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Warriors wrap up division
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent There was plenty of excitement around New Egypt High School in Plumsted on May 25 when the Warriors’ baseball and softball teams played in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I state sectional tournament semifinals. For the 16-8 baseball team, it was the furthest advance into the state tournament in its nine…
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Jackson Memorial’s Andy Lopez and West Windsor-Plainsboro South’s Mike Skapyak
Jackson Memorial’s Andy Lopez and West Windsor-Plainsboro South’s Mike Skapyak look for the umpire’s call — it was “out” — during a Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament game played May 21 in Jackson. The Jaguars beat the Pirates, 1-0. For more photos, see the Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Jackson Memorial High School’s Dan Falvo prepares to deliver a pitch
Jackson Memorial High School’s Dan Falvo prepares to deliver a pitch to a West Windsor- Plainsboro South hitter during a Central Jersey Group IV state sectional tournament game played on May 21 in Jackson. The Jaguars defeated the Pirates, 1-0, in eight innings. For more photos, see the Photo Galleries at www.gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The Jackson Sons of AmVets Post 2 will host its third annual golf benefit on June 18 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township. The event will be an 18-hole scramble tournament with a shotgun start at 7:45 a.m. The donation is $100 per golfer. Sponsorships are…
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Jags’ McDonnell to play hoops at UMass-Lowell
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jimmy McDonnell, whose combination of height, 6-9, and deft outside-shooting touch for the Jackson Memorial High School basketball team made him a college hoops prospect, has decided to attend and play basketball at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. McDonnell made his decision after recently visiting the NCAA Division II school and…
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Jags, Lions bid for spot in championship game
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent One thing is certain about the Shore Conference Tournament championship game that will be played on June 2 at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood: a baseball team from Jackson will be bidding for the crown. Jackson Memorial High School’s Matt Meleo tries to lock on to a pitch during the Jaguars’ Central…
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Carrick wins state sectional golf crown
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Amid-season slump, for him, is all behind Howell High School golfer Corey Carrick now. The Rebels’ senior won the NJSIAA Central/South Jersey Group IV state sectional title on May 17. Corey Carrick Carrick carded a two-over-par 72 on the par 70 Linwood Country Club near Atlantic City, winning by four…
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New law provides rules for tuition assistance
It is now state law that public school employees may attend only fully accredited educational institutions in order to be eligible for tuition assistance. State Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (all R-Monmouth and Mercer) expressed pleasure that a bill they sponsored was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie last…
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State will decide on FRHSD budget
Eight municipalities fail to agree on amount of tax levy for 2010-11 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District’s budget for the 2010-11 school year is now in the hands of state education officials. The lack of unanimous agreement among officials of the FRHSD’s eight sending municipalities on a general fund…
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