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Rebels have experience and depth on their side
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer HOWELL I f there is a silver lining in a 1-9 season, it is generally that a coach gets to look at a lot of underclassmen — players who will be returning the following season. At Howell High School, which is more accustomed to playing postseason football, the bright side…
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SPORT SHORTS
Manalapan’s Robby Andrews has become the newest member of the New Jersey- New York Track Club coached by the legendary Frank Gagliano. After setting national indoor records at Manalapan High School (800 and 1,000 meters), Andrews went to the University of Virginia, where he won two NCAA titles at 800 meters. After his sophomore year,…
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Colonials looking to become better finishers this season
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer FREEHOLD BOROUGH At Freehold High School, the football team’s mantra is “finish everything.” Head coach Dave Ellis pointed out that the Colonials lost five games in the fourth quarter last year. When you go 1-9, that can be the difference between a .500 or winning season. They can’t let that…
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Patriots looking to build on second-half momentum
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP I t was a tale of two seasons for the Freehold Township High School football team in 2012. The Patriots went 0-5 in their first five games, but they finished the season strong by winning four of their last five games. Head coach Mike D’Antonio, who begins his…
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SPORT SHORTS
Freehold students Cody Clayton (Brookdale Community College), Patrick Kilduff (University of Maryland) and Connor McAuley (Seton Hall University) are recipients of a New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA) Caddie Scholarship. NJSGA Caddie Scholars receive a minimum award of $3,500 per year for all incoming freshmen and new in-college recipients. Last year, all existing scholarships were…
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Mustangs have a new look, more overall team speed
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer MARLBORO A s Jason Dagato embarks on his first year as Marlboro High School’s new head football coach, he has brought one big change to the team. “There’s a noticeable increase in speed on the field,” he said. “We’re giving up less big plays and making more.” Dagato, who is…
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Cougars looking to build on last year’s record season
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Linemen for the Colts Neck High School football team go through a drill during a preseason practice as they readied themselves for the Sept. 12 opener at Tom River High School East. Kickoff in Toms River is at 7 p.m. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR COLTS NECK C olts Neck High…
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Manalapan kicks off grid season hosting Jackson Memorial
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Manalapan High School football coach Ed Gurrieri addressed his football players following conditioning drills at a recent workout. The Braves will suit up for real on Sept. 12, when the three-time defending A North Division champions host Jackson Memorial High School at 6 p.m. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR MANALAPAN Head…
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2013 Freehold Regional High School District football preview
A nother exciting season of high school football kicks off on Sept. 12, with all six Freehold Regional High School District schools in action. Manalapan High School, which won the last three Shore Conference A North Division crowns and has been a state playoff finalist in the last two seasons, begins its quest for its…
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