Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Jackson swimmers ready for Meet of Champions
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer Jackson swimmers ready for Meet of Champions BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Since losing to Rancocas Valley in the NJSIAA state tournament almost two weeks ago, a few members of the Jackson High School boys swim team have been preparing for the Meet of Champions scheduled for Saturday at…
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Big win for Howell girls in SCT
BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above, Howell’s Colleen Thomas looks to emerge from between a pair of Point Pleasant Borough defenders during their SCT game on Feb. 18 in Howell. At left, Brianne Lavin splits the defense on her way up court. The Howell High School…
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Jags make Absegami earn title
Jags give state BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer Jags make Absegami earn title BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer TRENTON — The Jackson High School wrestling team realized it would take a monumental effort to knock off state power Absegami in the NJSIAA Group IV final. After all, the Braves had captured three consecutive Group IV titles…
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Lady Jags win a third straight relays title
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer Lady Jags win a third straight relays title BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — For the third consecutive year, the speed and endurance of the Jackson High School girls indoor track team proved superior at the Ocean County Relays. The Lady Jaguars met little resistance in winning the title…
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Jackson boys top the field at Ocean Relays
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — The Jackson High School boys indoor track team rallied in the final two events of the night to outdistance a scrappy Toms River North squad to win the Ocean County Relays last Saturday at Red Bank Regional high School. Trailing TRN by three…
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Martin hopes NFL is next after fine career at BC
BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Tom Martin HOWELL — Tom Martin has put too much into football to stop now. The recent Boston College graduate and former Howell High School star is working out three days a week, doing grueling double-sessions each time at the Parisi gym in Fair Lawn, Bergen…
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Jags hope to rebound in state tournament
SCT loss to Manchester still stingingJackson boys BY MIKE WHITEStaff WriterJACKSON Jags hope to rebound in state tournament SCT loss to Manchester still stinging Jackson boys BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Coach Mike Antenucci had a hunch this team was going to present problems for the Jackson High School boys basketball team Billed…
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BlueClaws, Ocean County YMCA to team up for 3-on-3 tourney
The Lakewood BlueClaws and Ocean County YMCA are teaming up to offer basketball fans of all ages the chance to compete in the area’s first-ever Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The event will be held at FirstEnergy Park April 24 and 25. Presenting sponsors will be: the Asbury Park Press, 105.7 the Hawk, Clayton Block,…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Jackson Lightning (12U) tournament team (Tri-City Cyclones) is looking for two players for its spring and summer schedule as well as Wednesday night games. Tournaments include the Delmarva Super Regional and Cal Ripken’s Memorial Day Classic (at the Major League Replica stadiums). The team also plans to go to the AAU nationals.…
