Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Bigfoot Open Archery event will determine the Top Gun
Black Knight Bowbendershosting event in Jackson By tim morrisStaff Writer Black Knight Bowbenders hosting event in Jackson By tim morris Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Bernie Schlesinger takes aim with his recurve bow while practicing for this weekend’s Bigfoot Open Archery Festival in Jackson. Perrineville Road, Jackson, is a long way from Sherwood Forest. But for…
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Jackson Babe Ruth team avenges an earlier loss
By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer The first time the Jackson Babe Ruth 16-18-year-old baseball team squared off against St. Rose, the Jaguars made a handful of errors that led to a disappointing 9-0 loss. Still, Jackson coach Kevin Johnson knew the final score wasn’t indicative of how good his team could…
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Howell 9-year-olds rolling through District tourney
By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer HOWELL — An explosive offense has advanced the Howell South 9-year-old All-Stars into the fourth round of the winners’ bracket of the Little League district tournament. Following a win over Belmar in the opening round, Howell South knocked off Howell North 11-1 in game that was…
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Cozze cooks but Kell is swell in New Egypt Mods
NEW EGYPT — In a down-to-the-wire finale, Bucky Kell of Hammonton held off the gritty bid of 2003’s big winner, Frank Cozze, and powered under the checkered flag first, winning his first Modified race of the season at New Egypt Speedway Saturday on Grand Slam Little League Night. "Last year was great; it proved that…
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Jackson lax camp caters to curious newcomers
By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson High School girls’ lacrosse program has earned a reputation as one of the best in the state. For the past four seasons, the Lady Jaguars have won at least 15 games in addition to qualifying for both the Shore Conference and state…
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Jackson team posts comeback win over Point Boro
The Jackson Jaguars American Legion baseball team resorted to the long ball to down a scrappy Point Borough squad. Jackson got home runs from Chris McBride, Guy Passarelli and Bruce Reibis to register a dramatic 7-6 win over Point Borough last week. The Jaguars are now 3-4 overall. "It was a great game to watch,"…
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Sport Shorts
Sport Shorts The Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club will be running a summer soccer camp at Hoffman Field, Route 524, Howell. Camp dates are Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, in the evenings. Coach Wayne Ramsey and New Jersey Select once again will run the camp. The camp is open to members and nonmembers of…
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Sport Shorts
Sport Shorts The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting a "Ready, Set, Go" track and field program this summer. The program will be held at the Tennis Pro Shop of Ocean County Park, Lakewood, Mondays from July 21 through Aug. 11, 2-3 p.m. The fee is $12 per child. The program is…
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Jackson pitching staff is starting to come around
By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Howell third baseman Nick Solfaro fields a ground ball during a Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth League tournament game at the Manalapan Recreation Center on June 25. JACKSON — Good pitching beats good hitting. The staff of the Post 504 American Legion baseball team…
