Examiner Sports
Redbirds playing winning baseball as state tourney opens
By Wayne Witkowksi
It's an ideal time for Allentown High School's baseball team to enter the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III tournament.
The Redbirds, seeded No....
Spring Lake 5 kicks off Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix Races
The 40th edition of the Spring Lake 5-Mile Run will kick off the 2016 Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix Races May 28.
The four-race series,...
Allentown’s Jonas is nearing All-American rifle honors
By Wayne Witkowski
Dan Jonas of Allentown says he is on the cusp of All-American honors in the smallbore rifle as a member of the...
Allentown knocks off Notre Dame in state tourney tune-up
By Wayne Witkowski
Allentown High School's girls lacrosse team, cruising along to an 11-5 season, won a big confidence-builder for the upcoming state tournament when...
Redbirds’ offense comes to life in county tournament opener
By Wayne Witkowski
Allentown High School's softball team hopes it roused its slumbering offense heading into the second round of the Mercer County Tournament (MCT).
Alyssa...
Redbirds back in state baseball tournament picture
By Wayne Witkowski
Allentown High School's baseball team bounced back into contention for the state tournament at 6-6 when it won two games last week,...
Redbirds hoping to qualify for tourneys in rebuilding year
By Wayne Witkowski
It's one thing to have growing pains, but they hurt even more for a team having to rebuild from the loss of...
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Felician University scored two runs under international tiebreaker rules in the bottom of the ninth inning to earn a come-from-behind 5-4 victory over visiting...
Seasoned pro returns home to lead Forsgate Country Club
MONROE — Forsgate Country Club has announced that Michael Furey, a Monroe Township native, has been named the club’s new head golf professional.
Furey, who...
Pitching, hitting have Redbirds off to strong start
By Wayne Witkowski
Allentown High School's softball team continues to roll along at 8-1 despite shuffling its lineup for an injured player.
The week is highlighted...
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Sky Blue FC captain Christie Rampone received another major accolade when the Point Pleasant native was among an exclusive 12-member class inducted into the...
Youth ice hockey program looks to boost participation
By Wayne Witkowski
Dan Bergan, head coach of the Robbinsville-Allentown Ravens co-op ice hockey team, has been concerned along with the other ice hockey coaches...
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With big performances to help lead the Lycoming College women’s lacrosse team to a pair of wins, senior Meghenn Jackson (Arnold, Md./Broadneck/Anne Arundel C.C.)...
Redbirds overcome inexperience to win baseball opener
By Wayne Witkowski
It was no April Fools' joke when Allentown High School's baseball team, down to its last out, opened its season with a...
Allentown softball team seeks defensive improvement
By Wayne Witkowski
Stellar pitcher and first baseman Abby Stroud is off to a college softball career at NCAA Division I Saint Joseph's University, but...
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Freehold High School graduate Jen King continues to excel in gymnastics and the classroom
The University of New Hampshire junior was named to the East...
Allentown’s Sensi continues to excel on Rider softball team
By Wayne Witkowski
Dana Sensi of Allentown continues to show the form that has earned her all-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) first team honors early for...
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Down 8-7 at halftime against University March 10, Lycoming College's women’s lacrosse team exploded out of the gate in the second half, with sophomore Jordan...
