Young MU hoops squad experiencing growing pains
Hawks have lost three straight; record stands at 2-6
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      The Monmouth University men's basketball team was labeled a work in progress coming into this season, and thus far, eight games into the slate, that is exactly what the Hawks appear to be. "It's been interesting," said head coach Dave Calloway. "It's kind of been what I anticipated.
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Looking for an edge
     DANIEL HULSHIZER staff Jackson Liberty's Matt Beane, right, battles Middletown South's Brian Kerr during a wrestling scrimmage at Jackson Liberty High School on Dec. 10.
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Local field hockey all-stars get together for one last game
     PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above left: Jackson Memorial's Alex Barrington (No. 3) tries to advance the ball against Toms River North's Stephanie Richter (No. 14) during the Ocean County Senior All-Stars field hockey game at Holmdel High School on Dec. 8. Above right: Jackson Memorial's Jen Ulejczyk (No. 8) tries to advance the ball past Toms River North's Jaime Jonach during the game.
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New Egypt wrestling ready to start the season
Warriors will face fierce competition from in and out of area
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      New Egypt High School wrestling coach Kevin English wasn't all that concerned when he waved goodbye to nine seniors at the end of last year's season. English realized he had another formidable group of grapplers who could fill the sizable gap.
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Fish On
After a few slow weeks, the fish are back
RON NUZZOLO
      There was no need for a fish finder, but if you had turned it on, you would have read "fish" and "bait fish" from Sandy Hook to Barnegat Light up to 10 feet thick. There were so many bass, you could lose count within a couple of hours. I started an afternoon trip with my good friend Dan Zino aboard Fins on Feathers from Leonardo.
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