Category: Independent Sports

  • Lady Hornets gain some experience on the courts Young Holmdel squad getting better as playoffs approach

    Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Lady Hornets gain some experience on the courts Young Holmdel squad getting better as playoffs approach It’s been a learning season for the Holmdel High School girls’ basketball team, but the young Hornets have still managed to qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II tourney. Coach Justin Meyer’s team…

  • Colts are able to hold onto their SC indoor track title Matawan’s Orji is top local placer at Meet of Champions

    Staff Writer By tim morris Colts are able to hold onto their SC indoor track title Matawan’s Orji is top local placer at Meet of Champions Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, had to hold off the best from Ocean County, Toms River East, and new challengers from Monmouth County, Wall Township, in order to repeat as…

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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.…

  • 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…

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    St. Joseph’s girls’ softball and boys’ baseball (for girls ages 5-18 and boys ages 5-12) will have final registrations Feb. 16 and 23, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the St. Joe’s School lobby, Keyport. Register early, as there are limited spots available. Call (732) 739-4503 for more information, or visit the league’s Web site at…

  • Keyport wrestling team tries to overcome forfeits Brian Sims among Shore’s top 112-pounders

    Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Keyport wrestling team tries to overcome forfeits Brian Sims among Shore’s top 112-pounders Fielding a lineup that often has six holes in it is difficult at best, but the Keyport High School wrestling team has pushed forward, and there have been several bright spots for the Red Raiders. "It’s really…

  • Marlboro edges SJV in No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown

    Marlboro edges SJV in No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown FARRAH MAFFAI St. John Vianney’s Alison Regler kicks the pass of Marlboro’s Jenna Gatto during Saturday’s game at Roselle Catholic High School. Mustangs hold off fourth-quarter rally in 45-43 win By tim morris FARRAH MAFFAI St. John Vianney guard Shantel Brown tries to drive past…

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    A Middletown men’s slo-pitch spring softball league is currently accepting registration. The league is seeking individual players for teams. Games are played on Sunday mornings. League begins April 7 and ends June 30. Fee is $70 (after March 1, $80), and includes uniforms, insurance and umpires. Average age is 30 years old and up (minimum…

  • Playoff picture becomes clearer for local teams Slew of local teams heading to the upcoming postseason

    Staff Writer By doug mckenzie Playoff picture becomes clearer for local teams Slew of local teams heading to the upcoming postseason With Friday’s deadline for teams to qualify for the state playoff’s out of the way, teams can begin to concentrate on the upcoming postseason tournaments with a better idea of just how much more…