Category: Tri-Town Sports

  • Jackson’s recent play evoking memories of last season’s run

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — The high school baseball team had its back against the wall last week. The Jags needed to win consecutive games over Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin, and the Peddie School, Hightstown, in order to qualify for both the Shore Conference and state tournaments. With…

  • Jags poised for another run at a conference title

    JACKSON — Despite steamrolling visiting Long Branch High School in the opening round of the Shore Conference Tournament Monday afternoon, Jackson High School lacrosse coach Lori Johnson would like to see her team’s intensity pick up as it advances deeper into the event. The Lady Jags rolled to a routine 23-6 triumph over Long Branch,…

  • Jackson girls dominate at county championship meet

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Howell’s Devon Barnett runs to a third-place finish in the 100m high hurdles at the Monmouth County Championships at Holmdel High School last Wednesday. LITTLE EGG HARBOR — The Jackson High School girls’ track team met little resistance in winning the Ocean County Championships…

  • Pauch talks, Welsh walks at New Egypt Speedway

    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Freehold Mike Reutter races in the Sportsman division at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday. NEW EGYPT — Defending Modified champion Billy Pauch very nearly had a perfect night Saturday. The Frenchtown native came that close to a full sweep of the night, nailing his second win of the year in the Mod 25…

  • Braves hold off Rebels to win a district track title

    By tim morrisStaff Writer By tim morris Staff Writer TIMMORRIS Howell’s Kellee Hand made quite a debut at the Freehold Regional High School District Track and Field Championships, winning the 800 meters and placing third in the 400. Kerwin Lanz wasn’t sure how his team had done it. All of the early indications were that…

  • Lady Jags lacrosse team simply keeps rolling along

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — The Jackson High School lacrosse team is known for scoring goals in bunches. It isn’t unusual for the Lady Jaguars to manhandle opponents in the offensive zone. In its last three games, Jackson has flexed its muscles by outscoring its opponents 67-6. Following identical…

  • Jags’ defense starts with Kahle between the pipes

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — On a team that is loaded with gifted goal scorers, the girl behind the mask and bulky pads can sometimes get overlooked. But the talent of Jackson High School senior lacrosse goalie Sarah Kahle hasn’t go unnoticed. Kahle is the anchor of the Lady…

  • Jaguars in a must-win spot as postseason cutoff looms

    JACKSON — Despite being saddled with an overall record of 7-8, the Jackson High School baseball team still has a chance of qualifying for both the Shore Conference and state tournaments. The Jags need to be .500 by week’s end to earn a berth in to the state tournament. "We are still alive as far…

  • New Egypt continues to play well

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer NEW EGYPT — If nothing else, the high school’s softball team earned a bit of respect last weekend despite losing a pair of games in the Lancer Joust Tournament, hosted by St. John Vianney, Holmdel. Mount St. Dominic, Caldwell, a top 10 team in the state,…