Tag: Jackson Liberty High School
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Lions battle adversity to begin 2022-23 girls basketball campaign
JACKSON — There have been some highs and lows for the Jackson Liberty High School girls basketball team and first-year coach Dana Young to begin the 2022-23 season. The Lions got the season started on a high note with a 54-48 victory over Barnegat High School on Dec. 15. Junior Chelsea Lavezzo led the way…
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Jaguars hold off Lions, 51-44, to start basketball season 2-0
JACKSON — An early season rivalry showdown took place at Jackson Memorial High School on Dec. 17 between the Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty High School boys basketball teams. For the second straight season, the Jaguars reigned supreme against the crosstown rival Lions to improve to 2-0 this winter. Seniors Respect Tyleek (21 points) and…
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Jackson Liberty High School to host marching band competition on Oct. 15
JACKSON – Fans of high school marching bands are expected to turn out for a Tournament of Bands outdoor competition that will showcase award-winning bands on Oct. 15 at Jackson Liberty High School in Jackson. The Jackson Liberty Lion Marching Band will host marching bands from throughout the region. Each band will present its competition…
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D’Alessandro, Mann lead Jaguars to 34-0 victory over Lions in rivalry game
JACKSON — Once again, the Connor Cup is headed back to Don Connor Boulevard to be showcased in the hallways of Jackson Memorial High School. On the evening of Sept. 30, the Jaguars (4-1) claimed victory for the 14th time in the 15-year history of the Connor Cup against their rival, the Jackson Liberty High…
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Jackson Liberty Lions focused on continuing soccer progress in 2022
JACKSON — In the eyes of Jackson Liberty High School girls soccer coach Dana Costello, the 2021 season was a building block for the program. In her third season at the helm, Costello saw the Lions make strides as they finished the campaign with a 9-8 record. In 2022, Costello has seen her players continue…
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Allentown American Legion team sees summer run end in regional semifinals
ALLENTOWN – During the summers of 2021 and 2022, Manager Sahil Thakur and the players on the Allentown American Legion baseball team have stamped their mark on New Jersey’s American Legion baseball scene. Over two seasons, the team has won 46 games and two state championships, and made two appearances in the semifinals of the…
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Allentown defeats Brooklawn to win second consecutive American Legion state crown
The players on the Allentown American Legion baseball team made history during the summer of 2021 when they won their first state championship. And right after his team’s memorable run ended in the semifinals of the American Legion Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament, Allentown manager Sahil Thakur was already hearing from current and prospective players who wanted…
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Educators praise resilience of Jackson School District Class of 2022
JACKSON — School district officials celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2022 in the face of unprecedented challenges during graduation exercises for Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School on June 17. “There is such great joy in sending our students off into what we know will be very bright futures,” Jackson…
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Jackson Liberty wins B South volleyball crown as Lions reach 16-2
JACKSON — History is being made at Jackson Liberty High School in Jackson this spring as Coach Brian Chesley’s boys volleyball team has roared to a 16-2 record. The Lions defeated Middletown South High School in the first round of the 2022 Shore Conference Tournament on May 6 in Jackson. The Lions’ 2-0 victory over…