Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts New Egypt girls softball final registration dates for girls ages 5-16 are Jan. 12, 14 and 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the New Egypt Elementary School. The fees are $60 for one child, $110 for two, and $140 for three or more. There is a mandatory fund-raiser — three Trenton Thunder tickets at…
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Rebels rally to top Braves in first-place bowling duel
Howell boysmove into contentionas well BY TIM MORRISStaff Writer Howell boys move into contention as well BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Howell’s Emerald Platzer is looking to help lead her team to a division title this year, in what is looking to be a competitive race. NEPTUNE — Round one…
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Sports Shorts
Sports Shorts The Holbrook Little League in Jackson will hold registration on Jan. 10 and 11 from noon-4 p.m., and Jan. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Italian-American at County line Road (Take right turn before Firestone Tire Store, onto Christopher Columbus Boulevard). Age groups are: T-ball — ages 5-6 (players must be age 5…
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Piners playing well in early going
Brick native back to lead Lions on the courts BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above, Lakewood’s Derryck Alexander soars above the Monmouth defense for a bucket, while at left, Ellory Malhi looks to move the ball during the Piners’ win in the 48th Annual Holiday Jubilee…
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Jags drop a tough one to St. Rose
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer Jags drop a tough one to St. Rose BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer TOMS RIVER — The Jackson High School boys basketball team had a six-point lead with six minutes remaining to earn a victory over St. Rose and advance into the semifinals of the WOBM Christmas Classic. But in high…
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Jags put forth another solid effort on the mats
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer LITTLE EGG HARBOR — Leaving the Pinelands Invitational Wrestling tournament with five individual champions was just another routine outing for the Jackson High School wrestling team. Jaguars coach Scott Goodale was pleased with sending nine wrestlers to the finals. However, Goodale’s expectations were to win more…
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Early on, Jaguars look as good as advertised
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer TOMS RIVER — The Jackson High School boys’ basketball team used a balanced scoring attack en route to a 64-42 victory over Central Regional in the opening round of the WOBM Christmas Tournament last Saturday night at the Ritacco Center in Toms River. Senior center Kenny…
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Jackson wrestlers off to a fast start on the mats
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer Jackson wrestlers off to a fast start on the mats BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Many extra hours spent in the weight room and on the wrestling mat during the off season paid huge dividends for Jackson High School senior Kevin Shelly. Shelly defeated Andrew Barnish, 8-4, in the…
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Jackson swimmers out of the blocks quickly
BY MIKE WHITEStaff Writer BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Despite winning just four of 11 events, the Jackson High School girls’ swim team relied on its depth to record a dramatic 87-84 victory over visiting Manalapan last Friday night at Ocean County College. The Lady Jaguars collected enough points by placing swimmers in…
