Category: sports/the_princeton_packet
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MONTGOMERY: Cassar wrestling against best
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Anthony Cassar established himself as the greatest wrestler in Montgomery High School history in 2014. This summer, he’s finding out how far wrestling can take him. “I haven’t done much traveling outside the tri-state area,” Cassar said. “It seems like that’s changing now.” The MHS graduate is picking up…
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PRINCETON: Donovan is Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor When Chris Donovan needed another year of schooling, MV Whitlow thought he was a perfect fit for The Hun School. “He’s played for me in the summers for a long time,” said Whitlow, the Hun head coach. “I coached his older brother at Lawrenceville. I knew he was an…
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PRINCETON: Shane is Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor David Schlesinger likes to build his lacrosse teams from the goal out, and in Mira Shane he had the perfect starting point to his debut season at Princeton High School. “She’s the ultimate stopper,” said the Little Tigers head coach. “She backstops our entire defense. She had a remarkable…
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WEST WINDSOR: WW/C-PLL 12s ready for districts
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor A combination of players from West Windsor Little League and Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League came together over the last two weeks to prepare for District 12 Little League tournament. “I think they’re excited,” said WW/C-P manager Karen Kelly. “They worked really hard. They’re trying to improve their game as much…
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PRINCETON: Klacik is part of TCNJ presence
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Eric Klacik has enjoyed being part of the group of players from The College of New Jersey who spend their summer playing in the Princeton Recreation Men’s Summer Basketball League. “I know they have been here for three or four years before I got here,” said Klacik, who will be…
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WEST WINDSOR: Carter showing big potential
By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor Naseem Carter certainly has the build of a college offensive lineman. At 6-foot-3 and over 300 pounds, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High South graduate had hopes of being recruited to play at the college level. When offers didn’t come his way, he decided to take a different path to a four-year…
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Garrett, Thompson III, Carril headline Night with Coaches
A Night with Coaches, which will benefit the A-T Children’s Project, will be held Wednesday, July 15 at Conte’s Pizza in Princeton. Those attending will have an opportunity to meet and engage with legendary coaches Jason Garrett, John Thompson III and Pete Carril. The event, sponsored locally by Derek’s Dreams, will help raise much needed…
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MONTGOMERY: Cougars excited for Basilone Bowl
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Kyle McLester made a smooth transition last fall to the middle linebacker for the Montgomery High School football team. “Last year I played outside linebacker,” said the Cougars senior. “In the middle it was a bigger role. I think I handled it well. Me and Jake Bobal had good…
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PRINCETON: Tigers rewarded with Henley trip
By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor Jamie Hamp is going to England to cap his senior year at Princeton University. It won’t be for sightseeing, however, as Hamp will travel with his Tigers rowing teammates to compete in the Henley Royal Regatta. “This is something I’ve wanted to do ever since I got to college…
