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Area wrestlers stand out at Region 6 tournament
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent It was a strong weekend for the area’s top wrestlers. Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, Keansburg High School and Middletown High School North are sending grapplers to the state individual championships at Atlantic City on March 6-8, as wrestlers from each of the four schools won gold…
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Eagles girls begin defense of sectional hoops title
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Stephanie Karcz of Middletown High School South’s girls basketball team remembers the excitement of winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championship last season as her team prepared to open its defense of that title on March 5 at home. The Eagles (21-5), winners of a fourth straight Shore Conference A…
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Ferro, Warner among area standouts to win state titles
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The state indoor track and field season concluded with Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) standout Blaise Ferro capturing his second straight NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) title. The Colts’ junior defended his 3,200- meter run title by posting the year’s fastest time, 9:12.96. He now has three 3,200 MOC crowns —…
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Soaring to the basket
MATT DENTON Christian Brothers Academy’s Jack Laffey goes up for a basket against Toms River High School North during the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals at Brookdale Community College. The Colts won handily to advance to the conference tournament finals on Feb. 27 at Monmouth University, where the Colts were stunned by Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High…
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Health care scholarship deadline is April 16
Newman Springs Dental Care in Lincroft is offering one $500 scholarship for a Holmdel High School graduating senior planning a career in health care, including the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, physical therapy and other areas. Scholarship applications must be received by April 16 and are available at the high school’s guidance department or…
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Hellenic Dancers return to Holmdel March 22
The Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (HDNJ) will present their annual Taverna Night performance at 3 p.m. March 22 at Holmdel High School’s theater at 36 Crawfords Corner Road. All proceeds will support HDNJ. “I am excited to share a new theme with our audience this year. We always conduct research to perpetuate our culture…
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Feline musical revue focuses on animal rights
Lauren Weiner of Aberdeen, a graduate student at Monmouth University, will present “Life is a Catbaret,” a musical revue to raise awareness for animal rights, at 8 p.m. March 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 883 Route 34, Matawan. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors and students. This event will raise awareness for…
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‘Hi-Lo’ fundraiser to benefit fire company
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Hi-Lo Fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at the firehouse, 601 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Doors open at 7 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase critical equipment for the Lincroft Fire Company. Players do not require special skills to play the…
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Historical society slates craft workshops
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will host winter and spring workshops at 50 Pitman Ave., Ocean Grove. The cost is $15 for each class along with an additional kit fee. A “March Matchbox Minis” class will be held from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 7 at the Grove Hall Retreat Center, 15 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean…
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