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Difficult Schedule Doesn’t Phase Caseys Cougars Hope to Transition to New Era

By Kevin Davis

By Jim Hintelmann RED BANK - With four starters returning from last year’s 19-7 team, Red Bank Catholic girls basketball coach, Joe Montano, now in his 22nd season, is looking ahead to an improved season, but there is still work to be done. ‘’We expect to be a good team,” Montano admitted, “but we might be playing in the toughest conference (Shore) and division (A Central) in the state.

Our defense has been good and our rebounding looks good.”

RBC has gotten off to a good start with wins over defending Shore Conference champion, Manasquan (40-28), Friday and cross-town rival, Red Bank Regional (59-27), Saturday. Returning starters are Mary Beth Caverly, Carolin Corcoran, Grace Fallon and Alex Alfano. Alfano has been playing well in her first two games, scoring 16 points in the win over Red Bank.

“She’s a very good scorer,” said Montano. “She came out of the box fast [against Red Bank], but she is capable of that. She can score in streaks like that and it was very important to us.”

The fifth starter will be Alex Barazotti.

Rounding out the team will be Maria Balacco, Tara Daniels, Caitlin Conroy and Quinn McMenaman. Top newcomers will be Carol Lynch, Jackie Robinson and Eryn Mills.

The A Central includes state powers St. Jiohn Vianney and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional along with Manasquan and Holmdel. St.John Vianney has won 63 straight A Central games going into Tuesday’s game with Rumson.

Its last loss in the division was in 2007.

“Every night you will be playing a good team,” Montano admitted. “We’ve been giving a great effort, but our shooting needs to be a little better and we still have some work to do,”

Photo By: Mike Rogers RBC girls basketball 2012-2013 team

Photo By: Francine Attardi Colts Neck boys basketball 2012-2013 team COLTS NECK— Following the most successful season in program history, the Colts Neck boys’ basketball team is hopeful for a similar, or even greater, outcome in 2012-13.

The Cougars, who set a school record for wins while posting a 23-4 record, will have a different look from the 2011-12 team that earned the top seed in the Shore Conference Tournament and rode it all the way to the first finals appearance in school history (losing to Neptune, 37-33), before securing another top seed and reaching the Central Group 4 finals in the NJSIAA tournament (losing 6251 to Middletown North). They’ll also have a different division, moving to Class A North of the Shore Conference from the Class B North division they were co-champions of a year ago.

Three seniors from the 2011-12 Colts Neck team have graduated and moved on to Division II playing careers. This includes forward, Hunter Wysocki, now of Holy Family, and guard, Sean O’Reilly, now playing for Dominican College. Wysocki and O’Reilly

finished their Colts Neck playing careers as the most and second-most prolific scorers, respectively, in school history. The Cougars will also find themselves without 6’10 center, Steven Faust, who has moved on to Anderson University after losing much of his senior year to injury.

One notable returner from last year’s team is senior guard, Brandon Federici, who remains optimistic that an upperclassman group that includes Luke LaLima, Tim Vangelas, James Sobieski, and himself can maintain the program’s momentum.

“We’ll definitely be competitive,” Federici said. “We want to build on what Sean and Hunter started four years ago. We still have a big group of juniors back.”

The Cougars opened the 2012-13 campaign with a 57-37 at Middletown South on Friday night, December 14. They were led in scoring

by Sobieski and sophomore, Chris O’Reilly – the younger brother of the departed Sean O’Reilly – who each had 11.

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NEPTUNE BOYS BASKETBALL LOOK TO REPEAT LAST YEARS SUCCESS

By Mike Ready NEPTUNE – Last year’s Flier team (24-7,11-1) won the Class B North title, won their first SCT title since 2008, won the CJ Group III title, and finished ranked number one in the Shore. It would be a lot to ask this year’s team for a repeat performance, especially with only one returning starter and only two players with any significant playing time on this year’s squad.

Another obstacle facing head coach, Ken O’Donnell’s, team is the fact that seven of his twelve players just began practicing Monday after com-

to a good start, but they’ll play hard.

It will take some time for them to get into basketball shape though.” Said O’Donnell.

Then why are the Flyers ranked number two in the Shore and number fifteen in the state?

The answer is 6’4” senior guard/ forward, Keith Kirkwood, one of the top players in the state. Kirkwood was a second team All-Shore selection last year. He averaged 11.7 points per game and 11 rebounds per game last year, and 17.2 points,

including Monmouth, Rutgers, UConn and Wake Forest. He was just selected second team All-Shore wide receiver, so he’s also an extremely athletic player.

Returning senior forward/center, Spencer Hubbard, averaged 8.2 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game last year off the bench, and will be counted on heavily by O’Donnell. “Having Hubbard back is like having another starter back, he gained a lot of experience last year and he’ll be a good player for us.”

Junior guard, Shakeem Richardson, averaged 2.8 points per game as a reserve last year, but had a 15-point game outburst against Red Bank Catholic. “Richardson is a pure shooter and will help us spread the defense,” according to O’Donnell.

Sophomore, Cameron Calderon, younger brother of last year’s first team All-Shore point guard, Ikie Calderon, will attempt to follow in his brothers footsteps as one of Neptune’s all-time great point guards.

Photo By: Mike Rogers Neptune boys basketball 2012-2013 team

pleting their football commitments with a tough loss in the state finals.

“That’s not conducive to getting off

15.4 rebounds and 4 blocks during last year’s playoff run. He is being recruited by a number of DI schools,

Senior, Tyrell Montgomery, will start at the other forward position and hopes to make an impact.

Senior guard, Cory Thomas, will be the sixth man off the bench and senior guard, Keishawn Rice, is the back-up point guard. Both are big-

time shooters that are finally getting their chance to showcase their skills.

The Fliers don’t have time on their side with opening night this Friday, then a Sunday match-up against preseason number one St. Anthony in the Hoop Group Tip Off Classic.

“This is the toughest schedule I’ve faced in my 22 years of coaching at Neptune,” said O’Donnell. “We’ll face St Anthony’s, Seton Hall Prep, Elizabeth, Patterson Eastside, St Joe’s Metuchen, Trenton Catholic and, of course, those talented B North teams, that’s as competitive as it gets.”

Kirkwood sounded positive when asked about losing so many starters from last year’s team. “We’re good. With me and Evan (Spencer Hubbard’s nickname) we’re unstoppable. We’ll see what we’re made of against St Anthony’s.”

This team will grow into their own identity. The pure speed and dribble penetration all stars of the last couple of years have graduated, but this team will have enough speed for an up-tempo style and possess the ability to stretch opposing defenses with an array of shooters. Once again, Neptune will employ their trademark-pressing defense and running offense off the transition.

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By Ted Kaiser

Cody Thompson – Senior, PG, Midd. North

The scrappy point guard will steady the Lions despite losing key players to graduation.

Conor Leddy – Senior, G, St. Rose

Steps into the leading role with scorer Mark Kukoda having graduated.

Riley Calzonetti – Senior, F, Point Beach

Coach Nick Catania says he plays every possession like it’s his last. He will attend LIU-Post next year.

Matt Farrell – Junior, PG, Point Beach

The rising junior is a gritty guard who can shoot well from outside.

Evan Gordinier – Junior, F, CBA

A good shooter and one of the more experienced players on a youthful CBA team.

Keith Kirkwood – Senior, SG, Neptune

A pure-scorer who will likely end up playing Division I ball in college.

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By Ted Kaiser

Kaity Healy – Sophomore, PG,

Marina Mabrey – Sophomore, G,

Started as a freshman at the most important position on the court.

Scored over 15 points per game as a freshman at Manasquan before transferring.

Colts Neck

Rachael Krauss – Senior, G,

Point Beach

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Kat Phipps – Sophomore, PG,

Caroline Corcoran – Senior, G,

Phipps slides into a starting role after seeing time in the rotation as a freshman.

One of several returning starters for the resurgent Cougars.

Red Bank Catholic

Veteran guard says the Caseys have really focused on their defense for this season.

Kelly Hughes – Senior, G, Point Boro

She’s committed to Boston College and could end her career as the leading scorer in Shore Conference history.

Katelynn Flaherty – Junior, PG, Point Beach

Averaged 21 points and 3.4 assists in 2011 winning the TOC while at Manasquan.

Ivy Harrington – Senior, G/F, Neptune

Provides veteran leadership on a younger, less experienced Neptune team.

St. Rose

Tara Inman – Senior, G, Holmdel

A four-year starter leading an experienced Hornets squad.

Hannah Missry – Senior, G, Jackson Memorial Averaged nearly 17 ppg last year and is a prolific three-point shooter.

Stephanie Mason – Senior, G, Jackson Memorial

Mason is another sharpshooter on the Jags. She’ll attend Rider next fall.

Grace Fallon – Junior, F, Red Bank Catholic

She’s a three-sport star in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse for the Caseys.

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EXPERIENCED LONG BRANCH BOYS BASKETBALL SHOOTING FOR CLASS B NORTH TITLE

By Mike Ready LONG BRANCH – Although the Neptune Fliers, ranked #2 in the Shore and #15 in the state, are favored to win the Class B North title again this year, the Green Wave are poised to make a run at their first Class B North title since head coach, Don Covin’s, 1997 championship team. That team was also NJSIAA Group II Champions and lost in the semifinals of the TOC to eventual champs, St.Anthony.

This year’s squad, ranked eighth in the Shore in preseason polls, return their entire starting lineup after finishing third last year in the Class B North with a (14-13, 7-5) record.

The Wave participated in last year’s Central Jersey Group II playoffs, but were defeated in the first round.

“I’m a little unsure, and so are the players, on just how good we are, and how good we can be. A number of key players just started practicing Monday due to football commitments, so we’re a little behind, but so are a number of teams. It will take them a while to get into basketball shape, but we’ll find where we stand right away, we play Ocean and Neptune in our first two games,” said Covin.

STARTERS: Junior shooting guard, Terrel Cox, is probably the best shooter on the team. He was among the leaders

in three point shooting last year and is a danger to score from anywhere on the court. Cox averaged 15-points per game and was first team B North.

The lone senior on the team, point guard, Dwight Clark, was a first team All Shore running back in 2011, but missed most the 2012 season with a broken leg. He’s not quite 100% but he has been practicing with the team and is ready to go. Cox was a second team B North selection last year when he averaged 11.2 points per game and 5 assists. Covin is happy he’s healthy, “he’s our ball handler, he’s the most important player on this team, his basketball knowledge is head and shoulders above anyone else on the team.”

6’4” junior, Hassan Foster, starts at the shooting forward spot. He played in the summer and fall developmental leagues and Covin expects him to take some giant steps forward this year. Foster averaged 8-points per game.

Junior forward, Raphael Williams, a starting RB/LB on the football team will provide defensive muscle, and will be matched up against the bigger players. “He’s a very tough minded kid and the glue that holds the defense together,” said Covin.

Izayah Irizarry, a junior guard, gets

Photo By: Francine Attardi Long Branch boys basketball 2012-2013 team

the nod as the fifth starter. He’s a smart player, and will provide some toughness.

Sophomore guard, Kirk Bowls, will be the first man off the bench, and will get as much playing time as the starters. He brings speed to the lineup and can shoot the lights out of the ball. He may end up starting.

6’4” senior forward, D’Andre Wilford, will add some size to the lineup and help on defense, especially in zone situations.

Shooting guard, Jamar Foster, freshman brother of Hassan Foster, has seen a lot of playing time dur-

ing the preseason. “I’m as excited about him as any player I’ve had as far as him being a pure shooter. He can flat out shoot the ball; he’s going to surprise some people,” said Covin.

I asked Covin the key to his team winning, “we need some time together on the court, a chance to grow as a team. We’re small, so our bigs need to play big against the bigger teams. If they come to play, they can play with anyone. But the bottom line is our guards will determine just how far we go.”

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Girls’ Hoops Preview and Predictions

By Ted Kaiser

CLASS A NORTH: Middletown South returns all five starters from an 18-6 squad last year. The senior foursome of Kiera Gannon, Jackie Dluhi, Carissa Gray, and Lauren Van Exter are rejoined by junior, Christian Rutkowski. They are the favorite for first place with Colts Neck right behind. The Cougars bring back their starting backcourt of Kaity Healy and Rachael Krauss. Freehold Township went 17-10 in 2011, but they graduated most of their team. Middletown North should be in the mix with three returning seniors and sophomore, Mia Ehling, who played as a freshman.

Predicted Champion: Middletown South “We have a veteran team coming back and I think we’re going to do very well. We’re taking it one game at a time. Every game is going to be exciting,” – Colts Neck senior guard, Rachael Krauss.

CLASS A CENTRAL: St. John Vianney has owned this division in recent years. They return three starters and

could build off a 22-8 season. The Lancers have a 63-game divisional winning streak.

It will be tested this week by Rumson-Fair Haven which returns all five starters. Red Bank Catholic is SJV’s longtime rival and poised for another strong season under coach, Joe Montano. Holmdel returns fouryear starter, Tara Inman, and lost only one senior starter.

Predicted Champion: St. John Vianney “We have a lot of our team returning and we really have that intensity in the gym. Our hopes and standards are high for this season.” – SJV senior guard, Lyndsay Rowe.

CLASS A SOUTH: This division should be owned once again

by Jackson Memorial. Fordham recruit, Hannah Missry, and her sharp three-point shooting return to lead the way. Stephanie Mason is another Division I recruit bound for Rider. The Jaguars are also the defending Group IV champion and fresh off a Tournament of Champions appearance.

Toms River East may be their only serious challenger for first place. The Raiders were

22-8 overall last season and bring back senior guards Kristen Kennedy and MaryKate Sullivan.

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The Scarlet Fliers senior guard/forward, Ivy Harrington, and junior, Iyonna Crenshaw, who led the team in scoring in the opener.

Freehold Boro is the last team to defeat Neptune in the division and will have another shot later this winter. Wall, Matawan and Ocean are all capable of .500 records, but probably do not have the firepower to challenge for a title.

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Point Beach picks up a pair of Manasquan transfers in point guard, Katelynn Flaherty, and sophomore, Marina Mabrey. After leading the Warriors to the TOC title last year, they bring a wealth of experience and leadership to their new team. The Garnet Gulls have a lot of youth around them, but are capable of a first place finish. St. Rose graduated most players from their 29-2, Non-Public A state championship. They do return point guard, Kat Phipps, Sarah Kurtz, and Rose White to challenge for the division crown.

Predicted Champion: Point Beach “It’s going to be a lot of fun and a new experience for us. Our team is focusing on getting in shape and fundamentals like running a pick and roll and developing a play properly.” – Point Beach sophomore guard, Marina Mabrey.

CLASS B SOUTH: Kelly Hughes returns as arguably the top player in the Shore Conference. She’ll lead Point Boro as the division favorite coming off a 23-9 season. The Panthers bring back a ton of experience around her including seniors, Kerry Malleck, Jess Macchi, and Lauren Hughes. Monsignor Donovan figures to be the only realistic challenger, but the Griffins were routed by Point Boro in the season opener. Still, Donovan should have a strong season led by Kelly Milana.

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Predicted Champion: Manalapan

This could be one of the toughest divisions to call. CBA is the favorite in most years; however, they have a very young team. The Colts seem set up well for future years, but are they ready to establish dominance in the Class A North so soon?

Manalapan might be the best equipped to keep CBA from first place. They proved it on opening night with a 59-50 win over CBA. Anthony Firkser is an elite scorer who had 25 points in that contest. Colts Neck and Middletown North lost a lot of players to graduation after banner 20112012 seasons, but they are still very much in the mix. Freehold Township is also a definite contender led by John Horrigan.

Expect a wild season with nearly any of these teams emerging to win it.

“We’re working really hard to stay at last year’s level. We know we have to work a lot harder and focus on rebounding because we are smaller this season.” – Middletown North guard, Cody Thompson.

CLASS A CENTRAL: The schedule is set up for Manasquan to own this division and be one of the best teams in the Shore Conference. Barring a surprise, the Warriors have a great chance to go undefeated in divisional play. The fight for second place could be a good one. Raritan no longer has center Mike Aaman, but could still be a factor.

Shore Regional looks poised to move up with a host of juniors and sophomores

12/18/12 - 1/7/13 • Jersey Sporting News Page 11 such as forward, Jack Byrne, joining se- the top again. Keith Kirkwood and Spenniors like Connor Rogers and Brian Du- cer Hubbard are two key scorers in the Bois. RFH should be in the hunt as well. fold, but keep an eye on guard Shakeem Richardson who will play a bigger role as Predicted Champion: Manasquan a junior. Ocean knocked off Long Branch Key Stat: Manasquan J.R. Hobbie and Jimmy on opening night in an early battle for secWalsh combined for nearly 38.9 points per ond place. They are building off a 17-11 season. The Green Wave have the talent game last season. to avenge that loss and maybe put some fear into Neptune when they square off CLASS A SOUTH: on the court.

There are a handful of teams who could emerge to win the division after Jackson Predicted Champion: Neptune Memorial’s dominance last season. The Jags are a possibility to repeat despite “We’re looking to win a lot more than last losing a lot of talent to graduation. Eric year. We’ve got a lot of guys that hustle and big men that can move. I’m really looking Carter is a force inside and Salam Simon forward to our upcoming game against Nepmoves in a starting role in the backcourt. tune.” – Long Branch senior, Dwight Clark.

TR North looks poised to step forward with a nice inside-outside combination of Solly Stansbury at forward and Damian CLASS B CENTRAL: Singleton at guard. Southern junior forward, Mike Gesicki, might be the best With several key pieces returning, Point post player in the division and Brick Me- Beach will be favored to win the division. morial’s Ryan Cieplenski could be the Point guard, P.J. Kineavy, junior, Matt best pure scorer. TR South has a dynam- Farrell, and senior, Riley Calzonetti, are ic pool of guards, but lacks the size that the core of the roster. The Gulls also add intriguing swingman, Dominique Uhl, TR North and Southern possess. who showed up with 11 points on opening night. St. Rose lost one of the area’s Predicted Champion: TR North best players in Mark Kukoda to gradua“We’re going to be a lot better than last year. tion, but they return four starters includIt’s another year in the system and we’re go- ing guard, Conor Leddy. Keyport served ing to have more chemistry.” – TR North se- noticed that they will be strong with a denior forward, Solly Stansbury cisive win over perennial power, Asbury Park, on opening night. Dan Markulin leads a very good Keansburg squad and CLASS B NORTH: Mater Dei Prep returns junior guard, Sam Neptune is the clear favorite and should Miles, and a host of seniors. This has the makings of a very deep and competitive survive any challenge from Long Branch division with several state playoff caliber and Ocean. The Scarlet Fliers are fresh teams. off a Shore Conference Tournament championship and despite losing a few Continued on page 15 key players to graduation, they’ll be near

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and Lakewood are also lurking in the picture with only one division loss.

Boys’ BasketballThree Players to TD WatchPasses Continued from pg 6 Roberto’s Lead Bulldogs To Win

By Mike Ready RUMSON –Rumson/Fair Haven (RFH) (6-0) ranked sixth in the Shore, put an abrupt halt to Class B Southleading Monsignor Donovan’s (4-2) four-game winning streak, with a dominating 30-0 non-divisional win Friday night at Borden Stadium.

Senior Danny Roberto (9-for-13 for 103 yards) tossed three touchdown passes, giving him 12 touchdown passes for the year. Roberto once again directed an efficient run- first, pass-second spread-offense. “I don’t think we’ve reached anywhere near our potential,” said Roberto after the game.

According to RFH Head Coach Shane Fallon the loss of 26 seniors from last year’s class and Roberto’s leadership has been invaluable. “It’s not just on the stat sheet, it’s the way he works with the kids in practice and the way he picks them up after they’ve made a mistake; his patience is remarkable. Having Roberto is like having an extra coach out there. He’s a very special player and person for us,” explained Fallon.

On the Bulldogs second possession of the game; they drove 64 yards in eight plays with most the yardage coming from sophomore running back Charlie Volker, including a 17- yard touchdown run. Volker rushed for 67 yards on seven carries on the night, all in the first half, as the Bulldogs pounded out 216 yards on the ground in the game.

Monsignor Donovan punted on their next possession and RFH took over at their own 17-yard line. Roberto promptly engineered an efficient nine

play, 83-yard drive, capping it off with a 21-yard strike to senior wide receiver John Ryan to make it 14-0 with 8:57 left in the half. The Bulldogs drove to the two-yard line in the closing seconds of the first half, but a holding penalty negated a two-yard touchdown run by Dylan Zohn and they had to settle for a 25-yard field goal by junior placekicker Jake D’Amelio for a 17-0 halftime lead.

On the first play of the second half, RFH senior defensive back Addison Nitto intercepted Monsignor Donovan quarterback Vinny Grasso at the 50yard line and returned the ball 31 yards to the Bulldog 19-yard line. Five plays later, Roberto lofted a perfect five-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Sam Shaud for a 24-0 lead. Roberto put the game out of reach with 5:52 left in the third quarter by connecting with senior wide out Denis O’Sullivan for an 11-yard corner fade touchdown and 30-0 advantage. The extra point was blocked.

The Bulldog defense played an incredible game in shutting down the Griffins’ high- powered triple- option attack, holding the Griffins to 50-yards rushing on 30 attempts and 110 total yards. “Grasso is a great athlete and he runs the triple option to perfection.

Our defensive line and linebackers contained and played assignment football with tremendous support from our secondary,” said Fallon after the game.

“We’re a good team. We have a chance to be a great team, but we’re not there yet. We’re getting there. I hope to peek right around playoff time.”

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Spencer “Evan” Hubbard – Junior, SF,

P.J. Kineavy – Senior, G,

Returns to Neptune after a year away and will be an immediate impact player with his shooting prowess.

He has the reins at point guard for the Gulls and can knock down the outside shot with consistency.

Neptune

Point Beach

Dwight Clark – Senior, PG,

Anthony Firkser – Senior, PG,

Clark suffered an ankle injury during football season, but should be healthy to run the show for the Wave.

This scholar athlete will attend Harvard next fall to play both football and basketball.

Long Branch

Manalapan

Terrell Cox – Junior, SG,

Brandon Federici – Senior, SG,

He was an all-division pick as a sophomore and should be his team’s leading scorer.

He’s one of the top shooters in the Shore and is now the leader for the Cougars.

Long Branch

Solly Stansbury – Senior, F, TR North

Colts Neck

Jimmy Walsh – Senior, F, Manasquan

He’s 6’7 with a long wingspan and could be one of the top forwards around. Averaged a double-double last season.

Walsh is very affective in the low post and has the ability to square up and hit the jumper. Averaged 17 points and 15 rebounds per game as a junior.

Jared Craddox – Senior, PF,

J.R. Hobbie – Senior, SG,

Craddox is a force down low that will compliment the strong guard play of the Piners.

A 6’4 superb shooter and scorer who paces the Warriors scoring at 21 per game.

Lakewood

Manasquan

Tyrice Beverette – Senior, G,

John Horrigan –

A natural leader and floor general, who can fill up the stat sheet both offensively and defensively.

Scored 19 points in the season opener to lead the Patriots past Marlboro.

Lakewood

Erick Davis – Senior, G, Lakewood

The younger brother of former Lakewood star ,Jarrod Davis, Erick can put points on the board.

Freehold Township

James Sofield – Junior, G/F Jackson Liberty

He’s developing into an outstanding shooter at the swingman spot for the Lions.

POINT BORO GIRLS BASKETBALL FACED WITH GREAT EXPECTATONS

By Mike Ready POINT PLEASANT BORO – After winning their third straight Central Jersey Group II Championship and advancing to their first state final since 1996 last year, people are going to expect great things out of you the following year. And when you throw in the fact that you return all five starters from that team, and are ranked number two in the Shore, and top ten in the state preseason polls, those expectations can soar to levels beyond reason.

That’s what head coach, Dave Drew, and his veteran team are faced with as they prepare for the opening of the 2012-13 basketball season. “This has been a special class and I’m going to miss them when the year’s over, I’m going to enjoy this year. We’re faced with some high expectations and we’re going to make the most of every opportunity. But regardless, I don’t want this year to end,” said Drew.

Senior shooting guard, Kelly Hughes, is responsible for much of the anticipation. Hughes led the Shore in scoring (4th in the state) with a 23.3 average. She also averaged 8.8-rebounds, 5.4-steals, and 4.2-assists per game. In the

state final, she scored 30-points and hauled in 8-boards for the Panthers.

Her postseason awards included, first team All-Shore, second team All-State, first team Group II and first team C Central. She needs 670 points to break the Shore Conference scoring mark of 2534 set by former Shore Regional standout, Patty Delehanty. She is also being recruited to play basketball at Boston College.

Hughes is not alone when it comes to talent on the Panthers. Senior forward, Kerry Malleck, averaged 9.5-points per game, including a career-high 24-points in the CJGII final. She averaged an impressive 4.5-rebounds, 3.2-assists, and 2.6-steals last year.

Senior guard/forward, Jessica Macchi, averaged 6.8-points, 6.4-rebounds, 2.1-assists, and 2.3-steals per game.

Lauren Hughes, Kelly’s sister, is a senior guard/forward and averaged 8-points, 4.4-rebounds, 2.6-assists, and 1.4-steals per game.

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Lakewood Wants Tournament Success

By Ted Kaiser

LAKEWOOD— The ingredients for a banner season are in place for the Lakewood boys’ basketball team.

There are senior leaders in the backcourt, size up front, experience, and athleticism. The key is putting it all together on the court and to peak come tournament time. Some of this group has been around for a championship when Lakewood won a state title in 2010, but the last two seasons they’ve come up empty.

plish this season,” explains head coach, Randy Holmes. “If we work hard, we’ll have a good year.”

Defense is an area where Lakewood really gives opposing teams trouble. The roster is deep and the players are versatile so even forwards can guard quicker backcourts when caught in switches. The trapping style also creates turnovers that lead to offense.

“We are very strong and fast in the backcourt,” says Tyrice Beverette.

“We trap really well and are even more focused this season.”

The Piners have the pieces to make a run at the titles they covet including the Class B South Division crown, the Shore Conference Tournament, and at least a state section title.

“We feel good about where we’re headed,” says senior forward, Jared Craddox. “We have a lot of seniors and we want to go all the way.”

Boys’ Hoops Preview and Predictions Continued from page 11

Predicted Champion: Point Beach “We feel pretty good about the season. Sure, we lost Mark (Kukoda), who was our catalyst, but we have a lot of depth. We’re confident that we can compete against anybody.” – St. Rose guard, Conor Leddy.

CLASS B SOUTH: Lakewood is the most talented team in the division and that should carry them to a first place finish. They have really focused on their chemistry this year and that should help them come tournament time.

Manchester is best equipped to challenge them with senior guards, Mason Jones and Damiun Moore, forming perhaps the best backcourt in Ocean County. Jackson Liberty is poised to take a step forward after their first winning season in school history. The Lions beat Lakewood in the regular season last year. Point Boro will build off a 16-10 season and are led by senior guard Kyle McGarry.

Craddox is one of the building blocks on the frontline for the Piners and, perhaps, the best rebounder on the team. Junior, Ben Watson, a 6’7 forward, will likely join him up front with Mo Diawara at another forward spot. Eric Davis will swing between shooting guard and small forward after coming off the bench last year.

He is the young brother of former Lakewood star, Jarrod Davis. The backcourt is a strength for the Piners. Senior, Tyrice Beverette, will play both point guard and shooting guard. He’s a tremendous leader and can fill up the stat sheet. He had 20 points in a 56-30 opening night win over Manchester. The Hawks were expected to be the top competition for the Piners in the Class B South Division.

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“We have a good mix of senior leadership and underclassmen. Defense is our key so as long as we have that going we should do well.

It’s all about transition defense, getting back, and helping out.” – Jackson Liberty junior swingman, James Sofield.

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Eagles Ready To Defend A North Title

Girls’ Basketball Players to Watch

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By Sean Simmons MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP—The Middletown South girl’s basketball team finished last season with an impressive 18-6 record and also won the Class A North title.

The top returning player for the Eagles this season is 5-foot-10 senior forward, Jackie Dluhi. Last season, Dluhi averaged 8.8 points per game, 9.4 rebounds per game, 3.2 assists per game and 2.0 blocked shots per game. Dluhi also had 11 double doubles for the Eagles. According to Middletown South head coach, Tom Brennan, Dluhi’s strengths are her team leadership, defense and passing abilities and she is also an excellent student. Dluhi will continue her basketball career at Wagner College next season.

“Jackie pushes herself very hard,” Brennan said.

Other key returning players for the Eagles this season are 5-foot-8 senior forward, Lauren VanExter (6 points and 4 rebounds per game last season), 5-foot-8 junior forward, Christiana Rutkowski (6 points per game last season), 5-foot-10 senior guard, Kiera Gannon (9 points and 5 rebounds per game last season) and 5-foot-8 senior point guard, Carissa Gray (9 points and 3 steals per game last season).

Rounding out the lineup for the Eagles are 5-foot-8 junior forward, Rachel Becker, 5-foot-6 junior guard, Brianna

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St. John Vianney

Haspel, who is an outstanding defensive player, 5-foot-8 junior guard, Oliva Liskowitz, who is a transfer from St. John Vianney, 6-foot sophomore center/forward, Jill Falvey, 5-foot-6 sophomore guard, Angela DeBartolome and 5-foot-8 freshman point guard, Stephanie Karcz.

Poured in over 11 ppg in 2011 and will play at Iona next fall.

The biggest highlight for the Eagles last season was stunning Trenton Central, 38-37, in overtime in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV State Tournament at Tornado Alley, which is one of the toughest venues in New Jersey to play in. The Eagles then ended up losing to the Rancocas Valley Red Devils, 62-44, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA CJ Group IV State Tournament.

Midd. South

Coach Brennan feels that the Eagles toughest competition in Class A North this season will come against Colts Neck and cross-town rival Middletown North. The Eagles will travel to Colts Neck on December 22nd for a key showdown with the Cougars and the winner of that game will be in the driver’s seat to win the Class A North title.

“We have all five starters back from last year’s team and the girl’s understand what it takes to be successful,” Brennan said. “Our goals are to win the division title and have a strong showing in the Shore Conference and State Tournaments.”

Lyndsay Rowe – Senior, SG, St. John Vianney

She’s committed to Wagner for college and one of three returning starters for the Lancers.

Jackie Dluhi – Senior, F, One of five returning starters for the Eagles and could average a doubledouble.

Jess Harvey – Senior, G, Rumson-Fair Haven

She’s the top player on a team returning five starters and 11 varsity players.

PT BORO GIRLS Continued from page 13 Guard, Lindsey Havens, broke into the starting lineup last year as a freshman and made an immediate impact. She stepped right in to average 9.3-points and 1.7-rebounds a game. She had career-high 20-points in the Panthers CJGII semifinal win.

Junior guard, Brielle Barber, is the first player off the bench for Pt. Boro.

She averaged 2.6-points and 1-rebound in her sixth-man role.

Senior, Erin Flynn, gives the Panthers another experienced player off the bench. The forward averaged 1.6-points and 1-rebound per game last year.

Once again, the Panthers will be playing a highly competitive schedule including games against, NYC power Arch Bishop Malloy, Montclair, Atlantic City, and St. John Vianney. They will also play in the very competitive WOBM Christmas Tournament.

The Panthers will be applying their trademark full-court pressure defense to set up their transitional offense for their deadly quick-strike three-point barrages.

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Beach Returns Talented Team GreenLook Wave Through Point Injuries Jags ToBattling Get Back To NJSIAA Finals

By Michael Rogers

By Eric Braun LONG BRANCH- Coming off a frustrating 5-5 season in season.

The Point Beach boys basketball 2011, the Green Wave from Long Branch High School Minus the injuries, the Green Wave is in prime positeam group of talented playhave gotten back to their tradition of ground and pound. tion to challenge Neptune, Wall and returns Ocean ina the Shore By Eric Braun ers as the Garnet Gulls The Wave has rushed out to a 2-0 record with wins over Conference B North division. Top to bottom this is the look to win the Class Coach “B” Central Manasquan and Monmouth, relying mostly on the legs of toughest division in the Shore Conference.

GeorgeDivision. With JACKSON off their mostGriffin. suc- then the threewill pointer 11 seconds four starters from returning from last year’s look with to get additional contributions junior Josil Jackson- Coming and the arm of Avery cessful season in school history, the remaining against North Hunterdon to team and a talentLong Branch took a hit during their final pre-season Shabazz Shuler and seniors Curtis Gunther and Trey ed the transfer from Jackson Jaguars, who fin-wentgive JagsSmith theiratfirst game whenMemorial senior tailback Dwight Clark downthe with wideever outs.NJSIAA On defense, Wave will look for Pappayluo senior Corey Morris a broken ankle. Clark expected midseason Germany Point and ished lastleftseason with aisrecord of back 27- byGroup IV Title.Chris Missry, who isand listed as safeties butlook Coach needs to keepGroup his team the focused shutdown opposing offenses.should Beach, 6, to Dan buildGeorge off their NJSIAA #40and Girls Brett HighRoach Schoolto ESPN Girls moving forward to get back to Class B North dominance challenge for a IV Championship. This year will be a Basketball recruit, has already commitand be eligible for the NJSIAA tournament. Coach PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI Shore Confertransition season for the Jags who re- ted to play her collegiate ball at FordGeorge also lost senior tight- end and linebacker Dominic Deon Williams (10)attempts to Tournament break a tackle ence turn onlywhen two starters from last injury season, next but for this year the Mincieli he suffered a knee in theham spring, butseason, as he tries to gain yardage.title and possibly seniors, Hannah Missry and Stephaine senior looks to lead her teammates Mincieli should be back in the first couple weeks of the a NJSIAA Group

Point Beach opened their season and division play as they won a convincing 64 to 49 victory over Keansburg. Point Beach started out slow and actually trailed at the end of the first quarter by the score of 17 to 9. The Garnett Gulls settled down and came storming back with a 22 to 9 second quarter and led at haftime by the score of 31 to 26.

Point Beach played I title. Returning well the rest of the starter JP Kineavy way for their first said, “We have victory of the seaworked hard in the son. Farrell led the off season and we way in scoring as are prepared and he scored 16 points.

Photo By: Francine Attardi looking forward to Uhl, the transfer Point Beach boys basketball this season”. from Germany, played well in his Joining Kineavy will be Dominique first game and scored 11 points while Uhl who transfered from Germany Yates added 10 points. Calzonetti this past year. Also returning for the also had 10 points while Kineavy Garnet Gulls are Riley Colzonetti, handled the point guard position and Matt Farrell, and Noah Yates. Point scored 6 points. Point Beach will look Beach will have to contend with some to remain undefeated in this young talented teams within their division season when they play Mater Dei in with Keyport, Asbury Park, and Mater their next game, who is also in their Dei all returning good teams. division.

Eagles Roll Past The Rebels

Mason.

back to the finals and make another run at the NJSIAA Group IV title and NJSIAA Tournament of Champions.

Mason who was on track last season to having a break out season only to

By Brian Daneman beThe derail whenRebels she tore her have knee known in the they Jackson and Coach Goodale, Howell might were Memorial in WOBM Classic last December.

Her now in their 13th season, look to build for a rough night at the swamp when they were called handwork andgame determination however their 35 straight Shore Conference for a delay of penalty before the gameon even startto get back to top form should pay diviClass A South, but will have competied. The penalty was rightfully called because the dends Rachel Goodale whoaftertion capture another A South title.

Rebels for did coach not enter the field until well 7pmtoleaving lean the home team to wait on therecruit sidelines.Toms River East and Toms River South will on the Rider University penalties on both of to The helpgame pushwas the riddled youngerwith players. looksides to dethrone Jackson Memorial with the ball. Nineteen penalties were called to be exact and getting a chance early when both teams five werewho on just the first otherwise, it was Missry, returns as series. the topBut three the Jags open their season on Decema well-played game.

Howell’s passing efforts actually point shooter in the Shore Conference, ber 18th against Toms River South and looked quite sharp on their first two possessions with averaging 16 points per game last sea- Toms River East may have an early six completions and four first downs. On their third son. Last season Hannah nailed 113 contest against the Jags in the WOBM possession, the relentless Eagle defensive line sacked Classic.own three but Connor none more rewarding Rebelpointers, quarterback McGlynn at the Rebels three- yard line. In doing so, they knocked him out of the game and into an awaiting ambulance with a possible neck or shoulder injury.

From this point late in the first quarter Middletown South began to soar behind the power running of Jake Ripnick scoring on three subsequent drives. Ripnick ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.

The Eagles took advantage of the loss of the Howell quarterback and pressured his substitute Aaron Trimble for the rest of the night leading to five sacks and two interceptions; one by junior Andrew Wisialko for six yards and one later in the second half by speedster Elijah Smith for a 60- yard touchdown return. The South defense was tenacious all night and gave the offense great field position on every series.

The offense led by Ripnick and quarterback Kyle

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Flaherty and Mabrey Transfer To Point Beach

By Sean Simmons

Page 14 Jersey Sporting News • October 23 - November 6 POINT PLEASANT BEACH—After Rumson Fair Haven at St. John Viexplaining to the NJSIAA Eligibility anney December 18th St. John Vianney, who enters the Committee why they should be eliIf youas think national of season thethat top the team in thesport Shore gible to play at Point Beach this seaCanada is ice hockey, you three are wrong.

And Conference, returns starters son, Manasquan transfers Katelynn what was the favorite sport of Jim Brown, and takes on a Rumson squad that one of the most famous Hall of Fame runFlaherty and Marina Mabrey were returns 11 varsity letter winners. ning backs? granted their wish, which makes the The Lancers have won 12 straight The answer to all three questions is over Rumson dating back to 2006.

Garnet Gulls a force to be reckoned Lacrosse (LAX).

LAX is the oldest team sport in North with this season and among the faAmerica andMemorial it was started by the Native Jackson at Toms River vorites to win Group I and Central American tribes. Their matches would last South December 18th for days over miles of terrain.

Not unlike Jersey Group I crowns.

Jackson Memorial lost most of their

What’s The Fastest Growning Sport In The USA?

itsfirepower founding last days,season, today LAX played but isreturns with a stick that has a pocket which is sharp shooter, Hannah Missry, look used to catch and shoot on a goal. The to continue A South game consiststheir of 10 playersdominance on a team over Toms River South, returns with offensive plays similarwho to those in 7 varsity letter winners.

This hockey, soccer and basketball. Oncecould playbeexperience an early test theofJaguars who ers the for thrill roll dodging past competitor, fighting for ground are ayoung in depth and carry a 35balls andAshooting on a goal at lightning game South winning streak. speeds, there is no turning back. Even the “old players” cannot walk at

by St. a lacrosse Point Pleasant Beach Rose stick without picking it up for a quick craDecember 20th dle and a shot on goal.

Class Central dominance is and on the Due toBthe rigorous pace of play the line early in the young season when overall size of the field, on-field substituSt. are Rose puts its As B Central tions necessary. such, thewinning frequent streakofdating on the rotation playersback openstoup2002 opportunities for all participants play during line against a to Garnet Gullsgames. proAlso, is the second scoring gramit that picked up highest two transfers sport after basketball, withTournamnent an average of members from the 10-15 goals per game.

Similar to ice of Champions Manasquan team in hockey, all players, even the goalie, can Katelyn Flaherty and Marina Mashoot on goal to score. LAX inspires a brey. to play—it offers its players the passion “perfect storm” of speed, athleticism, high St. John Vianney at camaraderie.

Point Pleasant scoring action and team The Boro January sport has a special19th attraction that converts itsThe athletes into lax Hoop playersGroup for lifeShow– even Boardwalk if case it is just from the sideline as athat coach or which usually has one asmust a cheering fan. see game, this year is no difLAX has been rapidlywill growing ferent.

The Lancers look toacross shut New Jersey. In fact, only two other states down one of the top scorers in the have sent as many collegiate players to State in Kelly Hughes, who looks the NCAA Final 16. Our talent has histo leadhailed a senior laden Pointportion Boro torically from the northern past one theistop Shore area ofteam the state, but of that changing with increasing from the centeams innumbers St. Johncoming Vianney.

points and led the Warriors to a 6755 victory over Gill St. Bernard’s in the Tournament of Champions final.

According to Coach Feerst, Flaherty has over 1,200 points for her career and she is considered to be one of the top offensive players in New Jersey.

The reason for Flaherty and Mabrey having to meet with the NJSIAA Eligibility Committee was because Manasquan had refused to sign the transfer waiver and also tried team. Back Rowe - Steve Milkowksi Members of the Maverick lacrosse ( Wall), Kevin Gilfillan (Holmdel), to argue that their transfer to Point Drew Nugent (Middletown), John Schaefer (Colts Neck), advantage.

Kevin Mcgagh (Tinton Falls), John Devlin Beach was for athletic (Middletown), Jerry Farrell (Colts Neck), Bryant Denny (Colts Neck) and But inGrady the end, Manasquan Kelly (Brick).

Front wasn’t Rowe - Rick Boggio (Middletown), Mike able to prove that the primary Stevenson (Shrewsbury), Mike reaSabol (Tinton Falls), Rory Gale (Colts Neck), (Colts son forRon the Gale transfer was Neck) athleticand ad- Kate Morton (Middletown). vantage and the NJSIAA Eligibility tral and southern regions. In Monmouth boys’ teams, K-8. Drawing these numCommittee the duo imme- bers on an introductory basis, staffing County at thedeclared youth level, Rumson Country Schoolthis established diatelyDay eligible winter the withfirst no them and then maintaining them is diffiAs a By: sideFrancine note, girls’ proprogram in the early “70s. Then about a cult for most.Photo Attardi penalty. decade ago, an intramural program operat- grams tend to start at a later age due to ing out of the Rumson/Fair Haven Sports Foundation founded.

“Katelynnwas and MarinaThefitexpansion into our continued with the formation of teams in program very well and they have surrounding towns. Most of the local great leadership skills,” Point high schools now field girls’ said and boys’ varsity lacrosse – many which Beach head teams coach, Mikeof Feerst, are becoming quite competitive against who’s Garnet Gulls finished with a our neighbors to the north and south.

4-14 lastitseason.

Whilerecord kids find easy to fall in love with lax, introducing an organized sports league does not come easily. In order to Flaherty, a 5-foot-7 junior point offer competitive and instructional guard, fielding averaged 21 points, asoptions, youth lacrosse 3.4 teams require 250 game plus chilsists the andparticipation 2.3 stealsofper for dren – not unlike a local Pop Warner proManasquan last season.

Flaherty gram.

These numbers support the runalsoof girls’ poured in for a grades game-high 27 ning teams 3 - 8 and

Point Beach girls basketball their sticks having flatter pockets then the boys and therefore requiring a greater degree of eye/hand coordination. Finally, given the budget cuts at many town sports Mabrey, and a 5-foot-10 foundations the resultingsophomore demand on parents make up the 15.1 short fall, starting guard,to averaged points per and running a new program for a relativegame and shot 79.1 percent from ly new sport is indeed an obstacle. For the and foulother line reasons, for the The Warriors last this Mavericks Lacrosse League has found success and season. continues to grow.

“Marina a versatile player and can It’sisAll about the Kids • The Mavericks a not-for-profit also play center orisforward,” Feerst organization so the program can said. “SheThis has type the ability to seestrucover breakeven. of business defenses because of her height.” ture allows for maximum return on a par-

Rounding out the starting five for the Garnet Gulls this season are 5-foot9 senior forward, Morgan Santore, ents investment, while delivering the 5-foot-7value senior Nigreatest to theguard/forward, players. cole Meyer,theand 5-foot-11 sopho• Secondly, Mavericks organization ismore not bound theJohnson. confines of one center,within Chloe

particular town.

Rather, the league invites and encourages participants from “Nicole is a good athlete and playshe all communities.

Today, over 500 ers come from towns. defends very many well,”surrounding Feerst said.

Weekly practices and home games are held at somewhat centrally located fields -Cross Fields in Holmdel and some Cedar OtherFarm players expected to get Drive Fields in Colts Neck. playing time for the Garnet Gulls this • And yes size does matter, as it allows season are 5-foot-6 senior for efficiencies in contracting for guard/ indoor time, purchasing uniforms, securing forward, Eva Motto, 5-foot-7 sophcoaching and schedulingSamantha games and omore staffs guard/forward, events in advance. However, most imporTrabattoni, and 5-foot-3 sophomore tantly, it allows us to have multiple teams each Laterza. grade level, so kids can guard,atMolly maximize their development and enjoyment by playing with others of similar “Mollyand is acommitment. very quick player,” Feerst talent All teams from third grade on play full games against said. other towns. The Mavericks’ over 12 teams and squads are well staffed with 30 Coach Feerst feels thatoffers the Garnet plus coaches.

The league instructional private lessons and Gullsclinics, toughest competition in camps Class (beginners through advanced levels).

B Central this season should come

against Rose Mater Dei Get St. More as a and Maverick In setting up the youth league, the Prep. Early control of Class B CenMavericks drew upon “best practices” tral will be up for grabs when the from across the country. While many Garnet Gulls travel St. Rose’s Mcother programs share tosimilar offerings; few if any offer alland of the benefits Center that the Cann Activities Athletics Mavericks provide its players: in• Belmar on December 20th for a Start Early. Mavericks begins at key matchup Purple Roses. kindergarten forwith boysthe (one of few programs and possibly the only one in to “Our goals are to compete forNJthe start at this age) and third grade for girls B Central title and qualify for the - recognizing the importance in developShore Conference State ing basic skills earlyand (have overTour100 kindergarten naments,” kids).

Feerst said. “I want my • Lower Costs to Play. At a price of younger players to gain experience $175 for K-2nd, $250 for 3-4th grade, and and for we3rd will trytoto8thget better every $295 grade, our cost is one of the lowest (especially when we game.”

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Squan Boys’ Early Shore Favorite

By Kevin Davis MANASQUAN—Led by the returning senior duo of Jimmy Walsh and J.R. Hobbie, the 2012-13 Manasquan boys’ basketball team are looking to build upon a strong finish to a 201112 season that saw them unexpectedly reach the semifinals of the Shore Conference Tournament as its tenthseeded team before making another semifinal appearance in the Central Group 3 region of the NJSIAA Tournament. The Warriors passed their first test of the 12-13 campaign with a 38-26 win at Red Bank Catholic on Friday, December 14.

Described by Coach Andrew Bilodeau as a matchup nightmare who can play anywhere on the floor, the 6’7” Walsh averaged 17.2 points, 15.4 rebounds, and four blocks per game last season. His rebounding average matched then-Raritan senior, (and current Rhode Island freshman) Mike Aaman, while his overall number of boards and blocks were each best in the state. Walsh, who will play for Division II Stonehill next season, scored 19 points in his team’s 12-13 opener.

Walsh is complemented on the perimeter by Hobbie, who averaged 21.4 points per game while leading the Shore Conference in scoring. A 6’4 sharpshooter who has received interest from Ivy League, Colonial Athletic Assocation, Patriot League,

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CBA Looks Strong Again

By Mike Rogers

and Northeast Conference schools, Hobbie kept opposing defenses honest by draining 82 three-pointers as a junior while also leading the state in free throw attempts, which he converted at an 87% clip.

“He’s the best shooter/scorer I’ve seen in the area in a long time,” Bilodeau said of Hobbie, who began his senior year by netting 12 at RBC. Along with Walsh and Hobbie, the Warriors return point guard, Jack Fay – described by Bilodeau as “our tablesetter” – and Tommy Toole, whom Bilodeau called the team’s best defensive player. Now juniors, Fay and Toole started every game as sophomores a season ago.

Photo By: Francine Attardi Manasquan boys basketball

Photo By: Francine Attardi CBA boy basketball 2012-2013 team

The Christian Brothers Academy boys’ basketball team finished last season with a 15-10 record, and are looking to improve on that record this season. Head coach, Geoff Billet, is also looking to see how his teams’ hard work in the off season will play out and is looking forward to the start of this season and said, “We are a young, but talented team and we should get better as the season progresses”.

The Colts will have some of the toughest competition in the Shore Conference within their own division as Manalapan, Freehold, and Colts Neck all have talented teams as well. As for CBA, Coach Billet will play a variety of line ups to see what combination of players works the best for the Colts. Evan Gordinier, Tom Aldrige, Lou Pillari , who returns from missing most of the season last year due to injury, Kevin Neller, Trevor Gross, Jack Laffey, and freshman, Pat Andree, will all play a role for the Colts this season.

Coach Billet said, “These kids have

worked hard and we will have to perform better to improve on last years record”.

CBA started the season with a tough divisional game against a talented Manalapan team led by Anthony Firkster. Firkster scored 27 points and the Colts came up short on the scoreboard losing by the score of 59 to 50. CBA started slowly and trailed by the score of 21 to 12 at the end of the first quarter before coming back in the second quarter and cutting the Braves lead to 27 to 25 at halftime.

With Gordinier going down in the first half with an injured hand, the Colts still came together and played a talented Manalapan team extremely tough in defeat. P. Andree led the Colts in scoring by tossing in 19 points, while Pillari added 11 points. Laffey also scored 10 points for the Colts who will play another talented team within their division as they take on Colts Neck who won their first game over Middletown South by the score of 57 to 37.

Mon Dec 24 Christmas Break

Sun Jan 13

Fathers’ Club Polar Bear Plunge (Merri-Makers, Sea Bright)

Fri-Sat Feb 1-2 Art Show

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