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Temporary stay announced on civilian housing at base
The U.S. Navy will place a 60-day temporary freeze on renting housing at Naval Weapons Station Earle to civilians. The base lies in portions of several Monmouth County communities. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) and Colts Neck Deputy Mayor Russell Macnow recently met with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Dennis McGinn…
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Barrons put up fight, but fall short in Beast of the East
By Jeff Appelblatt It couldn’t have been what Bryan McLaughlin had hoped for when the 170-pound senior was dropped in the semifinals at the University of Delaware at the annual Beast of the East wrestling tournament. McLaughlin, who will attend Drexel University in the fall, has never been satisfied if he doesn’t take home the…
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Raiders pick up convincing early wins in boys’ swimming season
By Warren Rappleyea North Brunswick Township High School’s boys’ swimming team is off to a 3-1 start this winter, and coach Carrie Ann Ragavas said she is looking for the team to peak in time for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament in late January. The Raiders have been dominant in victories over Piscataway Township…
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St. Joseph to encounter rare obstacles on the court
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph There can be no disputing the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen boys’ basketball team has enjoyed tremendous success in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) and has been downright dominant since 2010. According to GMC Hoops, entering this season, the Falcons’ win-loss record in the Middlesex County Athletic Conference (MCAC),…
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Allentown girls’ hoops team encouraged by chemistry on court
By Wayne Witkowski Kali Hartshorn, who was an integral figure in Allentown High School’s girls’ basketball team’s 20-win seasons the last three years, as well as Bianca Santos, Hope Narozniak and Camille Flim are all graduated. Hartshorn is off to a college career playing lacrosse at the University of Maryland after an all-state high school…
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Freehold falls in boys’ hoops opener to rival Freehold Township
By Jeff Appelblatt Maybe it was the energy of the home crowd, or it was the benefit of shooting on the hoops they were used to. Whatever the reason, Freehold Township High School dominated its rival from Freehold High School right from the start Dec. 16. The Patriots went up, 13-4, in the first quarter…
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Colonials look to be competitive despite rebuilding season
By Jeff Appelblatt Sierra Strong had a fantastic game in the Freehold High School girls’ basketball team’s season opener Dec. 16 against Freehold Township High School. However, the problem for Freehold was both teams expected that. Freehold Township made it clear early that it had no problem living with Strong’s top-notch performance. The 16 points…
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Colts Neck girls look to out-run, out-think opponents on court
By Jeff Appelblatt The girls’ basketball team at Colts Neck High School took care of business in its season opener Dec. 16, beating Howell High School, 42-36. But it took fewer than 24 hours for the Cougars to be bounced from the WOBM Christmas Classic and have as many wins as losses on the season.…
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Cougars look for another title with new leaders, new division
By Jeff Appelblatt Colts Neck High School boys’ basketball coach Lou Piccola wasn’t totally sure what to expect in the Cougars’ season opener Dec. 16. His entire starting lineup from a year ago graduated, and his team was making the switch from the Shore Conference’s B North Division to A North. But in the first…
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