Tag: Softball
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Spotswood, South River softball team led by pitchers
By Jimmy Allinder When the Spotswood High School and South River High School softball teams play large school opponents, they usually have difficulty winning. However, within the friendly confines of their respective Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue and Gold Divisions, the Chargers and Rams have excelled and that will likely be the same case this…
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Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition
By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph Up until a few years ago, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen lacrosse team had to venture outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) in order to play competitive matches. Those days are long gone. Due to the explosion of recreation programs that have infused high school teams with players…
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Expectations remain high for experienced Bears softball team
By Jimmy Allinder With the return of eight seniors from a team that reached the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament (GMC) championship game the past two seasons and has won five of the last six Red Division titles, East Brunswick High School (20-3) has high hopes for more of the same this spring. After five games,…
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Falcons overcome losses for strong start to season
By Jimmy Allinder As this season unfolded, there were legitimate concerns the Monroe Township High School softball team might not be as competitive as it has been in the past. After all, the Falcons (20-3) graduated a pair of All-Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) infielders — shortstop Casey Schieda and third baseman Cindy Foresta — plus…
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J.P. Stevens softball team off to hot start
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens When it comes to high school varsity athletes, most coaches strive for a balance where their players can have fun but understand the importance of winning. J.P. Stevens High School softball coach, Krystle Petty, is no different, and it’s that philosophy that has made the Hawks successful in recent seasons…
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Lancers’ new-look softball lineup off to impressive start
By Matthew Rocco With a four-game winning streak to start the softball season, St. John Vianney High School’s rookie pitcher and new-look lineup are making an early impression. The Lancers underwent a roster makeover after their 25-2 campaign in 2015. The team lost the offensive production of Erica Krumbine, Claire Stefanelli and Jessica Carlucci. Standout…
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Howell receiving timely hitting on softball diamond
By Tim Morris It’s just two weeks into the softball season. However, Howell High School’s softball coach, Tricia Savino, has seen some very encouraging signs from the Rebels, who are off to a 3-1 start. Savino said she sees similarities between these Rebels and the last two Howell championship teams — the 2011 NJSIAA Central…
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Expectations high for experienced Vikings baseball team
By Warren Rappleyea South Brunswick High School’s baseball team has looked solid as it has gotten off to a 2-0 start this spring under new coach C.J. Hendricks. A year ago, the Vikings struggled to a 7-17 mark with a relatively young team. This time around, Hendricks, who served as a varsity assistant a year…
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Young Lady Knights ready for challenging Red Division
By Warren Rappleyea With a healthy lineup and several talented younger players, Old Bridge High School’s softball team will be looking to move up to .500 or better this spring after turning in a 7-14 record a year ago. Coach Mike Bilello’s Lady Knights could do even better, as evidenced by the team’s run to…