Category: Independent Sports

  • Eagles well within reach of a state playoff berth

    Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Despite a slow start, the Middletown High School South girls basketball team is closing in on an NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoff berth. The Eagles, 5-6 on the year, have six games left before the Feb. 5 cutoff. At that time, teams must have a .500 or better record…

  • Runners on a marathon mission for good cause Pair will participate in San Diego Marathon for victim of leukemia

    Staff Writer By tim morris Runners on a marathon mission for good cause Pair will participate in San Diego Marathon for victim of leukemia JEFF HUNTLEY Caitlin Moscatello and Jenni Krystopowitz, juniors at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, show off the wristband they will wear when they participate in the San Diego Marathon to help…

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    The New Jersey Football Officials Association, Central Jersey chapter, is accepting applications for admittance to its 2001 cadet training program. Applicants must be 18 years or older and be available to work Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. for an application, write to Red Losiewicz, 82 Janice Drive, Spotswood, NJ 08884, or call (732) 251-0360. The Middletown…

  • Round One to RBC as Lancers falter in second half 13-0 third-quarter run sparks top-ranked Caseys’ blowout win

    Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie Round One to RBC as Lancers falter in second half 13-0 third-quarter run sparks top-ranked Caseys’ blowout win JERRY WOLKOWITZ St. John Vianney’s Shannon Coyle looks for an outlet pass while being surrounded by Red Bank Catholic players during Friday’s game in Red Bank. What was supposed to be the…

  • Hornets use defense to sting their opponents Holmdel boys off to 10-0 start

    Staff Writer By tim morris Hornets use defense to sting their opponents Holmdel boys off to 10-0 start Defense is all about attitude. Teams either have it or they don’t, and the Holmdel Hornets have it in spades. It’s an attitude the Holmdel boys’ basketball team brings into the gym every day. "We have a…

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    JEFF HUNTLEY Freehold Boro’s Brian Cavallaro goes for a ride on the back of Holmdel’s Ed McGee during last week’s game in Holmdel. GoodSports in Aberdeen is offering a youth travel soccer league starting Jan. 27. Cost is $375 for an eight-game season. GoodSports is also offering youth one-day soccer tournaments, a men’s open soccer…

  • Raritan wrestlers getting wins against tough foes

    Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea With five wins in the first seven matches, the improved Raritan High School wrestling team is showing opponents that they are in for a battle this season. According to Coach Rich Dunnells, who returned to the helm after a four-year absence, the Rockets are beginning to get a winning attitude.…

  • Holmdel squad wrestling with a tougher schedule Hornets stand at 4-4 at midway point of season

    Staff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Holmdel squad wrestling with a tougher schedule Hornets stand at 4-4 at midway point of season The Holmdel High School wrestling team is holding its own in the early going with a 4-4 record, and is closing in on last year’s win total of seven, despite a difficult schedule. The…

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    The Shore chapter of the NJSIAA Track and Field Officials Association offers opportunities for Monmouth and Ocean County residents to become certified officials. Kathy and Michael Ulrich will direct the Monmouth County course at Red Bank Catholic High School. Call (732) 741-1381 to find out the exact meeting night and room for the course. All…