Category: Tri-Town Sports
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BlueClaws’ coaching clinic set for Feb. 5
The Lakewood BlueClaws, single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, will have plenty of experience to offer area coaches participating in the third annual BlueClaws Coaches Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 5, at FirstEnergy Park. Philadelphia Phillies hitting coach Milt Thompson will lead the crew of professional instructors. Joining the 11-year big leaguer will be 2004 BlueClaws…
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Sports Shorts
Jackson Roller Hockey will hold registration on Jan. 14 and 21 and Feb. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the Main Meeting Room of the Jackson Municipal Building. Registration is open to all age groups (K-12). Fee for the spring league is $50 per player as well as $25 USA Inline Insurance is required for all…
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Lady Piners are showing signs of improvement
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer LAKEWOOD — Despite suffering through a dismal 0-5 start to the 2004-05 campaign, players and coaches of the Lakewood High School girls basketball team remain optimistic about the future. The Lady Piners recently dropped a 56-48 decision to Ocean High School in the Jaguar Classic at…
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Warriors fall a game short in holiday tourney
Partyka continues to be an offensive force BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer PLUMSTED — New Egypt High School junior basketball player Tom Partyka has stepped to the forefront this season as a leader. The 6-foot-3 swingman is the Warriors’ top scorer at 15 points per game. His ability to mix it…
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Rebels add another title to trophy case
Howell, winner of the Neptune Classic earlier in the season, added the Roselle Park Tournament championship to its trophy case Dec. 30. The Rebels rolled up 176 points to top runner-up Hanover Park (154 1/2) by 22 points. Seven Rebels made it to the finals. Freshman Cody Fobes won his second tournament crown winning the…
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Sports Shorts
The Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club, based in Howell, is sponsoring a USSF Entry Level (grade eight) Referee School Feb. 19, 26 and 28. The minimum age to take this class is 14. Pinelanders is also seeking adults to officiate games U14 and over. Adults wishing to become referees are encouraged to take this class. Register…
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Lavin’s clutch plays leads Howell to Kuhnert title
Rebels edge Colts Neck, 38-37 BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFFGRANIT staff Above, Howell’s Brianne Lavin looks to push the ball upcourt during the Kuhnert final in Freehold on Thursday. At left, Colts Neck’s Jessellyn Jackson and Howell’s Colleen Thomas battle for a loose ball. In the frantic final…
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Richardson pleased with Piners’ ‘jubilant’ play
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer NEPTUNE — Lakewood High School boys basketball coach John Richardson was hoping to get out of the Holiday Jubilee with a few nicks and bruises. After all, the event was loaded with high-powered teams that can put a hurting on squads that are in the rebuilding…
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Piners advance to Holiday Jubilee semifinals
Jackson boys search for their shooting touch BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Lakewood’s Chris Smith drives to the hoop with authority during the Piners’ win over Pleasantville on Monday in Neptune. At left, Lakewood’s Josh Johnson is fouled as he tries to score from the…
