Diving head first
      St. John Vianney's John Boylan (left) and Red Bank Catholic's Brett O'Connell (right) collide while going after the ball during the second half of a game at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck on Oct. 1. Vianney won the game, 4-1.
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Matawan, Raritan lose on the gridiron
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      This was to be a big weekend for a pair of local high school football teams trying to regain their lost swagger.
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8-year-old wins nat'l baseball event
Middletown resident nabs crown in skills competition
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer
      After participating at the regional level of the 2008 Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition, 8-year-old Tyler Ras of Middletown made a return trip to Yankee Stadium by qualifying for the national finals during Major League Baseball's All-Star Week festivities.
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Colts impressive at Shore Coaches
Colt harriers win A Division race
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Christian Brothers Academy regained its elite status in cross country last month in New York. Saturday they confirmed that they are a serious contender for Meet of Champions honors with a strong victory in the A Division race at the Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park.
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Bass, blues readily available
Fish On • RON NUZZOLO
      From Sandy Hook beach to Seaside Park, anglers are finding bass along the surf. Bass and big blues invaded the Navesink this week along with a good mix of weakfish. Bass were taken up to 22 pounds on clam and bunker. Romer Shoals was also a hot spot this week with a few dozen boats working hard f...
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