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     RICH GRAESSLE In an early-season battle between two of the better teams in the area, Chris DeFalco's (No. 7) Manalapan Braves, defeated Christian Brothers Academy by a score of 1-0.
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Mid South field hockey team off to good start
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      The Middletown High School South field hockey team faces a key early-season test this week in the Shore Conference's competitive Class A North division. The Eagles, 2-2 on the year but 2- 1 in conference play, were set to meet Howell yesterday and will visit Manalapan and Colts Neck later in the ...
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Raritan, Matawan among local football winners
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      Coming off an uncharacteristically tough season, the Raritan High School football team is playing with a bit of a chip on its shoulder this fall. After all, the Rockets have established a reputation for excellence under head coach Bob Generelli during his tenure at the Hazlet school, and feel the...
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Holmdel field hockey rolls to early success
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      With a high-powered offense and a sting defense that has allowed just one goal, the Holmdel High School field hockey team is sporting a 4-0 record. The Hornets opened with three straight shutouts before St. Rose finally scored a goal on Saturday in a 3-1 Holmdel victory.
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Sports Shorts
      The Matawan-Aberdeen U12 Huskies won the 2008 Cal Ripken District 11 All Star Championship on June 28 in Hazlet by defeating a tough and well-coached Hazlet Hawk team 9-7 in Hazlet. The victory gave the Huskies a rare, fourth consecutive district championship (ages 9, 10, 11 & 12) while remaining...
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