Tag: Wrestling
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Sayreville expects to be competitive on mats despite youth
By Warren Rappleyea Although his lineup is filled, for the most part, with youthful competitors, Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling coach Marcus Ivy is confident his squad will be competitive this winter. Thus far, the Bombers are 2-4, posting victories over Highland Park High School and The Pingry School, while falling to Woodbridge High…
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Spotswood looks to improve as wrestlers gain experience
By Jimmy Allinder Spotswood High School’s wrestling team struggled mightily last season, finishing 2-18 overall in dual meets and 2-5 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division. The Chargers are a small Group II school, where it is commonplace for a team to not have enough wrestlers to fill all 14 weight classes. Another…
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Winning as a team focus of Monroe wrestlers
By Jimmy Allinder When Billy Jacoutot took over as coach of the Monroe Township High School wrestling program seven years ago, the Falcons were at best an average team. Things pretty much remained that way his first two seasons with the Falcons finishing a combined 17-28. But what the scorebook didn’t show was the work…
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Hawks look to improve hoops record in new year
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Jamyra Maye is a guard for the John P. Stevens High School girls’ basketball team and one of the most improved players in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC). The senior has averaged 17.3 points in the Hawks’ first four games — a significant increase over the eight points she scored…
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Performers of the week for Jan. 2
Emma Boslet of the Bishop George Ahr High School girls’ basketball team continued her torrid scoring pace by scoring 17 points in the Trojans’ 44-22 victory over Marlboro High School Dec. 27. The freshman has been the high scorer in every game this season for Bishop Ahr (4-1). Bianca Newsome scored 17 points to help…
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Ravens hockey team looks to heal, get back on winning path
By Wayne Witkowski The Robbinsville/Allentown Ravens co-op ice hockey team has been off for the winter break, as coach Dan Bergan had the team pass up playing in a Christmas tournament this year to rest, which may have turned out to be an even wiser decision with first line forward Joe Pontrelli out for two…
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Places To Be
Local high schools will ring in the New Year with a heavy dose of sporting events this week. Boys’ basketball contains a full slate of games … On Jan. 5, many area teams will dribble on the hardwood. The Shore Conference features a matchup between Saint John Vianney High School and Shore Regional High School…
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Old Bridge wrestlers set expectations high this winter
By Warren Rappleyea With several key competitors back from a squad that won the NJSIAA District 20 championship last winter, the Old Bridge High School wrestling team is once again aiming high. Last February, the Knights won threes title and had five other grapplers place in the top three of their weight classes at the…
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Young Lions wrestlers facing early-season struggles
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s showdown against Point Pleasant Borough High School has been one of the most anticipated matches in Shore Conference wrestling in recent years, with the B South Division championship usually determined by the outcome. This year’s matchup Dec. 21, however, lost some of its fanfare when Jackson Liberty put…
