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THE ANNUAL VINCE LOMBARDI AWARD The Annual Vince Lombardi Awards Banquet honors a lineman from each Monmouth County high school football team. The individuals selected to receive this special award best exemplify the traditions, beliefs and ideals of the legendary coach Vince Lombardi. The Lombardi committee also selects and honors a ‘Coach of the Year’, a ‘Team of the Year’ and a football player to receive the coveted ‘John Tuggle Award’ for overcoming extreme adversity, dealing with overwhelming challenges and yet still succeeded.
Vince Lombardi is considered by most sports fans to have been the best NFL football coach of all time, but many believe him to be the greatest coach of any American sport. He is best known for coaching the Green Bay Packers in the 1960’s where he led them to win Super Bowls I and II. Before his career ended he would lead the Packers to 3 more Super Bowl appearances. Many don’t realize he also coached the New York Giants as well as the Army’s Black Knights of West Point prior to joining Green Bay.
The main part of the trophy is a block of granite, paying homage to Lombardi’s college days at Fordham University as an offensive lineman when his offensive line was referred to as the “Seven Blocks of Granite.” A nominee must show leadership, courage, desire, respect for authority and discipline.
Coach Lombardi was a man of character and believed in finding the best in his men both on the field and off. He has proven to be an inspiration, not just in sports, but for all of us in life. That’s why the National Football League’s Super Bowl trophy is named in his honor. Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913 in Brooklyn. He died in Washington DC at the early age of 57 on September 3, 1970 leaving a legacy still unmatched to this day. Vince Lombardi and his wife Marie are buried in Mount Olivett Cemetery, Middletown, NJ. Learn more about the life of this inspirational man on the Vince Lombardi official website.
Originally started by the Rotary Club of Houston as a national award on the college level, the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth County received special permission from the Lombardi family to present this awards program on the high school level.
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TOMS RIVER NORTH BOYS’ BASKETBALL LOOKS TO BOUNCE BACK By Ella Brockway
TOMS RIVER—A quick glance at the Toms River North Mariners boys’ basketball team’s 19-4 record doesn’t show the whirlwind season that this
was making it to the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) semifinals, and working towards what would have been the program’s first tournament title in history.
nament favorite, Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). For those who have been around Shore Conference basketball long enough to remember, this would be a re-
Coach Rory Caswell, in his fourth year at the helm of the Mariners, is no stranger to the Shore spotlight. He has now led TRN to two semifinal appearances in the past three seasons, along with two Class A South titles in three seasons. That second division title came this season, in a competitive class that also included Southern and Toms River South.
son, especially in the quarterfinal win over Wall. In that meeting, the 6’6 forward had 20 points and 12 rebounds, making his offensive presence known, as he had been doing since game one of the season. Even with their motivation, and a deep lineup that includes sophomore Mike Nyisztor, one of the best longrange shooters in the Shore this year, the Mariners could not stop the attack from the Colts of CBA once the semifinals got underway.
team has had. Their wins, losses, upsets, and high scoring games showcased the beauty of high school basketball.
Coming into the SCT with a first round bye and a four seed, the Mariners defeated Shore Regional in the round of 16 with a 57-51 win, and followed that up in the quarterfinals with a 68-56 victory over Wall.
match of the 1996 SCT Championship game, where CBA defeated TRN in the Mariners’ only appearance in the final in history.
Toms River North missed their first 17 shots of the game before finally getting two points on the board from Craig late in the second quarter. CBA held Craig to just four points in the game, and the Mariners’ team high of 5 points came from Nyisztor.
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Those two wins set up a semifinal with number one seed and tour-
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AP’s Stephens Earns MAC Testing Rubin Scholarship By Ted Kaiser
TINTON FALLS— Steven Rubin was never shy about his love for his hometown of Asbury Park. He was also never hesitant to give back to the community that he cared about so much. It is only fitting that the first annual Steven C. Rubin, Asbury Park High School, ’62 Memorial Scholarship Award is awarded to Blue Bishops’ junior Jaedon Stephens. The full scholarship covers Stephens’ participation in MAC Testing’s SAT Group Program and its Senior Writing Workshop for SAT prep. He aspires to play football and attend a college like Monmouth, Rutgers, or Temple etc. where he can study sports medicine or management.
An attorney, Steven would often help the less fortunate who were unable to afford his legal services. In fact, after he passed, his wife discovered a shoebox full of receipts for legal work that were
Now Jaedon Stephens will be further rewarded with kindness in Steven Rubin’s memory. His family and friends are very proud of his accomplishments, which are only just beginning. Someday, he will be expected to carry on the tradition and memory of Steven Rubin and repay that generosity. “To be named a Rubin Scholar entails a lifelong obligation on your part to do all in your power to reach out, to assist, to respectfully disagree, if need be, and to uplift those in your community who genuinely need your help, while supporting your own future family and having a full life of your own,” Dr. Mac explained to Stephens. “Jaedon, to reach these goals: study diligently while concurrently keeping an open mind, an open heart and an attentive ear. Be decent. Be kind. Laugh often. Stay street smart and physically and morally fit. Persist. Work and pray for peace. Stand your ground. Love and forgive yourself and others, even when it is difficult.”
“I’m someone who is willing to work and give my all to get to the next level. I want to get high scores and grades to achieve my goals,” says Stephens, who is also a starting wide receiver and defensive back on the Asbury Park football team and a member of the track team. When Steven Rubin passed away in November 2014, Dr. Jean D’Arcy Maculaitis, or Dr. Mac, as she was known to many, thought there would be no more fitting tribute to him than to award a scholarship in his honor. The Rubin’s own three children attended her SAT prep classes. “My husband was always impressed with Dr. Mac,” says Steven’s wife Helene. “Dr. Mac knew how much he appreciated a good education. He loved going to Asbury Park High School and every time we drove through in recent years we just knew we were going to get the tour through the city to see all his favorite places. It’s just a wonderful way to memorialize Steven.”
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Have you heard of Chiari? Chances are your physician hasn't either! 1 in 1,000 people are diagnosed with Chiari every year. A local family in Oakhurst, NJ has three family members who are living with two chronic disorders that most people have never heard of, including the medical profession. Usually a visit to the doctor means a diagnosis and a prescribed treatment that improves or cures the patient’s problem. However, people born with, or who have acquired, a Chiari malformation are often misdiagnosed many times. This happens because their symptoms mimic other medical conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis or their doctors simply aren’t familiar with this rare neurological disorder. Some people develop symptoms during childhood or even in their late 20s and 30s. From that point they often begin a long process to find an accurate diagnosis and a correct course of treatment.
Chiari patients must be their own advocates because Chiari malformations are so difficult to diagnose. A Chiari malformation can look like so many other problems and so many doctors don’t know that it exists, although more are learning about it,
and MRIs have helped. That is why it is so important to pass the Ehrick Garion's Act (www.chiariact.com) to bring about much needed awareness, education and funding for research, to prevent misdiagnosis, and withholding diagnosis. Chiari Malformation is a herniation of the cerebellar tonsils. There are many causes for this: hydrocephalus, CSF leaks, Tethered cord, Craniocervical instability (Ehlers Danlos), Trauma (Car accident, birth injuries), and a structural defect, smaller cranial cavity, where the skull is malformed). Knowing the true underlying condition is key to proper treatment of the patients’ Chiari. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. Connective tissue acts like "glue" in the human body, holding everything together. Collagen, a protein that adds strength to the connective tissues, is not produced correctly in an individual with EDS. The resulting weak connective tissues are too weak to hold the organs, ligaments, joints, etc., of the body in place. More and more individuals with Chiari are being found to also have EDS and/ or Tethered Cord (TC). The EDS and/or TC being the CAUSE of the hind-brain herniation/Chiari. Although at risk for
any type Hypermobility or Classic are seen the most, some the more rare Vascular Type. Individuals with EDS are at risk for cranio-spinal instability (CSI), which often results in cranial instability settling. In cranial settling the tissue in the neck are so weak due to EDS that the cervical bones are not held in place. Slumping or collapsing onto itself occurs. These usually leads to abnormal angle/malformation of various bones and this can lead to both anterior and posterior brain stem compression.
Many Chiari surgeries (decompression) fail because only posterior brainstem compression was addressed. Since most have an MRI lying down the true picture isn’t seen because the patient wasn’t upright for gravity to reflect to true image. Another issue with MRI is that a noticeable trend is that herniation size is actually longer than what’s shown on the MRI – e.g. 5mm was 7mm, 3mm was 5mm, so 1mm could be 3mm. Doctors focus on the herniation size, when the CSF flow is most important. When the cerebellar tonsils are out of place, they take up space normally allotted for the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), the brainstem, and all the arteries and veins leading
through this area to the brain. Blockage can be both posterior and anterior. The cerebellar tonsils are the lowest part of cerebellum, which controls the sensory perception and motor control systems of the body. The brainstem controls the autonomic nervous system or every thing your body does without you having to think about it, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure control, etc. Damage to these systems is very serious. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a type of dysautonomia. It is also commonly seen with individuals who have EDS with Chiari as a result of brainstem concerns. A wide variety of neurologic symptoms include headaches, dizziness, Weakness/ Numbness in arms, hands and legs, neck pain, tinnitus, swallowing difficulties, shortness of breath, visual disturbances (floaters), fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, a sensation of pressure behind the eyes, chest pain, rapid heart rate, hypertension, autonomic nervous system dysfunction (POTS), sleep disturbances, insomnia, speech and concentration difficulties, brain fog and memory issues. The single parent, Gina Coulson was diagnosed with Chiari in 1998. Due to her increased symptoms and her deteriorating quality of life she decided to have Dr. Thomas Milhorat perform Decompression Surgery, Fusion and Spine Surgery for Ruptured discs at North Shore TCI in 2005. Decompression surgery is an experimental surgery, which neurosurgeons perform in hopes of halting the neurological decline of symptoms. Studies have shown that if successful the average is around 7 years before symptoms typically present themselves again. This surgery is in no means a cure nor does it fix the malformation it simply aids in slowing the progression of neurological symptoms and most people who have had decompression surgery have had this brain surgery repeated numerous times. Gina was on life support for 3 days following the Decompression Surgery due to surgical complications. A few years later her daughter Heather Coulson started developing severe headaches, back pain, and due to the family history her pediatrician ordered brain and cervical MRIs. Those MRI results came back with a diagnosis of Chiari Malformation. Heather is now 24 and her symptoms have progressed as well, however she feels that this surgery is not worth the risks involved. She continues to fight through her pain and symptoms, and tries to live the best life possible while living with Chiari. In late 2013, Hunter Coulson, 13 years old, started developing symptoms such as headaches, neck/shoulder/ and back pain. His symptoms have progressed as he developed low blood pressure, increased heart rate, dizzi-
ness, fainting, problems concentrating and insomnia. MRI's were also requested due to family history and two days before Christmas his results came back positive with Chiari Malformation and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Hunter is severely symptomatic and his symptoms have been progressing rapidly. He is a candidate for the experimental decompression surgery. Hunter has missed over forty days of school since September he can go days without sleeping due to his pain and insomnia. Several months ago he had to stop the two sports he enjoyed the most and has been doing for several years grappling and kickboxing. When you receive a diagnosis like this for your own children, and you have it yourself it is devastating! Because you know the obstacles they will be facing the rest of their lives. It is a daily struggle and no mother wants that type of life for their children. They were old enough to remember my surgeries and the pain involved ten years ago. I was wheeled down into the OR for two major surgeries the scariest being the Decompression Surgery (Brain Surgery). No clue of what was going to happen after. I even wrote letters to every person who was important to me letting them know how much I loved them just in case I didn’t make it through the surgeries, writing those letters to my children was the hardiest thing I ever had to do in my life! One important thing I've learned from all these struggles is to appreciate my life just the way it is, even though I am in pain 24/7, my near death experience has taught me many things deal with each day as it comes, cherish every moment, and appreciate what I have and don't dwell on what I don't. The amount of support I have received from my family, friends, and community has been a blessing. The financial strain from the amount of money it cost to take Hunter to Chiari and Cardiologist specialists from Maryland, NY and Florida as well as tests such as MRI, CAT Scans, and Emergency visits are adding up quickly. The cost of this decompression surgery is approximately $300,000 and that's the cost without complications, fusion or a shunt. I know doctors believe he will need to have this surgery done and my hesitation to make that decision could be taken out of my hands based on his progression of his symptoms but right now I am not ready to let them do this experimental surgery on my son. A go fund http://www.gofundme.com/ jg3fu4 has been created to support Hunter's fight to win rare brain disease to alleviate the financial strain, and the IAMA located at 195 West End Ave in Long Branch will be offering a Spaghetti and Meatball dinner, Gift Basket Auction, and 50/50 on March 14, 2015 to the public to help raise money for the family to fight these rare diseases. Tickets are $15.00 per adult, and $10.00 per child. Tickets can be bought in advance at the Iama, at the door, or by contacting Gina by email at coulsongina@yahoo.com.
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Casey's Win Back To Back SCT Titles By Michael Rogers
by the score of 8 to 0 over St. John Vianney who was the #3 seed.
The Red Bank Catholic boys’ hockey team finished this season with a record of 18 wins 6 losses and 2 ties while winning the Shore Conference A Division. The Casey's also returned to the finals of the Shore Conference Tournament as the #1 seed where they repeated winning their second title in a row this time
Last year the Casey's defeated Howell in the inaugural Shore Conference hockey tournament by the score of 6 to 2 over the Rebels. RBC returned this season as the #1 seed and won back-to-back titles defeating St. John Vianney by the score of 8 to 0. This whole season the Casey's have been looking forward to a return to the SCT title game and the teams leading scorer this season Todd Goehring said, "It's been our goal all season long to repeat as Shore Conference champions." Goehring helped RBC reach it's goal by scoring 3 goals and 2 assists in the final against SJV as the Casey's jumped out to a 3 to 0 lead in the first period on their way to the 8 to 0 win and a second consecutive title. Griffin Hurley added 2 goals and an assist in the game whole goalie Jimmy Ellis made 27 saves in goal recording the shut out. Head coach Ken Carlson said, "The game plan going into the game was to get the pick deep, put pressure on them, and forecheck. It's hard to go back to back and it feels good to repeat." In their semifinal game, RBC defeated Middletown North by the score of 5 to 3. The game was tied at 3 entering the third period when Evan Hoey scored a goal off an assist from Goehring. Hoey then added an empty net goal to secure the win. John Gattuso had a goal while Max Weber added a goal and an assist. Brandon Rozzi made 39 saves in goal for the Casey's. RBC's season came to an end in the first round of the NJSIAA state playoffs when
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they lost to Morristown Beard by the score of 6 to 3. Goehring had 2 goals in the game while Webber added a goal and an assist. Matt Benjamin shared goal-tending duties with Rozzi and made 28 saves while Rozzi made 21 saves in the game. For the season Goehring led the team in scoring with 64 points with 36 goals and 28 assists while Hoey added 52 points on 31 goals and 21 assists. Alec Mintz also scored 48 points this season on 21 goals and 27 assists. In goal Benjamin made 261 saves while Rozzi made 400 saves for RBC.
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MANASQUAN WINS BACK-TO-BACK SCT TITLES WHILE HANDING ST. ROSE FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON By Mike Ready
The Warriors team defense held St. Rose to 8-for21 shooting from the field (38.1 percent) in the first half and 20-for-44 (45.5 percent) overall for the game. “Our defense is always our big thing, that’s always our game plan going in,” Manasquan head coach Lisa Kukoda said. “We know the offense will come, but we’re always focusing on defense, that’s our game; when we’re aggressive and kind of flying all over the court. If we can play that way for a good duration of the game then we’re pretty confident in what we’re doing.” The Warriors, ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 24 in the nation, jumped out to a fast first-quarter lead and never looked back, as the game had the distinct feeling that it was never in doubt.
“I felt like I was in the zone at the start of the third,” Marina Mabrey said. “I knew I needed to change the way I was thinking because I got down on myself for fouling. My teammates picked me up and they stayed with it for me so I needed to stay with it for them.” However, the Purple Roses cut the lead to 55-45 midway through the fourth before a decisive steal by Hagaman led to three straight points that put the Warriors up by 13 with 2:55 to go after a driving layup by Mabrey. “What we do when we have a lead like that we need to work on, “Mabrey added. “Sometimes we start to lose it when we have a lead like that and it can cost us down the stretch; we need to work on that.”
Mabrey was held to five first-half points but hurt the Purple Roses with her ability to distribute the ball and play air-tight defense. She grabbed five rebounds and had four assists and a steal in only 12 minutes of play after picking up her second personal foul of the half.
MANASQUAN CELEBRATE WINNING SCT Photos By: Eric Braun WEST LONG BRANCH – National Player of the Year candidate and Notre Dame recruit Marina Mabrey is known for her scoring prowess, but anyone familiar with Mabrey’s game knows her talents encompass much more than just putting the ball in the hoop.
St. Rose defeated the Warriors two weeks ago on a last-minute 3-pointer by Phipps –who scored 34 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter - to take over the No.1 ranking. However, on this night it was Manasquan that looked the part of the No. 1 team.
Her all-around game was once again on display Friday night at Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Activity Center in the Shore Conference Tournament final, as the No. 2 seed Warriors defeated previously undefeated and No. 1 seed St. Rose 69-60.
Kukoda inserted Dara Mabrey – Marina’s freshman sister – into the starting lineup with the sole purpose of slowing down Phipps. It proved successful as Mabrey hounded Phipps all night while playing lock-down defense and holding her to 10 total points on five shots, 14 points below her season average.
The Purple Roses (25-1) are the No.1 ranked team in the state and ranked No. 14 in the nation by Max Preps. They are led by two of the top scorers in the state, senior guard Kat Phipps and senior forward Jess Louro, and many felt this was a team of destiny.
“Dara wanted that job, she was excited about the challenge of playing a player that caliber,” Manasquan head coach Lisa Kukoda said. “She said to me, ‘I don’t care if I score, Coach, just let me guard her;’ that says a lot of her mentality and that she’s willing to do anything for the team.”
Manasquan pushed the lead to 12 points, 26-14, with just under one minute left in the half on a Victoria Galvan three with Mabrey finding her in the right corner. Sophomore Ellyn Stoll pulled St. Rose to within nine on a three-pointer and Phipps got them to within seven on a steal and a layin. Warrior senior guard Courtney Hagaman then found Galvan with a beautiful feed to get back to a nine point lead, 28-19, at the half. It seemed as though whenever St. Rose appeared poised to make a run, Manasquan had an answer. Hagaman had a team-high seven points - going 4-for-4 from the free-throw line - two steals and an assist in the first half. Mabrey erupted for 17 of the Warriors 26 third quarter points to blow the game open and give Manasquan a 54-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The McDonald’s All-American scored the first seven points of the quarter as the game took on the feeling of an impending rout.
MANASQUAN’S #23 MARINA MABREY Manasquan closed it out from there, becoming the first team to repeat as SCT champions since Neptune won three straight from 2009-2011. The win marked the fourth SCT title for the Warriors in program history.
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Colts 13-10 in the second for a 19-19 tie at the half. Famulary’s big first half kept the Bulldogs in the game scoring a team high nine points while grabbing nine rebounds before getting in foul trouble early in third quarter. “When Brendan’s not getting it going, Fam (Famulary) is our energizer bunny,” Champeau said. “He keeps us in it; he’s aggressive and has great foot speed. And Geiger hit some big shots for us and played some great defense.” “It’s the most unbelievable experience of my whole entire life,” Famulary said. “I don’t even know how to put it into words. It’s all heart and defense. We knew coming in it was going to take a defensive effort to win and from that point, it was all heart. And that won us the game.” The Bulldogs were playing in the championship game for just the second time in program history after losing in the 2011 championship game in Champeau’s second year as head coach.
RFH CELEBRATE WINNING SCT Photos By: Eric Braun WEST LONG BRANCH – To quote the late-great baseball announcer Jack Buck’s famous call on the Dodgers Kirk Gibson’s dramatic home run in game one of the 1988 World Series, “I can’t believe what I just saw.”
pointers, and shot 7-for-8 from the floor in the second half to insight a riotous second-half onslaught by the Bulldogs (22-4).
In arguably the greatest upset in the 78-year history of the Shore Conference Tournament, No.11 seed Rumson Fair Haven upset No.1 seed and heavily favored Christian Brothers Academy 5024 Friday night for the program’s first ever SCT championship.
In one of the all-time great defensive efforts in SCT history, Rumson held CBA (20-5) to one point in the third quarter and five overall in the second half and to the lowest point total in a Shore Conference final since 1938. The Bulldogs suffocating defense forced CBA to shoot 1-for-19 (5.3 percent) from the field in the second half and 10-for47 (21.3 percent) overall.
“Biggest upset in the history of the Shore Conference,” Bulldog head coach Chris Champeau said. “No one gave us a shot but we never doubted it. I tell them all the time, ‘humble and hungry;’ I’m so happy and proud for them.”
“We had a lot of confidence. We knew our defense could keep us in any game, that is what really got us the win today,” Barry said. We just wanted to try and get stops on the defensive end. We knew our offense would come in the second half.”
Played in front of a jam-packed Monmouth University Multipurpose Activity Center, Bulldogs junior guard Brendan Barry took over the game in the second half after being limited to two points on 1-for-5 shooting in the first half.
Senior guards Thomas Famulary and Alex Geiger and senior center Morgan Maguire were sensational in stopping the Colts dynamic duo Pat Andree and Jack Laffey. Andree was held to seven points while Laffey could only muster six total points for the game.
Barry - the Shore Conference’s third leading scorer at 23.2 point per game - exploded for 25 of his game-high 27 points, including 3-for-4 three-
The first half was evenly played with CBA taking a 9-6 lead after one and Rumson outscoring the
Barry added six rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot in 32 minutes while Famulary finished with 11 boards and nine points. Freshman center Ellijah McAllister was again a defensive force in the paint off the bench hauling down six rebounds.
Their second-round game featured an intriguing matchup and a chance at revenge against their Ridge Road rivals, No. 6 seed Red Bank Regional (15-6). With 3:09 remaining in the third quarter Red Bank had closed the gap on the Bulldogs and trailed by three, 25-22 after the Bucs reeled off a 7-4 run to start the quarter. After Schluter hit back-to-back free throws, Barry nailed a 3-pointer for his first points of the game and a 30-22 Bulldog lead with under a minute to play in the third. Maguire scored Rumson’s first seven points of the fourth quarter, including two 3-pointers, to hand the Bulldogs a 37-27 lead with 5:35 left in the game. Maguire led the team in scoring and rebounding with 14 and seven respectively as the Bulldogs hung on to win 50-42. Barry scored nine of the Bulldogs final 10 points of the game going 9-for-12 from the line and finished with 12 points. The Bulldogs quarterfinal game was another revenge game, this one against No. 3 seed Freehold Township - who they lost to 63-55 in early January.
Below is a recap of the Bulldogs Cinderella run to the Shore Conference Tournament championship: The Bulldogs were in-and-out of the bottom half of the Shore Conference top ten most this season and were assigned the No.11 seed in this year’s Shore Conference Tournament. They were matched up against No.22 seed St. Rose (13-9) in the first round. In that first-round game, Rumson easily handled the Purple Roses picking up their 17th doubledigit win of the season in a 72-35 drubbing of St. Rose. Geiger led four Rumson players in double-digit scoring with 13 points, while Barry and Maguire both added 12 and Mickey Shcluter chipped in with ten off the bench. Barry - the third leading scorer in the Shore Conference – concluded his night with a steal and a dunk followed by another steal and a three-point play with 2:38 left in the third quarter and the Bulldogs holding a commanding 55-17 lead.
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The Brick Memorial wrestling team has a long and successful history on the mat and the Mustangs added to that success by winning the NJSIAA District 23 Tournament. Brick Memorial finished with 252.5 points which was 75 more points more then runner up Brick Township. For the season the Mustangs have a 20 win and 1 loss record BRICK MEMORIAL WRESTLING and won the Shore Conference Photos By: Eric Braun A South Division over second place Jackson Memorial (19 and 5).
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sion. At 138 pounds Anthony Mitchell also won a decision by the score of 4 to 1 over Brick Townships Jack Mchafferty. Dean Sherry (182 pounds) defeated Bob Mittler in a major decision by the score of 16 to 4 and Ray Falaruso (220 pounds) defeated Dominic Infante in a 6 to 1 decision. Another winner on the day was head coach Mike Denver who was named District 23 coach of the year. The Mustangs also sent 13 wrestlers to the Region Vl tournament.
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Marina Mabrey finished with eight rebounds, four assists, a blocked shot and three steals to go with her game-high 29 points. Hagaman finished with 10 points, three steals and a block while sophomore guard Stella Clark added seven points and four assists. Galvan completed a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds and junior guard Gilliam Black had 11 points going 3-for-3 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line.
Marina Mabrey was top scorer dropping in a game-high 18 points with six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a blocked shot. Clark added 15 points including two 3-pointers, Galvan contributed 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds while Hagaman had 11 points with three assists and steals.
Below is a recap of the Warriors run to the title:
In the quarterfinals, the Warriors had a little tougher time with No.7 seed Neptune (20-2) as the Fliers were within three points of the Warriors as late as the early stages of the third quarter. But Marina Mabrey took things into her own hands scoring ten points in a Warrior 14-4 run. That pushed their lead to 42-27 in the final seconds of the third quarter and they held onto a 49-39 victory against a very determined Neptune squad.
As the No. 2 seed in this year’s Shore Conference Tournament, the Warriors were awarded a first-round bye.
Dara Mabrey chipped in nine points and a team-high seven assists while Molly Reed helped out with four points and six rebounds.
Mabrey finished with game-highs in scoring and rebounding with 24 and 15 respectively while Dara Mabrey was second in team scoring with seven points. Galvan added six points, eight rebounds and four blocks in a fine all-around effort. The Warriors semifinal pitted them up against division rival and No. 3 seed St. John Vianney in the rubber match game between the two long-time foes. The Lancers won 58-51 in early January and the Warriors derailed the Lancer 64-39 a month later.
MANASQUAN’S #11 STELLA CLARK BATTLES FOR REBOUND VERSUS ST. ROSE No. 18 seed Manchester upset No. 15 Toms River North then traveled to Manasquan for a quarterfinal game versus the Warriors. Manasquan had no trouble dispatching the Hawks as four players scored in double digits on their way to a 77-25 rout of the outmanned Hawks in the round of 16. The Warriors outscored the Hawks 25-2 in the second quarter to blow the game wide open and went into halftime holding a 48-16 lead.
Manasquan had to overcome Marina Mabrey’s early-secondhalf foul trouble to shake off the Lancers and take a home a hard fought 53-48 win and their third trip in four year to the SCT finals. Mabrey sat out the final minute of the first half with three fouls and the final five minutes of the third with four. Hagaman scored 14 points behind four 3-pointers and delivered two key second-half threes to help the Warriors keep St. John Vianney at bay. The first of the two second-half threes put the Warriors up 34-24 just as Mabrey left the game with her fourth foul. The Warriors then held St. John Vianney to four points over the final five minutes of the quarter to take a six-point lead into the fourth quarter when Mabrey returned. Even though she sat out extended minutes in foul trouble, Mabrey led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Hagaman added three rebounds and three steals to her clutch three-point shooting while Clark chipped in seven points and seven rebounds.
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With opposing defenses clamping down on Barry in the tournament - primarily employing the box and one against them - the Bulldog defense was superb throughout. The theme of the tournament for Rumson was their ability to prevent shots as much as it was making them, as well as getting open looks for some guys other than Barry. Against Freehold Rumson took control of the game with 13-0 run in the late stages of the first quarter and into the second, turning a 10-6 deficit into a 19-10 lead. Barry keyed the run with five points and Maguire added four. Freehold got to within one, 24-23, early in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs reeled off 16-3 run to close out the third quarter and take a 40-26 lead into the fourth and held on for a 54-43 win. Rumson held Freehold Township to 14-of-49 shooting (28.6 percent) overall and Barry was able to shake free of the defense to score 14 of his game-high 19 points in the second half. Barry finished with eight rebounds and two steals while Maguire added 12 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Geiger had 10 points and Famulary finished with nine points, seven assists and four boards. Once again the 6-foot-6 McAllister came off the bench to create havoc in the paint for the Bulldogs hauling down five rebounds
but more importantly – blocking six shots. His length and athleticism gave the Bulldogs a presence in the middle during the tournament - something they lacked earlier in the season. In the semifinal game and for the third game in a row, Rumson faced a higher seeded team – No. 10 seed Neptune. And once again it was the defense that set the tone of the game and paved the way for the win. The Bulldogs held the Fliers to 12 second-half points and hounded the Scarlet Fliers into 10for-43 shooting (23 percent) for the game. Rumson outrebounded them 36-28 overall and 8-5 on the offensive glass. It was a 17-15 game at the half with Neptune holding a precarious two-point lead before the Bulldogs began the third on a 12-2 run to take a 27-19 lead. However, Neptune pulled within three to make it 32-29 with 1:49 to play but the Rumson defense stepped up again and held the Fliers scoreless the rest of the way and the Bulldogs held on for a 37-29 win and a trip to the finals. Barry finished with 12 points for the third time in the tournament and added five rebounds and two assists. Maguire added 10 points and for the fourth-straight tournament game led the Bulldogs in rebounds - hauling down seven. McAllister added three blocks and two boards.
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The Saint John Vianney boys’ hockey team finished the season with a 16 win and 6 loss and 2 ties record and reached the finals of the Shore Conference Tournament finals as the #3 seed after defeating Howell who was the #2 seed in the semi finals by the score of 3 to 2 in overtime. The Lancers went on to the SCT final before losing to Red Bank Catholic (the #1 seed) by the score of 8 to 0. In the overtime semi final game win against Howell, the Lancers trailed in the third period by the score of 1 to 0 before Matt Kidney scored twice to give Saint John Vianney the lead. Howell tied the game on a goal by Kyle
in the game for the Lancers finishing with a 95% save percentage. In the SCT final against Red Bank Catholic the Lancers fell behind early by the score of 3 to 0 in the first period and never recovered losing to the #1 seeded Casey's by the score of 8 to 0. Ellis did all he could in goal making 29 saves and after the game said, "We made it this far and have definitely improved over the course of the year. We just couldn't finish it." Head coach Mick Messemer praised his team’s effort and said, "The puck just didn't bounce our way tonight. I'm proud of the kids as they never gave up."
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SJV moved on to the NJSIAA Non Public state playoffs as the #3 seed and faced St. Rose who was the #8 seed. With the Lancers missing a few key players they fell behind to St. Rose by the score of 3 to 1 in the first period and could not come back losing by the score of 8 to 3. Ty Buckley, Joe Murray, and Jim Rivelli each scored goals for the short handed Lancers while Ellis made 38 saves in goal for SJV.
SJV’S #22 Hallbauer sending the game into overtime. In the overtime period, Mike Gelatt of the Lancers won the game on an unassisted goal at the 10:48 mark of the overtime period sending Saint John Vianney into the SCT final with a 3 to 2 victory. Goalie Jimmy Ellis made 38 saves
SJV CLEARING THE CREASE Photos By: Nelson Hona
For the season the Lacers finished in second place in the Shore Conference A Central Division with a 16-6-2 record behind only SCT winner Red Bank Catholic (18-6-3). They were led in scoring by Kidney who led the state in scoring with 77 points also led the team with 35 goals and 42 assists. He finished his high school career with 115 points on 67 goals and 88 assists. Gelatt finished second on the team with 58 points on 33 goals and 25 assists while James O'Keefe added 29 points on 8 goals and 21 assists. Jimmy Ellis was superb in goal all season making 641 saves and finishing with an 88% save percentage.
LONG BRANCH WRESTLING FAMILY REUNION 2015 On March 14 th 2015 @ 6:00 PM the Long Branch Wrestling Community will be hosting the first alltime Wrestling Reunion at Charlie's Ocean Grill restaurant in Long Branch. The tradition of this shore wrestling powerhouse dates back to 1962 and its first varsity head coach Mr. Jim Mohney. He first started the program and lead the green wave to two District titles in 1965 and 1966. The Branchers then followed suit with an undefeated season, District 23 Title and # 1 ranking in the Shore and Region 6
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in 1973 under the guidance of Coach John Kahle. Over the years through the late 70's all the way to thru the 90's Long Branch established themselves as both a Shore and State perennial power with several Divisional Titles. Also during this time Long Branch produced several NJSIAA Individual State Champions under coaches Dave Mundy, Chuck Rutan, Bill and Dan George. Long Branch again rose to both State and National prominence in 2008 with yet another undefeated Shore Conference Championship team (26-0) and the #1 ranked team in state of NJ under the tutelage and guidance of the present day head Coach Dan George. To this day members of this proud NJ wrestling family tradition will constantly refer and go back to their roots and the instructional days from Mr. Art Skove. His guidance helped produce 3 NJ State Champions, NCAA College Division I and III Athletes, All Americans and a NCAA National Division I Champion his son Jude Skove in 1986 for Ohio State University.
This event is promised to be a really special night for all past Long Branch Alumni wrestlers, families and friends. Come join us for an evening of fun sharing
stories, honoring former coaches and celebrate being part of an ongoing proud wrestling tradition. We are extremely proud and excited to announce that the first Head coach Mr. Jim Mohney will be in attendance at the age of 89 years old. We will also be honoring and remembering Mr. Skove with all the young athletes he inspired and motivated over the years. Please come out and recognize these men. All are welcome to attend. Contact: Rich Johnson at rfjohnson1234 @ gmail.com for tickets and details. You can also visit our Long Branch Wrestling Family Reunion 2015 Facebook and Charlie's Page for more info and highlights.
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Graduate School at Montclair State University. Since that class I have never been to same. He really had an IMPACT on me. Now I live my life trying to male a positive IMPACT on the lives of my athletes. Having a great attitude doesn't happen overnight. Just like building muscle, it takes time with lots of trial and error. There are many factors that affect your attitude. Great athletes are able to objectively look at themselves in the mirror and be honest when they see the reflection. Your family dynamics will affect your attitude. Relationships with Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters will mold your attitude as a youngster. I am not a family therapist, but if someone in your family is negative or puts too much pressure on you, get professional help!
Sometimes, I look back at the files of my alumni see all the strength-power-speed-and size(boys),and durability they gained over our years together. The funny thing is that when I get feedback from the parents, it usually refers to their improved self esteem and confidence. These successful student athletes consistently showed a great attitude. I am a lucky coach as all I do is help people get better. I don't decide who makes the team or
who gets the ball. Every participant in my program is working on self-improvement and I am a positive influence on their lives. It is very obvious to kids that I love what I do. I try to always coach in a positive fashion. Teaching athletes that mistakes are part of the learning process is sometimes hard as they are often very hard on themselves being so competitive in nature. As an athlete I was dramatically influenced by my Sport Psychology instructor, Dr. Rob Gilbert, while in
In life, I am sure not all the coaches you come in contact with will be positive and nurturing towards your development. There still exist coaches that are more concerned with their win and loss record or feeding their ego. Here is where you hopefully have a choice. Even if your trapped in a bad situation the voice inside your head that says, “You can," has to be louder than the one that says," You Can’t!" Teammates can be mean and cruel while trying to intimidate you because you might pose a threat to their starting position or glory. Especially new, young talent gets this type of hazing.
This if often temporary as respect earned on the field of play will usually rule team dynamics. Remember your heart must believe what the body can achieve however, if it’s too much to handle mentally you must trust in a coach or parent to help you. Most importantly is you that determines your attitude. Be coachable and open to learning new things. Treat people with respect and learn the value of sportsmanship and teamwork. No matter what, take your mistakes and learn from them. I have won 9 national championships out of 20 tries. So there were many top 5 finishes where I learned valuable lessons and while disappointed I didn't get first place. I would still hold my head high because I did my best. Even when I was injured I learned from it. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Athletes who want to play college sports are often not held accountable for their attitude in high school. I have seen quite a few talented kids lose out on opportunity because of a bad attitude. I recommend you read a lot about successful people from all walks of like to gain perspective. Try to talk to people who have been there in your sport. Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right! Good Luck Coach McAuliffe
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY SHOCKED IN SHORE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT FINAL By Mike Ready
WEST LONG BRANCH – It wasn’t supposed to end this way for Shore Conference’s No.1 ranked team and the No. 1 seed Colts (205) in the finals of the SCT against No.11 seed Rumson-Fair Haven. They had demolished No.4 seed Toms River North 65-29 in the semifinals holding them scoreless in the first quarter and bolting out to a 25-0 lead. So it was a no-brainer, a slam-dunk; the Colts were going to win their first SCT title since 2010 and their 24th overall in program history. After all, the Bulldogs (22-4) had never won a SCT title and had been to the finals only once - losing to Raritan as the No. 13 seed in the 2011 final. The odds were stacked heavily in CBA’s favor and if you asked any nonpartisan fan walking into Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Activity Center Friday night who was going to win, nine out-of-ten answers would be the Colts. However, that’s why they play the game and sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way. Rumson used a suffocating, lock-down defense holding CBA to one point in the third quarter and five points overall in the second half. The Colts shot 1-for-19 (5.3 percent) in the second half after a slightly better 9-for-28 (32.1 percent) in the first half. The Colts’ Jack Laffey and Patrick Andree combined for nine total-points in the game
CBA’S #15 SHAUN BELBEY Photo By: Fran Attardi
after both averaged close to 20 points a game for the season.
The game was tied at the half 19-19 and the Colts were still very much in the game thanks to nine Rumson turnovers, but things quickly went south for CBA in the second half in a big way. The only thing CBA can do about this game is to forget about it; put it behind them and move on. The state playoffs loom as a means of redemption. Below is a recap of the Colts path to the finals: As the No. 1 seed in this year’s Shore Conference Tournament the Colts were awarded a first-round bye. No.16 seed Red Bank Catholic (13-10) defeated No.17 seed Manchester (14-7) in their first-round game setting up a second-round game with the Colts in Lincroft. The Colts bolted out to an 18-9 first-quarter lead and extended it to a 12-point lead, 32-20, at the half against the Caseys. The Colts first-half advantage was too much for RBC to overcome and the Colts held on for a 63-49 win advancing to the quarterfinals. Andree led four CBA players scoring in double-digits with 18 points, while Laffey added 17 points and junior guard John Saicedo hit four three-pointers to finish with 13 points. Junior forward Jack McGuire chipped in with 13 points for the victors. The Colts were then matched up against No. 8 seed Manasquan (18-6) – a 60-37 second-round winner versus No.
9 seed Colts Neck (14-8) – in a quarterfinal game at Brookdale’s Collins Arena.
defensive performances of the year for the Colts and they couldn’t have come at a better time.
Another strong first quarter gave CBA a quick 18-13 lead. The Colts methodically added to that lead as the game progressed until the final buzzer sounded giving them a 61-50 win and a trip to the semifinals.
Laffey scored 15 of his game-high 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting in the first half, and MaGuire dropped 10 of his 14 before the break while also blocking three shots and grabbing six boards. Andree scored 12 of his 16 points in the second half and Belby added six.
The Colts held the Warriors to 40 percent (15-for-37) shooting while forcing 11 turnovers. Andree scored 18 of his 22 points through three quarters then Laffey sealed the deal scoring 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including 8-for-8 from the foul line in the final two minutes. Senior point guard Shaun Belby helped the cause going 4-for-6 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free-through line to finish with 11 points.
This was definitely a confidence builder for the Colts – not that they needed one – as they prepared for their 24th trip to the SCT finals. Unfortunately for CBA though, things didn’t turn out the way they had hoped.
In what should’ve been their sternest test of the tournament in the semifinals quickly turned into a laugher as the Colts completely dismantled No. 4 seed Toms River North 65-29 with surprising ease. The Colts shut out the Mariners in the first quarter 19-0 and built their lead as high as 25-0 in the second quarter in one of the most bizarre starts of a SCT semifinal game in the 78-year history of the tournament. The Mariners missed their first 17 shots of the game before finally getting on the board with 4:20 remaining in the first half but the game was already over before it got started. For the game, the Colts defense held the Mariners to 11-for-41 (27 percent) shooting. This game, along with the two previous tournament wins, were the three best
CBA’S #41 PATRICK ALDRIDGE Photo By: Eric Braun
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SALT CREEK GRILLE TO HOLD ANNUAL WINE & MARTINI TASTING TO BENEFIT KORTNEY ROSE FOUNDATION Rumson, New Jersey - The Salt Creek Grille’s 12th annual Wine & Martini Tasting will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7 p.m. and will benefit the Kortney Rose Foundation. To date over $730,000 has been raised by Salt Creek’s event for 11 local charities that serve children’s needs. 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to the charity thanks to the generous support and donations of goods and services made by purveyors and Salt Creek Grille. Several wine vendors pouring premium wines and a spirits vendor shaking specialty martinis for the popular event. Salt Creek Grille provides passed hors d’oeuvres, pasta and carving stations and more. Local businesses also get in on the act and have provided artisanal cheeses by Sickles Market, Little Silver
and a raw bar by Lusty Lobster, Highlands. The Bobby Boyd Trio entertains the event’s attendees with live jazz music. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. In addition to the event and to create further public awareness, Salt Creek Grille’s co-owner Steve Bidgood flies a flag with the charity’s logo from the landmark restaurant’s flagpole at the base of the Oceanic Bridge year round. A presentation of the flag was made to the Kortney Rose Foundation’s executive committee earlier in January. Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorships are available. Visit www.kortneyrosefoundation.org to purchase tickets or sign up for sponsorships. For information regarding event details and sponsorships please call 732859-3629.
The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) was founded by Kortney’s mother, Kristen Gillette, in memory of Kortney who died of a rare brain tumor at age 9 in 2006. Brain tumors are the #1 solid tumor cause of death in children 20 and under with more than 3,500 children diagnosed annually. KRF was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2007 to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research. More than 95% of every dollar donated to KRF goes directly to the life-saving research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, specifically their Large-Scale Genome Project and the new world-class Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBTTC.org, https://www.facebook.com/CHOPBTP). “With only four percent of the National Cancer Institute’s research budget allocated to all forms of pediatric cancer research, children with devastating diseases have to rely on private foundations and generous individuals to fund the research that could save their lives," said Kristen Gillette, president and founder of The Kortney Rose Foundation. "We are so fortunate to have been selected as Salt Creek Grille's charity for 2015. This event will raise money at a pivotal phase in pediatric brain tumor research as our benefactor, the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, kicks into high gear uncovering the genes underlying children's brain cancer and designing specific therapies and treatments."
THE ROAD TO NURSING BEGINS HERE. By, Dana Schaed, Ed.D. Principal/Director of Adult Education for MCVSD. Every year hundreds of Monmouth County residents sit for the entrance test to gain a seat in the acclaimed Monmouth County Vocational School District Adult Licensed Practical Nursing program. Out of those hundreds, approximately forty-five students pass the exam each year and begin the rigorous eleven-month program. Due to the high number of interested county residents and the high demand for LPN’s, the District recently implemented a new pathway into the LPN program. The Pre-Practical Nursing course is a 10week program, meeting two evenings a week for four hours per session, that prepares potential nursing students for the clinical and theoretical components of the program. Taught by two instructors, Vanessa Munson R.N.,B.S.N. and full-time LPN instructor for the District, and Victoria Law R.N.,B.S.N, upon successful completion of the course students can bypass the entrance exam.
As an extra bonus, in addition to bypassing the entrance exam, the Pre-Practical Nursing students are introduced to the fundamentals of the LPN program taught by their future LPN instructors. Study habits, clinical expectations, and the curriculum are introduced to students. “The Pre-Practical nursing course prepares you for what to expect for the LPN program,” said Johanna Guzman, current LPN student and MODC educational scholarship winner who took the Pre-LPN course. “It’s an excellent start for what’s ahead and it gives you good insight into all the nursing dynamics,” said Guzman. The District requires students to first attempt the LPN entrance exam before registering for the Pre-LPN course. Entrance exams are given monthly and applications can be found on www.mcvsd.org, under the heading Practical Nursing.
Gillette said that she is looking to this year’s Salt Creek Grille event to help to reach her goal of $1 million by June 2015, the date in which Kortney would have graduated from Shore Regional High School. The Kortney Rose Foundation has raised $910,000 to date.
STUDENTS WHO TOOK THE PRE-LPN COURSE AND ARE NOW ENROLLED IN THE LPN PROGRAM: (LEFT-RIGHT) INSTRUCTOR MRS. MUNSON, DORIS REYES DEL RIO,CARLEEN JAMES, JOHANNA GUZMAN, LISA PAGE, ANNE EMILE, OKSANA SHULHUN
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ST. ROSE COMES UP SHORT IN SHORE CONFERNCE TOURNAMENT FINAL By Mike Ready
WEST LONG BRANCH – The No.1 seed St. Rose girls’ basketball team dream of an undefeated season and Shore Conference Tournament title came to a screeching halt Friday night. No.2 seed and long-time St. Rose adversary Manasquan (232) crashed the party with a 69-60 thumping of the Purple Roses at Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Activity Center.
All-Shore forward and Middle Tennessee recruit Jess Louro did her best to keep St. Rose in the game with her typical all-around game scoring a team-high 26 points, grabbing eight rebounds, handing out four assists, blocking three shots and making three steals in 32 minutes. Sophomore Ellyn Stoll finished with 10 points and freshman sensation Elizabeth Marsicno – plagued by early foul trouble – added eight points and four rebounds. Sophomore guard Jen Louro chipped in with six points and seven boards. On its path to the finals, St Rose outscored its three opponents 214 -110, averaging 71 points per game while allowing a mere 37 points for a 34-point per- game differential.
The Purple Roses shut the door on the Eagles in the third quarter, taking a 59-40 lead into the fourth due in part to 10 points on 4-for-4 shooting by Jen Louro. Louro finished with a career-high 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting to compliment another huge night from Phipps. Phipps shot 6-for-8 from three-point range, including her first five to give St. Rose a 38-25 halftime lead. The St. Francis (N.Y.) recruit exploded for 20 first-half points on her way to a game-high 24 along with a team-high seven assists and eight rebounds. Jess Louro added 14 points and a team-high 11 boards while the freshman Marsicano collected 10 rebounds, four assists, seven points and a team-high five blocked shots. Stoll chipped in five points and three assists.
In the round of 16, the Purple Roses handed No.16 Ocean Township a 75-37 loss behind Phipps game-high 23 points including three 3-pointers. St. Rose held a 37-15 lead at halftime and a 66-23 lead after three quarters.
ST ROSE’S JESS LOURO BATTLES STELLA CLARK FOR A REBOUND Photos By: Eric Braun The St. Rose girls (26-1) were attempting to bring home the fourth SCT title in program history and second in four years. Both teams are nationally ranked and the top two teams in the state. St. Rose was ranked No. 1 in the state and 14th in the nation while the Warriors ranked second in the state and 24th in the country. It was your classic, “Battle of the Titans.” Manasquan’s McDonald’s All-American and Notre Dame recruit Marina Mabrey had another one of her trademark games and her freshman sister Dara stepped into the starting lineup and shut down Purple Roses All-Shore guard and St. Francis (N.Y.) recruit Kat Phipps helping the Warriors bring down St. Rose. Phipps was held to 10 points on just five shots – 14 points below her average.
Phipps added five rebounds, five steals, a blocked shot and three assists. Jenn Louro dropped 17 points, grabbed six boards and had three assists and steals. Middle Tennessee State recruit Jess Louro recorded team-highs in rebounds (8), assists (5) and blocked shots (3) while scoring 15 points. Stoll contributed 11 points, five boards, three assist and steals as the Purple Roses had four players score in double figures. No. 8 seed Holmdel was their next casualty as St. Rose walloped the Hornets 70-24 in the quarterfinals at Brookdale’s Collins Arena. Jess Louro registered nine of her game-high 23 points during a 21-6 third-quarter run. St. Rose outscored Holmdel 38-8 in the second half to blow the game open. Louro also had eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. Stoll pumped in 11 points, handed out four assists and made three steals, while Marsicano contributed nine points and nine rebounds. St. Rose then traveled to Brick Memorial for the semifinals against No. 5 seed and 10th ranked Middletown South (20-5), easily outdistancing the Eagles 69-49 for a trip to the finals. The Eagles defeated No. 4 seed Rumson-Fair Haven – ranked seventh in the state at the time – in the quarterfinals to advance.
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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP DRIVES TO STATES AFTER STRONG SCT RUN By Ella Brockway
FREEHOLD—For head coach Mike Stoia and the Freehold Township Patriots girls’ basketball team, this season was never just about the numbers. Sure, picking up a 17-9 record and third place in the Class A North was impressive. But for this team, the
focus this season was instead on the potential. The Patriots were the dark horses of this year’s Shore Conference Tournament, knocking out some of the “usual suspects” who commonly advance to the far rounds of the bracket, including a Round of 16 win over six seed Red Bank Catholic. As the NJSIAA state tournaments begin this week, this Township team will be in that role again. Led by senior forward and St. Francis (NY) commit Victoria Wagner, this team played one of the Shore’s toughest schedules, with matchups in the regular season including Red Bank Catholic, Rumson-Fair Haven, Manasquan, and Middletown South, all historically great teams in the conference.
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Wagner scored 54 points combined in the games against those opponents. The experience with the com-
petitive schedule proved beneficial for the Patriots, especially when tournament time came around. “Going in as an 11 seed in the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT), we weren’t too happy about the seeding we’d received,” said Stoia. “Instead, it was the matchups we got that we were happy with.” The matchups included a first round meeting with the 22-seeded Long Branch, a contest that resulted in a 56-43 Township win, followed by the game against Red Bank Catholic. Senior Samantha Famulare played the hero in that 40-39 win over the Caseys, scoring a game winning layup as time expired to deliver the win. Famulare, a shooter who leads the team with 63 three pointers on the season, scored a team-high of 16 in the victory. The win over RBC brought an even tougher next challenge for the Patriots, however. As they moved onto the quarterfinals of the SCT at Brookdale, they would face the no. 3 seed, 20-3 St. John Vianney. “We knew going in it was going to be tough,” Stoia said. “We just kept the mindset that we wanted to do some things in the SCT, even against SJV.” SJV advanced to the semifinals of the tournament in the 72-37 win, holding Wagner and Famulare to less than 12 points each.
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While the loss to SJV was not the highest point of the season, things are still looking up going into the state tournaments. “We know going in that the Central Jersey Group 4 is our tournament,” said Stoia. “We are happy with the bracket we have, considering we’ve faced a lot of the teams before.” Township’s potential run in the state bracket begins with a March 2 matchup at home with West Windsor-Plainsboro North. With a win last year over WW-PN under their belt, as well as a victory this season against No. 2 seed Marlboro, the Patriots will continue to be driven by their potential for a run deep into the state tournament.