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  • Klecko is the Big East’s Defensive Player of the Year

    When colleges were recruiting Marlboro High School’s Dan Klecko, Temple University head football coach Bobby Wallace impressed the Mustang the most with his honesty. That led to the defensive stand-out signing with the Philadelphia college of the Big East. Four years later, Klecko and the Owls proved to be a perfect match. Last week, both…

  • Litwok, Mustangs highlight All-District Soccer Team

    By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Manalapan’s Dan Saffer (l) was one of the area’s top defenders this year, earning All District honors, while Marlboro’s Jason Levine (r) earned honorable mention honors for his solid play. Highlighted by Marlboro’s first-ever appearance in the Central Jersey Group IV title game, the…

  • Margolis, Campbell class of all-district soccer team

    By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Manalapan’s Jenn Margolis was one of the state’s premier players once again this season, easily earning a spot on this year’s All-District Team. A trio of champions graced the Freehold District in girls’ soccer this year, with Manalapan, Freehold Borough and Colts Neck capturing…

  • Fabiano, Hennessy, Killeen head District field hockey

    By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer Howell and Freehold Borough dominated the 2002 field hockey season, fielding their finest teams. Both qualified for the postseason for both the Shore Conference Tournament and NJSIAA Central Jersey championships. Julie Hoebee’s Rebels made school history when they picked up their first-ever SCT win. Their 10-5-1…

  • Sport Shorts

    Marlboro’s Ralph Rosso, 15, swept the Class II competition at the state gymnastics qualifying meet hosted by Cherry Hill Gymnastics. He was competing for Surgent’s Elite School of Gymnastics in Roselle Park, coached by Matt Stevenson. Rosso was first in the all-around (51.2) and added first places on the floor exercise (8.5), pommel horse (8.5),…

  • Gallo finding enjoyment in team success at Michigan

    Ex-Rebel helps leadteam to Big 10 title,national ranking By tim morrisStaff Writer Ex-Rebel helps lead team to Big 10 title, national ranking By tim morris Staff Writer Lindsey Gallo is learning the other side of cross country — being part of a team. At Howell High School, when it came down to state championship races,…

  • Sport Shorts

    Marlboro’s Jason Faigin, who has pitched professionally in the New York Yankees organization, and who will be playing for the San Diego Padres organization in 2003, will hold a baseball clinic at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, East Freehold Road, Freehold Township, on Dec. 26 and 27. The clinic will focus on pitching, fielding…

  • Howell Lions Jr. Midgets enjoy a perfect season

    Captured Jersey Shore Pop Warner championshipwith 12-0 mark By tim morrisStaff Writer Howell Lions Jr. Midgets enjoy a perfect season Captured Jersey Shore Pop Warner championship with 12-0 mark By tim morris Staff Writer Howell Pop Warner’s Jr. Midgets (ages 12-13) completed a perfect season beating Holmdel, 13-0, to win the Jersey Shore Pop Warner…

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    CHRIS KELLY Howell’s Alexander Muka breaks upfield for a touchdown during the Jersey Shore Pop Warner Pee Wee championship game in Middletown on Sunday. Howell lost the triple-overtime thriller, 16-8.