Category: Independent Sports
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Hawks looking to make another run at NEC title
Monmouth rankedeighth in countryin preseason polls By tim morrisStaff Writer Monmouth ranked eighth in country in preseason polls By tim morris Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Monmouth University’s Brendan Kennedy of Middletown looks for an open man downfield during a recent practice in West Long Branch. With 17 starters returning from a 7-3 team and perhaps…
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After further review
Doug McKenzieMonmouth program has a real home-grown feel to it Doug McKenzie Monmouth program has a real home-grown feel to it When Greg Schiano, the highly touted offensive guru from the University of Miami Hurricanes, took over the reins of the struggling Rutgers University football program last year, it was viewed as some kind of…
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Saturday in the Park 5K set for Aug. 31 in Holmdel
Saturday in the Park 5K set for Aug. 31 in Holmdel The Jersey Shore Running Club will host the ninth annual Saturday in the Park "Women Taking Steps to Help Women" 5K race on Aug. 31 at Holmdel Park. The event begins at 9 a.m. Over 500 individual women runners and walkers, including teams of…
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Sport Shorts
The Twin Lights Ride will take place rain or shine on Sept. 29. The cycling event will start at Huddy Park in Highlands, with parking available at the Seastreak Ferry commuter parking lot. Early registration, available through Aug. 30, is $30, or $20 for children 17 and under. All day-of-ride sign-ups are $45 and $35…
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The Hazlet Youth League will be holding registrations for its wrestling rec program for children in grades one through eight. Registration will take place at Raritan High School on Sept. 11, from 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon; and Sept. 19 from 7-9 p.m. Proof of age and residency is required (driver’s license not…
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For the record
For the record \ An article in last week’s edition of the Independent about the Hazlet Babe Ruth League’s 13-year-old all-star team inadvertently omitted the name of Chris DiCostanzi. The pitcher/third baseman played an important role in helping the team compile a 19-6 record and win the District 11 championship.
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Monmouth Rugby Club set to host 29th Jersey Cup 40-team competition is largest one-day tournament in Northeast
By doug mckenzieStaff Writer Monmouth Rugby Club set to host 29th Jersey Cup 40-team competition is largest one-day tournament in Northeast By doug mckenzie Staff Writer Rugby players from throughout the New York-metropolitan area will flock to Sea Girt this weekend to take part in the 29th annual Jersey Shore Rugby Tournament, hosted by the…
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CHRIS KELLY Sea Bright lifeguard Mike Linde, 16, of Lincroft carries his paddle board across the finish line in the surf relay race at the recent Seven Presidents Lifeguard Tournament in Long Branch.
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Hazlet 13-year-olds win third straight District title
The Hazlet Babe Ruth League’s 13-year-old all-star team completed a successful summer with a 19-6 record, while winning their third District 11 title in a row. Many of the players have been together since they were 8 years old, coach Vinny DiCostanzi noted. The team really began making its mark as 11-year-olds when they won…
