Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Piner track teams poised to compete at county meet Pair of relay teams qualify for nationals in March
Staff Writer By Mike White Piner track teams poised to compete at county meet Pair of relay teams qualify for nationals in March As both the Lakewood High School boys and girls indoor track teams prepare for the county championships starting this week, Coach Jack Boylan has a couple of relay teams that have already…
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Howell bowlers throwing strikes in the early going Girls and boys are ranked in Top 10 in the state
Staff Writer By tim morris Howell bowlers throwing strikes in the early going Girls and boys are ranked in Top 10 in the state JERRY WOLKOWITZ Howell’s Jon Hoyt shows off the form that has made him one of the top bowlers on a very strong team this season. There’s nothing like success to instill…
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Jackson girls continue to roll in holiday tournament Lakewood girls bow out in semifinal round
Staff Writer By Mike White Jackson girls continue to roll in holiday tournament Lakewood girls bow out in semifinal round The Jackson High School girls’ basketball team is in a position in which it has never found itself. The Lady Jaguars had an opportunity to win their own holiday tournament. Jackson advanced to the championship…
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Piners almost pull off upset of No. 1 Neptune
Piners almost pull off upset of No. 1 Neptune By Mike White Staff Writer Beads of sweat rolled down the face of John Richardson. The longtime Lakewood High School boys basketball coach looked as if he just finished boxing 12 rounds with the heavyweight champion of the world. A smile came to his lips as…
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Jags drop tough one at WOBM tournament Jackson boys fall to 4-1 with loss
Staff Writer By Mike White Jags drop tough one at WOBM tournament Jackson boys fall to 4-1 with loss Patience and experience are ingredients needed to pull off any upset. For the better part of three quarters last Thursday, the Jackson High School boys’ basketball team displayed both characteristics in its attempt to upset Raritan…
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Manalapan hosts Howell in showdown on Saturday
Staff Writer By tim morris Manalapan hosts Howell in showdown on Saturday There is a special air of anticipation surrounding Saturday night’s Shore Conference A North Division Manalapan-Howell wrestling match. First, the match needs no hype. These two teams have dominated the division for quite some time, and that alone means that there are championship…
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JERRY WOLKOWITZ Howell’s Kristin Hein launches a shot during a game against Colts Neck at the Jack Kuhnert Memorial Tournament in Manalapan last Wednesday.
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Howell’s Cunliffe a natural on the wrestling mat Rebel nearing all-time wins record at the school
Staff Writer By tim morris Howell’s Cunliffe a natural on the wrestling mat Rebel nearing all-time wins record at the school JERRY WOLKOWITZ Howell’s Zac Cunliffe, shown here wrapping up Manalapan’s Mike Cassilano during their 112-pound Super Regional bout last year, has his eyes set on a state championship and the school’s career wins record.…
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Lady Jaguars get off to fast start with three wins Jackson girls turning heads with their solid early-season play
Staff Writer By Mike White Lady Jaguars get off to fast start with three wins Jackson girls turning heads with their solid early-season play The Jackson High School girls basketball team gave coach Rachel Goodale an unexpected Christmas gift. The Lady Jaguars are off to their best start in recent memory. Jackson won its third…
