Category: Tri-Town Sports

  • New Egypt boys look to improve on offense

    PLUMSTED — Despite getting off to a 2-4 start, New Egypt High School boys lacrosse coach Jay Corby remains optimistic the Warriors can remain competitive in the Olympic Conference. "We have played most of the teams we’ve faced so far this season very tough," Corby said. "Our defense has done an outstanding job of limiting…

  • Piners advance to Ocean County tourney semis

    BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer At the start of the baseball season, it appeared Lakewood High School (LHS) might be headed for a mediocre season. After all, Gene Drumright took over for long-time coach Tom Carney in the 11th hour and a number of players on the 2003 squad failed to…

  • Lady Jaguars the class of the field at Morris Hills

    BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer Jackson High School girls track coach Alton Johnson never anticipated the level of competition that showed up at last Saturday’s Morris Hills Relays. Johnson figured the meet would serve as a good workout for his team. But when some of the top teams in the state…

  • Reed’s misfortune gives Rogers the win at WTS

    WALL TOWNSHIP — Stock car driver Marc Rogers thought the 2004 racing season would be a good one when he won the Modified feature race on Fan Appreciation Day April 10. He was even more convinced on Saturday night when he stood in the Wall Township Speedway winner’s circle for the second straight week after…

  • Horton, Michael rebound to score New Egypt wins

    NEW EGYPT — Modified star Jimmy Horton of Neshanic Station, and former United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Car champion Curt Michael, Oceanview, Del., both rebounded from past misfortune to win big in their respective headlining divisions at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night. Horton, forced to give up a sure win with one lap remaining…

  • Rebels improving with experience

    Howell lacrosse teams hope to continue trend this spring BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above, Howell’s Samantha Vadas puts a shot on net during the Rebels’ loss to Holmdel on Friday. At left, Ali Goldsmith looks to penetrate the Hornets’ defense. Howell High School’s programs are…

  • New Egypt girls off to a fast start

    BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer PLUMSTED — If the season opener is any indication of what lies ahead for the rest of the 2004 season, the New Egypt High School softball team could be headed for a second consecutive divisional title and another trip to the state tournament. The Lady Warriors…

  • Jaguars struggling with their defense early on

    BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — With a batting order filled with quality hitters capable of producing a staggering number of runs, the Jackson High School baseball team has one of the most potent offenses in the Shore Conference. However, the Jags have experienced all sorts of problems with defense.…

  • Jackson girls excelling with solid team play

    BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — For the past couple of seasons, the Jackson High School girls lacrosse team has been graced with a number of prolific scorers, the type of players who were capable of exploding for five, six or seven goals every game. The 2004 edition of the…