Tag: Football
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Jaguars hope to rebound from gridiron loss to Brick Township
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s injury riddled football team faces an uphill climb in the Shore Conference A South Division after losing to Brick Township High School for the third year in a row. Unlike closely contested games the past two seasons, Brick Township 29-6 victory Sept. 16 was a more convincing one…
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Patriots, Rebels, Braves, Mustangs winners on gridiron
Colts Neck The Colts Neck High School boys’ soccer team was blanked by Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) Sept. 17, 6-0. The girls’ team ended with a 2-2 tie Sept. 13 against Freehold Township High School. Senior Raeann Giannattasio finished in 14th place during the Senior race of the Bernie Magee Memorial Class Meet held Sept.…
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Vikings’ winning streak halted at three on volleyball court
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick South Brunswick High School’s girls’ volleyball team has reeled off three straight victories following its season-opening loss to Old Bridge High School before falling to Mother Seton Regional High School Sept. 16. The Lady Vikings return several key players from last year’s 9-11 squad, and second-year coach Kacy Kelly acknowledged…
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Defense key in New Egypt’s second gridiron win of season
By Wayne Witkowski Jordan Bendick scored all three touchdowns while New Egypt High School’s football team put in another strong defensive effort when it beat Gloucester Catholic High School, 21-0, Sept. 17. “The defense is playing great, really helping the offense, which is doing good,” said Steve Fence, who made his coaching debut at New…
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Turner, Stewart lead Edison in strong start to football season
By Jimmy Allinder Edison It speaks volumes about the leadership of the Edison High School (1-1) football team that even though the Eagles’ starting quarterback transferred, they still can finish with a winning season and qualify for the playoffs. Haaziq Daniels opted to transfer to St. John Vianney High School and in came Justin Turner,…
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Allentown shows defensive improvement in gridiron loss to Shawnee
By Wayne Witkowski A 26-yard reception by Ryan Locke in the end zone called back by a holding penalty at the end of the game proved costly, as Allentown High School’s football team suffered a 17-10 loss at Shawnee High School Sept. 16. Allentown rallied back in the fourth quarter when Ricky Mottram ran 9…
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Knight, Bombers kick off football seasons in winning fashion
By Warren Rappleyea The Old Bridge High School and Sayreville War Memorial High School football teams are both off to a good start, as they look to once again qualify for the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V playoffs and content for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division championship. The Knights took an exciting 31-28…
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Eagles, Lions open football campaigns with victories
By Wayne Witkowski Maxx Imsho and two newcomers played significant roles in Middletown High School South’s football victory at Red Bank Catholic High (RBC) School, 49-14, Sept. 9 in Red Bank. Imsho, a spot performer in the backfield last season when the Eagles ended an unbeaten campaign with an NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group…
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Jackson Memorial gets set for showdown with Brick Township
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Memorial High School’s football team renews what has become a crucial matchup at Brick Township High School at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 after both teams come off contrasting season-opening victories against crosstown rivals. While Jackson Memorial remained unbeaten in its 10-year series against Jackson Liberty High School with a 50-6 victory…
