Tag: Boys Soccer
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Metuchen’s girls’ tennis team competitive against all teams
By Jimmy Allinder The Metuchen High School girls’ tennis team may be just an NJSIAA Group I program, but that doesn’t mean the Bulldogs can’t compete with the big boys. Metuchen (10-0 overall) has not only beaten teams from its own Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division, but also larger schools from the Red Division.…
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Allentown runners prepare for Shore Coaches cross-country meet
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s girls’ cross-country team is keeping pace with another solid season behind junior Devon Hoernlein heading into the New Balance Shore Coaches Cross-Country Invitational Oct. 1 at Holmdel Park. “We were fourth last year in [NJSIAA] Central Jersey, Group III, and we’ve gotten even stronger,” Rick Smith, who coaches the…
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Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup entertains 600 children
New Jersey Youth Soccer in partnership with the Freehold Soccer League hosted a Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup for a second consecutive year. This soccer event engaged more than 600 children at the Jackson Mills soccer fields. The Kohl’s American Cup started in 2000 to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players…
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Patriots, Rebels, Braves, Mustangs winners on gridiron
Colts Neck The Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer team was blanked by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Sept. 17, 6-0. The girls’ team ended with a 2-2 tie Sept. 13 against Freehold Township High School. Senior Raeann Giannattasio finished in 14th place during the Senior race of the Bernie Magee Memorial Class Meet held Sept.…
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Vikings’ winning streak halted at three on volleyball court
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick South Brunswick High School’s girls’ volleyball team has reeled off three straight victories following its season-opening loss to Old Bridge High School before falling to Mother Seton Regional High School Sept. 16. The Lady Vikings return several key players from last year’s 9-11 squad, and second-year coach Kacy Kelly acknowledged…
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Late goal keeps CBA soccer team undefeated
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) unbeaten soccer team got its fourth and most important victory of the season so far when Matt Thorsheim’s goal at the 79-minute mark lifted the Colts to a 2-1 victory over Don Bosco Preparatory High School Sept. 17 in Lincroft. In a matchup between perennial NJSIAA Non-Public A…
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Turner, Stewart lead Edison in strong start to football season
By Jimmy Allinder Edison It speaks volumes about the leadership of the Edison High School (1-1) football team that even though the Eagles’ starting quarterback transferred, they still can finish with a winning season and qualify for the playoffs. Haaziq Daniels opted to transfer to St. John Vianney High School and in came Justin Turner,…
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Allentown shows defensive improvement in gridiron loss to Shawnee
By Wayne Witkowski A 26-yard reception by Ryan Locke in the end zone called back by a holding penalty at the end of the game proved costly, as Allentown High School’s football team suffered a 17-10 loss at Shawnee High School Sept. 16. Allentown rallied back in the fourth quarter when Ricky Mottram ran 9…
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Rams’ boys soccer team off to strong start
By Jimmy Allinder The South River High School boys soccer team labored through last year’s regular season with a 9-7 record before kicking it up a notch and winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I title. Head coach Eric Clays hopes the Rams, who were 14-9 overall last season, can contend for the sectional title…
