Caseys enter the season amid high expectations
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer
      With the return of their high powered offense and what they're hoping proves to be a revamped defense, the Red Bank Catholic Caseys are building a strong case for themselves to be the team to beat in the Liberty Division. "We bring back more than we lost," said head coach Frank Edgerly, now in his ninth year at the helm. "The team has looked very good in pre-season.
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Ocean looks for familiar results with new faces
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer
      With a new coach in Don Klein for the 2007 season the Spartans are steadfast on defending their Federal Division championship. And they are well aware of what it will take. "We are going to do everything we can to retain our division championship," said Klein.
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RFH hopes their defense learns quickly
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer
      Much of the hype surrounding this year's Rumson-Fair Haven football team includes visions of defending their Patriot Division championship of a year ago. But if you ask Shane Fallon, the Rumson Fair Haven head coach, what's on his mind, the only thing at this point, is the season opener against Asbury Park.
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Red Bank team still a bit of a work in progress
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      Playing in a division loaded with powerful teams like Red Bank Catholic, Matawan, Long Branch and Wall makes it tough to enter a season with a young team.
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With the blues lingering, bass, tuna are on the way
RON NUZZOLO Fish On
      When all else fails, the bluefish will never let you down. Bluefish fishing has been steady this year, with the average blues between 6 and 10 pounds. It's that time of year to reflect back on what you do and what you need to do. Get the tackle box in order, put new line on those reels and get ready. Fall striped bass and tuna season is here. It's like the playoffs.
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Sports Shorts
      On Sunday, Sept. 9, the Monmouth County Park System will sponsor the 24th Annual Sprint Triathlon at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. A Jersey Shore tradition, this race is a half-mile ocean swim, 13-mile bike ride, and 4-mile run.
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