2006 in photos

CHRIS KELLY staff Members of the New Egypt High School softball team celebrate their 8-0 victory over Belvidere High School in the NJSIAA Group I state championship game on June 10 in Toms River. CHRIS KELLY staff Arizona’s Goyaclé takes aim at the target during an archery demonstration at the Renaissance Faire held on Sept. 17 at Pine Park in Lakewood. The 25th annual charity event was sponsored by the Lakewood Lions Club and the Society for Creative Anachronism. MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Howell High School’s Rob King takes a hit from a Toms River North High School defenseman during the Rebels’ 10-4 victory over the Mariners in an April match. CHRIS KELLY staff Kevin Guinan and his son, Sean, 7, watch as cars race to the finish line during the Cub Scout Pack 150 Pinewood Derby on Jan. 21 at the Griebling School, Howell. CHRIS KELLY staff Howell High School quarterback Sean O’Reilly muscles his way through the attempted tackle of a Colts Neck defender during the Rebels’ opening game against the Cougars in September. O’Reilly eventually led the Rebels to a berth in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship game. Howell finished the 2006 season with a 7-5 record.