Category: Independent Sports
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Several local stars win S.C. track and field titles
Several local stars win S.C. track and field titles FARRAH MAFFAI Raritan’s Kelly Robinson gets set to throw the javelin during the Shore Conference Track and Field Championships at Neptune High School on Friday. Robinson won the event, setting a meet record with a toss of 148-4. Rockets’ Robinson sets meet record By tim morris…
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Lady Buc final highlights launch of the postseason
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie While the rain washed away Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown of the No. 1 and No. 2 softball teams in the Shore at the Lady Buc Tournament championship game, the second-ranked St. John Vianney Lancers could relax a bit knowing they would get their shot at knocking off the top-ranked (and…
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Lady Seraphs proving their mettle on softball diamond Seraphs earn the three seed in Parochial South B
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Lady Seraphs proving their mettle on softball diamond Seraphs earn the three seed in Parochial South B At the beginning of the season coach Jeanne Dickinson knew that her Mater Dei High School softball team was likely to be underestimated. That’s not the case now, though, as the Middletown Seraphs…
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Segal, Robinson shine at county track championships CBA nips Monmouth for team title
Staff Writer By tim morris Segal, Robinson shine at county track championships CBA nips Monmouth for team title FARRAH MAFFAI Holmdel’s Craig Segal catches his breath after winning the 1,600 at the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships at Monmouth Regional last Thursday. CBA’s Jeff Peterson finished second. For Holmdel’s Craig Segal, last week’s Monmouth…
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Eagles in unfamiliar spot as the postseason looms
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea FARRAH MAFFAI Middletown South’s Meghan Kiefer lets loose with a pitch during the Eagles’ 2-0 loss to top-ranked Freehold Township in Middletown on Friday. Although 14-5 on the season, Middletown High School North softball coach Tom Erbig is concerned that his team is not playing as well as that record…
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Pitching, Kenney lead Blues back to national tournament Seventh-straight Region XIX title for Jersey Blues
Staff Writer By tim morris Pitching, Kenney lead Blues back to national tournament Seventh-straight Region XIX title for Jersey Blues FARRAH MAFFAI Brookdale pitcher Dara DeVincenzo fires a strike during the Jersey Blues’ win over Burlington on Friday. It’s become a rite of spring. Brookdale Community College’s women’s softball team is going to the national…
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Keyport team ready for another state title run
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea With the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I tournament approaching, defending champion Keyport High School again appears to be peaking at the right time. Last season the Red Raiders, seeded eighth, rode a hot streak all the way into the state Group I finals. This time around, Keyport has won four…
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Sport Shorts
The Battle of Monmouth Jersey Kickers girls’ U15 (fall) soccer team will have tryouts May 30 and June 6 at 6 p.m. in Freehold. The team is looking to add several experienced, dedicated players. The Kickers compete in MOSA, and there is no residency requirement. The coach is a former college player with 17 years’…
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Brookdale baseball is back as Blues capture Region title Super Region is next for Johnson’s nine
Staff Writer By chris kelly Brookdale baseball is back as Blues capture Region title Super Region is next for Johnson’s nine FARRAH MAFFAI Brookdale’s Stephen Echevarria is congratulated by teammates after crossing home plate during the Jersey Blues’ win over Sussex on Thursday in Lincroft. It’s never easy replacing a legend, let alone a hall…
