Category: sports
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Griswold wins Paralympic gold medal in 100-meter backstroke in Tokyo
Two-time U.S. Paralympian Robert Griswold, a 2015 graduate of Freehold Township High School, won the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter backstroke S8, setting a new world record of 1:02:55 on Aug. 27 at the Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan. Team USA’s Joey Peppersack placed seventh in the race, according to a press release from the…
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Dandeo makes history at Freehold Raceway
History was made at Freehold Raceway on opening day, Aug. 27, as 86-year-old Tony Dandeo became the oldest driver to win a race in New Jersey harness racing history. Dandeo was named to drive Stick That Lip Out in the 10th race for owner August Santore and trainer John Wyatt, according to a press release…
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Allentown in rebuilding mode as 2021 football season kicks off
ALLENTOWN – During a 2020 season that was shortened by COVID-19, the Allentown High School football team was able to play eight games. The highlights of the campaign included seeing Redbirds quarterback Dan Merkel break the Colonial Valley Conference passing record and finish his scholastic career with 6,011 passing yards. Allentown coach Andrew Lachenmayer was…
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Krause Memorial race winner will earn $7,127 at Wall Stadium
WALL TOWNSHIP – The season’s highest paying Modified stock car race offering $7,127 to the winner will be in the spotlight this Saturday night, Aug. 28, at Wall Stadium Speedway as the one-third-mile paved oval track presents the 127-lap “Cliff Krause Memorial.” Krause, the promoter of the speedway who is credited by many people for…
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Belgrano has trainer Russo thinking big in Rainbow Heir Stakes
OCEANPORT – Frank Russo still shows up early every morning for hands-on work with his four-horse stable at Monmouth Park, a routine he has maintained since he started training in 1976. But Saturday could be a little different for the 79-year-old conditioner. Belgrano, a 7-year-old gelding Russo says is “probably the best horse I’ve ever…
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Freehold Township Patriots bidding to return to winning ways on gridiron
FREEHOLD – Coach Cory Davies and his Freehold Township High School football players have not had the best of luck on the gridiron the past two seasons. The Patriots had a combined total of four wins in 2019 and 2020, falling short of their success the previous three years when they won five or more…
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Duarte will send 2-year-old Hooky Player out for turf test on Aug. 27
OCEANPORT – With the days dwindling to allow enough time to get a 2-year-old turf runner ready for the $500,000 Nownownow Stakes on Sept. 26 at Monmouth Park, trainer Jorge Duarte Jr., hopes a contender or two from his barn surfaces in the next week or so. One of those will make his career debut…
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Freehold Raceway will begin summer/fall harness meet on Aug. 27
Freehold Raceway will begin the summer/fall harness racing meet on Aug. 27 with a 10-race card. The summer/fall meet is generally headlined by the New Jersey Sire Stakes – Standardbred Development Fund series and this year is no exception, according to a press release. The series kicks off on Aug. 27 with the first leg…
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Lions ready for football battles in Shore Conference Independence Division
Middletown North High School football coach Steve Bush does not shy away from the fact that the Lions faced tough challenges in 2020 when they played against some of the top teams in the Shore Conference. From opening the season against Rumson-Fair Haven to games against Mater Dei Prep, Red Bank Catholic and rival Middletown…
