National titles topped Andrews' great season
Manalapan grad is picked as Male Athlete of the Year
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in June 2008 were a turning point for Robby Andrews. At that time Andrews was getting ready to begin his senior year at Manalapan High School. Attending the trials, which were held at the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field, with his father, Rob Sr., Andrews was moved by what he witnessed.
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Libonati ready to make mark at Rutgers
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Football players generally do not look forward to the start of preseason practice. It means two-a-days in the heat and humidity of August. The experience is similar to going to military boot camp. There is one local player, however, who cannot wait for preseason football practice to start in August and that is Howell High School graduate Nicholas Libonati.
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Manalapan captures Cal Ripken title
      The managers of championship baseball teams will always point to their pitching as being the difference-maker for their winning team. That adage was never more true than it was for the Manalapan Blue 8-year-old Cal Ripken All-Star team. With pitchers limited to two inning of work per game, depth is more important than ever.
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Manalapan's Gilburn shines in grid game
Freehold's Tyson & Brown connect one last time in Monmouth County win
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Jim Gilburn had an inkling that he would be playing an important role for the Monmouth County all-stars in the 2009 U.S. Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic. In practices leading up to the July 17 game he had impressed the Monmouth County coaching staff, which was being directed by Freehold High School Coach Mark Ciccotelli.
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Sport Shorts
      The Manalapan Soccer Club recently awarded scholarships to 14 outstanding high school students who made an impact on and off the soccer pitch. The top male honor went to Manalapan High School senior C.J.
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FTLL Seniors capture fourth District title
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      Familiarity does not always breed contempt. In the case of the Freehold Township Little League Senior League All-Star team (15- and 16-yearolds), familiarity breeds success. The all-stars waltzed through the Little League District 19 tournament field, surrendering just one run (on a balk) in capturing the District 19 pennant.
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Fluke fishing hits its peak
Fish On • RON NUZZOLO
      Fluke fishing is in full peak in the Garden State. Anglers are working very hard to land a few keepers for the dinner table. With plenty of shorts to throw back, there are still some big ones for the taking if you are willing to put in the time.
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