Author: Matthew Rocco
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Holmdel prepares for possible state matchup with tennis rival
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School girls’ tennis team is proving to be a dangerous postseason contender again. After winning the Shore Conference Tournament, the Hornets took the NJSIAA Group II title and advanced to the Tournament of Champions for the third straight season. The Hornets, winners of the Central Jersey, Group II bracket,…
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Despite losses, Buccaneers gaining experience on gridiron
By Matthew Rocco The Red Bank Regional High School football team has been tested time and again this season, and the Buccaneers are better for it. Their latest test came in a matchup against Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School — a defending state title winner. Bulldogs quarterback Jack Volker ignited his team’s offense, throwing for…
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Lancers making mark on football program with physical play
By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School football team has fully embraced smashmouth football, and it’s getting big results. The Lancers maintained their perfect record by rolling to a victory over defending state champion Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School — leaning on a solid defense and hard-nose running game to take down their…
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Ocean Township in contention for B North soccer title
By Matthew Rocco The Ocean Township High School boys’ soccer team is right in the thick of a competitive race for the Shore Conference B North Division title. Defense has been a big part of the Spartans’ success this season. In each of their 11 wins, the Spartans have allowed no more than one goal.…
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Hornets claim fifth straight girls’ tennis conference crown
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School girls’ tennis team earned its fifth straight Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championship — the beginning of what the Hornets hope is another strong run in the postseason. The top-seeded Hornets met Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School in the SCT finals, and they breezed to a 5-0 win…
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New players stepping up for Bulldogs’ girls’ soccer team
By Matthew Rocco The new faces of the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls’ soccer team are playing a key role down the stretch, as the Bulldogs look to build momentum for the Shore Conference Tournament. With one week remaining in the regular-season schedule, the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents, 12-0, during a three-game winning…
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Lancers’ girls’ volleyball team meeting high expectations
By Matthew Rocco The St. John Vianney High School girls’ volleyball team set a high bar to match after a successful 2015 season. Armed with a big and talented senior class, the Lancers are proving they are ready to make the leap. The Lancers went an impressive 34-3 last season and added to their trophy…
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Blue Devils have sights set on A Central girls’ soccer title
By Matthew Rocco The Shore Regional High School girls’ soccer team is in the driver’s seat for a division title, but the Blue Devils look ready to compete for much more as they fight to defend a state championship. Shore Regional is coming off a 2015 season that included an NJSIAA Group I championship and…
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Holmdel boys’ soccer team gets back in A Central race
By Matthew Rocco Back-to-back division wins have kept the Holmdel High School boys’ soccer team in the race for the Shore Conference A Central Division title. With two big victories against Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and St. John Vianney High School, the Hornets have built some momentum as they compete with Raritan High School…
