Allie Simon and Kaitlyn Houser – Contributor and Sports Editor
On May 5, 2010 the Monmouth Regional lacrosse team played Homdel High School. During this game junior Tara Patti scored her 100th goal, a feat that comes only with many hours of practice off the field, dedication during the game, and of course, a certain amount [...]

Kaitlyn Houser – Sports Editor
Fantasy football, March Madness, even the World Series; the end of a season means the start of playoffs, and eventually, the game or series of games that determine that year’s champions. It also means the beginning of predictions made by fans as to which team will come out on top. In [...]

Sarah Cobuzzi – Opinions Editor
With the start of spring training and the start of baseball season around the corner, here are some quirky facts that even sports enthusiasts might not know.
37: The height in feet of the Green Giant at Fenway Park.
73: The record number of homeruns in a season set by Barry Bonds.
1914: The [...]

Chantal Clarke, Maiy Elbery, and Kaitlyn Houser – Staff Writers and Sports Editor
Theresa Hauge

Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Goalie
Years: Five years
Favorite Part of the Sport: It’s a fast-paced and physical sport
Song stuck in your head: “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train
Influences: My Parents
Idol: Ella Fitzgerald
Justin Houng
Sport: Varsity Baseball
Position: Left field
Years played: Four
Favorite quote: “Adversity causes some men to break [...]

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Chantal Clarke – Staff Writer
Goodbye gold, hello goals. Now that the Winter Olympics passed, a new world tournament is starting. This June, South Africa will host the Fédération Internationale de Football Association [FIFA] World Cup, a tournament in which various countries meet in one place to show who is boss and play [...]

Lauren Mooney – Staff Writer
A little under two years ago NBA referee Tim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison and a $500,000 fine. His crime? Abusing the knowledge that came with his referee position for personal gain. Donaghy knew which referees would officiate various games, was aware of the [...]

Chris Hoppe – Contributor
On January 27, 2010 the Winter X-Games began in Aspen, CO. This was the 14th annual Winter X-Games also known as WX14. Some of the major events held during the competition were Snowboard X, a four person race to the bottom of a set track, Skier X, a four person race similar [...]

Kaitlyn Houser – Sports Editor
Surrounded by throngs of people, two individuals were rolling ground, throwing punches left and right. When they are finally pulled apart, one has a gash on his face and the other’s arm is bleeding. Sounds like just another day at Monmouth Regional, right? Wrong. Although similar, it is actually a common [...]

Sarah Cobuzzi – Opinions Editor
Biathlon: A winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Haley Johnson:
Birthday: 12/08/1981
Hometown: Lake Placid, New York
What she has to say: “The gains I make in these current weeks [of training] will help me race faster over the next month and are a part of the step process towards racing well [...]