Category: Suburban Sports

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    CHRIS KELLY Old Bridge’s Anthony DePalma makes a catch during the Middlesex County squad’s practice at East Brunswick High School on Tuesday for the Snapple Bowl, which will be played July 17 at EBHS.

  • Cheesequake squad gets shot at elusive state title

    By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer Last year, the Cheesequake Little League 14-year-old Babe Ruth District 11 championship baseball team fell one win shy of a state title. This year, they’re looking for some hardware, and have earned a second chance at getting it. The Old Bridge-based 15-year-old squad won its second…

  • SJV Junior American Legion squad off to solid start

    With a squad made up primarily of freshmen, the St. John Vianney High School Junior American Legion team has been very competitive this season. The young Lancers are 5-3 with 10 games remaining, and according to coach Kevin Ruffler, the team appears to be hitting its stride. "Because of all the rainouts, we’re playing four…

  • Sayreville Legion squad learning with each game

    Coach Mike Novak sees the summer schedule as a valuable learning experience for his Sayreville Junior American Legion baseball team. The young Bombers, comprised mainly of freshmen, are 1-5, but Novak noted the team has improved with every game. "Because of all the rainouts, we’ll be playing four games a week for a while, and…

  • Sport Shorts

    Sport Shorts The Sayreville Express U11 boys travel team will hold its final tryouts on July 7 at 6 p.m. at the Sayreville Soccer Complex on Bordentown Avenue. For more information, call coach Bob Vasquez at (732) 651-0595. The Old Bridge Rams football and cheerleading squads will hold sign-ups at their clubhouse located on Marlboro…

  • Yard Dogs playing well in new Junior Legion League

    The Old Bridge Yard Dogs are making the most of the first season of the Middlesex County Junior American Legion Baseball League. The new league enables future high school players, mainly seventh- and eighth-graders, to play additional games during the summer months to hone their skills. Coach Kevin Ruffler’s Yard Dogs are 5-2 thus far…

  • Milltown Post 25 team ready for run at state title

    Talented team features several top local players of last few seasons By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Milltown’s Andy Anderson shows good hitting form during his squad’s win on Monday at East Brunswick Vo-Tech High School. Last year’s Milltown Post 25 American Legion baseball team finished one game shy of…

  • Local diamond stars earn postseason recognition

    SJV SJV’s Reingle and East Brunswick’s Staub get All-State nods FARRAH MAFFAI St. John Vianney’s Tricia Reingle was among the state’s top performers this season, earning a spot on the All-State team as a sophomore. With the spring baseball and softball seasons officially over, a healthy list of local players have been recognized for their excellence.…

  • NASCAR Featherlite Modified tour comes to WTS Sunday

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Monroe’s Mike Lyons will be one of the local racers competing at New Egypt Speedway this weekend, as the track tries to catch up on all the racing it has missed with the recent bad weather. WALL TOWNSHIP — The NASCAR Featherlite Modified Series will rumble to life for its inaugural race at…