Fischer leads Patriots to historic SCT title Win battle over vastly improved CBA squad BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer       Ed Wicelinski has seen enough of Freehold Township to know why the Patriots are the Shore Conference's best team. "They are a team," said Christian Brothers Academy's head coach. "They don't rely on any one player. They play defense really, really well and you can't double them beca... More ... Colts' success points to bright future in the pool BY GEORGE ALBANO Staff Writer       With a predominately young team, perhaps the 2007 CBA swim team was still a year or two away from making a run at a state championship. But that didn't stop the youthful Colts from trying to win the top prize this season. In fact, the CBA swimmers advanced as far as the Non-Public A... More ... Injury to Gannon puts the Eagle season in its proper perspective BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Middletown High School South girls basketball team heads into the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III tournament this week having weathered a most difficult season. Fifth-seeded Middletown South was scheduled to meet Holmdel, the 12th seed, on Tuesday. More ... Holmdel girls play beyond their years BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The young Holmdel High School girls basketball team, with just two seniors in the lineup, has compiled a 13-11 mark and was scheduled to open the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III tourney yesterday against Middletown South. More ... SJV's Favaloro second at MOC       St. John Vianney pole vaulter Chris Favaloro was the top local performer at the NJSIAA Indoor Meet of Champions. The senior matched his winning height at the State Group III championships, 13-6, but finished second on fewer misses to Manalapan's Mike Goldwasser. More ... Fish On Get out your gear, it's time to catch stripers Ron Nuzzolo       Are you ready? March 1 marks opening day for striped bass season in the garden state. Local bait and tackle shops through the state are holding annual striped bass contests - contests such as "guess when and where the first bass will be landed." Other contests include some nice siz... More ... Sports Shorts       The New Jersey Mavericks will be holding tryouts for girls ages 10 to 17 who want to play AAU basketball in the spring. All experienced players who are interested in playing on a competitive traveling AAU basketball team should attend. High school coaches' inquiries welcomed. For dates, times... More ...