Tag: Boys Soccer
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Old Bridge looks for deep run in state boys’ soccer tourney
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys’ soccer team rebounded from its opening-round defeat in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament to knock off New Brunswick High School, 3-2, in double overtime Oct. 31 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. With the game about to go to penalty…
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East Brunswick reclaims GMC girls’ soccer championship
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School girls’ soccer team has always believed the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship is its birthright. Ever since the then-Middlesex County Tournament was first played in 1979 (renamed the GMC Tournament in 1984), the Bears have claimed 29 titles and have tied for the crown three times.…
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Jackson soccer teams turn attention to postseason play
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial In an odd twist, Jackson Memorial High School’s soccer teams both lost by 2-1 scores in games that were decided after regulation on back-to-back days last week to Freehold Township High School in the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Both embarked on a new quest this week when they began play…
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Huskies feeling confident heading into state boys’ soccer tourney
By Wayne Witkowski Matawan Regional High School’s boys’ soccer team went into its NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group II opener Oct. 31 as the No. 4 seed at home against 13th-seeded Newark Tech High School with many things it never had in past state tournaments: its most wins, its second division championship in school history and…
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Raiders top Vikings to claim GMC boys’ soccer crown
By Warren Rappleyea North Brunswick Township High School’s boys’ soccer team has relied on a stellar defense unit and some timely goals to post 16 wins this fall. That formula worked perfectly Oct. 29, as the Raiders upended South Brunswick High School to win the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championship. The 10th-seeded Raiders and fifth-seeded…
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Allentown posts unbeaten freshman boys’ soccer season
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s varsity boys’ soccer team had its ups and downs this season, accumulating enough power points to reach the state tournament this week. But its future is brightened after its freshman boys’ team finished unbeaten. Goalkeeper Sam Parker notched nine shutouts and Allentown outscored its opponents, 45-5, en route to…
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Winston returns to lead Redbirds to Homecoming victory
By Wayne Witkowski Quarterback Jordan Winston returned to the Allentown High School football team’s lineup after missing last week’s game to help the Redbirds hold off late-charging Trenton Central High School to win, 27-19, in their Homecoming game and clinched home field in their Nov. 11 opener in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV playoffs.…
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Knights shift focus to state boys’ soccer tournament
By Warren Rappleyea Old Bridge High School’s boys’ soccer team entered the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament on an 11-game unbeaten streak. But after being upset in the first round, the Knights are turning their attention to the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV tournament. A goal on a header off a corner kick 20 minutes…
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Win over rival advances Spotswood in GMC soccer tourney
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School has been a fierce rival with South River High School for decades. That stands to reason because before Spotswood opened the doors to its high school in 1977, students went to South River. However, the Chargers have another rivalry, one which has produced memorable sports moments in its 39-history…
