Middletown North falls to Colts Neck      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Middletown North's Shannon Norton tries to go past a Colts Neck defender on her way to the basket during the third quarter of her team's 70-43 loss to the Cougars on Jan. 24. Right: Surrounded by defenders, Middletown North's Kim Ridolfi(middle) looks to get a shot o... More ... Mater Dei boys not likely to make state tourney Young team may not make Shore Conf. tourney BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       With a young team that starts five underclassmen, Mater Dei boys basketball coach Bob Klatt expected his team to suffer from some growing pains this year. But the veteran coach (now in his 12th year) admits that even he is a bit surprised at just how frustrating this season has been to this point... More ... With SCT now official, Lancers are early favorites BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       Good news, hockey fans- the Shore Conference Ice Hockey Tournament is officially ready to debut. After the implementation of a successful regular season for the first-year league, administrators and coaches have been busy trying to launch a conference tournament that could help highlight a growin... More ... Super sophs lead Holmdel Hornets hoops resurgence Shirvirian and Kelly have paced team to recent 4-1 mark BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       Afterwinning four of its last five games, the Holmdel High School boys basketball team has improved its record to 6-9 heading into the finalmonth of the season. The Hornets have rolled past St. John Vianney, Red Bank Regional, Rumson-Fair Haven andMatawan. Their lone loss during the hot streak c... More ... Persico leads young team Mid North wrestling squad Senior has 21-4 record, while team is 7-9 in A-North BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Middletown High School North wrestling team entered the season with just one veteran senior and uncertain expectations, yet the Lions have been muchmore competitive than their 7-9 record might indicate. CoachMatt Sirchio's teambattled itsway to a 5-2 mark in the Shore Conference's tough Class... More ... CBA wins county indoor track title BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer       Christian Brothers Academy had proved it had a fine collection of talent for the relay season. The Colts had the NJSIAA Non-Public State title and Monmouth Relay crowns to back it up. More ... Fish On Area fishing gets hot during coldest time of year RON NUZZOLO       The action this week has been red hot. The Garden State is producing some of the best winter fishing in years. With water temperatures staying steady offshore, party boats are filling coolers with a mixed bounty of fish. The Jamaica II fromBrielle did just that. Capt. Steve and Capt. Ryan fished ... More ...