Category: Independent Sports

  • Sport Shorts

    The fifth annual Husky Summer Soccer Camp will be held at Matawan Regional High School from Aug. 14-18. The camp will include half day sessions from 9 a.m. to noon, and full day sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Youngsters (ages 3-5) will have sessions from 6-7 p.m. Players from 3 to 18 are…

  • Monmouth squad falls to Ocean in All-Star game Ocean All-Stars use late-inning rally to thwart local boys

    By Doug mckenzie Monmouth squad falls to Ocean in All-Star game Ocean All-Stars use late-inning rally to thwart local boys JERRY WOLKOWITZ Middletown High School South first baseman Steve Sakosits registers a putout during the AMerican Legion All-Star game at Monmouth Regional High School on Sunday. Sunday’s American Legion All-Star game at Monmouth Regional High…

  • Horseshoes more than just a game for some

    By Doug mckenzie MARIE ORTIZ Joe Acerra of Tinton Falls, Pat O’Connor of Jackson, Arthur Wojciechowski of Jackson, and John Foti of Millstone display four types of horseshoes used in competitions at the newly renovated horseshoe pits at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck on Saturday. When most people think of pitching horseshoes, they think of…

  • Middletown swimmers show rapid improvement

    By Warren Rappleyea With a 3-1 record to its credit thus far, the Middletown Swim & Tennis Club’s swim team has already bettered last season’s 1-7 mark. With a turnout of 150 swimmers, including several members of the 15-18 age group who compete at the high school level, there are plenty of reasons for success.…

  • Postell leads Jersey squad at third Governor’s Bowl

    Postell leads Jersey squad at third Governor’s Bowl Keyport’s Malcolm Postell led the way on Saturday, and the rest of the state’s top high school football players followed as New Jersey routed New York 48-7 in the third annual Governor’s Cup All-State Classic, held at New York’s renowned Michie Stadium. Postell shared offensive MVP honors…

  • Therkorns to join Lehigh, Lafayette track rivalry

    MARIE ORTIZ Brothers Rich (l) and Chris Therkorn, both former track standouts from St. John Vianney High School, are preparing to race each against each other when their respective college track and field teams meet in the upcoming season. Lehigh University and Lafayette College have the longest standing rivalry in collegiate sports. Their track rivalry…

  • Mariners heading to AAU nationals in Tennessee

    By Warren Rappleyea The Middletown Mariners, a 15-year-old and under baseball team, will be heading to Kingsport, Tenn., later this month for the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championship tournament. The Mariners, comprised primarily of local players from the Middletown Youth Athletic Association, earned the trip to Kingsport by finishing second in the New Jersey…

  • Sport Shorts

    The Matawan/Aberdeen Soccer League will be holding a try-out for a 9 and under girls team at 11 a.m. on July 15 for its Mid-Jersey League Team. For more information, call Rich Gerrity at 583-8598 or at (212) 390-5311. The Middletown Soccer Club will be creating a new fall girls U-10 traveling team. For players…

  • Tournament to benefit Vietnam veterans

    The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation invites golfers to play in its annual tournament at Olde York County Club in Columbus. The tournament will take place on Monday, Aug. 7. The Olde York, a Gary Player signature course, was rated the No. 9 course in New Jersey by Golf Digest. In addition, Ed and…