Independent Sports
Raritan boys soccer team poised for big comeback season
By Matthew Rocco
The Raritan High School boys soccer team is stocked with veterans for the 2016 season, and they’re eager to lead the Rockets...
Rockets to rely on experience as they defend state football title
By Matthew Rocco
The Raritan High School football team is entering the 2016 season as the defending NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group II champions, a title...
Quarterback position up for grabs at Matawan
By Wayne Witkowski
Matawan Regional High School's football team will have a different look from the past two seasons when it opens Sept. 9 at...
Lions are A North contenders as Eagles look for improvement
By Wayne Witkowski
The Middletown High School North boys soccer team looms as one of the leading contenders in the Shore Conference A North Division,...
Not much change expected at CBA under new soccer coach
By Wayne Witkowski
High school student-athletes, particularly graduating seniors, can be apprehensive about a coaching change.
However, all-state player and preseason All-American Matt Thorsheim and his...
Brookdale women’s soccer team looks to set itself apart
By Tim Morris
Katie Amundson is taking the same approach to Brookdale Community College’s women’s soccer season that she has the last three years.
“I don’t...
Matawan looking forward to next boys basketball season
By Wayne Witkowski
Matawan Regional High School's boys basketball team has been making the most of the offseason, as it looks to regain its winning...
Mater Dei players learned more than basketball on China trip
By Matthew Rocco
Two Mater Dei Prep student-athletes had a unique experience on the basketball court this summer. For a little more than a week,...
Hawks relying on local talent in pursuit of MAAC soccer title
By Matthew Rocco
With the help of some local talent, the Monmouth University women’s soccer team is in prime position to defend its claim to...
Captain Ivanicki wants to lead Hawks back to NCAA Tournament
By Tim Morris
Leadership has come naturally to Rachael Ivanicki.
In high school, she was a captain of all her athletic teams (soccer and cross-country).
"I'm pretty...
Middletown North looks to continue building football program
By Wayne Witkowski
When Steve Bush took over Middletown High School North's football team as head coach four years ago, he took a gamble starting...
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The Mansfield University Fall Prospect Clinic is designed for high school student-athletes who are looking to play college and/or professional baseball. The focus of...
Saturday in the Park 5K benefits women, their children
Another large turnout of women runners and walkers are expected to join together at Holmdel Park on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend (Sept....
Ras makes college decision with 2 years left at Middletown North
By Wayne Witkowski
Tyler Ras made an early decision this summer to continue his baseball career with an athletic financial package at NCAA Division I...
Eagles seek to fill important roles ahead of football season
By Wayne Witkowski
Gaping holes left by the spring graduations of running back Cole Rogers and quarterback/kicker Matt Mosquera need to be filled as Middletown...
Summer basketball tourneys helping Lancers build team chemistry
By Matthew Rocco
A whirlwind summer has taken the St. John Vianney High School girls basketball team through Maryland and the local Maroon and White...
Marlboro’s Nigro among Preseason All-MAAC soccer picks
It is players like Marlboro’s Dave Nigro who keep the Monmouth University men’s soccer team at the top every year.
A former standout at Marlboro...
Mater Dei players traveling to China for hoops, cultural experience
Mater Dei Prep student-athletes Elijah Barnes (senior) and Kenny Jones (junior) are traveling to Beijing, China, as part of the Global Squad with John...
