Jaguars ready to prove they're the state's best
Take on Rams after finishing third at The Clash
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      All signs point to another battle in Jackson on Saturday.The state's top-ranked wrestling team from Jackson will be licking its chops once again as they host a second-ranked Southern Regional squad that has been waiting for an opportunity to unseat the Jaguars as the team to beat since the season began.
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Young Piners winning with team basketball
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      LAKEWOOD - With an inexperienced team made up of mostly underclassmen, Lakewood High School boys basketball coach John Richardson wasn't sure how the Piners would react against the elite clubs. Oftentimes, young teams struggle at the start of a new season. Youth and lack of varsity experience can translate into early-season setbacks.
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Warriors faring well despite early losses
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      PLUMSTED - Despite being saddled with a dual-meet mark of 0-2 heading into last week's Hawk Classic at Manchester High School, New Egypt wrestling coach Kevin English was optimistic the Warriors could put forth a solid showing at the holiday tournament.
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Hawks' teams picked to win NEC
Men aiming for third straight
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Monmouth University men's and women's indoor track and field teams start the 2006-07 as the preseason picks to repeat as Northeast Conference champions. Coach Joe Compagni's squads, both rich in area talent, have been the conference's marquee teams in recent years.
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Sports Shorts
      Jackson Renegades girls fastpitch softball seeks the following players for the 2007 season - U12 and U16 teams seeking several players to complete their roster, while U14 is seeking a pitcher, catcher and one additional player. Call John Byster at (732) 408-1982 or e-mail jbyster@hotmail for additional information.
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