Big win for Howell girls in SCT BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer      The Howell High School girls basketball team picked up an important win on the hardwood last week in the opening round of the Shore Conference Tournament. More ... Jags make Absegami earn title Jags give state’s top team its toughest match BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer      TRENTON — The Jackson High School wrestling team realized it would take a monumental effort to knock off state power Absegami in the NJSIAA Group IV final. More ... Lady Jags win a third straight relays title BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER — For the third consecutive year, the speed and endurance of the Jackson High School girls indoor track team proved superior at the Ocean County Relays. More ... Jackson boys top the field at Ocean Relays BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer      LITTLE SILVER — The Jackson High School boys indoor track team rallied in the final two events of the night to outdistance a scrappy Toms River North squad to win the Ocean County Relays last Saturday at Red Bank Regional high School. More ... Martin hopes NFL is next after fine career at BC BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer      HOWELL — Tom Martin has put too much into football to stop now. More ... Jags hope to rebound in state tournament SCT loss to Manchester still stinging Jackson boys BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer JACKSON — Coach Mike Antenucci had a hunch this team was going to present problems for the Jackson High School boys basketball team      Billed as the unofficial championship of Ocean County, eighth-seeded Jackson and No. 9 Manchester squared off last Friday night in the second round of the Shore Conference Tournament. More ... BlueClaws, Ocean County YMCA to team up for 3-on-3 tourney      The Lakewood BlueClaws and Ocean County YMCA are teaming up to offer basketball fans of all ages the chance to compete in the area’s first-ever Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. More ... Sports Shorts      The Jackson Lightning (12U) tournament team (Tri-City Cyclones) is looking for two players for its spring and summer schedule as well as Wednesday night games. More ...