Category: Tri-Town Sports
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Jackson defense sets the tone in dominant fashion
Staff Writer By Mike White FARRAH MAFFAI Jackson players celebrate their 24-0 win over Cherokee in the South Jersey Group IV final at Rutgers Stadium on Saturday. PISCATAWAY — The week before Jackson and Cherokee were to meet in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association South Jersey Group IV state title game, members of…
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Jaguar offense leads the way to another state title
Staff Writer By Mike White PISCATAWAY — The patented ground attack was in full swing. Nick Anzalone made the most of his two completions. Kelvin Vaughan and Jim Migliore each produced big plays, and Mike Cortese drilled another long-distance field goal. In Saturday’s 24-0 victory over Cherokee in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association…
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Jackson thankful to get by tough Southern squad Castellano has another stellar day to lead Jags
Staff Writer By Mike White Jackson thankful to get by tough Southern squad Castellano has another stellar day to lead Jags Led by the running of senior tailback Nick Castellano and a defense that made major adjustments in the second half, the Jackson High School football team rolled to a 24-13 victory over visiting Southern…
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Jags set to put finishing touch on perfect season
Staff Writer By Mike White The Jackson High School football team has a lot to be thankful for. The Jaguars are loaded with talented players and a coaching staff that has molded those players into one of the best teams to grace the Shore Conference in years. They own the longest current win streak in…
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Piners upset TR South to end season on high note Lakewood finishes year at 6-4 after shaky start
Staff Writer By Mike White Piners upset TR South to end season on high note Lakewood finishes year at 6-4 after shaky start It was important to first-year Lakewood High School football coach Dave Ozierowitz that his team finishes the season on a positive note. He wanted the Piners to close the year by winning…
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Blewetts dominate Wall Stadium’s Turkey Derby Davidson wins Pro Stock championship
Staff Writer By Tim morris Blewetts dominate Wall Stadium’s Turkey Derby Davidson wins Pro Stock championship Jimmy Blewett didn’t get what he wanted at Wall Stadium’s Turkey Derby on Saturday, but the Howell driver got plenty of satisfaction anyway. Blewett and his brother John Blewett III had a stranglehold on the 28th annual event at…
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Sport Shorts
Jeff Manto, the former major league player who will manage the Lakewood BlueClaws in 2002, is offering hitting instructions over the next few months to area prospects. The lessons will be geared toward the serious baseball player, and will be conducted in the batting cages at GPU Energy Park, Lakewood. Manto will be assisted by…
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Jaguars cruise past Shawnee in SJ Group IV semifinal
Staff Writer By Mike White JERRY WOLKOWITZ Jackson’s Jeremy Edwards races upfield during the Jaguars’ 24-8 win over Shawnee in the South Jersey Group IV semifinal game in Jackson on Friday. This time around, it was much easier to dispose of the Renegades. The Jackson High School football team combined a balanced offensive attack with…
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Jags get big performances from their marquee players
Staff Writer By Mike White He isn’t a guy who warrants a lot of attention. He doesn’t possess the big play ability of Nick Castellano or the power of Joe Serratelli. His job is to block. And, according to Jackson High School football coach Reggie Lawrence, he does it very well. Senior Jay Pirigyi is…
