Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Holbrook 16-year-olds play well in defeat
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Despite losing two of three games at the District 18 baseball tournament, the Holbrook 16-year-old all stars proved to be worthy competition. "I thought overall this group played very well," Holbrook coach Gene Lopez said. "We had a couple of very good games. Our…
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Holbrook 10s are ready for District 18 tourney
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — When the Holbrook Little League 10-year-old all stars open the District 18 tournament Saturday against Berkeley, coach Jim Celidonio is counting on a combination of timely hitting and flawless defense to lift the team to victory. "This group of ballplayers is a pretty fundamentally…
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Alumni game is a success for Jackson baseball team
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — In an effort to raise funds to help support the Jackson High school baseball program, the Jackson Booster Club recently organized a home-run derby contest followed by an alumni game. The event proved not only to be a lot of fun for both players…
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Ex-Rebel Lindsey Gallo qualifies in 1,500 for the U.S. Olympic Trials
BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Ex-Rebel Lindsey Gallo qualifies in 1,500 for the U.S. Olympic Trials BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lindsey Gallo’s dream has come true. She will be running the 1,500 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Sacramento, Calif., Friday through July 18. "It’s like a dream come true," said…
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Hoffman earns win at NES holiday special
NEW EGYPT — Whitehall, Pa., driver Keith Hoffman was sparkling Saturday night, winning his third Modified feature of 2004 at New Egypt Speedway in a Big Bang holiday weekend special. "We really needed this. The crew’s been getting down lately. I hope this pumped them up," said Hoffman, who won 20-lap races at New Egypt…
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John Blewett III wins wild O’Rorke Memorial at WTS
WALL TOWNSHIP — Perhaps John Blewett III’s best move on Saturday night at Wall Township Speedway was picking the pole starting position in a blind draw for the fifth annual Marian O’Rorke Memorial Independence 76 for Modified stock cars. That’s because, by starting first, he was safely in front of the mayhem all the way.…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Holbrook Little League in Jackson will hold registration for its fall baseball (Aug. 27 to Oct. 30) on July 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Holbrook Little League field concession stand. Age groups are t-ball (6 and under), Farm (7-8), Minor (9-10), Majors (11-12), Juniors (13-14) and Seniors (15-16). All ages are…
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Jackson romps Mystic Island to get to 4-3
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — As a junior pitching for the Jackson High School junior varsity baseball team this past spring, Jason Halulka proved to be one of the team’s key players. His dominance from the mound resulted in Halulka being selected as the squad’s most valuable player. Halulka…
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Letting it fly
Letting it fly CHRIS KELLY staff Lakewood Prep’s Pat Jankowski fires a pitch to the plate during a recent ABCCL game against the Jersey Shore Tides. The Cougars, who play their home games at Lakewood Prep, will be back in action today, when they host the Toms River Black Sox.
