Category: Independent Sports

Staff Writer By tim morris Ingenito, Crawford and frosh key to BCC women Brookdale Community College’s women’s basketball team burst on the national scene last winter, ranking ninth in the country and going 26-5. Middletown South graduate Lori McDermott gave the season an added historic footnote when she became the first female cager to score…

Staff Writer By warren rappleyea Lancers look for return to their championship form Coach Nick Russo has set the goal high for the St. John Vianney High School girls basketball team: regaining the South Jersey Parochial A championship. The Lady Lancers, perennial contenders for the crown, fell short a year ago. Nevertheless, St. John’s still…

CHRIS KELLY Middletown North goalie Bill Funic scrambles after a loose puck in front of the net during the Lions’ season-opening 6-1 loss to Red Bank Catholic at the Red Bank Armory Sunday. The Lions, in just their second year of existence, played well against the Caseys, who are one of the state’s elite ice…

Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Eagles top Lions in last warm-up before state final Middletown South wins annual Thanksgiving Day game 26-12 for first time in two years FARRAH MAFFAI Middletown North’s Rob Molinaro runs for some positive yardage during the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day game with Middletown South. With its traditional Thanksgiving Day game…

Staff Writer By warren rappleyea Kevin Davis Kevin Davis was in the end zone so often during his high school football career, that it might be considered his home away from home. The Matawan Regional High School star holds the Huskies’ team record with 65 career touchdowns and is also the school’s all-time rushing leader…

Staff Writer By Tim morris BC harriers flying high, thanks to the Guineys Middletown South stars enjoy big seasons Boston College’s women’s cross country team soared in 2001 behind Middletown’s Guiney twins, Cate and Maggie. Cate Guiney was tabbed as the Northeast Runner of the Year and Maggie earned All-American recognition for a second straight…

The Hazlet Wave U14 boys Premier team played Marlboro in back-to-back games on Sunday morning and Monday evening and came away with two decisive victories. On Sunday, the Wave defeated Stampede 4-1 at home with the scoring started by Scott Latham (unassisted) down the center line for a first-half score. The Wave came out in…

Staff Writer By tim morris Craig Segal and Christy Planer made the final cross country races of their careers memorable. Competing in Saturday’s Foot Locker Northeast Regional Qualifier held at Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx, New York City, the two seniors came up with very strong efforts. Holmdel High School’s Segal was 22nd in the…

The Central Jersey Hawks are forming an AAU girl’s 10&U (players cannot be 11 years old before Jan. 1, 2002) basketball team for the upcoming 2002 AAU season. Call (732) 946-4480 or e-mail cennjhawks@aol.com for information on tryouts or any other questions regarding Central Jersey Hawk teams. The 17th Annual Husky Indoor Soccer League of…