Tag: Allentown High School
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Allentown girls’ basketball has turned it around this season
The start of this winter season was not so pretty for the Allentown High School girls’ basketball team. Losing three straight games right out of the gate, the Redbirds had to find a way to stop the bleeding and get their season back on track. Through stellar defense and the great play of junior Maddie…
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Allentown’s Lamparelli, Golden shine at MCT wrestling championships
Another historic milestone was eclipsed by Allentown High School senior Joey Lamparelli at the Mercer County Tournament wrestling championships that were held on Feb. 1 at Robbinsville High School. Lamparelli decisioned the No. 1 seed, Jacob Veneiza of Hopewell Valley Central High School, in the final of the 120-pound bracket, 8-3. With that victory, Lamparelli…
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Allentown track program thriving this winter
It’s been a terrific winter season so far for both the Allentown High School boys’ and girls’ indoor track and field teams. Each squad brought home the silver medal at the Mercer County Championships that were held on both Jan. 24 and 25 at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River. “We had…
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Family dynamic important towards Allentown’s success on the mat
There’s a new voice leading the Allentown High School wrestling team this season, but that hasn’t changed the great family culture that has been surrounding the Redbirds the last few seasons. Marc Cunigilo has stepped up from his assistant coach role to replace Mitch Nock as head coach this season. The new head man has…
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Allentown’s Lamparelli shooting for more success on wrestling mat
History was made earlier this season when Allentown High School’s Joseph Lamparelli became the wrestling program’s all-time leader in victories. He broke the record of 117 triumphs that was held by Allentown graduate Ross Scheuerman, who has played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is now in the Canadian Football League. Standing now…
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Allentown boys’ basketball thriving under new coach
There’s a new culture surrounding the Allentown High School boys’ basketball team. Walter Kelly is in his first season directing the Allentown boys’ basketball program. Kelly is a former assistant coach for Trenton Central High School. He helped guide the Tornadoes to back-to-back state sectional championship games and win the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4…
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Weise, Allentown roll past Freehold Township on the hardwood
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team came into its contest against Freehold Township High School on Jan. 4 focused on rebounding from its loss to Hamilton High School West the night before. After the Patriots started the game on a 6-1 surge, Allentown ironed up its full-court press to perfection to slow down Freehold…
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Central Jersey Top 10: Holiday week’s boys’ basketball rankings
New Jersey’s scholastic boys’ basketball teams celebrated the holiday season with a full schedule of games. Here is a look at this holiday week’s Central Jersey Top 10 rankings. (Ranking. Team, Record) 1. Middletown South, 2-0: Middletown South stays as the lead dog in the rankings with a great start to the season. The Eagles…
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Central Jersey Top 10: Week One boys’ basketball rankings
The scholastic boys’ basketball season in New Jersey opened this past weekend when area teams showcased their talents on the hardwood. Here is a look at the Central Jersey Top 10 rankings after one weekend of play. (Ranking. Team, Record) 1. Middletown South, 2-0: Middletown South got the season started off right on Dec. 19,…
