Tag: Boys Soccer
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CBA looks to move past sole blemish of boys’ soccer season
By Wayne Witkowski Teams often validate their seasons by avenging losses. Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) soccer team has taken that same approach over the years, particularly with matches against Delbarton School — its perennial nemesis — in the late rounds of the NJSIAA Non-Public A state tournament and perennial state tournament foe Don Bosco Preparatory…
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Metuchen knocks off No. 2-seed New Brunswick in GMC Tournament
By Jimmy Allinder The Metuchen High School boys’ soccer team won’t repeat as Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division champions, but the Bulldogs eased that disappointment with a big win in the conference tournament. Metuchen (11-4) knocked off second-seeded New Brunswick High School, 2-1, in the conference tournament Oct. 21 for one of the biggest…
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Allentown shuts out Steinert for 4th straight gridiron win
By Wayne Witkowksi Jha’Quel Brown is a defensive starter who has not practiced much at quarterback, but he stepped in for suspended starter Jordan Winston, and Allentown High School’s football team hardly missed a beat when it defeated Steinert High School, 33-0, for its fourth straight victory Oct. 22. Brown got the Redbirds (5-2) going…
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Cougars’ girls take first place at county cross-country race
Colts Neck The Colts Neck High School football team fell to 1-6 Oct. 22 when the host Cougars were defeated by Central Regional High School, 28-7. Colts Neck was led in the defeat by running back Carmen Catena, who rushed for 77 yards on 17 carries and scored the lone touchdown on a 7-yard run…
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Jaguars make late push to secure conference tourney berth
A four-game winning streak late in the regular season has pushed Jackson Memorial High School’s boys’ soccer team into the Shore Conference Tournament. The Jaguars (9-7) are seeded No. 19 and play at No. 14-seed Raritan High School (10-2-3) Oct. 20. Only once in coach Steve Bado’s 13 seasons has Jackson Memorial fallen short of…
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Ocean Township in contention for B North soccer title
By Matthew Rocco The Ocean Township High School boys’ soccer team is right in the thick of a competitive race for the Shore Conference B North Division title. Defense has been a big part of the Spartans’ success this season. In each of their 11 wins, the Spartans have allowed no more than one goal.…
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Barrons hope to get back to winning in GMC soccer playoffs
By Jeff Appelblatt Last season, Woodbridge High School’s boys’ soccer team was only able to put up three wins, so when this year’s club already doubled that number before September ended, things were so much better in the locker room. But the switch to October hasn’t been easy for the Barrons. Following one tie and…
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Vikings shut out Bears to get over .500 mark
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s football team returned to familiar ground — the north side of .500 — with a 21-0 victory at East Brunswick High School Oct. 14. The win also marked the 200th of coach Joe Goerge’s career. The game was a defensive battle for the most part, but the Vikings…
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Rebuilding Redbirds turning around girls’ soccer season
By Wayne Witkowski Rebuilding sports teams typically start slowly, but many regroup from there for strong endings. Allentown High School’s girls’ soccer team is another example of that, as the Redbirds, with eight new starters, have reeled off four straight victories and clinched the Colonial Valley Conference Valley Division championship coming into this week. Allentown…
