Sayreville boys looking for big results in the new year
Coach is looking for defense to lead the way
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      After a disappointing loss to Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division foe Monroe on Tuesday, the Sayreville High School boys basketball team is 1-1 heading into this evening's game at South Plainfield.
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SJV coach says his team is ready for big season
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      The St. John Vianney High School boys basketball team struggled during its opening-night loss to Rumson-Fair Haven, but coach David Emery believes his Lancers will be in the thick of things once the state and Shore Conference tournaments get going.
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Monmouth Roundup
      Monmouth University's men's basketball team (2-8, 0-1 NEC) fell to the visiting Rider Broncs (7-4, 1-1 MAAC), 76- 55 on Saturday night in Boylan Gym. Rider expanded on its 15-point halftime lead by outscoring Monmouth 7-0 in the first three minutes of the second frame, to take a commanding 42-20 lead.
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Rutgers Roundup
      Rutgers freshman Corey Chandler was named to the Big East Conference weekly men's basketball honor roll Monday. The guard averaged 19.0 points and 6.0 rebounds on the week for the Scarlet Knights, including a 23-point, eight-rebound performance on national television vs. No. 1 North Carolina Sunday evening.
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O.B. girls track squad returns many from last year
Paturzo, Felicetti return as part of 80-person team
      BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer The Old Bridge High School girls winter track team is still relatively young, although it returns many of its runners as it prepares for the Merli Invitational that begins Dec. 27 in Toms River.
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Sports Shorts
      The Monroe U13 Lady Falcons improved to 3-0 in North Brunswick League play with a victory over Battle Basketball. Monroe scored a season-high 55 points with all eleven girls contributing on the offensive end. Jackie Racine (12 points), Victoria Clayton (10 points) and Christina Felice (nine points) led the Monroe offensive attack.
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Fish On
Even with the bad weather, the fishing continues
RON NUZZOLO
      There's been plenty of serious fishing going on. Just before the rain, snow and gale-force winds last weekend, many anglers were squeezing in a few last trips for the year. Bait fish continue to remain just offshore from Sandy Hook to Barnegat Light, and alongside the bait are your choice of fish.
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