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Fans urge Hunterdon Central board to name fieldhouse for Russ Riegel

By Renee Kiriluk-Hill

November 21, 2009, 10:04AM
RARITAN TWP. -- The Hunterdon Central High School wrestling community celebrated a reunion of sorts on Monday, coming together before the school board to show their support for a petition drive to name the fieldhouse after former athletic director and coach Russ Riegel. Alumnus Jim Lebbad, who painted the Devil that adorned the fieldhouse wall for more than 20 years... Full story »

Flemington Speedway history group meeting again, in Glen Gardner

By Terry Wright

November 21, 2009, 9:43AM
The inaugural “open forum” meeting to create the Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society was held on Oct. 27, with 26 former competitors, officials and fans attending. The enthusiasm of the group has lead to organizer Bill Hanna to schedule another meeting to formally start the process to create the society officially. It will be Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.,... Full story »

Voorhees High Vikes slam Bernards, now seek the coveted Milk Can

By Lowell M. Snare

November 19, 2009, 7:12AM
Louis Cortese scored three touchdowns and the Voorhees football team picked up win number two on Friday night at Richard Degnan Memorial Field, defeating Bernards 24-0 in an NJSIAA consolation game. The Vikes are now 2-7 with the 34th annual “Milk Can Game” against arch-foe and sister-school North Hunterdon this Friday night back on Degnan Field. The Vike defense kept... Full story »

After trouncing Red Bank, Delaware Valley team eager for South Hunterdon Eagles on Turkey Day

By Hunterdon County Democrat

November 19, 2009, 6:23AM
Sophomore quarterback Chris Fennell ran for 153 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns, and frosh running back Dionisio Roman added 143-yards on 12 carries for another TD as Delaware Valley rumbled by Red Bank in an NJSIAA consolation Round game on Saturday in Red Bank, 23-0. For the 4-5 Terriers it was the “Young Guns” getting the job done... Full story »

North gridiron defeat of Watchung Hills is another step forward

By Lowell M. Snare

November 19, 2009, 6:11AM
For a many people, North Hunterdon’s football game with Watchung Hills on Singley Field was just an NJSIAA Consolation game, but for the Lion coaching staff and team it was another chance at redemption. Junior tailback Korey Salvo rambled for 178 yards on 30 carries and scored two touchdowns and the North defense came up big in the team’s first... Full story »

Pro wrestling in Flemington will help fight colitis, Crohn's disease

By Hunterdon County Democrat

November 18, 2009, 4:48PM
FLEMINGTON — National Wrestling Superstars and the Women Superstars Uncensored will bring bone-jarring action to the American Legion hall on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7:35 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the N.J. Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Among the wrestlers will be former ECW Women’s Champion Angel Orsini, former World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling... Full story »

An earring, a wrestling coach, a milk can and mathematical decision

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By John Siipola

November 18, 2009, 12:42PM
The fine line of victory over defeat in the case of Group cross country… Hunterdon Central football… the Milk Can game… Bill Belichick… and Russ Riegel. Ready, go. We’re down to the cross country Meet of Champions, Milk Can on Friday and Thanksgiving football. Little things can matter, as was the case in Saturday’s Group 2 boys’ cross country... Full story »

Hunterdon Central volleyballers bond, but lose to East Brunwick

By Lowell M. Snare

November 18, 2009, 11:56AM
Coach Mandy Rodrigues said that this was not the way she wanted her Hunterdon Central girls’ volleyball team to go out, but she was philosophical after watching the Devils lose in two straight games to East Brunswick in the NJSIAA Group 4 quarterfinal match in the Upper School Gym at Central. “We hated to go out not playing our best,... Full story »

South Hunterdon Eagles fall to New Egypt in NJSIAA consolation game

By Hunterdon County Democrat

November 18, 2009, 9:05AM
Two first half turnovers led to New Egypt touchdowns as South Hunterdon dropped a 13-6 decision in an NJSIAA consolation game on Friday night in the mud in New Egypt. New Egypt sophomore Jamel Smith ran the ball 23 times for 117 yards and a touchdown, and quarterback Brian Hamilton threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Randall Owens just before... Full story »

It's time again for the famed Milk Can Game

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By Lowell M. Snare

November 18, 2009, 8:30AM
It is that time of year with the “Milk Can Game” upon us for the 34th game in the series, the annual football battle pitting North Hunterdon and Voorhees, two schools from the same high school district. Kickoff time is 7 p.m. on the mud of Richard Degnan Memorial Field on the campus of Voorhees High School in Lebanon... Full story »

Late in the football game, Brick shocks Central with touchdown

By John Siipola

November 17, 2009, 8:54PM
With just 19 seconds remaining in its football playoff game with visiting Brick Memorial, Hunterdon Central’s unbeaten season came crashing to a halt on Friday night. The Devils, who had trailed in seven of its 10 games this fall, were playing with fire and finally felt the burn when Brick quarterback Mike Diguilmi spotted Cody Cutter all alone down the... Full story »

Voorhees girl runners claim another Group 3 crown at Holmdel, prepare for the Meet of Champions

By John Siipola

November 17, 2009, 8:02PM
This may not be the year of a repeat Meet of Champions title, but the Voorhees’ girls still managed to claim their fourth straight Group 3 cross country crown at Holmdel Park on Saturday. The Vikes, who are the two-time defending MOC champs, will be put to the test this Saturday when they toe the starting line with highly-regarded Randolph... Full story »

Flemington Thanksgiving Turkey Trot run, walk registration is continuing

By Hunterdon County Democrat

November 17, 2009, 4:09PM
FLEMINGTON — Registration continues for the 17th annual Center for Educational Advancement Turkey Trot 5K Run and 2-Mile Fitness Walk to be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Flemington. A record number of 4,044 people registered for this event last year, and another record-breaking crowd is expected this year. Runners and walkers will... Full story »

Lambertville man charged with $12,000 theft from Heron Glen Golf Course

By Warren Cooper

November 17, 2009, 1:20PM
A Lambertville man has been arrested and charged with burglary and theft after allegedly stealing more than $12,000 in checks and cash from Heron Glen Golf Course. Steven Nocar, 25, was employed as an assistant golf pro by KemperSports, the management company that runs the county-owned golf course. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Nocar on Nov. 10 and charged... Full story »

Swan Creek Rowing Club of Lambertville offers information and gift wrapping on Saturday

By Hunterdon County Democrat

November 17, 2009, 12:58PM
RARITAN TWP. — People can learn about the sport of rowing while getting purchases wrapped at Borders bookstore on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 6 p.m Members of the Swan Creek Rowing Club youth team and booster club parents can answer questions about the competitive team, which rows on the... Full story »
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