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Monmouth receives notice in preseason soccer polls
With three Regional All-Americans returning, the Monmouth University men’s soccer team is getting notice in the College Soccer News Preseason Poll. This is nothing new for the Hawks, who have been a presence in the national polls the last seven years under head coach Robert Mc- Court. Monmouth reached a high of No. 4 in…
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Seaneen Girl wins Monmouth Oaks
Naveed Chowhan’s Seaneen Girl took command around the far turn and opened up a daylight lead in the stretch to capture the Grade 3 $100,000 Monmouth Oaks on Aug. 10 by an impressive six lengths. Ridden by Paco Lopez, Seaneen Girl covered the mile and 1/16 over a fast main track in 1:44 and paid…
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Alumni game showcased Raritan’s soccer history
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Raritan High School’s long history on the soccer field was on full display on Aug. 8, as the school hosted an alumni soccer event that attracted former Rockets from as far back as 1977. About 80 alumni played in 7-on-7 games. Well over 600 people, including family and community members, attended…
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Middletown 11/12 softball team captures District 19 championship
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Middletown Little League’s softball team regained the District 19 championship after a winning a memorable finals with defending champion Lincroft. “It was a real thriller,” Middletown manager John Yeasky said of the 12-11 victory at the Marlboro Little League field. Isla Brennan’s two-RBI single with runners on second and third…
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SPORT SHORTS
Rutgers University will retire Eric LeGrand’s No. 52 during ceremonies at the Scarlet Knights’ Sept. 14 home football game against Eastern Michigan University. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. LeGrand, a Colonia High School graduate, will become the first Scarlet Knights player to have his number retired in the program’s 144-year history. He has represented the…
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Matawan gears up for season with a new QB at the helm
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent I t’s a different season for Matawan Regional High School’s football team, which opened preseason practices on Aug. 12. There is no talk about ending in state championship games as in the prior two preseasons. There is no Jared Allison, who is off to a college career at the University of…
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Summer basketball
Middletown High School North’s Mia Ehling races upcourt during the Lions’ July 29 game in the Maroon & White Summer Basketball Camp, which was held at Red Bank Regional High School. The camp attracted college scouts to the venue. FRANK GALIPO
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‘Dawn DiCicco — Lyrical Painting Series’
“Turn to Rust” 2013 The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft is featuring the work of Red Bank expressionist painter Dawn DiCicco in its ongoing New Jersey Emerging Artist Series. “Dawn DiCicco – Lyrical Painting Series” opens Aug. 16 and will run through Sept. 15 in the Nilson Gallery. The opening reception on Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m.,…
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‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ hits the stage
Peanuts characters come to life in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” running at Center Playhouse, Freehold, on Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25. The production features (clockwise from center) Kevin Lyons as Charlie Brown; Alicia Moeller as Sally; Phil Mazzara as Schroeder; Linda Farley as Snoopy; Luke Sweeney as Linus; and Krystle Danza as…
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