Category: Independent Sports
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Lancers continue to be one of conference’s elite teams Second-ranked SJV girls leading the Class B North pack
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Lancers continue to be one of conference’s elite teams Second-ranked SJV girls leading the Class B North pack FARRAH MAFFAI St. John Vianney pitcher Jackie Adelfio works on a complete game win over Matawan last Wednesday. The St. John Vianney High School girls’ softball team is off to a fine…
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After further review Doug McKenzie One lasting memory of a local coaching legend
After further review Doug McKenzie One lasting memory of a local coaching legend As an aspiring high school baseball player, you knew all about Coach Rich Veth before you even stepped foot on the diamond at Middletown High School North. The coaches from your middle school team, and/or your various spring and summer league teams,…
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Sport Shorts
The Jersey Shore Jaguars 13/14 travel baseball team is seeking two to three dedicated players. Most games will be played in Lincroft. The season starts in May and runs through July. Most games are Friday nights and Sundays, in a 20-game schedule plus playoffs. Contact Sean Cody at (732) 904-2897 or (732) 842-6531. The Hazlet…
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Round one in A North softball goes to Patriots
Staff Writer By tim morris JERRY WOLKOWITZ Middletown South High School’s Megan Kiefer slides around Freehold Township catcher C.J. Teufel to score the Eagles’ only run during an April 16 softball matchup at Freehold Township High School. The Patriots won the battle of the top two teams in the Shore Conference, 2-1. Clutch two-out hitting…
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DeVincenzo, Busch on a roll with four straight shutouts
Staff Writer By tim morris With the Region XIX softball tournament rapidly approaching, Brookdale Community College’s (Lincroft) women’s softball team knows that it has no peer on the mound. With sophomore Dara DeVincenzo and freshman Marissa Busch seemingly setting school records with each outing, Bo Scannapieco’s Jersey Blues are in a superb shape to win…
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CBA lacrosse team picks up where it left off last year Colts remain perfect in Curcio Division play
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea CBA lacrosse team picks up where it left off last year Colts remain perfect in Curcio Division play VERONICA YANKOWSKI CBA’s Kiernan Dugan runs past a swarm of East Brunswick defenders during the Colts’ 13-2 win in East Brunswick on Friday. A potent offense and a stingy defense have helped…
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Huskies continue winning ways at Holmdel Relays Slew of local athletes excel at weekend competition
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie Huskies continue winning ways at Holmdel Relays Slew of local athletes excel at weekend competition VERONICA YANKOWSKI Middletown South’s Lauren Dike competes in the Distance Medley at the Holmdel Relays on Saturday. With a tremendously talented and deep field coming to Holmdel on Saturday to take place in the Holmdel…
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Vianney girls’ lacrosse team struggles with inconsistency Lady Lancers hoping to regain last season’s form in time for postseason
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Vianney girls’ lacrosse team struggles with inconsistency Lady Lancers hoping to regain last season’s form in time for postseason After going 13-5 a year ago, the St. John Vianney High School girls’ lacrosse team has struggled to a 4-4 record this season. "We’ve been inconsistent as a team and, as…
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Mater Dei squad is off to fast start in B Central race
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea After opening the season with four straight wins, the Mater Dei High School baseball team lost its last two contests. Overall the Seraphs have played well and the Mater Dei offense is already in mid-season form. Coach Rick Stimpson’s team has scored 10 or more runs four times. "Even though…
