Tag: Girls Swimming
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East Brunswick swimmers successful despite lack of crowd
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams have been among the best in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) for years — only not many students have been able to watch them. “Our practices and home meets are at Middlesex County College [(MCC) in Edison Township],” said David Cahill, who…
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Raiders’ Fosko looks to continue success in pool at GMC swim meet
By Warren Rappleyea Melanie Fosko heads into the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Swim Championships Jan. 27 focused on retaining her title in the 100-yard freestyle event. The North Brunswick Township High School senior has been unable to maintain her usual training regime as she recovers from mononucleosis. The lingering effects of the illness have kept…
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Places to be for week of Jan. 23
The winter scholastic season continues to roll on. Here is a full dosage of sporting events worth attending. The boys’ basketball slate has a full plate … On Jan. 26, the schedule is full of Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) matchups. Old Bridge High School hosts East Brunswick High School in a game scheduled to begin…
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Idank, Francisco leads strong effort for Jaguars at county swim meet
By Wayne Witkowski It was a solid weekend for Jackson Memorial High School’s swim teams in the Ocean County championships, as Patrick Idank won two gold medals and a silver for the boys’ team that finished second to Toms River High School North and Anna Francisco won three gold medals for the girls’ team that…
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Jackson Liberty swimmers perform well at county meet
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School girls’ and boys’ swimmers turned in solid performances at the Ocean County championships at the Ocean County YMCA last weekend. John Nutt, who missed a few school days with a stomach virus last week, did his best to help lead his team. Nutt finished in sixth place for…
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Depth key as Vikings’ swimmers looking ahead to GMCs
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School girls’ swimming team entered the final week of the regular season with eight wins in nine meets, while also looking forward to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championships Jan. 28-29. The Lady Vikings were scheduled to swim at Piscataway Township High School Jan. 18, and coach Ryan Webb…
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Falcons excelling in pool against GMC, nonconference foes
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph The Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen swimming team really has no peer in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), and that has been validated by this season’s 5-0 record (7-0 overall). Thus, it’s natural for the Falcons to seek out competition from other parts of New Jersey and even neighboring…
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Places to be for week of Jan. 16
A fine way to get out of the cold and into the warmth is by visiting your local high school gymnasium, indoor swimming pools and tracks and ice hockey arenas. Here are a slew of venues that can help you forget the temperatures outside. Boys’ basketball games of interest are plentiful … Jan. 19 is…
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Sayreville swim teams preparing to be in top form for postseason
By Warren Rappleyea Sayreville War Memorial High School swimming coach Andrew Rice is intent on having his girls’ and boys’ teams peak in time for the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) championships Jan. 27-28. The Bombers’ girls have won two of five dual meets, downing Piscataway Township High School and Mother Seton Regional High School, and…
