Local athletes shine at indoor Meet of Champions
Forys shatters meet record in 3,200 win

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      While it wasn't as strong a showing as in recent years for local athletes at the NJSIAA's Indoor Meet of Champions this past weekend, there were still some strong showings in a number of events. Jackson's Amanda Marino finished sixth overall in the 1,600 meters at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions last Saturday. The senior posted a time of 5:03.49.
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Ron Nuzzolo
      Fish On Get out your gear, it's time to catch stripers Are you ready? Today marks opening day for striped bass season in the garden state. Local bait and tackle shops throughout the state are holding annual striped bass contests - contests such as "guess when and where the first bass will be landed.
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Sports Shorts
      The Howell Heat 12U fastpitch travel softball team is looking for one experienced player to complete its 2007 roster. Busy spring and summer schedule. If interested in a tryout, please contact Lisa August at heatcoach12u@optonline.net Jackson Recreation Department is still taking registrations for its girls softball program for ages 6-16. Please call (732) 928-1200, ext.
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Jackson, Howell advance in first round of states
      In a first-round NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV playoff game, Jackson Memorial High School defeated South Brunswick, 53-37. Senior forward Justine Stevenson scored a game-high 23 points to lead the Lady Jags, as they raced out to a 14-3 first-quarter advantage and built a commanding 31-11 cushion by halftime to advance to the second round.
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Winston leads parade of locals to Atlantic City
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      TOMS RIVER - When Scott Winston showed up at Jackson Memorial High School in his freshman year, Jaguars wrestling coach Scott Goodale realized he was getting a quality athlete. A gifted wrestler with superb technique, quickness and strength, Winston lived up to his billing as one of the premier wrestlers in the state.
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