Tag: Ocean Township
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Spartans sending Benner, Poniros to state wrestling finals
By Warren Rappleyea Four area wrestlers will go on to compete at the NJSIAA Individual Tournament in Atlantic City from March 3-5 following strong showings at their respective regional competitions. Ocean Township High School will be represented by Jake Benner at 138 pounds and freshman Alex Poniros at 126 pounds, both of whom had previously…
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OTHS Band Parents Association announce fundraising and performance events
The Ocean Township High School Band Parents Association have announced the following fundraising and performance events: March 8 – Music in our Schools Concert March 12 – The Marching Band will participate in the Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 24 – A Pasta Night and Chance Auction (the largest fundraiser of the year)…
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Green Wave, Spartans claim district wrestling championships
By Matthew Rocco Long Branch High School and Ocean Township High School brought home team titles from the NJSIAA district wrestling tournaments. The Green Wave’s Carlos Irizzary earned a gold medal at 120 pounds in the District 23 competition, while Ryan Zimmerman (106), Chris Dean (126), Isaac Shohet (138), Luke Arnold (145), Dan Santos Silva…
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Spartans finish 4th in boys’ Group II bowling tournament
By Warren Rappleyea Ocean Township High School’s boys’ bowling team completed a strong season with a fourth-place finish in the NJSIAA Group II tournament Feb. 17 at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick. In the final game and with a berth in the Tournament of Champions (TOC) on the line, the Spartans needed to down Montville…
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Spartans reach TOC during successful bowling season
By Warren Rappleyea Although Ocean Township High School’s girls’ bowling team fell short in the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions (TOC), coach Denise D’Esposito called it a “crazy, great season.” The Spartans went 45-0 in the regular season to win the Shore Conference A Central Division. Several times, Ocean Township had to come from behind —…
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Area athletes announce college choices on National Signing Day
By Matthew Rocco Six seniors at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) are taking the next step to NCAA Division I soccer, joining dozens of Shore Conference athletes who made their college choices official on National Signing Day. Aedan Boriotti (Rutgers University), Thomas Judge (James Madison University), Ryan Nigro (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Ryan O’Connor (Loyola…
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Spartans look ahead to state ice hockey tournament
By Warren Rappleyea With the regular season winding down, Ocean Township High School’s ice hockey team has an opportunity to secure a berth in the NJSIAA Public A Tournament. The Spartans are 9-10-2 following a 3-3 tie against Lawrence High School Jan 26. Ocean Township was slated to play Fair Lawn High School (4-9) and…
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Ocean Township wrestlers back on winning track
By Matthew Rocco After a rare step back last season, the Ocean Township High School wrestling team is back to its winning ways. The Spartans have won all but two of their dual meets to start the new campaign, which began with a first-place showing at Kearny High School’s tournament in December. Ocean Township swept…
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Spartans in search of wins in hopes of making state tourney
By Matthew Rocco Inconsistency has plagued the Ocean Township High School ice hockey team over the first 14 games of the season. The Spartans must now find their rhythm — and fast — if they are going to book a ticket to the state tournament. With help from a hard-working group of seniors and up-and-coming…