Rutgers squanders big opportunity
     JEFF GRANIT staff Tennessee's Amber Gray (10) celebrates with teammates in the final seconds of her team's 55-51 win over Rutgers at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway on Jan. 3. The Knights held a 20-point lead at halftime. Rutgers' Epiphanny Prince (10) totaled a game high 25 points. The team's next game is Sunday at Louisville.
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E.B. bowling to face many tough teams this season
Boys to face state's elite this weekend
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
      It is very possible that the East Brunswick boys bowling team could be one of the best in the state, but still not be the best in their conference. That's because the Greater Middlesex Conference is home to arguably the best bowling league in the state. It is not only home to defending New Jersey champion Sayreville, but also perennial power Woodbridge.
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Monroe girls basketball still looking for first win
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
      You have to give Sandy Mascali credit for staying positive. The Monroe girls basketball coach believes her Falcons are headed in the right direction despite an 0-5 start to the season and coming off a 4-19 mark from a year ago.
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South River girls trying to find their way on the court
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent
      When your team turns in a 2-21 record like South River did a year ago, you have to stay positive about your team's chances moving forward. You also have to be realistic that success isn't going to come overnight.
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Old Bridge ice hockey in midst of turnaround
Knights are currently undefeated
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      The Old Bridge High School ice hockey team is off to a fine 6-0-1 start and is contending for the top spot in the New Jersey Ice Hockey League's Central Conference Blue Division. Coach Drew Campbell's team struggled to a 2-13 mark last winter, but rebounded to win its final two games against Edison and Pope Paul VI.
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Sports Shorts
      Monroe girls lacrosse is now accepting registrations for the spring season beginning March 1. This is for girls in grades two through eight. Registration fee through Feb. 2 is $100 and after Feb. 2 is $110. Information on the Monroe Girls Lacrosse Program and lacrosse in general is available at monroegirlslacrosse.com.
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