Mat Rats are flexing their muscles early on
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Seven wrestlers emerged as champions in their weight classes to lead the Brick Recreation Mat Rats wrestling team in the opening weekend of action at the Toms River Christmas Tournament at Toms River East on Sunday.
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Sports Shorts
      After being denied a state championship in the spring/summer session, the Brick Titans 8-year-old baseball team got the coveted United States Amateur Baseball League title during the fall season with a 7-5 victory over Colts Neck.
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Mustangs hope to erase memories of last year
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Memorial High School's hockey team is looking to wipe out the bitter memories of last season when its season virtually ended shortly after it started. "We have quite a few guys back from last year," said coach Chip Bruce whose team finished 5-13-2.
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Wolf is pleased with another strong season
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Township football coach Warren Wolf sat on the porch of his home with his dog relaxing after a challenging fall season, pondering the accomplishments of a great finish and what lies ahead. "I'm pleased with and proud of the effort," said Wolf. "The boys never quit. The results at the end were gratifying considering that things could've gone a different way.
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Lucchetti shifting gears as he hits the hardwood
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Township athletes are encouraged to play other sports and many do. Few, however, compete on a high level from September through June like three-sport standout F.J. Lucchetti, who recently committed to a scholarship offer from Wagner College for baseball.
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Girls bowling teams expect more success
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Memorial's girls bowling team is off to a solid start under Jill Britton, who is awaiting approval by the township's Board of Education as the head coach, as shown in its runner-up finish in the season-opening Bishop Ahr Tournament at Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick on Saturday.
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Mustang boys hoping for bounce-back year
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Memorial's boys bowling team finished out of the NJSIAA and Shore Conference tournaments a year ago after winning the state title two seasons ago, and senior Tim Tarnowski is determined to lead his team back into the postseason. "He's doing very well," said coach Mike Rusomano. "I thought last year was a down year for him, but this year, he's right on target.
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Township boys first at Bishop Ahr tourney
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer
      Brick Township's boys bowling team overcame its greatest nemesis, and it wasn't a rival opponent. It's the fast surface on Carolier Lanes in North Brunswick, where the Green Dragons finished in first place Saturday in the kickoff Bishop Ahr Tournament.
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Sports Shorts
      The Brick Thunder, of the Brick Township Soccer Association, finished their inaugural season with a record of 6-2-2, taking third place in the U10 division of the Jersey Coast Soccer League. The players are Amanda P., Lindsey A., Bryanna W., Amanda W., Courtney W., Amber N., Ciara M., Nicole P., Kylee J., Erin M., Lily B. and Samantha N.
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Johnson, Toreros too much for the Hawks
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer
      Going into Saturday's inaugural Gridiron Classic, the Monmouth University football team knew what it would take to knock off San Diego. They had to find a way to contain quarterback Josh Johnson. Sounds simple enough, right?
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