Category: Independent Sports
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Lady Lancers enter postseason on a roll
Local soccer teams begin Shore Conference Tourney play today BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The St. John Vianney High School girls soccer team is preparing for the Shore Conference Tournament on the heels of a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Brick Memorial on Friday. Senior forward Brianna Gilmartin netted the game-winner…
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Injuries prove too tough to overcome for Holmdel girls
BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer After reaching the state playoffs a year ago, expectations were high for the Holmdel High School girls soccer team, but a string of injuries turned into a rebuilding year of sorts for the Hornets. Ten minutes into the season-opener, Maegan Joffe, one of Holmdel’s top scoring…
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Shore is team to beat in SCT field hockey
The Shore Conference Field Hockey Tournament is under way, and surprise, surprise — Shore Regional is the top seed. Head coach Nancy Williams recently celebrated her 600th career coaching victory, and her Blue Devils are looking to put a little icing on the cake with a fifth straight SCT title. Locally, a pair of teams…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts A new travel baseball (13, 14U) team is forming for the spring season in Monmouth County. The team is looking for all positions. Winter indoor training December to March. Please e-mail [email protected] The St. Mary’s Athletic Association will be holding registration for its winter basketball program on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at…
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Eagles have a division crown in their sights
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer Middletown High School South field hockey headed into this week needing to win one of its two games to capture the Shore Conference Class B North crown. Coach Bill LaFalce’s Eagles, 8-3-1 on the campaign, were slated to visit Neptune yesterday and visit Holmdel this afternoon.…
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Rockets getting in top form for postseason
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEAStaff Writer BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Raritan High School field hockey team has played well in compiling a 6-3-4 record, but it might be even better if not for the Rockets’ occasional inability to score. Raritan can score, as evidenced by the fact that nine players have put the ball in…
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CBA’s Wicelinski receives prestigious coach’s award
JEFF GRANIT staff CBA head basketball coach Ed Wicelinski talks shop with St.John’s University athletic director Jack Kaiser (l) and MSG Network’s Mike Quick before being honored with the Frank McGuire Foundation High School Coaches Award. High school basketball fans across the state are well aware of what type of coach Christian Brothers Academy’s Ed Wicelinski…
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Locals shine at Manasquan 5-Mile Run
On Sept. 21, local harriers gathered for the Manasquan Reservoir 5-mile run in Howell, where racers ran the scenic cross-country course around the reservoir. The women’s overall winner was Farmingdale’s Briana Jackucewicz, 12, who completed the course in 31:27.9. She was followed closely by 14-year-old Ashley Higginson of Marlboro, who ran 36:17.1 for second place.…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Holmdel Hurricanes swim team finished an inspiring, successful season with its annual award ceremony on July 30. The team, which included 140 swimmers ages 5-18, was coached by Janet Gillespie, Keith Timko, Gina Agro and Tom Connors. The Hurricanes competed in the Monmouth County Swim Conference. The High Point awards went to…
