Tight playoff game provides excitement in Howell
     PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above left, Howell midfielders Mike Savino (clockwise starting from left), Chris Katona, forward Joe Parella, and Montgomery A.J. Faleski during the second half of the Central Jersey Group IV game against Montgomery High School last Friday. Above right, Howell goaltender B...
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New Egypt football makes football postseason
Jackson also qualifies for playoffs
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      After twice failing to qualify for the state tournament by a single point, the New Egypt High School football team achieved its elusive goal for the first time in school history last week with a 27- 13 win over Riverside. Following its victory over Riverside, the players and coaches from New Egyp...
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Jackson soccer wins 3-1, advances to state title game
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      T here were no secrets to hide by the time these two schools met for the fourth time this season. In fact, they knew each other all too well. The Jackson and Brick Memorial high school girls soccer teams squared off Monday in the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament.
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Jaguars suffer tough loss to end season
Boys soccer finishes season at 15-5-2
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      The Jackson High School boys soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss last week to Rancocas Valley in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central. In a game that featured a called-back goal and one that appeared to cross the goal but wasn't recognized, Rancocas Valley managed to slip in a shot in the final min...
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Fish On
Bass fishing starting to come alive in area
RON NUZZOLO
      Surf reports from Ortley Beach north to the Sandy Hook rips are finally producing some keeper size bass. Wind conditions made it tough to get out but anglers off the surf made up for it. Heavier rods and weight were able to produce bass from 12-18 pounds. According to surf anglers, there are plen...
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Sports Shorts
      While many people involved in the 2007 Breeders' Cup see the last Breeders' Cup race on Saturday as the conclusion of many years of planning and preparing for the world's greatest day of racing, New Jersey's thoroughbred horsemen and women see it as the launch of a new era for New Jersey horse r...
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Hold on... and don't let go
     PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Above, Howell High School's Brianna Ecklof performs on the bars during the Central Jersey State Sectional gymnastics meet at Manalapan High School. Below, Howell's Austyn Fobes performs on the balance beam during the meet.
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