Tag: Boys Basketball
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Basketball rivalry heats up between Saint Joseph, East Brunswick
The boys’ basketball rivalry is alive and well between East Brunswick High School and Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen. That fact was supported when Saint Joseph trimmed East Brunswick, 70-66, on Jan. 16 in Metuchen. Saint Joseph erased a 66-65 deficit when the Falcons sank four free throws in the final minute to end…
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Old Bridge boys’ basketball team holds off Monroe
Old Bridge High School’s boys’ basketball team held off a late comeback attempt by Monroe Township High School en route to a victory over a Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division rival. The Knights almost blew a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter, but a rally by the Falcons fell just short. Old Bridge was on…
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Rally by Allentown boys’ basketball team falls short
The Allentown High School boys’ basketball team ran out of time in a recent setback to Hamilton High School West. Allentown sliced major deficits but came up short in a 50-43 loss on Jan. 9 in Allentown. The Redbirds trailed, 28-14, at halftime and were down by 15 points entering the fourth quarter. Allentown rallied…
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Allentown wrestling team earns sweep on mats at home
The Allentown High School wrestling team swept West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, 63-12; Steinert High School, 57-15; and Hamilton High School West, 49-27, during a quad-meet that was held on Jan. 6 in Allentown. The Redbirds had 18 total pins in the three meets, including eight falls against Steinert and five pins each against West…
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Rumson-Fair Haven boys’ hoops rebounds to defeat Middletown South
The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School boys’ basketball team rebounded from an early loss behind a balanced attack during its 58-48 victory over Middletown High School South. That victory attained by Rumson-Fair Haven on its home court on Jan. 2 came off the Bulldogs’ 48-43 setback to a state power, Saint Peter’s Prep of Jersey…
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CBA victory over Howell sparks boys’ hoops winning streak
Since losing its season opener, the Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) boys’ basketball team has been on a tear with a three-game winning streak. The CBA run began with a victory over Howell High School, 80-64, on Dec. 19 in their home opener in Lincroft. The Colts then followed with a 73-39 victory at Freehold Township…
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Allentown continues undefeated start to girls’ hoops season
Girls’ Basketball Allentown High School continue its undefeated campaign after defeating Harry S. Truman High School of Levittown, Pennsylvania, 71-49, on Dec. 27. Senior Ryan Weise led the Redbirds’ effort in Allentown with 21 points. Junior Lauren Coiante added 11 points, and senior Marin Hartshorn contributed an additional 10 points. In reaching 4-0 on the…
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East Brunswick tops North Brunswick in key boys’ basketball contest
The East Brunswick High School boys’ basketball team chalked up a victory that the Bears admitted they really needed. That crucial victory came on Dec. 27 when East Brunswick made a call to its rival, North Brunswick Township High School, and came away on top of a 65-59 result. The triumph moved the Bears to…
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Allentown’s effort remains high after loss in boys’ hoops season opener
Despite losing soundly in its season-opening contest, the boys’ basketball team at Allentown High School still brought plenty of effort to the court. It wasn’t enough, however, as the Redbirds fell to Nottingham High School, 97-47, on Dec. 15 in Hamilton Township. The Redbirds played well in the first quarter and came out of it…
