Category: Tri-Town Sports

By tim morrisStaff Writer Forys is back at the right time; Rebel runs pb at championship By tim morris Staff Writer Matt Forys is back, and just in time. For the last month, Forys has been battling the lingering effects of a cold. Although he was able to defend his Freehold Regional High School District…

At 10-4-1 Rebelsenjoying finest season By tim morrisStaff Writer At 10-4-1 Rebels enjoying finest season By tim morris Staff Writer Howell High School’s field hockey team has already achieved more on the playing field this year than any other team in school history. However, the Rebels aren’t ready to close the book on the 2002…

The Jersey Intensity 12U girls’ fast-pitch softball team is looking for a catcher and utility player for the upcoming season. The Intensity fast-pitch team is an ASA Junior Olympic softball program offering full-year instruction with winter indoor training, strength and conditioning programs, and spring, summer and fall tournaments. The team will compete in the nationals.…

By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer JACKSON — Following a sluggish first half, the Jackson High School ground attack got in gear and carried the Jaguars to a 26-10 victory over visiting Brick Memorial last Friday night in a Shore Conference American Division game at Jack Munley Field. Jackson, which improves to…

FARRAH MAFFAI Howell’s Kerilyn Schulz beats Red Bank’s Meghan Doherty to the ball during the Rebels’ recent 2-1 Shore Conference Tournament first-round win in Howell.

Friday By Mike WhiteStaff Writer Friday’s game has playoff implications for both teams By Mike White Staff Writer Lakewood High School football coach Dave Oizerowitz doesn’t believe the bye week leaves a team rusty and stale. In fact, Oizerowitz said having last week off is exactly what Lakewood needed following a disturbing 21-14 loss to…

By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer The Jackson High School boys’ soccer team is one step closer to winning a Shore Conference Tournament title. The Jaguars defeated visiting Wall High School 3-1 Monday afternoon in an SCT quarterfinal match-up. The Jaguars, who improved to 13-2 overall, met Monsignor Donovan, a 2-1 winner…

By tim morrisStaff Writer Braves, Rebels play Friday with the playoffs at stake By tim morris Staff Writer Two football teams with state playoff aspirations will be meeting at Manalapan High School on Friday night. Braves head coach Tom Tarver said that his squad is "ready for a dogfight" against a Howell Rebels team that…

By Mike WhiteStaff Writer By Mike White Staff Writer The Lakewood High School field hockey team was winless through its first 17 games of the season. Still, team members remained optimistic despite the losses. At no time were they tempted to quit playing. They showed up and fought no matter who the opponent was. In…