Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Jackson boys are making some waves early on
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer During the 2003-04 season, Jackson High School boys swim coach John Pelano was concerned about his talent in the 100-yard breaststroke. He realized if the team was to improve, making the Jags stronger in that event was a must. Jackson’s 90-80 win over Southern last week…
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A rivalry continues
JEFFGRANIT staff CBA’s Brett DePalma and St. John Vianney’s Lance Schlegal mix it up during CBA’s 5-0 win in Wall on Dec. 15. With the win, the top-ranked Colts improved to 6-0 on the year, and continue to look like one of the top teams in the state.
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Piners expecting a solid season
Lakewood boys feature talent, depth this season BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Chris Smith is back to lead the Lakewood Piners this season as they look to compete with the Shore Conference’s elite teams once again. LAKEWOOD — A youthful Lakewood High School boys basketball team has its…
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Warriors should be improved
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer PLUMSTED — High school basketball coaches don’t put that much stock in preseason scrimmages. Those games are an opportunity for players to get in shape, work out kinks and begin to build chemistry. However, New Egypt High School boys basketball coach Jay Corby can’t help noticing…
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Jackson grapplers look to reload this season
Championship team lost several key components to graduation BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Defending District 21 champ Nick Keshecki is among the experienced wrestlers the Jaguars will look to this season to lead a young team back to prominence. JACKSON — There is no question the…
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Howell’s Bradley signs with Rutgers University
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Kyle Bradley will be playing for one of the top collegiate baseball programs in the country next fall when he heads north to Rutgers University. HOWELL — Kyle Bradley wants to win a baseball state championship with Red Bank Catholic (RBC) this spring. The strong right-handed…
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Sports Shorts
The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will sponsor a Youth Free Throw Championship on Jan. 15. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road,…
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Jaguars fall one game short of perfection
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Jackson running back Jon Reggio looks for some running room during the Jaguars’ 17-14 loss to East Brunswick in Sunday’s Central Jersey Group IV championship game at Rutgers Stadium. PISCATAWAY — The Jackson High School football team’s bid for a perfect ending to…
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Jackson boys making some waves early on
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer JACKSON — If last week’s season-opening rout of Brick Memorial is any indication what is in store for the Jackson High School boys swim team during the 2004-05 season, then the Jags have plenty to look forward to. Jackson stormed to a resounding 115-55 win over…
