Tag: Boys Lacrosse
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Redbirds hoping to qualify for tourneys in rebuilding year
By Wayne Witkowski It’s one thing to have growing pains, but they hurt even more for a team having to rebuild from the loss of graduated All-American Dakota Wojcik and four outstanding defensemen like Allentown High School’s boys lacrosse team has had to do. With 10 players graduated — eight of them starters — the…
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Bears expect to compete as young lacrosse players develop
By Jimmy Allinder The future success of the East Brunswick High School boys lacrosse program will depend heavily on the development of its young players. At the midway juncture of the season, the Bears are 4-6 overall and 1-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). But with time, underclassmen will be what propel the team…
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Monroe has title aspirations with several standout players
By Jimmy Allinder This season has been filled with many personal accomplishments for members of the Monroe Township High School boys lacrosse team, but the Falcons would also like to bring home a few championships this spring. Following a disheartening last-minute loss to Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen, 9-8, April 21, which settled the…
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Raiders’ lacrosse team using GMC finals loss as motivation
By Warren Rappleyea After a disappointing loss in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) final a year ago, North Brunswick Township High School’s girls lacrosse team was determined to enter the 2016 season with a renewed focus. That has certainly shown on the field, as the Raiders have been dominant in getting off to a 7-0…
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Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph Up until a few years ago, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen lacrosse team had to venture outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) in order to play competitive matches. Those days are long gone. Due to the explosion of recreation programs that have infused high school teams with players…
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Rebels, Patriots look to new faces for continued lacrosse success
By Tim Morris On the way to sharing the Shore Conference A North Division Division title in 2015, the boys lacrosse teams at Howell High School and Freehold Township High School relied heavily on seniors. Those seniors have graduated — some to play in college — and replacing them will be the challenge as both…
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Colts relying on their scorers at start of lacrosse campaign
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy has ample firepower, led by returning 40-goal scorers Michael Carroll, a sophomore, and junior Nick Gasner. However, the team will need new starting goalie Ryan McGuiness, a junior who played in three games last year, and its rebuilt defense to evolve quickly and get the Colts back into championship…
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Bar set high for Bulldogs’ boys lacrosse team
By Warren Rappleyea On the heels of its first NJSIAA South Jersey, Group I championship and with a cadre of talented players returning, expectations are high this spring for Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys lacrosse team. A year ago, Rumson-Fair Haven started out 0-4 but quickly recovered to go 18-7 overall. Along the way,…
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Young Knights lacrosse team to lean on its defense
By Warren Rappleyea A young, but talented lineup took the field for Old Bridge High School’s boys lacrosse team when the Knights opened the season March 30 at Red Bank Regional High School. Last season, Old Bridge went 14-7 and reached the semifinals of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament before bowing to Saint Joseph…