Category: Suburban Sports
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South River boys a game away from sectional final
By richard jeromeStaff Writer By richard jerome Staff Writer Coach Eric Clays expects a challenge as his South River High School boys’ soccer team enters today’s sectional semifinal clash against Metuchen. "It’s going to be a tough game, a matchup between two [Greater Middlesex Conference Blue] Division rivals," said Clays, whose Rams are 14-4-1 this…
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Knights are ready to face Braves for the first time
By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer The Old Bridge High School football team will meet Manalapan on Saturday in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoffs. The contest matches the two teams for the first time. Knights coach Bob DeMarco noted that fifth-seeded Old Bridge and the fourth-seeded…
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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…
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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.…
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Four local teams in need of wins as cutoff looms
Sayreville, South River playing for top seeds in sectional tournaments By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY East Brunswick’s Brian Robinson carries the ball through the South Brunswick defense during the Bears’ 12-8 win in South Brunswick on Friday. With the win, the Bears helped their playoff chances, though they still…
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E.B. cross country team enjoying a breakout year
By richard jeromeStaff Writer By richard jerome Staff Writer East Brunswick High School boys’ cross country coach Rick Murray couldn’t be happier with his team’s performance this season. The Bears went 6-1. Their lone loss was against Old Bridge, to which they finished second in the Greater Middlesex Conference meet. "I knew we had a…
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Bombers look to advance in CJ Group IV tournament
Local teams beginpostseason play By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer Local teams begin postseason play By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer Experience has paid off for the Sayreville War Memorial High School boys’ soccer team this year. Twelve of the Bombers’ 18 players are seniors, many of whom learned a lot during last autumn’s 8-10-2 campaign. This time…
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Knights watch hard-luck season come to an end
Old Bridge boys played better than recordindicates By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer Old Bridge boys played better than record indicates By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer It was a tough fall for the Old Bridge High School boys’ soccer team. After going 12-6-3 a year ago, the Knights were just 3-11-1 this time around. Of the 11…
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CHRIS KELLY St. Bart Buffalo Junior Peewee player Dustin Schuld uses his left arm to keep away a Shore Blue Devil during a Pop Warner game in West Long Branch Sunday.
