Independent Sports

Lions skate past Monroe Township; gear up for conference tournament

The Middletown North High School hockey team is finding its stride on the ice with the 2022-23 postseason on the horizon. After starting the season 0-3, the Lions have reversed...

Eagles soar to six-game win streak with 57-52 victory over Colts Neck

MIDDLETOWN — There was no panic among the members of the Middletown South High School boys basketball team...

Lions defeat rival Eagles, 40-27, in Middletown wrestling showdown

MIDDLETOWN — The latest chapter on the mat between the Middletown North High School and Middletown South High...

Middletown South graduate Cranwell takes reins as Eagles’ coach

MIDDLETOWN — There has been a changing of the guard for the Middletown South High School girls basketball...

Rockets have unfinished business as 2022-23 basketball season tips off

HAZLET — During the 2021-22 postseason, the Raritan High School boys basketball team was eight seconds away from...

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Middletown North falls short against powerful Howell offense

The Middletown High School North football team fell victim to Howell High School's high-powered offense when the Rebels defeated the Lions, 28-26, on Sept....

Individual titles to be crowned at Shore Conference Wrestling Tournament

Individual champions will replace a team dual meet champion when the Shore Conference Tournament is wrestled this coming season. According to the proposal from the...

Morales, Brantley lead Howell football team past Middletown North

On the same night Howell High School honored the 10-year anniversary of its 2007 Central Jersey, Group 4 state playoff champion football team, the...

NJSIAA appoints Larry White as new executive director

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced that Larry White will take over as its new executive director. As executive director, White succeeds...

Reed takes Wall Stadium Modified win in closing laps

Defending Freehold Ford Modified driving champion Steven Reed took a late race win in the 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway on Sept....

Matawan picks up first victory of football season

The Matawan Regional High School football team listened to the wisdom of its coach. The Huskies shook of a loss during opening week and focused...

Shore Regional scores crucial victory in field hockey opener

Shore Regional High School passed its first test of this field hockey season. Coach Kelly Koenig realized that her team was in for a battle...

CBA young, but gifted on boys’ soccer field

The 2016 boys' soccer season was a memorable one for Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). CBA capped a 24-1 season when it captured the New Jersey...

Saint John Vianney has ‘Super Bowl’ expectations this football season

Derek Sininsky, the football coach at Saint John Vianney High School, compares the goal of his program to what every NFL team strives for...

More than wins and losses for Mater Dei football team

Mater Dei Prep enjoyed a magical 2016 football season. Under Dino Mangiero, who was in his first season coaching at the Middletown school, Mater Dei...

Truex captures Wall Stadium’s Sportsman 50

Tyler Truex fought off heavy competition to win the “Sportsman 50” lap race at Wall Stadium Speedway on Aug. 26. It was the third...

Blue Devils’ football team depending on youth at skill positions

Winning the battles in the trenches could lift the Shore Regional High School football team to another winning season and a trip to the...

Lions hopeful talent can overcome inexperience on football field

Replacing a slew of skilled players from a successful football team at Middletown High School North will not be easy, but the task can...

Holbrook has unforgettable weekend at Little League World Series

Between setting records and meeting major league players, the Holbrook 12U Little League team had a weekend to remember at the Little League World...

Dillard will bring experience to Ranney girls’ soccer team

Sheree Gray Dillard is prepared to take on the next challenge in her soccer career. Dillard has completed a brilliant career as a soccer player,...

Holiday Express Golf Classic raises record $84,000

A total of 142 golfers participated in the Holiday Express Golf Classic at the Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle on July 17, raising $84,000...

Okerson ends win drought in Wall Stadium Modifieds

Ten-time speedway driving champion Chas Okerson ended a winless streak of over a year on Aug. 12 by winning the 40-lap feature race for...

Rumson coach hopes Thursday Night Lights league brings community together

For Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School varsity boys' basketball coach Chris "Shempy" Champeau, basketball is more than just a game: It's a way to...

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