Marlboro's Wilkie is a one-of-a-kind wrestler
Earns All-America at Junior Nationals
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Jessie Wilkie had tried all of the sports youngsters compete in.So why not look for something else, she asked herself. That led her to the wrestling mat. "Honestly, it was something different," the Marlboro High School sophomore said of her reason for giving the sport a try. "It's both a physical and mental challenge. I think it's the most demanding sport.
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Colts Neck discovering its depth in summer ball
BY JEFF APPELBLATT Correspondent
      Coach Mike Yorke faced a difficult decision at the beginning of the American Legion baseball season. There, on Colts Neck's roster, were the names Rusbarsky, Hayes and Salvati, three of the four recent graduates that helped the Cougars win their first Shore Conference Tournament title in school history.
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O'Flaherty, Petersen win FARC 5K race at Battlefield State Park
      Freehold Borough sophomore Cody O'Flaherty returned to his winning form last Wednesday at the Freehold Area Running Club's Summer Series. The Colonial toured the Battlefield State Park's 5K layout in Manalapan in 18:16 to best Mike Milsen (18:41) by 25 seconds. Manuel Arpti was third (18:52).
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Freehold Twp. hosting Junior Eastern Regional
Play starts on Saturday
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Hosting the Little League's Junior League Eastern Regional is very prestigious for a Little League. But it is also a year-round commitment. Everyone may see the work that goes into hosting a tournament on the field of play, but ask Mike LaCava, president of the Freehold Township Little League, and he'll tell you there is far more that goes into the event than just the games.
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Manalapan Babe Ruth team wins state title
Eastern Regional next for 14-year-old stars
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      It's hard to tell who has had more fun this summer, the Manalapan Baseball and Softball Association 14-year-old all-stars, or their manager, Kyle St. Angelo. Manalapan's 14-year-olds recently won the North Jersey Babe Ruth Championship and will begin play tomorrow in the Eastern Regional in Voorhees.
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Freehold Twp. Seniors one win from state title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      All the stars seem to be lining up for the Freehold Township Little League Senior League (ages 15-16) all-star team. As 12-year-olds, they won the state championship and the venue was the South Vineland Little League. This summer they return to South Vineland, where they are one game away from capturing another state flag.
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Sports Shorts
      The Manalapan Eclipse U16 Girls (born between Aug. 1, 1991-July 31, 1992) soccer team is looking for players for the 2007-08 seasons. There is no residency requirement to play for the Eclipse. Interested players should contact coach Manny at manbelt@optonline.net or call (908) 415-4621.
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