Tag: Boys Basketball
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Howell boys’ basketball team gets victory at right time
The Howell High School boys’ basketball team was in desperate need of a victory with the postseason tournaments fast approaching. The Rebels received that crucial triumph when they defeated Freehold High School, 47-34, in Freehold on Feb. 8. It was Howell’s first victory in five games. “This win brings us back,” Howell senior point guard Naseim…
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J.P. Stevens boys’ basketball team gearing up for postseason
The John P. Stevens High School boys’ basketball team is fueling up for its run in the tournaments that await the Hawks in the coming weeks. J.P. Stevens put its foot on the pedal when it cruised past New Brunswick High School, 71-54, on Feb. 8 in New Brunswick. J.P. Stevens coach Chris Garcia is…
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Lancers stay on winning track with boys’ hoops win over Blue Devils
Teamwork and energy were on full display for the Saint John Vianney High School boys’ basketball team in a key victory recently over Shore Regional High School. The Lancers led the entire game that was played in Holmdel on Jan. 29, securing a 44-31 victory against the Blue Devils for their fifth straight triumph. Shore…
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Monroe shows plenty of determination on boys’ basketball court
The Monroe Township High School boys’ basketball team may be short on victories, but it isn’t lacking determination. That attitude far exceeds the record the Falcons have compiled this season. Fritz Frage, a senior guard for Monroe, pointed out the positives that evolved out of the Falcons’ 57-42 setback to Edison High School on Jan.…
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Old Bridge boys’ basketball team picking up victories despite injuries
The injury report has been a constant pain for the Old Bridge High School boys’ basketball team this season. “Health will be the key for us,” Old Bridge coach Jim Macomber said. “Even [on Jan. 30 against Bishop George Ahr High School], we had Nick Zaleck, a starter, twist his ankle. Hopefully, it’s not a…
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Allentown boys’ basketball team pleased with improved play
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team recently suffered a season sweep at the hands of Nottingham High School, but the Redbirds are still excited to see how far they have come over the course of the season. Allentown head coach Jay Graber was quick to praise his team following its 58-45 loss to Nottingham…
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Injury-ridden Ranney falls to Roselle Catholic in boys’ hoop showdown
The Ranney School, which was without two starters due to injuries, could not keep up with the state’s top-ranked boys’ basketball team, Roselle Catholic High School, when the two powers met recently in the Jersey Shore Challenge. The showdown was played at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Jan. 31, and Roselle Catholic emerged with…
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Allentown boys’ basketball team learns in defeat to Trenton
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team learned a valuable lesson in defeat. Allentown was beaten by a superior foe, Trenton Central High School, by a final score of 65-36 on Jan. 23 in Allentown. However, the loss may pay off down the road. “Trenton plays a fantastic schedule,” Allentown coach Jay Graber said. “They…
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Edison boys’ basketball team upsets Sayreville despite slow start
Edison High School’s boys’ basketball team overcame a slow start and scored a convincing victory against Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division leader Sayreville War Memorial High School. The Eagles found themselves trailing, 10-0, early in the first quarter. However, they went on a 12-4 run to the end the frame down by only two…
