Tag: Boys Tennis
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Hornets exceed expectations, in hunt for more titles
By Matthew Rocco The Holmdel High School boys tennis team has returned to its familiar role of postseason juggernaut, scooping up three titles on its way to the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions (TOC). The Hornets were in a period of transition heading into the 2016 season. Michael Chen, their star at first singles, graduated in…
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J.P. Stevens’ baseball team sets new school wins record
By Jimmy Allinder The John P. Stevens High School baseball team (20-8) has already broken the school record for wins in a season, but the Hawks hoped to add one more important win to the ledger. J.P. Stevens (ninth seed) met the second seed, East Brunswick High School (20-3-1), in the championship game of the…
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Marchalik leading Bears as state tennis tourneys near
By Jimmy Allinder Josh Marchalik is the defending NJSIAA boys tennis champion and has been in the crosshairs of every opponent he’s faced this spring. So far, the East Brunswick High School senior has successfully thwarted all 11 opponents he’s faced, captured another Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament title and appears ready for what will…
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J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Even though the J.P. Stevens High School boys volleyball team is 10-6 overall and 6-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), that isn’t a true indication of just how competitive the Hawks have been. J.P. Stevens split a pair of matches against perennial kingpin Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen;…
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Barrons looking to close boys tennis season strong
By Jeff Appelblatt When the high school tennis season began in April, Woodbridge High School head coach Daniel Mortensen knew things would be a work in progress. “The whole season’s been difficult on the whole team,” the coach said following a few rainouts. “Last year, the team was deeper. It’s just kind of been a…
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J.P. Stevens claims fourth straight GMC tennis title
By Jimmy Allinder Boys tennis When the conversation is about the best boys tennis teams in the history of the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), it always includes John P. Stevens High School — and for good reason. The Hawks won their fourth consecutive conference tournament championship April 25, scoring 46 points to top runner-up East…
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North Brunswick baseball team gets back on winning track
By Warren Rappleyea North Brunswick Township High School’s baseball team’s April 23 victory over Hudson Catholic Regional High School was its second in a row after snapping a three-game losing streak the previous day against South River High School. Against Hudson Catholic, center fielder Chich Petrillo pounded out three hits and drove in three…
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Marlboro tennis relies on balance to stay on top
By Tim Morris A typical Marlboro High School tennis season would please boys head coach Dave Kretzmer. In recent years, the Mustangs have maintained their hold on the Shore Conference A North Division while remaining one of the conference’s best tournament teams and a perennial semifinalist in NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV. The 2016 season…
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Experienced singles players to lead Bombers’ tennis team
By Warren Rappleyea A relatively young group of players will take to the courts this spring as Sayreville War Memorial High School’s boys tennis team seeks to improve on the 5-12 mark it compiled a year ago. Most of the Bombers’ experience will be in singles, but coach Mike Provenza is confident that his doubles…