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Monroe softball team seeking experience, leadership
By Jimmy Allinder If there was ever a spring the Monroe Township High School softball team needs leadership, this is it. The Falcons are 0-3 in their first three games — 1-0 to Watchung Hills Regional High School in the opener, 4-2 to division foe South Brunswick High School and 9-6 to Northern Burlington County…
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Balance key in Lady Vikings’ strong start to lacrosse season
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s girls’ lacrosse team is off to a strong start as it looks to better the 10-9 record it posted last spring. The Lady Vikings opened the season with three straight victories before falling to Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) rival Monroe Township High School, 10-6, April 7. Midfielder Shannen…
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Lancers’ softball team off to strong start with eyes on playoffs
By Matthew Rocco Saint John Vianney High School’s deep lineup and talented pitching duo have carried the Lancers to a fast start to the softball season. The Lancers opened the 2017 campaign with a 5-1 win over Caravel Academy (Bear, Delaware), led by seven strong innings from senior pitcher Demi Rivera and a two-RBI day…
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Several newcomers look to make impact on RBC girls’ golf team
By Warren Rappleyea Red Bank Catholic (RBC) High School’s girls’ golf team entered the season with several new faces in the lineup from the group that won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Tournament of Champions last spring. The Caseys roared through an undefeated campaign and went on to win the Monmouth County…
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Pitch-count rules not stopping Barrons from thriving
By Jeff Appelblatt As a starting pitcher, Harry Rutkowski can’t throw every day. But when he has this year, Woodbridge is 2-0 and opponents have been left bent out of shape. Rutkowski was pulled when he reached 90 pitches in his most recent outing April 9 against North Brunswick Township High School. Justin Silva continued…
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Metuchen golf teams successful in relaxed atmosphere
By Jimmy Allinder Metuchen A high school golf match couldn’t be more different than what takes place in a professional tournament. There are no giant crowds lining fairways and surrounding the greens, and there are certainly no television cameras stationed near holes. For the most part, matches are competitive but tend to be more friendly…
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Monmouth Museum to host trivia night
The Monmouth Museum will host a girls night out trivia contest. The trivia contest will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on April 20, at the Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The trivia contest will have prizes. Individuals can bring a team to the contest or join a team. Tickets for…
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Lions see improvement in boys’ volleyball team’s 2nd year
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School boys’ volleyball coach Brian Chesley knows it takes time to build a new program but sees optimistic signs of improvement in the program’s second year. “Our inaugural season was absolutely a success. Our record does not describe our improvement from beginning to end. In the beginning of the…
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Confidence builds for Warriors’ baseball team despite 1st loss
By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School’s baseball team suffered its first loss of the season April 8, but new coach Tom Corby and his players still felt an increased confidence as they head into a key stretch early in the season. The Warriors, a New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group I school,…
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