Independent Sports
Rockets hope to develop more state-caliber wrestlers
By Matthew Rocco
In the wake of a dominating season for the Raritan High School wrestling team, the Rockets hope to translate the squad’s success...
Mater Dei achieves several goals during boys’ hoops season
By Wayne Witkowski
Mater Dei Prep's boys' basketball season ended earlier than fans hoped, but coach Ben Gamble was pleased with the 26-4 campaign.
"I'm very...
Middletown’s Karcz earns Patriot League honors at Loyola
Loyola University women's basketball freshman Stephanie Karcz was selected to the Patriot League's All-Defensive Team and All-Rookie Team accolades March 3.
Karcz is the lone...
Lancers fall in semifinals of girls’ hoops sectionals to Caseys
By Matthew Rocco
The Saint John Vianney High School girls' basketball team came up short in its defense of a state championship, as rival Red...
CBA falls short in state hockey semifinals vs. Delbarton
By Wayne Witkowski
Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) made two determined comebacks before the Delbarton School broke away in the third period for a 5-2 victory...
Anderson, Schutzenhofer state place-winners in Atlantic City
By Wayne Witkowski
Tom Anderson of Middletown High School North's and Nick Schutzenhofer of Christian Brothers Academy's (CBA) wrestling teams were state place-winners in the...
Howell’s Keosseian and Ocean’s Benner win state wrestling championships
Eric Keosseian of Howell High School claimed the 220-pound championship and Jake Benner of Ocean Township High School captured the 138-pound division on March...
Places to be for March 6
The winter scholastic season is in its final stretch with the boys' and girls' basketball NJSIAA state tournaments approaching with championship games.
Here are the...
Performers of the week for March 6
As the winter seasons settle into March, the state tournaments will be coming to an end shortly.
Here are some local players who shined in...
Young Mater Dei girls’ ice hockey program going strong
By Matthew Rocco
Girls’ ice hockey remains a fledgling sport in New Jersey, but Mater Dei Prep is finding success after just three seasons on...
5 Middletown North wrestlers headed to Atlantic City
By Wayne Witkowski
Middletown High School North's wrestling room is nearly as crowded this week as during the regular season.
Five wrestlers at the school are...
Area wrestlers move on to state finals in Atlantic City
By Matthew Rocco
It was a big weekend for Shore Conference wrestling, as 25 grapplers from area schools booked a ticket to Atlantic City for...
Performers of the week for Feb. 27
This time of the winter scholastic season signals when a loss could result in the end of the year.
Here are some players who produced...
