Sports Shorts

The following are the results of the Tamarack Women's Nine-Hole Golf Association's May 4 outing - colored ball (pass the ball around and keep its score as well as your own). The first-place team, with a score of 32, included Gerry Hurley, Marion Batchelor, Annabelle Donnamaria and Madelyn DiMaria. The team of Joan Hoskins, Ronnie Bohn, Joyce Nicolasion and Cathy Battista took second (33), followed by the team of Gail Dimaio, Joan Semen, Diane DelMasto and Morie Marino (38). The team of Jeanette Squires, Cathy Cosgrove, Jeanne Reaph and Linda Pitone took fourth (39). Ertle, Dee Moles, Sandi Sulan and Marge Widder had fewest putts with 17.

St. Joseph High School (Metuchen) freshman shot put standout Anthony Buccigrossi Jr. of East Brunswick placed third in the N.J. Catholic Track Conference Frosh Championships held at St. John Vianney High School (Holmdel) May 21. Buccigrossi and teammate Scott Suleski combined for respective second- and fifth-place finishes at the Notre Dame Relays and NJCTC Relays. Buccigrossi finished the outdoor campaign with personal best throws of 42-9 (4k) and 38-6 (12 lb.).

On May 28 Eric Miele pitched a no-hitter, with 17 strikeouts, while Armand Lamhing and Aaron Wey hit home runs to lead East Brunswick over Old Bridge, 7-0, in Mid-Monmouth Senior Babe Ruth (17-19) circuit play.

The East Brunswick Hurricanes boys travel basketball program will hold tryouts for its first year as a 9U/10U team for the 2006-2007 season. All players must be born after July 31, 1996, and must be an East Brunswick resident in order to try out. Tryouts will be held in late August and early September. To register for tryouts and for more details, contact Eric Veit at (732) 432-8442.

The Central Jersey Hot Shots, a U17 girls travel soccer team, won the Virginia Cup Tournament over Memorial Day weekend. The championship game was decided by a score of 1-0 in a hard-fought, exciting game over a tough Ohio Galaxy team. During the tournament, the Hot Shots went undefeated and posted four shutouts. This is the second tournament in a row the team has won. The team members are Lindsey Dragline, Ashley Grabowski, Brittney Brodniak, Caitlin Flaherty, Carly Breining, Casey Caruso, Christine Noppenberger, Kate Bouchard, Kathryn Smith, Kirsten Gash, Kourtney Brodniak, Lauren Hoening, Lauren Swissman, Melissa Demko, Michelle Olive, Morgan Brown, Shannon Mastrogiavanni and Julia Camp. The team is coached and trained by Brad Caruso, who is assisted by Alissa Kacar and Joe Caruso. This season, the Hot Shots have a record of 14-3-1.

The Central Jersey Lightning U12 Fastpitch girls travel softball team continued its success with capturing first place in the Edison Angels Shootout PONY Nationals Qualifier last Sunday. Outstanding pitching and tremendous defensive plays held their stunned opponents to only two runs over a five-game, one-day tournament. Offensively, the team racked up 25 runs against their opponents with their red-hot bats. CJL's current record is 19-6, and earlier last month they earned their bid for the 2006 PONY National Tournament to be held in Vienna, Ohio, during July.

CJL's solid pitching is maintained by Jill Blaine, Eve Clausen, Shannon Costello, Deborah Dewitt, Lauren Pensavalle and Lauren Shea. These girls give the Lightning pitching depth that is talented and determined. Backing the pitching is a solid defense that has been the talk of opposing coaches throughout this tournament season. The gold gloves are flashed by Kelly Inglhofer, Alex Krantz, Vicky McFarland, Sam Mattsson, Kris Mazzarisi, Jackie O'Connor, Dallas Ostin and Kelsey Schuster. CJL is managed by Bob Inglhofer, and assisted by coaches Tom Blaine, Steve Costello, Dan Ostin, Helen Pensavalle and Dave Schuster. Bullpen is instructed by Melissa Marotta, batting is coached by Roy Kortmann and special instruction handled by Pat Cleary.

The Mennen Sports Arena on June 4 was the setting for the challenge of champions Mixed martial arts tournament, with over 1,600 competitors and 3,000 spectators. Sabrina Foresta, 6, and Cindy Foresta, 8, sisters from Monroe, were two of those competitors. Sabrina Foresta, a red belt, won her first grappling match, and Cindy Foresta, a high brown belt, took third place in her grappling division. The girls, who take class at Tiger Schulmann's Karate in East Brunswick, say they owe it all to Sensei Katz, who is a great teacher and mentor. The girls and other Tiger Schulmann's students will be participating in a Karate Demo at the North Brunswick Fair June 16 and 17.

More than 30 former East Brunswick High School boys varsity soccer players are expected to participate in Saturday's first annual Alumni Game at Dideriksen Park, beginning at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the game will go to a scholarship in the memory of the late Dan Hayston, EBHS's longtime boys soccer coach, and the boys soccer booster association. T-shirts will be provided to the alumni players. A player donation is requested to support the scholarship fund and booster association, and the general public is encouraged to come support the players and the scholarship fund. To register or for more information, contact Mark Reiner (732-257-1261) and Ron Brandsdorfer (732-238-9438), booster association co-presidents; or Terry McKibbin, the EBHS varsity coach (732-613-6900).

The East Brunswick Hurricanes Boys Travel Basketball Program will be holding tryouts for its first year of a 9U/10U team for the upcoming 2006-2007 season. All players must be born after July 31, 1996 and must be an East Brunswick resident in order to try out for this team. Tryouts will be held in late August and early September. To register for tryouts and for more details, contact Eric Veit at (732) 432-8442.

The Spotswood Soccer Club is holding its annual summer soccer camp on June 26-28 from 5-8 p.m. each evening. Thursday, June 29, will be held as a rain date. The camp will be held behind Spotswood High School. It is open to all players from K-8. The cost is $40 for the first child. For information or an application, call Rich at (732) 251-8533.

The Monroe Purple Eagles completed regular season play in the USABL Spring Travel League with a perfect 9-0 season. Monroe defeated Fair Haven, 13-3, Sunday in Fair Haven to complete its undefeated season. Playoffs begin Sunday. The Monroe Purple Eagles are Chris Cordova, Kyle Crothers, Kevin Hoegler, Wesley Glessman, Zach Gorham, Jordon Jimenez, Danny Marsh, Mitchell Martucci, Nish Patel, Matt Siemons and Danny Soltys.