Howell wrestling competes at Region VI tourney
     PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Left: Howell's Joey Langel tries to muscle Raritan's Taylor Smith for backpoints during their 112-pound quarterfinal-round bout at the NJSIAA Region VI Wrestling Tournament, held at the Ritacco Center, Toms River, Feb. 29. Right: Howell's Taylor Holzhauer uses a crucifix to score points against Jackson Memorial's Sean Byrnes during their 145-pound match.
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Fish On
Flounder season in the Garden State is almost here
RON NUZZOLO
      All we can do now is wait for water temperatures to rise as New Jersey charter boat captains and anglers prepare for striped bass and winter flounder fishing to turn on. With bass season already on, winter flounder season in the Garden State starts March 23 through May 21 with a 12-inch minimum size and a 10-fish limit.
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Sports Shorts
      Rutgers sophomore Justin Pennington was named the ECAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after the midfielder tallied a career-high five goals against Delaware on Saturday, March 1.
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Winston looking for a three-peat in A.C.
Jackson senior looks to wrestle his way to another state title
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      Scott Winston proved why he may be the best wrestler pound for pound in the state last weekend. The Jackson High School senior, who is headed to Rutgers next fall, met little resistance last Saturday to defeat Howell's Jason Ecklof in the finals of the 160-pound weight class to claim his third consecutive NJSIAA Region VI championship.
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New Egypt boys fall in NJSIAA playoffs
Hoops team finishes season with 13-14 record
BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer
      After struggling through a season of ups and downs, highlighted by inconsistent play, New Egypt High School boys basketball coach Jay Corby was optimistic about his team's chances as it geared up for the NJSIAA Group I state tournament.
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