Author: Wayne Witkowski
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Area track and field standouts move on to Meet of Champions
By Wayne Witkoiwski Drake Ariano of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in the 1,600 meters and Thomas Kalieta of Matawan Regional High School in the 400 will return to defend their New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet of Champions (MOC) titles June 10 at Northern Burlington County Regional High School. Both advanced with winning performances…
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Walk-off single puts Redbirds in state Group III baseball tournament
By Wayne Witkowski A walk-off hit twice in the same game? And twice in the same season? That’s been part of the wild ride Allentown High School’s baseball team has had in its knack for winning games, including against Neptune High School, 4-3, on Chris Reeder’s run-scoring single to center in the 10th inning for…
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Lions fall just short in state sectional baseball semifinals
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s baseball team showed its fighting spirit all the way to the end of its 17-10 season. The Lions were eliminated in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Central Jersey, Group III semifinals by Neptune High School, 8-7, May 30 when their last-inning rally came up short with…
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Lions’ Notarfrancesco, Russell headed to Meet of Champions
By Wayne Witkowski It was uncertain how effectively Danielle Notarfrancesco would be in the shot put for the Jackson Liberty High School girls’ outdoor track and field team at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group III championships June 3 at Northern Burlington County Regional High School. She could not have thrown much…
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Colts hopeful bats heat up in state tournament play
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) baseball team is enjoying a 17-8 season, but it hopes to change its occasional struggles scoring runs in its final tournament run. It was scheduled to play Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen in its New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association South Jersey, Non-Public A opener May 30.…
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Huskies claim team titles at state sectional track meets
By Wayne Witkowski Matawan Regional High School’s girls and boys repeated their sweep of team titles in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group II championships May 27 at Bernards High School. Sam Anderson had the best day of any of the Huskies, scoring in four running events for the girls’…
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Allentown battles Nottingham on diamond in 2 crucial games
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s high-powered baseball team has a familiar opponent in two crucial games within a short time span. The Redbirds, who are ranked among the top five teams in the state on most polls in a 21-2 season, played Nottingham High School (21-7) in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association…
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N.J. Cheetahs prepare for showcases with eye toward expanding program
By Wayne Witkowski As high school and college softball is winding down, the New Jersey Cheetahs elite travel program prepares for the start of practices, training and playing showcase games that begin in a few weeks. “It’s going good,” said David Dominici, who founded the Cheetahs in 2004 and is the president of the program,…
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Testa to continue professional baseball career in Italy
By Wayne Witkowski Left-handed journeyman pitcher Joe Testa has always managed to land on his feet in professional baseball. This time, it’s with a team in Parma, Italy. “I’ve been keeping in shape, so it’s not that tough,” Testa said. “I’m always ready to play.” He’s waiting for the call when his visa and other…