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Rich Fisher
Donovan Catholic girls volleyball still rolling after graduation losses
No matter how much experience or inexperience the Donovan Catholic, Toms River, girls volleyball ...
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RICH FISHER
| September 27, 2024
Notre Dame field hockey making positive strides with baby steps
Upon entering an athletic season, coaches often set goals like winning a county title ...
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RICH FISHER
| September 20, 2024
Optimism reigns as fall high school sports get underway in the DOT
The 2024 Fall sports season has arrived, and with it comes positive outlook and new goals ...
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RICH FISHER
| September 13, 2024
CBA sailing team looks to navigate its way to further success
In scouring newspapers and websites, it’s not easy to find stories on high school sailing ...
By
RICH FISHER
| September 6, 2024
Flag football debuted to rave reviews at St. Rose this spring
One of the fastest growing sports in the Shore Conference arrived at St. Rose of Belmar this past spring ...
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RICH FISHER
| June 21, 2024
Despite knee issues, St. Rose’s Huisman wins another MOC gold in shot put
As his high school throwing career winds down, it’s tempting to wonder how great Josh Huisman would be ...
By
RICH FISHER
| June 14, 2024
SJV softball wins second straight state title
Madison McDougall is in a rut.
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RICH FISHER
| June 7, 2024
SJV softball earns second straight sectional title with 10-inning win over Notre Dame
When Gabby Gonzalez and Madison McDougall were in kindergarten, they would hang out together ...
By
RICH FISHER
| June 4, 2024
CBA baseball team wins thrillers to claim Monmouth County and SCT titles
When Marty Kenney Jr. took over Lincroft’s Christian Brothers Academy baseball program from his father ...
By
RICH FISHER
| May 31, 2024
St. John Vianney softball rallies to win SCT title game
The process has been completed.
By
RICH FISHER
| May 24, 2024
Liam Hennelly takes God on the field when playing baseball for Shore Regional
Liam Hennelly’s mom has the perfect description of her son when he’s striding to home plate ...
By
RICH FISHER
| May 23, 2024
Notre Dame wins second straight Mercer County Tournament softball title behind MVP Michalak
Rylee Michalak remembered 2022, standing on the same Armstrong Park field in Ewing after ...
By
RICH FISHER
| May 17, 2024
With a new cast of quality athletes, SJV volleyball continues to thrive
When coach Jessica Gadaleta discusses her St. John Vianney, Holmdel boys volleyball team ...
By
RICH FISHER
| May 10, 2024
Red Bank Catholic softball working its way into the ranks of the elite
The Shore Conference is arguably one of the best softball conference’s in New Jersey, and the ...
By
RICH FISHER
| May 3, 2024
Notre Dame High boys’ golf team making strides with solid nucleus
Slowly but surely, Lawrenceville’s Notre Dame High golf team has worked its way back into the mix ...
By
RICH FISHER
| April 26, 2024
Coach Tyler Foss has Donovan Catholic boys lacrosse on upward trend
The Donovan Catholic, Toms River boys’ lacrosse program had a 33-96 record in the previous 11 seasons ...
By
RICH FISHER
| April 19, 2024
Maggie Kerr a two-way talent on offense and defense for St. Rose girls lacrosse
In watching Maggie Kerr consistently score goals for Belmar’s St. Rose girls lacrosse team ...
By
RICH FISHER
| April 12, 2024
SJV softball looks to repeat as state champ with healthy McDougall in the circle
St. John Vianney, Holmdel softball pitcher Madison McDougall was so good last year, opponents ...
By
RICH FISHER
| April 5, 2024
RBC’s Connor Harms returns as one of Shore Conference’s top lacrosse defenders
Defense will be key for Red Bank Catholic’s boys lacrosse team early this season ...
By
RICH FISHER
| March 29, 2024
Toughness and court savvy propels ND’s Pintinalli to a future with Ithaca basketball
Although she has a penchant for making 3-pointers, Simone Pintinalli is more than just a jump shooter.
By
RICH FISHER
| March 22, 2024
Faith-driven Donovan Catholic strength coach Mark Deppen named NJ Coach of the Year
Donovan Catholic’s Mark Deppen has received one the highest accolades one can earn in his profession ...
By
RICH FISHER
| March 20, 2024
St. Rose boys’ basketball team satisfied all expectations with state title
Gio Panzini is the cautious type. So, despite the fact his St. Rose, Belmar boys basketball ...
By
RICH FISHER
| March 15, 2024
Dominating effort gives RBC girls basketball its first state title since 2017
It was a stellar example of everyone playing their role to the very best of their ability.
By
RICH FISHER
| March 13, 2024
St. Rose’s Huisman sets school shot put record in winning MOC gold medal
In winning a second straight indoor NJSIAA Meet of Champions gold medal in the shot-put March 3 ...
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RICH FISHER
| March 8, 2024
SJV wrestlers producing a season like no other in program history
It’s a question that can reasonably be asked: Is this the greatest wrestling “team” in St. John Vianney, Holmdel history?
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RICH FISHER
| February 29, 2024
SCT finals produce first title for St. Rose boys while St. John Vianney girls win 17th crown
The scenarios entering this year’s Shore Conference Tournament ...
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RICH FISHER
| February 23, 2024
Mercer CYO crowns six champs and reveals award winners in basketball championship
It was Championship Sunday at the Mercer County CYO Center in Trenton Feb. 18 ...
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RICH FISHER
| February 22, 2024
Donovan Catholic boys hoops has highest win total in 16 years entering states
Coach Mike Kearney knows his Donovan Catholic, Toms River boys basketball team will face ...
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RICH FISHER
| February 15, 2024
Notre Dame’s Violet Williamson wins third straight Mercer County diving title
After Violet Williamson won her third consecutive Mercer County diving championship Jan. 23 ...
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RICH FISHER
| February 9, 2024
New OLS scoreboard honoring Chuck Giambelluca is the ‘perfect fit’
In a brief dedication ceremony, Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony Parish, Hamilton, paid homage to ...
By
RICH FISHER
| February 2, 2024
Acosta brings big-time resumé, spiritual mindset to SJV football
When St. John Vianney, Holmdel, hired Bobby Acosta Jan. 15, it procured both a successful football coach ...
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RICH FISHER
| January 26, 2024
Former CBA staffer Dan Keane was a ‘true gentleman’
To the Christian Brothers Academy community and beyond, Dan Keane will always ...
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RICH FISHER
| January 25, 2024
Basketball one of many things St. Rose grad Antognoli excels in at Lafayette
Basketball is not the sole purpose of Abby Antognoli’s college existence.
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RICH FISHER
| January 19, 2024
RBC girls swim team getting its mojo back after some down years
When Kyle Clayton became the Red Bank Catholic girls swim coach last year, he had a few simple goals ...
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RICH FISHER
| January 12, 2024
With added depth this year, SJV hockey team off to another strong start
One year after going 15-6-1 while winning the Egan Cup and Handchen Cup, Holmdel’s St. John Vianney ...
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RICH FISHER
| January 5, 2024
Seniors provide talent and leadership for Notre Dame swim teams
Coach Henry DeSandre is not certain where his Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, boys and girls ...
By
RICH FISHER
| December 22, 2023
Donovan Catholic boys bowling team is solid from top to bottom
Trying to find a weak spot in the Donovan Catholic boys bowling lineup this season is like trying to find ...
By
RICH FISHER
| December 15, 2023
St. Rose boys’ basketball team has the highest of expectations this season
The way Brian Lynch looks at the upcoming season, there is no denying expectations.
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RICH FISHER
| December 8, 2023
RBC football’s state title a fitting end for seniors who experienced a lot
When the Red Bank Catholic High School football team beat ...
By
RICH FISHER
| December 1, 2023
CBA cross country team stamping itself as one of the best in program history
As the Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, cross country team prepares for the Nov. 25 ...
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RICH FISHER
| November 24, 2023
CBA soccer caps ‘great year’ with third consecutive South Jersey championship battle
A passerby on the Franklin Township High School turf yelled over to Tom Mulligan, “Congratulations on a good year.”
By
RICH FISHER
| November 17, 2023
UPDATED: St. John Vianney gymnasts win State Championships; four participate in Individual competition
The girls’ varsity gymnastics team in St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, had an ...
By
RICH FISHER
| November 12, 2023
Mercer County CYO opens 71st basketball season with Mass and awards
The 71st season of Mercer County Catholic Youth Organization basketball once again tipped off ...
By
RICH FISHER
| November 10, 2023
Mercer CYO Basketball to induct 15 new Hall of Famers
It has been a five year wait due mostly to COVID-19; but one of Mercer County’s most popular and ...
By
RICH FISHER
| November 3, 2023
Benevolent-minded ND girls are top seed in SJ Non-Public A soccer tournament
When it comes to goodwill, the Notre Dame High girls soccer team is savvy at spreading its services around.
By
RICH FISHER
| October 27, 2023
Veteran offensive line helps fuel offense for RBC football team
As Red Bank Catholic’s football team sits No. 3 in NJ.com’s Top-20 rankings with a 6-1 record ...
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RICH FISHER
| October 20, 2023
Donovan Catholic field hockey continues winning stride
Kaitlin Maguire has an outstanding field hockey resume as a premier goalie ...
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RICH FISHER
| October 13, 2023
St. Rose freshman Gavin Mitchell wins U14 Eastern Surfing Championship
Three cheers for the Jersey boy! Competing against surfers from up and down the East Coast ...
By
RICH FISHER
| October 6, 2023
Notre Dame alum Nerwinski embraces soccer and faith playing MLS for St. Louis City
Jake Nerwinski is enjoying soccer as much as ever; and that pleasure is enhanced by his ever-growing faith.
By
RICH FISHER
| September 29, 2023
Talented SJV boys soccer team poised to make some noise
St. John Vianney boys’ soccer coach Ryan Tetro felt it was too early to get carried away by his team’s 4-0 record.
By
RICH FISHER
| September 22, 2023
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