout wrestling campaign
By Matthew Rocco The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School wrestling team wants 2016-17 to be its breakout season. With a young roster, the Bulldogs are a program on the rise. But the new season isn’t just a time for rebuilding. The return of Theo and Nick Addison, two brothers who eclipsed the 25-win plateau last…
