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  • Marlboro’s Parisi wins elusive Region title

    Four Rebels move on to state tournament BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Above, Marlboro’s Nick Parisi works on CBA’s Ollie Ferraro during their 189-pound Region VI final in Toms River on Saturday. At left, Howell’s Billy Woodward puts Brick Memorial’s John Barrett on his back during a 152-pound consolation match. Next…

  • Trenton spoils Rebels’ bid for return to final

    Memorable two-year run ends for seniors BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer The finality of the season and their careers didn’t cross the minds of Howell’s seniors while they were on the court. It was when they were sitting together on the bench, reflecting on what could have been and what was,…

  • Hoops season ends in state semifinals for locals

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer JEFFGRANIT staff Freehold Township’s Matt Hardison is called for a foul as he throws an elbow at East Brunswick’s Mike Wagenblast during their CJGroup IV quarterfinal on March 1. A week that began with tremendous potential for area boys basketball teams came crashing down over the…

  • Jackson’s dominance reaches new heights

    Marlboro BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Above, Howell’s Cody Fobes tries an unconventional takedown against Jackson’s Kyle Kinchen during a 112-pound bout at the District 21 Tournament at Manalapan High School on Saturday. At left, Colts Neck’s Rob Manney tries to score a reversal during his 152-pound consolation bout with Manalapan’s…

  • Rebels are top seed in Central Jersey IV hoops

    Begin quest tonight for first state sectional crown BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Howell’s Brianna Lavin and the Howell Rebels are looking to capture a sectional title within the next week, as they enter the state playoffs as their bracket’s top seed. It all comes down to the…

  • Weldon, Colonials crash SCT Final Four party

    Boro BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer John Weldon and his Freehold Borough Colonials had the best seat in the house. They were on the hardwood at the Rittaco Center Wednesday night playing in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) semifinals before a packed house in Toms River. “Each year, you want to…

  • Braves are state’s best on the bowling alleys

    Manalapan boys win NJSIAA championship BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer The 2005-06 NJSIAA State Champion Manalapan bowling team — (left to right) Adam Kirschenbaum, coach John Natoli, coach Eileen Ruszala, Chris Cherin, Mark Feldstein, Conor Lennon, Tom Dulovitz and Kyle McGrath. Conor Lennon will never forget the final throw of his…

  • Freehold Twp.’s Bohn wins state bowling title

    Sophomore is first Patriot & district bowler to win NJSIAA crown BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer TIM MORRIS Freehold Township’s Andrew Bohn won the NJSIAA Individual State Championship on Feb. 20, becoming the first district bowler to capture that title. Andrew Bohn didn’t get ahead of himself at the NJSIAA Bowling…

  • Jersey Blues begin quest for Region basketball title

    BCC men won 20 games during regular season BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer It would not surprise Paul Cisek if his Brookdale Community College men’s basketball team would play in Saturday’s Region XIX championship at Morris County Community College. It also wouldn’t shock him if his Jersey Blues didn’t make the…