Tag: Wrestling
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Howell repeats at state group wrestling champions
Howell High School successfully defended its title while legendary programs Paulsboro High School and Phillipsburg High School were crowned once again when the NJSIAA group championships were wrestled at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River on Feb. 11. Howell capped its 32-0 season with its second straight Group 5 state championship. The Rebels knocked…
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North Brunswick wrestlers celebrate Senior Night with victory
Senior wrestlers delivered on their night. The North Brunswick Township High School wrestling team held its annual Senior Night, and the upperclassmen came through. The Raiders, sparked by their seniors, coasted past Metuchen High School, 45-27, on Jan. 31 in North Brunswick. North Brunswick received a crucial victory from senior Christopher Rodriguez, who scored a…
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The Hurricane to take part in wrestling fundraiser at Linwood Middle School
After his appearance in the WWE Royal Rumble, The Hurricane will appear at a wrestling show on March 9 at Linwood Middle School, 25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. Doors open at 7 p.m. for UWA Elite Homecoming. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $20 ringside or $15 general admission. A family four-pack of…
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Howell wrestling continues dominance in pursuit of another state title
Howell High School continues to prove why it is the defending Group 5 state wrestling tournament champion. The Rebels secured their 20th victory in an undefeated season when they served as the host to Jackson Memorial High School on Jan 19. And Howell dominated its rival by winning 12 matches en route to the 49-7…
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Allentown wrestling falls short of upset on Senior Night
The Allentown High School wrestling team rallied but fell just short in its bid to spring the upset against Hopewell Valley Central High School when the host school recently celebrated Senior Night in Allentown. The Redbirds failed to complete the upset and were defeated by Hopewell Valley, 31-24, on Jan. 17. Hopewell Valley secured its…
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Manalapan dominant on mats against Marlboro
The Manalapan High School wrestling team coasted past its rival, Marlboro High School, 61-6, on Jan. 17 in Manalapan. The Braves recorded five pins during the meet en route to improving to 12-2 on the season. Scoring a fall to lead Manalapan were Colby Glushko at 113 pounds, AJ Sortino at 120, Matt Benedetti at 160, Anthony Jomo…
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Rumson-Fair Haven continues to shine on girls’ basketball court
Rumson-Fair Haven The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School girls’ basketball team improved to 7-1 on the season when it knocked off Holmdel High School, 68-47, on Jan. 9 in Rumson. Senior Tori Hyduke connected on a double-double effort for the Bulldogs, scoring a game-high 32 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Senior Christina Antonakakis led…
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Howell wrestling team dominant in victory over Marlboro
Howell High School continues to rack up victories on the wrestling mats this season. The undefeated Rebels were dominant in their 60-11 victory over Marlboro High School on Jan. 3 in Marlboro. The victory was the 10th overall this season for Howell, which is also 2-0 in the Shore Conference A North Division. The Rebels…
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Old Bridge wrestling team rallies to beat rival Sayreville
A recent quad wrestling meet that was held at Old Bridge High School was a big success for the Knights, including an impressive, come-from-behind victory over rival Sayreville War Memorial High School. Old Bridge was the home team for the matches that were wrestled on Jan. 6 that also included the Pingry School and Saint…