Tag: Football
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Bulldogs, Blue Devils head to semis in state football playoffs
By Warren Rappleyea Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School got off to an excellent start in its effort to win a fourth consecutive state sectional football championship. The fourth-seeded Bulldogs built a 14-0 lead in the first quarter over fifth-seeded Cranford High School in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III playoffs. Thanks…
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Metuchen boys, girls capture Group I cross-country crowns
By Jimmy Allinder Cross-country It’s an accomplishment for a high school team to win an NJSIAA state group championship in any sport, and both the Metuchen High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams did just that Nov. 12. In the girls’ Group I race, which covers 5,000 meters, the Bulldogs finished with 66 total points,…
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Division champion Warriors fall in state playoff opener
By Wayne Witkowski New Egypt High School quarterback Kyle Frimel felt the frustration shared by many players on his team, losing in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I playoffs to Asbury Park High School, 33-14, Nov. 14, just a week after the emotional high of claiming only its second football division…
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Jaguars set for state semifinals showdown with Redbirds
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s football team is entering what has been its prime time the past three seasons. “Most of our kids have been there and realize that either [they] execute or it’s the end of the season,” Jackson Memorial coach Walt Krystopik said. “They’re peaking at the right time,” said coach…
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Redbirds to face Jaguars in state playoff semifinals
By Wayne Witkowski Tight end X’zavier Harris took the lead in a revolving spotlight of standouts for Allentown High School’s football team when it beat Moorestown High School, 48-3, in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV playoffs. A number of Allentown players will need to put in their best efforts Nov.…
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Vikings close football campaign with shutout over Raiders
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s football team ended its season on a high note with a 19-0 victory over rival North Brunswick Township High School on Thanksgiving Day. In the final game for its 18 seniors, South Brunswick went up, 7-0, in the first quarter, as quarterback Josh Liao scored on a 35-yard…
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Freehold sets state scoring record in football playoff opener
Colts Neck The glory ride of the Colts Neck High School girls’ soccer team finally came to an end. Colts Neck’s bid to win the NJSIAA Group IV tournament championship, one year after the Cougars had captured the Group III state title, was denied by a powerful Hunterdon Central Regional High School team, 4-1. That…
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Performers of the Week
Clutch players rise when their teams are in need during crucial games and events. The state tournaments in autumn sports are heading into the back stretch while the football playoffs are on the doorstep. Here is a look at some of our local athletes who shined in key games and events this past week. On…
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Bombers top Knights as both teams shift focus to playoffs
By Warren Rappleyea Both the Sayreville War Memorial High School and Old Bridge High School football teams are preparing for their first-round games Nov. 11 in the NJSIAA sectionals. Sayreville (7-2) enters the North Jersey, Section II, Group IV tournament on a high note after downing Old Bridge, 37-17, Nov. 4. The fifth-seeded Bombers will…
