Category: Independent Sports
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts Sophomore midfielder Jessica Druckman of Hazlet, was named to the third team National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-New England Regional team after a successful season as a member of the Brandeis University field hockey team. Druckman was one of the judges’ most skilled midfielders, and had two goals and four assists for…
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Holmdel poised for another title run
Defending CJ Group III champs look strong early on BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Above, Holmdel’s Christina Martorello goes up for a lay-up during the Hornets’ win over Old Bridge on Saturday. At left, Ashley Folchetti drives by Old Bridge’s Kaitlyn Calogera, as the Hornets beat…
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CBA cruises to a 14th straight county title
BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Middletown South’s Dana Sacerdote competes in the 100 butterfly during the Monmouth County Championships at the Ocean County YMCA on Sunday. DOVER TOWNSHIP — The CBA boys swimming team has done it again. The Colts won their 14th straight Monmouth County…
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Brookdale five hitting their stride at midseason
Jersey Blues9-4 overall,perfect in conference BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Jersey Blues 9-4 overall, perfect in conference BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Brookdale’s Miguel Rodriguez is leading the Jersey Blues once again this year with his rebounding and improved offensive play. With the season reaching the midway point, Brookdale Community College’s men’s basketball…
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CBA’s 4×400 relay team makes school history
Quartet qualifiesfor Millrose Games BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Quartet qualifies for Millrose Games BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Relay races were created for runners like Chris Vuono. The Christian Brothers Academy senior likes having the pressure squarely on his shoulders. "I love it — the pressure and the responsibility," said Vuono. Vuono doesn’t just enjoy…
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Keyport team showing promise on the mats
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Keyport’s Bill Jensen works St. Rose’s Bill Drew for some back points during their 160-pound bout on Saturday during a quad-meet in Belmar. At left, Keyport’s Pat Gallego earns a first-period pin during his 119-pound match with St. Rose’s Dan…
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Holmdel using season as learning experience
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer With nine sophomores and 10 freshmen aboard, it looks to be a building year for new Holmdel High School wrestling coach Jay Graham. Nevertheless, there is plenty of reason for optimism. Senior captains Ryan Lamberston (130 pounds) and Mike Mariolis (160) and junior John O’Donnell (145)…
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Mater Dei girls look to rebound from slow start
Freshman Maria Locicero impressing with early-season play BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer Mater Dei girls look to rebound from slow start BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer The Mater Dei High School girls basketball team may be 1-4, but head coach Darren Ault believes that record is deceiving. With three starters back from last year’s 9-12 team,…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Central Jersey Devils fifth-grade boys basketball team will hold tryouts Jan. 10 and 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Indian Hill School, Holmdel. The age requirements are fifth grade (no age limit), or any grade if born on or after Sept. 1, 1992. Please bring a birth certificate to the tryout. The…
