Category: Independent Sports
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The 30th Annual Vince Lombardi Awards Dinner, coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County, will honor Steve Antonucci, Coach of the Year, and his Middletown South football team, team of the year March 1 at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown at 6 p.m. Guest speakers include Dave Jennings, retired National Football League punter and…
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CBA wrestling team takes a giant step forward Colts knock off
CBA wrestling team takes a giant step forward Colts knock off JERRY WOLKOWITZ CBA’s John Niedrich works on St. John Vianney’s Brian McNally during their 140-pound bout on Thursday. Niedrich’s pin was an important one for the Colts, who beat the Lancers, 26-23, for their first sectional title in team history. St. John Vianney for…
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South girls’ team hopes to peak in the postseason Foursome of local girls’ hoops team prepares for state tourney
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea South girls’ team hopes to peak in the postseason Foursome of local girls’ hoops team prepares for state tourney The Middletown High School South girls’ basketball team will be looking to cap a successful season with a strong showing in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament. With a 12-8…
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Middletown’s Bayshore Middle School girls’ basketball team beat Hazlet Feb. 7 to advance to the championship game against Holmdel. The game was played well by both teams; however, Bayshore dominated with their hustle and hard work. The team has worked very hard to reach the finals, and players were coached by Amy Greenberg and Diana…
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Holmdel boys look to rebound in state playoffs Six local teams take the courts in next week’s opening rounds
Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Holmdel boys look to rebound in state playoffs Six local teams take the courts in next week’s opening rounds The Holmdel High School boys’ basketball team will have an opportunity to even things with Rumson-Fair Haven in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II tournament. Rumson, seeded 21st, eliminated 12th-seeded Holmdel,…
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Brookdale hosting Region XIX basketball tournaments BCC men’s and women’s teams are serious contenders
Staff Writer By tim morris Brookdale hosting Region XIX basketball tournaments BCC men’s and women’s teams are serious contenders Brookdale Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be looking to use their homecourt advantage to help them qualify for the Division III Junior College National Championships. BCC is hosting the Region XIX Championships, which…
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Brookdale Jersey Blues Sports Camps are now registering boys and girls ages 5-18 for summer athletic programs at the Lincroft Gymnasium office, parking lot No. 6 or No. 7. Since 1974, the camps have provided specialized instructions in various sports with a 10-1 camper-to-staffer ration. All sessions are held at Brookdale, which offers an air-conditioned…
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Rutgers University junior Ed Keefe of Union Beach took first place in the pole vault with a mark of 16’5" at the Metropolitan Track Championship Feb. 2, hosted by Manhattan College. Meanwhile, Marc Wallace of Little Silver took third in the 35-pound weight thrown. The Rutgers University women’s fencing team competed at Columbia University Feb.…
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CBA, RBC defend their Shore swimming titles
The swim team from Christian Brothers Academy was not about to be denied its 12th consecutive conference championship last weekend. The Colts hit the pool with their normally high expectations at Friday night’s Shore Conference Swimming Championships at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River, and came through with a championship effort. CBA accumulated 462…
