Young Bulldogs can expect a big season
Zack back to lead Metuchen boys on hardcourts
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer
     METUCHEN — The Metuchen High School boys tennis team is hoping No. 1 singles player Michael Zack can continue his dominance over the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Blue Division competition when the Bulldogs open the 2005 season April 5 at Highland Park.
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One away
     CHRIS KELLY staffSt. John Vianney’s Shantel Brown is fouled from behind during the Lancers’ Tournament of Champions semifinal win over top-seed Absegami on Friday in Toms River. The Holmdel school will be playing for the TOC championship tonight at the Meadowlands.
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Edison boys looking to reload this spring
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer
     EDISON — The Edison High School boys tennis team is preparing for another successful season despite the loss of four of its top seven players from last year’s 13-11, state tournament qualifying team.
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Lady Hawks returning plenty of talent to field
BY SHAWN LAYTON Staff Writer
     EDISON — Last year’s J.P. Stevens High School softball team finished the 2004 season 19-5 with a Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division title and an appearance in the state sectional final against Westfield.
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Rutgers’ pitching staff looks to turn the corner
BY MIKE McDONALD Staff Writer
     The Rutgers University (RU) baseball team, coming off a 30-23 season in which the Scarlet Knights finished fifth in the Big East standings, returns 26 letter-winners this spring and has hopes of competing for a conference championship.
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Sports Shorts
     The Middlesex Gymnastics Academy’s (MGA) Level 5 USAG girls team won the state team title at a meet held in Wayne Jan. 15 and 16.
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