Independent Sports
Performers of the Week for May 22
As the month of May rolls on, so does the 2017 season for scholastic sports in the region. Local tournaments are in full bloom,...
CBA among top sailing teams at national championship
By Wayne Witkowski
Christian Brothers Academy's (CBA) sailing team had an impressive maiden voyage in the 2017 High School Sailing National Championship May 13-14 on...
Hornets rebounding from conference defeat in state tourney
By Matthew Rocco
The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team saw its streak of eight straight Shore Conference Tournament championships come to an end, but...
Monmouth Park is off and running to win the fans
By BRETT CARROLL
Staff Writer
A convenient wagering system, new food menus and an assortment of games have injected a positive attitude as Monmouth Park launched...
Performers of the Week for May 15
At this stage of the spring, local high school athletic teams are in the midst of claiming conference and division championships with the regular...
Lancers add appearance in MCT finals to dominant softball season
By Matthew Rocco
The Saint John Vianney High School softball team advanced to the finals of the Monmouth County Tournament (MCT), continuing its dominant run...
Middletown North seniors eager to claim 3rd straight SCT title
By Wayne Witkowski
Middletown High School North seniors Riley Kernan, Ryan Rasmussen, Kayla Gallo, Liz Dorsa and Angela Delahanty are looking to graduate next month...
Performers of the Week for May 8
The month of May is here, and with its arrival, scholastic sports continue to roll on.
Here is a look at who has been sparkling...
Hitting, position switching has Mater Dei tourney ready
By Wayne Witkowski
Jeanne Dickinson never had more than one player with 100 career hits in any of her 35 seasons before this one as...
Hornets seek consistency during tournament season
By Matthew Rocco
The Holmdel High School boys’ tennis team is building another strong season, but the Hornets are looking for more consistency as they...
Performers of the Week for May 1
Rain and clouds outshined the sun during a week when the weather dominated play. But there were some performers who delivered bright results on...
Dodgers pick up Somerset Patriots pitcher
The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Jeremy Bleich’s contract has been purchased by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Bleich appeared in two games...
Huskies’ boys gear up for big meets with Lion Invitational win
By Wayne Witkowski
Matawan Regional High School's boys' outdoor track and field team has been lying low through the first month of the season.
The Huskies...
Huskies focused on tough A Central baseball schedule
By Wayne Witkowski
Matawan Regional High School baseball, which is in hot contention for its first division championship since 2011 when it won a share...
Mater Dei lacrosse teams see early results in 1st season
By Matthew Rocco
Mater Dei Prep’s boys’ lacrosse program registered its first win last week, as the Seraphs move forward in their inaugural season.
In January,...
