Tag: South River
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South River boys fall to top seed in sectional soccer tournament
By Jimmy Allinder It took extra time for top-seeded Asbury Park High School to dispose of a game South River High School, 2-1, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I boys’ soccer tournament. The fourth-seeded Rams, sparked by Nark Miranda Jr.’s 16th goal of the season in regulation, played as aggressively as…
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East Brunswick reclaims GMC girls’ soccer championship
By Jimmy Allinder The East Brunswick High School girls’ soccer team has always believed the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament championship is its birthright. Ever since the then-Middlesex County Tournament was first played in 1979 (renamed the GMC Tournament in 1984), the Bears have claimed 29 titles and have tied for the crown three times.…
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Library seeking donations of specialty cake pans
The South River Public Library at 55 Appleby Ave. will soon be offering a collection of specialty cake pans that can be borrowed with a valid library card. The library is currently seeking donations of specialty cake pans for children’s birthday cakes, holidays and other occasions. Cake pans can be dropped off during library hours. For details, call…
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Suspect charged with stabbing three in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Patrol units responded to the BP gas station located at 258 Old Bridge Turnpike for a report of multiple victims that had been stabbed around 12:44 a.m. on Oct. 5. Upon their arrival, officers located three males that had multiple, non-life threatening stab wounds, according to a statement prepared by the…
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Former Ram Pearson returns for homecoming weekend
By Jimmy Allinder Former South River High School football great Drew Pearson returned to the borough for the annual homecoming weekend festivities Oct. 21 and 22. Pearson played for the Rams in the late 60s, was grand marshal for the homecoming parade and attended the East Brunswick High School game at Edison High School to…
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Spotswood looks to remain alive in state football playoff race
By Jimmy Allinder Following a crushing 46-30 loss to Bishop George Ahr High School Oct. 22, Spotswood High School’s football team (5-1 division, 5-2 overall) felt like its world had imploded. The Chargers are two-time defending Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division champions and were convinced their destiny was to capture a third title, which…
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Win over rival advances Spotswood in GMC soccer tourney
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School has been a fierce rival with South River High School for decades. That stands to reason because before Spotswood opened the doors to its high school in 1977, students went to South River. However, the Chargers have another rivalry, one which has produced memorable sports moments in its 39-history…
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South River students excel in international math competition
SOUTH RIVER – Students of Kevin Conochan’s and Lauren White’s math classes at South River Middle School placed 36 out of 1,000 schools in the first month-long math competition of the new school year. Sponsored by MangaHigh.com, the games-based math resource for use in K-10 schools offered 18 original math games and more than 60,000 math questions, full…
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Clown sightings are no laughing matter in Middlesex County
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Several towns in Middlesex County are reporting sightings of clowns, either in person or on the Internet, some of which are being deemed as pranks and others that are of a more serious nature. On Oct. 5, the Monroe Township Police Department was notified by the Monroe Township School…
