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PRINCETON: PHS’ Guerra continues growth on mat

By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Ethan Guerra knows that each time he takes to the wrestling mat he gets a little better. With that in mind, the Princeton High junior shook off a weekend in which he didn’t wrestle as well as he had hoped and made positive strides with a win on Tuesday. Guerra’s… Continue reading PRINCETON: PHS’ Guerra continues growth on mat

PRINCETON: Meet of Champs a success for locals

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By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor HOLMDEL — While none of the Packet-area runners at last weekend’s Meet of Champions came away with a victory, by and large the contingent left Holmdel Park feeling good about their performance in the race. West Windsor-Plainsboro High South senior Tim Bason was the top area finisher with his ninth-place… Continue reading PRINCETON: Meet of Champs a success for locals

PRINCETON: PHS boys race into Meet of Champs

By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor The Princeton High boys cross country team approached last week’s state Group 4 meet with the same mentality they have had all season — survive and advance. The hard-working Little Tigers put together another solid performance and were rewarded with their first trip to the Meet of Champions in 29… Continue reading PRINCETON: PHS boys race into Meet of Champs

PLAINSBORO: Knights to play for CJ III soccer crown

By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor During its three wins in the Central Jersey Group III tournament, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High North boys soccer team has shown it can win a number of different ways. The Knights have a prolific scoring attack, which is led by the combination of Josh Schupak and Vincenzo Pugliese. But they… Continue reading PLAINSBORO: Knights to play for CJ III soccer crown

WEST WINDSOR: Pirate runners sweep at CJ IV XC

By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor JAMESBURG — Tim Bason followed up an impressive performance at the Mercer County Cross Country Championships with an even more impressive showing at the Central Jersey Group IV meet. Christina Rancan rebounded from what she felt was a sub-par performance at the Mercer meet with a dominating performance in the… Continue reading WEST WINDSOR: Pirate runners sweep at CJ IV XC

PRINCETON: Snyder’s goal gets PHS rolling

Senior Cole Snyder heads to the goal for the only score of the game in Princeton High’s 1-0 win over Marlboro in the Central Jersey Group 4 tournament on Tuesday.

By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor History has proven to the Princeton High boys soccer team to never take the opening game of the state tournament lightly. A year ago, the Little Tigers needed a goal late in the game to hold off an upset bid by Hamilton West before going on to win the Central… Continue reading PRINCETON: Snyder’s goal gets PHS rolling

PRINCETON: PHS, Knights fall in state field hockey

Bu Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Bob NuseSports Editor  The Princeton High field hockey team went on the road and gave highly-regarded Hunterdon Central all it could handle before falling in the semifinals of the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 4 tournament on Tuesday. The Little Tigers scored first, on a goal by Avery Peterson… Continue reading PRINCETON: PHS, Knights fall in state field hockey

PRINCETON: Versatile Mahiri aids Little Tigers

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By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Kiki Mahiri has no problem playing wherever it is the Princeton High football team needs him. On the offensive side of the ball, Mahiri was a center as a sophomore and moved to guard last year before settling back in as the Little Tigers’ center this year. On defense, the… Continue reading PRINCETON: Versatile Mahiri aids Little Tigers

PRINCETON: PHS to induct Hall of Fame class

The Princeton High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its 10th induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mercer Oaks Country Club in West Windsor. The event will begin with cocktails and a social hour from 6-7 p.m. and dinner and the induction ceremony to follow from 7-10 p.m. The goal of the… Continue reading PRINCETON: PHS to induct Hall of Fame class