Trophies will inaugurate Jackson sports traditions
Legendary wrestling coach Bernie Reider honored by board
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - Board of Education members said thank you to Bernie Reider and honored his 40 years of service to the Jackson School District during a recent meeting. At the board's Oct. 16 meeting Reider received a standing ovation in recognition of his accomplishments over four decades.
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Jackson girls claim school's first SCT soccer crown
      NEPTUNE - The Jackson High School girls soccer team captured its first-ever Shore Conference Tournament championship with an exciting 2-1 win over Brick Memorial last Saturday at Neptune. "It's the first time a team from Jackson has ever captured that event," Jackson coach Drew Gibson said. "The kids were pretty excited. They really played well during the tournament.
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Jackson falls in SCT tourney
After beating RBR in quarters, boys get shut out by Manalapan
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      NEPTUNE - Entering its Shore Conference Tournament semifinal against Manalapan, the Jackson High School boys soccer team had allowed just seven goals. The Jaguars' defense had been outstanding all year, frustrating opponents by limiting the number of scoring opportunities.
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Following big win, RU has lackluster performance
Scarlet Knights don't show much in 31-3 loss to West Virginia
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      The West Virginia Mountaineers were just about perfect. With the sixth-ranked team in the nation coming to Piscataway on Saturday for a rain-soaked affair, the Rutgers University football team was hoping to beat its second ranked opponent in a row for the first time in school history.
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New Egypt teams look toward state playoffs
Field hockey already in; football needs a win and some help to qualify
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      In the deep corners of his mind, New Egypt High School football coach Tom Farrell knew he was taking a huge gamble. After just converting a 27-yard field goal with six minutes remaining last Friday night against Palmyra, Farrell decided to accept the roughing the kicker penalty that occurred on the play and take the first down.
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Rough weather sidelines many over the weekend
RON NUZZOLO Fish On
      With small craft advisories for most of the week, many anglers stayed inside the hook for shelter. Capt. Bob from Sandy Hook Fishing Adventures managed to salvage the days by staying under the Highlands Bridge, greeted by a blitz of hungry blues. Choppers up to 10 pounds were hitting anything you threw at them. Capt.
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Some fans have special agenda at Breeders' Cup
Bettors, owners, even one famous jockey were in attendance
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer
      If one looks hard enough at the faces in the crowd, they are easy to pick out. Perhaps there is a certain intensity to their expression. Maybe they're striding through the crowd with a little more purpose than the average fan. They are the "horsemen" - ones who keep horse racing alive, whether on the front lines or behind the scenes.
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