Tag: Football
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Defensive-minded Mistretta to command Jaguars football
Vinnie Mistretta is well versed in the attitude that he desires from his Jackson Memorial High School football players. “We are going to continue to have that tough Jaguar attitude,” Mistretta said. That is the mindset of Mistretta, who was appointed as the new Jackson Memorial football coach at the Jackson Board of Education meeting…
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Middlesex County falls to Union County in Snapple Bowl XXIV
Middlesex County felt the sting of defeat in Snapple Bowl XXIV, but for a few players, the game offered much more than the final score. Union County scored two late touchdowns and rallied for a 27-14 victory over Middlesex County in the annual all-star game between recent high school graduates from each county that was…
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Middlesex County roster for Snapple Bowl XXIV July 20
Here is the roster for the Middlesex County all-star football team that will compete against Union County in Snapple Bowl XXIV July 20 at Kean University in Union. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. Sean Aston (DE/T), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School. Dylan Boynton (RB/OLB), Highland Park High School. Andrew Brazicki (OLB/RB),…
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Middlesex County plans to run to victory in Snapple Bowl
A balanced and talented group of running backs are expected to carry the load for Middlesex County when Snapple Bowl XXIV is staged July 20. This annual July all-star football game between Middlesex County and Union County will be played at Kean University in Union. The game, which attracts the top recently graduated high school…
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Middlesex County will be on defensive during Snapple Bowl
Defense, according the coaches for the Middlesex County all-star team, may be the deciding factor against Union County when Snapple Bowl XXIV is played July 20. The Snapple Bowl is an annual July all-star football game between Middlesex County and Union County and will be played at Kean University in Union. The game, which attracts…
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Woodbridge receiver grateful for last high school game
By Brett Carroll Staff Writer Woodbridge High School wide receiver Quassim Glover loved the experience of playing in the 2017 Phil Simms North-South All-Star Football Classic. Glover was a part of the South All-Stars that won the game, beating the North All-Stars, 30-22, June 26 at Kean University in Union. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder made just…
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Colts Neck players bond at North-South All-Star Football Classic
By Brett Carroll Staff Writer Colts Neck High School teammates Thomas Clark and Vincent Gargiulo are happy they got to share one last memory together before their scholastic careers were over — and they made some new friends along the way as well. The two Colts Neck players spent a week bonding with each other…
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All-star football game prepares Sodano for college
By Brett Carroll Staff Writer Nick Sodano earned his diploma during Old Bridge High School graduation ceremonies June 20. Less than a week later, he was already focused on his collegiate playing career in football. Sodano lined up at cornerback for the South team during the Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic that…
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Monmouth County wins 40th Gridiron Classic in record-setting fashion
By Brett Carroll Staff Writer The Monmouth County all-stars rolled behind a record-setting rushing performance and a sturdy defense to ring up a 17-8 victory over Ocean County in the 40th annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic at Shore Regional High School in West Long Branch. Monmouth County’s attack on the evening of June 29 was guided…
