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Colonials were District’s best field hockey team
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Even with graduation chipping away at its core strength, Jerry Acevedo’s Freehold Borough Colonials remained one of the Shore area’s best field hockey teams. On paper, what looked like a rebuilding season was anything but that as the young Colonials surprised even their coach in going…
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Relay record highlights start of YMCA season
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County swim team hit the road recently, splitting its squad to compete at major meets both at Rutgers University and the Nassau County Aquatics Center. Despite swimming at less than full strength, the Eagle Rays had a major impact on both meets, in the process posting over 200 personal best…
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Hawks’ teams picked to win NEC crowns
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Monmouth University mens and womens indoor track and field teams start the 2006-07 as the preseason picks to repeat as Northeast Conference champions. Coach Joe Compagni’s squads, both rich in area talent, have been the conference’s marquee teams in recent years. The men are looking for…
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Howell wrestlers off to an impressive start
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Above, Howell’s Brian Wilson puts his opponent on his back to record a 34-second pin during the Rebels’ win over Philippsburg on Dec. 20. Below, Howell’s Ryan Richardson grapples with his opponent during a 135-pound match. John Gagliano won’t let his Howell Rebels look ahead.He has…
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Waldron looking to match last year’s success
Rebel swimmer was county, SC champion BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Howell’s Tucker Waldron loves competing in high school swimming dual meets. “I try to be as versatile as I can and do whatever event the team needs,” said the Rebel senior. “It’s a great feeling helping the team out. It’s…
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Patriots looking to repeat at Kuhnert Tournament
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer The new, streamlined Jack Kuhnert Holiday Basketball Tournament got under way yesterday at Freehold Township High School. Not since the heyday of Jack Kuhnert’s own Freehold Borough Colonials has there been a more overwhelming favorite as Freehold Township’s boys are this winter. On the girls’ side,…
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Pats, Cougars deliver double-blow to CBA
District teams score back-to-back wins over Colts BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer When Brian Golub’s Freehold Township Patriots beat Christian Brothers Academy three years ago, it was a watershed in Freehold Regional District boy’s basketball. The Pats became the first team to beat the vaunted Colts and it set off a…
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Cougars were the aces on area tennis courts
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Acing their way through the A North Division without a loss more than proved that Colts Neck’s girls’ tennis team belonged. When the season opened back in September, one of the biggest question was how well the Cougars would adjust to the move up to A…
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Sports Shorts
Marlboro Mustangs Wrestling (a recreation team) began its season with impressive showings at the Wall Tournament and Hazlet Team Tournament. All in all, Mustang wrestlers earned 59 wins, four outstanding wrestlers titles, seven champions, six runner-ups and 12 place-winners. They also placed fourth in team competition. At Wall, Dan Saraiva, Robert Cromer, Michael Penkower, Zach…
