Category: Tri-Town Sports

  • Experienced Jackson team facing lofty expectations

    JACKSON — The Jackson High School boys’ tennis team is counting on the strength and experience of its singles players to lead it into the 2003 campaign. Senior singles players Nick Gkionis, Sandor Tussay and Mike Brown are expected to lead the Jags in their challenge for A South crown. "I think the strength of…

  • ShopRite lifts lid on New Egypt Speedway season

    A spankin’ new season of racing action is ready to roll at New Egypt Speedway starting Saturday when the Perlmutter Family ShopRite superstores present the track’s Spring Lidlifter, featuring a five-division race card and, of course, some fun stuff for the fans. There will be surprises for the kids, trophies for the race winners, and…

  • Wall Township Speedway set to open this Saturday

    With the cold winter months for the most part just a memory, auto racing competitors and enthusiasts will be shaking off cabin fever this Saturday evening at 5 p.m. as Wall Township Speedway opens its 54th consecutive season of stock car racing. An anticipated large field of cars is creating plenty of excitement, as is…

  • Jackson team looking to pick up where it left off

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY Jackson’s Danielle Gressey drives to the hoop during the Shore Basketball Coaches all-star game at Wall High School on March 28. Gressey, who scored seven points, was part of the South squad that lost the contest 76-67. Lakewood’s Shakeema Martin and Nicole Huderwitz also…

  • New Egypt team ready to cash in on its potential

    Baseball squad looks for improvement in second year as varsity sport By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer NEW EGYPT — As a first-year varsity program, the New Egypt High School baseball team finished with an overall record of 7-16 last season, which was not too bad considering there were no seniors on…

  • Piners hope to continue building their program

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer LAKEWOOD — While the Lakewood High School softball team may not be ready to challenge for the Shore Conference B South title, the Lady Piners return a solid core of players eager to prove they are capable of surpassing last year’s 3-14 record. "We have a…

  • Sport Shorts

    Sport Shorts Spring tryouts for the Ocean County YMCA Tiger Shark Long Course Swim Team, Developmental Spring Clinic and Competitive Stroke Clinic will be held today and April 10 at 3:45 p.m. at the Ocean County YMCA. All new participants must try out in order to qualify for the spring programs. For more information regarding…

  • Lady Lancers’ postseason run comes to an end

    SJV girls fall to Shabazz in TOC semifinals By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI St. John Vianney sophomore guard Shantel Brown, of Lakewood, grabs a rebound during the Lancers’ loss to Shabazz in Elizabeth on Friday. St. John Vianney girls basketball coach Bob Ward had a plan coming into this…

  • Goetz team advances to the semifinals of NYAA tourney

    By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — After starting the season with a record of 5-9, the Goetz Middle School boys’ basketball made a few mid-season changes that resulted in a reverse of fortune. The Cougars recently concluded their season by advancing to the semifinals of the National Youth Athletic Association…