Independent Sports
Hornets off to strong start in A Central boys’ hoops season
By Matthew Rocco
The Holmdel High School boys' basketball team got off to a fast start this season, posting three early wins in a division...
Double-double helps earn Karcz another rookie honor
Freshman Stephanie Karcz of Middletown recorded her second career double-double and the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball team held off Lehigh University to down...
Lions hit tough stretch of girls’ hoops schedule
By Wayne Witkowski
It didn't take long for the fanfare to fade of Ed Jones getting his 450th victory in 32 seasons coaching Middletown High...
Baseball and softball umps needed
The Central Jersey Umpire Association is looking for new or experienced umpires for the upcoming season.
The organization is one of the largest in the...
Performers of the Week for Jan. 9
Bid farewell to the holidays and greetings to a major dose of games and events for the 2017 winter scholastic athletic season.
Here are some...
Places to be for Week of Jan. 9
January is upon us, and the weather is chilly. So warm up by visiting a local high school gym, indoor pool or ice arena.
The...
Keyport depending on young players to step up for girls’ hoops team
By Matthew Rocco
The Keyport High School girls' basketball team was the last squad standing in the Roselle Park Holiday Tournament, as the young Red...
Seraphs look to mix of veterans, newcomers to get back into division race
By Wayne Witkowski
Mater Dei Prep's girls' basketball team is what coach Brian Laux calls a "bookend squad."
Five seniors and four freshmen comprise much of...
Middletown’s Karcz earns rookie honor with Loyola
By Wayne Witkowksi
Loyola University Maryland freshman Stephanie Karcz of Middletown was named The Rock Patriot League Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week recently. She...
Rutgers to face Lehigh in annual Outdoor Classic Jan. 7
By Warren Rappleyea
The Rutgers University men’s Division I club hockey team will take on Lehigh University Jan. 7 in its annual Outdoor Classic at...
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...
Mater Dei ready to meet high expectations on the court
By Matthew Rocco
The Mater Dei Prep boys' basketball team begins the 2016-17 season as an early favorite to defend their Shore Conference Tournament championship,...
Dunne back leading Matawan boys’ basketball team
By Wayne Witkowski
Michael Dunne is back in top form with his right foot fully healed, which is good news for Matawan Regional High School's...
