On the ball
     CHRIS KELLY staff Spotwood's Jose Narvaez (r) chases down a possession during an away game against JP Stevens on Oct. 25.
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Monroe football still looking for more success
Host O.B. Knights Friday in first clash for neighboring schools
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
      The numbers speak for themselves. How can you not proclaim this year's Monroe (5-2) football team the best in school history, even with two regularseason games remaining before an almost certain third straight trip to the state playoffs?
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EB football prepares to face New Brunswick
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
      The performance of this year's East Brunswick 2-4 football team resembles the daily roller-coaster ride in the recent stock market. Two weeks ago, in a 35-0 drubbing administered to J.P. Stevens, the Bears seemed like world-beaters.
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Sports Shorts
      Monmouth University running back David Sinisi has been named Northeast ConferenceOffensive Player of the Week by conference officials after his impressive four touchdown effort against Central Connecticut State last Saturday.
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With children's athletics comes wisdom
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      Perspective is a funny thing. It can sneak up on you when you least expect it. I recently found it while attending my 4- year-old daughter's soccer game. It was a big moment for me. Please allow me to explain. Over the years, I have covered hundreds, probably thousands, of sporting events.
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