The Great Race
     Clockwise from left: Runners take off from the start line for the 20th annual Great Race held at Middletown High School North on Oct. 24. Brian Hill sprints toward the finish line during the race, which includes both 5K and 2K races. Runners assemble near the start line prior to the race, a Middletown tradition that benefits township schools.
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MU soccer teams ready for runs at NEC title
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      The Monmouth men's soccer team is unquestionably the team to beat in this season's NEC tournament. The Hawks cemented their status as the top seed with a 2-0 win over Quinnipiac on the Great Lawn on Sunday,
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Milestones just what the doctor ordered for Hawks
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      Just a week after a humbling loss to a top team in the Northeast Conference, the Monmouth University football team needed a pick-me-up. That is exactly what the Hawks got, too, as they were able to celebrate a hard-earned 10-6 win over Bryant University, as well as a pair of milestones for the program.
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Colts rule SC x-country behind Mazzaccaro
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer
      The venue changed, but, not the result. Christian Brothers Academy's Mike Mazzaccaro won his second championship race in 12 days on Saturday, capturing the Shore Conference Championship, which was held at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck.
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Sports Shorts
      All former Lion wrestlers, coaches, family and friends are invited to the first Black & Orange Wrestling dinner to be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Middletown High School North cafeteria. All current and former wrestlers and coaches will be part of the program. Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the door. Children under age 5 will be admitted free.
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Caseys show tenacity is defense of their SCT crown
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      Sometimes, being a champion is not all about how you good you can be. Sometimes, it's more about whether you can be good enough when you're not at your best.
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Middletown Patriots cap three tourneys
      The U13 Middletown Patriots soccer team captured the championship at the Hazlet Columbus Day Classic Tournament. After preliminary wins against Middletown United FC, US Parma Vittoria and a tie with the Battle of Monmouth Wanderers, the Patriots won against the Battle of Monmouth team in the championship game.
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Hornets look to extend championship streak
BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer
      The Holmdel High School field hockey team will be looking for its third state championship in as many years as it begins play this week in the NJSIAA North 2 Group II Tournament. Coach Karen Baldwin's team, which earned a first-round bye, was slated to meet Raritan in a second round game on Tuesday.
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