• Falcons relying on pitching for deep tournament runs

    Falcons relying on pitching for deep tournament runs

    By Jimmy Allinder Baseball The Memorial Day weekend is usually when the high school sports season is nearing its end. However, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen baseball team (18-9) hopes this spring can last longer. The Falcons met Monroe Township High School May 27 at East Brunswick Vocational Technical High School for the…

  • Patriots, Colonials battle to move on in state baseball tourney

    Patriots, Colonials battle to move on in state baseball tourney

    By Jeff Appelblatt Because of the rain, Freehold High School’s baseball team found itself practicing between two of the school’s gyms rather than playing in the second round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. There was nothing Jon Block, the team’s coach the last 27 years, could…

  • Braves, Cougars familiar foes on the baseball diamond

    Braves, Cougars familiar foes on the baseball diamond

    By Jeff Appelblatt Manalapan High School’s baseball team was on a six-game skid when it took a trip to Colts Neck High School May 10. The Braves were shut out for five innings, and then that streak was snapped. Not only did Manalapan come back that day in Colts Neck, ignited by five runs in…

  • Colonials, Cougars close volleyball seasons with tourney exits

    Colonials, Cougars close volleyball seasons with tourney exits

    By Jeff Appelblatt When Freehold High School’s boys’ volleyball team lost to Colts Neck High School for a second time this season, Freehold coach Ryan Walkiewicz more or less said the Cougars were the team to beat. It was clear that didn’t change when the Shore Conference Tournament began May 15. The Colonials took care…

  • Patriots’ boys’ lacrosse team proud of accomplishments

    Patriots’ boys’ lacrosse team proud of accomplishments

    By Jeff Appelblatt Throughout the year, Freehold Township High School put teams on fields and courts that have been major contenders. In the fall, the football team tied a season-high in wins. In the winter, the boys’ basketball team won game after game before finishing the year with 25 wins in 28 chances. The boys’…

  • Tavaska leads Lions deeper in state sectional tournament

    Tavaska leads Lions deeper in state sectional tournament

    By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty Kyle Tavaska came through in the clutch for Jackson Liberty High School’s baseball team as it advanced to the second round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group III tournament with a 6-4 victory May 23 over Moorestown High School. Tavaska, who hit a sacrifice…

  • Lake restoration approach must be sustainable

    Lake restoration approach must be sustainable

    The fishermen man the rails of the old pond at Lake Topanemus. This is our pond. Freehold’ s central park is managed by a group of devoted commissioners. These community volunteers are neighbors and friends. However, they have a meager budget. Freehold Township and Freehold Borough control the flow of tax dollars. The lake needs…

  • Testa to continue professional baseball career in Italy

    Testa to continue professional baseball career in Italy

    By Wayne Witkowski Left-handed journeyman pitcher Joe Testa has always managed to land on his feet in professional baseball. This time, it’s with a team in Parma, Italy. “I’ve been keeping in shape, so it’s not that tough,” Testa said. “I’m always ready to play.” He’s waiting for the call when his visa and other…

  • N.J. Cheetahs prepare for showcases with eye toward expanding program

    N.J. Cheetahs prepare for showcases with eye toward expanding program

    By Wayne Witkowski As high school and college softball is winding down, the New Jersey Cheetahs elite travel program prepares for the start of practices, training and playing showcase games that begin in a few weeks. “It’s going good,” said David Dominici, who founded the Cheetahs in 2004 and is the president of the program,…

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