JFK boys look to pick up the pace this winter Seven seniors to lead Mustangs on hardcourts BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       There will be a bit of a different look to this year’s J.F. Kennedy boys basketball team, as head coach Jamison Panko looks to up the tempo a bit this year with a deep, athletic lineup. More ... Metuchen wrestlers hope to maintain success Bulldogs are young but talented BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer       METUCHEN — The borough high school wrestling team will kick off the new season at 9 a.m. Saturday when it competes in the annual Edison Classic. “We’re very young,” Metuchen head coach Ed Angus said. “We definitely have some individuals that I expect to make a name for themselves th... More ... Eagles should compete with state’s elite teams New coach hopes to maintain winning tradition BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer       EDISON — After a sixth-place finish at the annual Bishop Ahr Classic, the Edison High School girls bowling team opened the new season with a decisive win over Hunterdon Central. With a victory over Old Bridge and losses to East Brunswick and Woodbridge, the team heads into this week... More ... Francisco leads Trojan team into new season BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer       EDISON — Bishop Ahr High School boys basketball coach Dennis O’Keef is a man of few words and a simple agenda that never alters from year to year. “We’ll try to win every game,” O’Keef said. “You only play one game at a time, so we take things one game at a time. More ... Scarlet Knights shoot lights out vs. Tigers BY MIKE McDONALD Staff Writer       The Rutgers University men’s basketball team (4-5) is starting to show some progress under first-year head coach Fred Hill. The Scarlet Knights were able to defeat Princeton University (6-3) Saturday by the final score of 53-47, giving the team its third straight victory. More ... Schiano, slew of RU players earn All-Conference nods       Although the Rutgers University football team and their head coach Greg Schiano have been recognized all over the state for their remarkable play this year, they finally have received the recognition they deserve from another source. More ... Sports Shorts       The Jersey Bombers U14 Baseball Club is looking for quality, dedicated players to add to their roster for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The team will play in competitive weekend leagues and tournaments . Excellent coaching, player exposure and indoor winter training. Players age cu... More ...