Plenty of depth in this year's SCT fields Handful of local teams with legitimate shots at glory BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       You hear the phrase "must-win games" all too often over the course of a season. Coaches like to use the label as a motivational tool, hoping the added significance will help instill a sense of desperation in their teams, who may have displayed some effort issues at times during the ... More ... Huskies turn heads with breakout season BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Matawan High School wrestling team entered the campaign hoping to dramatically improve on last year's victory total of 10 wins. The Huskies have done that and then some, as eight members of the team have posted more than 20 wins. More ... Lancer sprinters shine at indoor championships       St. John Vianney's 4x400-meter relay team provided the local highlight of Saturday's Shore Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. The Lancer quartet of Chris Lewnes, Rob Pitts, Thomas Serpico and Paul Baroletti teamed up to finish fourth in 3:34.26 at the meet held at the Benn... More ... 35th Lombardi Award recipients announced       The Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County along with the United Way of Monmouth County have announced the 35th annual Vince Lombardi Awards Dinner will be held Thursday, March 1, at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. The awards ceremony honors 26 of Monmouth County's outstanding high school linem... More ... Rowing on dry land, local youths fare well       Winter's chill is not nearly enough reason to dampen the competitive spirit of the young athletes of Navesink River Rowing (NRR). On Saturday, Feb. 3, the NRR youth rowing program traveled to the Main Line Slide at Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. The Main Line Slide is a regional r... More ... Fish On Fluke season debate still short a resolution Ron Nuzzolo       America's favorite seafood dish is under heavy attack. The fluke may be the most political fish in the sea at the moment. No one is satisfied with the options on the table and rumors of even more turbulence are under way. More ... Sports Shorts       Hazlet Recreation and the Hazlet Youth Athletic League will be celebrating Hazlet Night at the July 20 Lakewood BlueClaws game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. The cost of the ticket is $9. The park will be open at 5 p.m. for a 7 p.m. game. Transportation will not be provided. You may purchas... More ...