Category: Suburban Sports

  • Bears win GMCT, focus on state tournament

    By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer East Brunswick’s Mike Rakwoski blocks a shot during the Bears’ win over St. Joseph’s. East Brunswick boys’ volleyball coach Greg Rutz isn’t afraid to say that his team is the best in the state. He’s also not afraid to say that he is confident his team…

  • Spotswood team riding the arms of its pitchers

    By richard jeromeStaff Writer By richard jerome Staff Writer Strong all-around play has carried the Spotswood High School baseball team to a 16-3 record. The Chargers’ most recent triumph came against John F. Kennedy, 3-2, in Tuesday’s quarterfinals of the Central Jersey Group II tourney. Spotswood pulled it out in the eighth inning on a…

  • Bombers chalk up season as a learning experience

    Sayreville baseball team will return eight starters next year By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer Following a 12-8 campaign and a return to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoffs, the future looks bright for the Sayreville War Memorial High School baseball team. The Bombers will return eight starters, and coach Mike…

  • Old Bridge girls hold off Tigers for a GMCT title

    By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Old Bridge girls’ softball team is just full of surprises. The Knights completed an unlikely run to a conference crown on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over another upstart team, South Plainfield, in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament final. It marked the…

  • Jersey Blues’ gallant effort leads to 4th place at NJCAA

    By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer With the season now behind him, Bo Scannapieco has more of an appreciation for what his Brookdale Community College softball team accomplished this year. "Looking back on it, we did well," said the veteran skipper. "Summing up the season, we really did exceed expectations. "Being the…

  • Swan song for Bombers’ Helwig is enjoyable one

    Though his team struggled at times, coach Larry Helwig, who is retiring, said he thoroughly enjoyed coaching the Sayreville War Memorial High School golf squad. "We had four great seniors, and they’re the main reason I came back this year," the veteran mentor said. "In fact, all of our players are just great kids. They…

  • E.B names Katie Whalen as Carney’s replacement

    East Brunswick High School has approved Katie Whalen as head girls’ basketball coach for he 2003-2004 season. A former East Brunswick standout player, she played at Wagner College before coming home to East Brunswick as a teacher and coach. She has been the legendary Reggie Carney’s assistant for the last four years, during which time…

  • Sport Shorts

    Sport Shorts The Central New Jersey Hot Shots U15 girls soccer team will hold tryouts on June 3 and 5 at 5 p.m. at Middlesex County Vo Tech on Rues Lane in East Brunswick. The club plays in the MAPS division. For more information, contact Brad Caruso at (732) 257-3738 or (732) 397-2746, or e-mail…

  • Girls’ lacrosse is ready to take off at East Brunswick

    By george albanoStaff Writer By george albano Staff Writer The East Brunswick High School girls’ lacrosse program could be headed for a turning point. The Lady Bears just completed their fifth season, finishing 6-9, but head coach Cindi Todoroff feels the program is at a crossroads and ready to take off. "It’s still a relatively…