Category: Independent Sports
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Sport Shorts
Sport Shorts Interested in playing indoor, competitive volleyball September to May? The Matawan-Aberdeen Recreation Volleyball League coordinates two coed community leagues, which play at the Matawan Avenue Middle School, Cliffwood, on Sept. 16 for the B2 (novice/intermediate) league. Space is limited. Visit the Web site, www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb/ for detailed information about the leagues, tryouts and registration.…
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Holmdel facing a daunting challenge
Hornets must overcome youth, difficult schedule By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Holmdel’s quarterback Tom Gorski will look to lead the Hornets’ offense this season as they look to improve on last year’s 2-8 mark. Despite a relatively young roster, the Holmdel High School football team returns eight…
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Eagles look to reload rather than rebuild
South squad returns enough weaponsto remain favorite By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer South squad returns enough weapons to remain favorite By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Middletown South will feature the extraordinary talents of Knowshon Moreno once again this year as the Eagles look to compete for another CJ Group III championship. A big and experienced offensive…
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Hawks look to turn things around on the gridiron
Monmouth led byAll-AmericanLB Sentipal By tim morrisStaff Writer Monmouth led by All-American LB Sentipal By tim morris Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Monmouth University’s Brendan Kennedy, of Middletown carries the ball during an intra-squad scrimmage on Aug. 23 in West Long Branch. There are two ways to look at Monmouth University’s 2-8 campaign in 2002. The…
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Middletown North looks to rebound from a tough year
Young Lions open at Lacey on Sept. 12 By doug mckenzieStaff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Middletown North quarterback Brian Scott delivers a pass during a recent practice in Middletown. Young Lions open at Lacey on Sept. 12 By doug mckenzie Staff Writer Needless to say, last season’s 1-9 campaign was a long one for the Middletown…
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Sport Shorts
Sport Shorts Interested in playing indoor, competitive volleyball September to May? The Matawan-Aberdeen Recreation Volleyball League coordinates two coed community leagues, which play at the Matawan Avenue Middle School, Cliffwood, from 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Tryouts will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 9 at the school gym for the B1 (intermediate/advanced) league and again on…
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Raritan team eager to face challenging schedule
By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY Raritan sophomore Andrew Mandeville is back to the lead the Rockets against one of the Shore Conference’s toughest schedules this fall. Raritan High School football coach Derek Sininsky admits that his team may be a year away from being a state championship-caliber…
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Tornados pick up where they left off last summer
By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer The Central Jersey Tornado 14-and-under girls softball team faced some stellar competition this summer, and did little to hurt its reputation as one of the nation’s premier youth softball teams. The local girls recently placed second in the National Pony Softball Tournament in Sterling, Va., after…
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Old Bridge 12s enjoy a solid summer season
It has been a summer of seconds for the Old Bridge Little League 12-year-old All-Stars. The Little Leaguers recently completed a highly successful summer season by placing second in the South Amboy YAA 12-year-old tournament — after also placing second in the District 10 tourney. Old Bridge finished the all-star season at 14-4, with losses…
