Lenape stops Patriots in state lacrosse
Slow start is too much for FTHS to overcome
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Spotting a team four goals early on is no way to begin a state tournament game, and although the Freehold Township High School boys lacrosse team was eventually able to claw its way back into its NJSIAA Public Group IV state tournament opening round game, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.
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      Jeff Pizzi of Marlboro, an outfielder on the New Jersey Institute of Technology baseball team, was selected by the New Jersey Collegiate Baseball Association to the 2009 Division I All-State Rookie Team. Pizzi, a freshman, hit .284 for NJIT and led the team in runs scored (18) and triples (two). He was second on the team in onbase percentage (.
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Brother, sister reach national tournaments
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Throughout their respective seasons, Frank Mormino and his sister, Kelly, were constantly text messaging each other. The siblings from Howell were updating each other on how their teams did and what they had done on that particular day.
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Brookdale teams shine on diamonds
Baseball team is third, softball team is sixth at national tournaments
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      It has become a rite of spring. As sure as April showers bring May flowers, the Brookdale Community College baseball and softball teams play in the junior college national championships. The two teams — which over the years have become national powers — were at it again in 2009.
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DiLeo & Polvino finish second in Group IV golf
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      To Pat DiLeo and Nick Polvino, the glass was half empty. Neither scholastic golfer was satisfied with his round at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association state championship tournament that was played at the Burlington Country Club, Mount Holly, on May 18.
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Patriots' jumpers are soaring in '09
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      As she stood on the runway for her final attempt in the long jump, Freehold Township High School senior Desiree Reese took a couple of steps backward. It was a precautionary move. She knew the adrenalin would be flowing.
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Patriots will meet CBA in baseball title game
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      For the Freehold Township High School baseball team, the 2009 season has been all about restoring the team's rich tradition. After missing out on a berth in the NJSIAA state tournament in 2008, it was imperative that the Patriots return to their winning ways in 2009.
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