Bears expect to be an improved team this fall
East Brunswick team to feature a veteran-laden defense
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer
      Last year, the East Brunswick High School football team had a mixed record, going 5-5, and 2-5 in its division. This season, Coach Marcus Borden says, the Bears have a "mixed group, with more players back on defense. On offense, we run a triple option, and we'll do that again this year, though we probably won't be throwing the ball as much.
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Knights expect to be in GMC Red Division hunt
Old Bridge short on experience, long on talent
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      The Old Bridge High School football team will take the field Sept. 15 against Williamstown with practically a whole new look as the Knights seek to contend for the Greater Middlesex Conference's (GMC) Red Division crown.
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Sports Shorts
      The East Brunswick- Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers Pop Warner organization opened its season last weekend against the Piscataway Braves. The very young Mitey Mites lost to Piscataway, 28-7, but tried their hardest to keep it close, as the defense played hard the whole game.
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Monroe enters season amid lofty expectations
BY RICHARD JEROME Staff Writer
      Pat Dowling has to like the preseason prospects for his Monroe High School football team. Last year the Falcons went 8-2 and made the state playoffs for the first time in school history. This season, Monroe has the majority of the squad back.
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O'Hara's story offers lessons for young players
BY PATRICIA TRAINA Correspondent
      As summer training camp comes to a close, numerous rookies and firstyear players on the New York Giants roster who went undrafted are hoping to secure a spot on the final 53-man roster. It's a tall order for some, but certainly not impossible, since numerous players have come into the league as undrafted free agents only to go on to have rewarding NFLcareers.
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Blues, fluke lingering, while tuna trips cash in
RON NUZZOLO Fish On
      Aboard Captain Dave from Atlantic Highlands, first mate Brett Chamberlain tells me the majority of their charters were for bluefish, and no one was disappointed. Weakfish are long overdue, as the harbor is loaded with peanut bunker. There is still a body of fluke to be caught, and nicesize fish, too. The Hi-Mar charter had a very good catch.
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