Category: Suburban Sports

  • Bears hoping to catch Old Bridge by surprise

    Improved East Brunswick squad could turn heads with win over Knights By richard jeromeStaff Writer By richard jerome Staff Writer Marcus Borden couldn’t have asked for a better turnaround. His East Brunswick High School football team endured an 0-10 season last year. But, in 2002, the Bears have compiled a 6-3 mark entering the Thanksgiving…

  • Large field expected for the 150-lap Turkey Derby

    Howell’s Jimmy Blewett, who is celebrating his second straight Wall Township Speedway Modified driving title, has won big races in both the open Modified and WTS Modified divisions at Wall Township Speedway this season. On Nov. 29 and 30, he will try to win in both divisions on the same weekend, as the speedway by…

  • Sport Shorts

    Registration is being accepted for the Old Bridge fall ice hockey youth instructional program, sponsored by the township Department of Parks, Recreation and Social Services. The program will be held on Sunday evenings at the Old Bridge Sports Arena. Youngsters ages 5-12 will be instructed on the fundamentals of hockey, including stick handling, passing and…

  • Knights get another crack at Chiefs in state semifinals

    Old Bridge defeats Manalapan to advance in postseason play By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Old Bridge quarterback Dave DePalma crashes through the Manalapan line during the Knights’ Central Jersey Group IV playoff win on Saturday. It’s back to Piscataway for the Old Bridge High School football team following its…

  • Rams ready for their rematch with Owls in sectional semis

    South River to hostcontest between No. 2 and No. 3 seeds By richard jeromeStaff Writer South River to host contest between No. 2 and No. 3 seeds By richard jerome Staff Writer Entering Saturday’s Central Jersey Group I sectional clash against Highland Park, coach Rich Marchesi has his South River High School football team in…

  • Bears’ playoff run comes to an end in sectional final

    East Brunswick girlsfinish the year at 14-7 By richard jeromeStaff Writer East Brunswick girls finish the year at 14-7 By richard jerome Staff Writer True, the East Brunswick High School field hockey team lost to Hunterdon Township, 4-0, in the North Jersey 2 Group IV sectional finals on Tuesday. But coach Cindi Todoroff is hardly…

  • Sport Shorts

    Middlesex Gymnastics Academy USAG girls’ team members won numerous honors at the annual Pumpkin Cup competition, sponsored by Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Nov. 3. In USAG Level 5 competition, Stacy Coyle of Monroe dominated the standings. She placed first in the all-around, as well as capturing first-place awards in each of the individual events. Alex…

  • Sayreville girls featuring a new look on offense

    Bombers face East Brunswick in statesectional semifinal today By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer Bombers face East Brunswick in state sectional semifinal today By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer The Sayreville War Memorial High School field hockey team has traditionally been known for its strong defensive play, but this year the Bombers’ offense has been equally important. "Our…

  • Sport Shorts

    Registration is being accepted for the Old Bridge fall ice hockey youth instructional program, sponsored by the township Department of Parks, Recreation and Social Services. The program will be held on Sunday evenings at the Old Bridge Sports Arena. Youngsters age 5-12 will be instructed on the fundamentals of hockey including stickhandling, passing and shooting.…