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FISH TALES
(Also known as
Rich Fisher's blog)
Jan. 6, 2011
Here’s to those
who never quit
Before getting to the headline item, I just want to wish a Happy Birthday (two days late) to my wonderful mom, Dianne Fisher. Love ya mom! Good luck in your Super Bowl pools. From what you tell me, they can’t get any worse than the regular season!
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I have some new heroes.
They are athletes I’ve come to respect after a couple of years covering high school swimming (which I never did before this website). You will probably never hear of them by the time they graduate.
At least not for their swimming exploits.
My heroes are the boys and girls who will never be listed in the Top 3 when (if) the results are printed in the paper. Heck, even if they printed all top-five place finishers you wouldn’t see them.
They’re the ones who finish dead last.
By a lot.
Believe me, I am not trying to be witty or sarcastic or smart-assy about this.
It’s one thing for a swimmer at the top of their craft to bust a gut trying to break a record, win a race or, in some cases, win a meet. There’s plenty of adrenaline to push them and the crowd is cheering wildly, whether they can hear it or not.
It’s an entirely different matter when the race is over where points are concerned, and there is just one swimmer still in the pool. Everyone is waiting for that person to touch out so they can get on to the next event.
I’m talking mostly about a distance event since that’s where a swimmer can get behind by a really lot.
And some do. It would be sooo easy for them to just say ‘Heck with this’ and climb out of the pool before their last lap. What the heck, whether they finish or not, they still get the same zero points.
But you know what. They don’t do that. They churn and churn and churn, determined not to give up.
They have the pride and the guts and the conviction to see it through. What doesn’t matter one iota in the grand scheme of the meet, matters to them. They’ve done all the work in practice, they’re sure not going to just give up on it when the actual meet takes place.
To me, there’s something darn heroic about that. I admire the heck out of it.
So next time one of you swimmers is dragging along in last place, thinking no one is watching and that no one cares, just know it's enough that you care.
And keep it up.
It will serve you well later in life.
(Feel free to re-read this during track season, as it is applicable then as well).
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How about Jeff Lurie saying Andy Reid isn’t arrogant?
During his silly Tuesday press conference Lurie said the Eagles season was unacceptable. Well Jeff, nothing in the world is more unacceptable then the ludicrous comment that Reid is not arrogant.
All that was left was for Lurie to say "And he's not overweight either, that's just your perception."
Some day I’m gonna find out just what incriminating pictures Reid has of Lurie.
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Of course, there’s arrogance, and then there’s arrogance.
Tony Mack wants more money.
Seriously? I mean. . .seriously?
There weren’t enough LOLs, ROFLs, LMAOs or LMFAOs in the world to describe how hard I laughed when I read that.
And there won’t be enough oceans in the world to hold Trenton residents’ tears if they actually give it to him.
More money?
Seriously?
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So, the Miami (formerly Florida) Marlins got Carlos Zambrano.
Yikes!
As a Phillies fan, I should fear the Marlins with all the moves they have made.
But I can’t wait to watch how that whole situation blows up down there.
With everyone making their (pick one – bold, fearless, outrageous) predictions for 2012, I’ll give you one that I feel pretty good about. That entire Marlins scene will be the second coming of the chaotic Bronx Zoo made popular by Yankees of the late 1970s.
Only the Marlins won’t win back-to-back titles.
Just look at the recipe for disaster they’ve concocted.
First you have Hanley Ramirez, who’s not the most grounded guy to begin with and who is already upset that he has to move to third base so Jose Reyes can take over.
Ah yes, Jose Reyes. We know about him in these parts. For all we know, he may get a leadoff single on opening day then ask to be removed from the lineup that day and ask to be used only as a ninth-inning defensive replacement or pinch-runner in order to become the first guy to ever bat 1.000 while playing 162 games.
Now they add Zambrano to the mix. Here’s a pitcher who hits teammates with more regularity than he hits the corners. What happens when Reyes has a bad day at the plate and dogs it in the field when Zambrano is pitching?
Ding, ding, ding! There's a right to the jaw, and Reyes is down!
One of Zambarno’s most recent fights with a teammate came against the White Sox, and he and Guillen went out to dinner afterward. Guillen calls Zambrano his friend and several articles state he was a major player in getting the pitcher.
Of course, we’ve all seen how stable Ozzie has been over the years. He has had more bleeped out post-game press conferences on Sports Center than, um, well than anybody! Managerial skills aside, Guillen is about as loose a cannon as there is among managers.
This, my friends, is gonna be a wild scene.
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Sticking with Fish’s Hot Stove Blog for a moment, I’m going to set an over-under number for local baseball announcers.
The number is the same for all three of them – 200. What that means is, I think they are going to do/say the following things once each game, and more than once in at least 38 others.
Here we go:
--John Sterling will make non-Yankee fans puke.
--A bad play will be made by either the Mets or their opponent, and Keith Hernandez will groan and say “You just can’t do that” and be sincerely offended when the game isn’t played correctly. He will do that a lot, cuz the game’s not played correctly a lot.
--Chris Wheeler will note that it was very important that the eighth hitter in the lineup got on base with two outs, assuring that the pitcher won’t have to lead off the next inning. I’ve also set the over-under at 300 that Wheels will discuss the importance of two-out hits; the benefits of getting them and the emotional distress of allowing them.
I’ll take the over on all of them.
Moving onto the national scene, I’ll set the over-under at 3 for FOX’s crack team that no one seems to like:
--Joe Buck will make an exciting call.
--Tim McCarver will make an observation without trying to make it sound like it is the most important thing ever uttered in baseball history.
I’ll take the under on both of them. By a lot.
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NFL playoffs baby. Love ‘em!
The next two weekends are awesome. Championship Sunday is good too, but it’s cool to know you have two playoff games on Saturday and Sunday the next two weeks. And besides, Championship Sunday is starting to bug me with the lavish halftime shows that stretch the game out forever, but not quite as long as the Super Bowl.
I'm sure that now I've made my grievance public, the NFL will quickly move to change things.
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Must have been a wild night in Morgantown Wednesday. About 90 minutes after West Virginia’s basketball team torched Rutgers for 85 points, the Mountaineers football team scored a bowl record 70 against Clemson.
Having been to Morgantown before, I’m willing to bet there were more than a few guys (and girls) doing a shot for every point scored by each . . .and nobody passed out.
I actually covered that basketball game and had to laugh at coach Mike Rice, who I think is doing a nice job and will turn things around if given the chance.
Someone asked Rice how far away the win over No. 10 Florida felt after two straight losses. Rice looked at him and said "That's a good question."
Then he had an expression as if he were going to give a well thought out answer, and he just kind of muttered on word: "Far." Sometimes less is better. That pretty much told the tale.
Dec. 31, 2011
Happy OLD Year!
Also: What to watch
for this winter season
OK, here it is, New Year’s Eve, and I’m supposed to wish everyone a happy New Year.
Well, I’m not.
The old year isn’t over yet. It has worked hard for us. It is still here. It is gasping out its last breath, saying “Do not forsake me yet, I’m still 2011.”
And yet, all we are doing is saying Happy New year.
Well not me, dammit!
I have sympathy for the Old Year, which gets cut short with all these new year’s greetings. The poor guy (girl? I dunno. What gender is a year?) is trying to hang around for all it’s worth. It’s got nothing after this. There will never be 2011 yet. This is it.
And yet we’re shoving the poor guy (girl?) out the door before he’s (she’s?) even used up.
Well forget that!
I’m here to stand up for the Old Year!
To all you faithful Fish4Scores readers, I wish you a very Happy Old Year!
See me tomorrow, and you’ll get a Happy New Year. But not until then. I hate pushy years that want to be wished before their time.
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Anyway, with that out of the way, I guess this is where people like myself are supposed to write about the year in review, everything that happened in Hamilton Township sports over the past year, blah blah blah.
Well, I’m not doing that either.
You all know what happened this past year. It’s not like its three decades ago where I have to remind you what occurred (not that I could). It’s one lousy year. If you can’t remember what happened between last January and this January, well then, there’s no sense me even writing it down cuz you won’t remember that either.
So no, there is no year in review.
What I will do, is thank everyone who continues to make this possible.
I am happy to report that Fish4Scores is booming as far as visits. We continue to set records each and every month for new people coming to this site, and are starting to be considered the main source of legitimate information for people who follow Hamilton sports.
More and more coaches have realized that this is a good space to promote their teams and are sending in results. People are actually complaining about some things, which is a sure-fire way to realize you’ve arrived!
So, I really have to thank all of you that come to this site and who continue to encourage me that it is worth doing.
Secondly, I have to thank the sponsors, who provide financial support so I can dole out small cash tokens to the photographers and writers who help me out. I can’t tell you how much the support has meant as we are now in our third year. You are to be commended as true supporters of Hamilton sports and I hope the people who come to this site support your businesses.
And then there is the wave of parent photographers who contribute out of the goodness of your heart. You are the best! I’m afraid to start naming everyone because the last time I did that, I left people out. But you all know who you are and believe me you are as important to this site as anyone.
I could write the next Gettysburg Address but no one would even come here to read it if it weren’t for the photos that attract people here. (actually, I could never write the next Gettysburg Address. . .I don’t have the beard for it. But you get the idea).
And of course, I have to thank my main guys who have been indispensable – Ken Weingartner, John Blaine, Mike Dill and Dennis Symons Jr. You guys are simply the best.
Finally, I have to thank my good buddy Jim “Jules” Giglio, who lets me bust his chops unmercifully on this site, all with a laugh. Love ya brotha!
So Happy Old Year everybody! Enjoy!
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Here’s hoping Steinert and Hamilton are allowed to go to a different holiday tournament other than the ESCIT next year. And yes, I do mean “allowed” since their hand has been played for them the past two years in typical township fashion.
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Things to watch for this coming winter:
*The Swamp Rats!
*Steinert girls’ basketball. Bryan Rogers’ teams always improve.
*Jared Staub.
*Steinert swimming, especially the boys’ team.
*Nottingham boys’ basketball, which has some of the best young talent in the CVC.
*Steinert wrestling. Don’t be fooled by an 0-3 start.
*Joe Michel.
*Mike “The Voice of the Spartans” Hastings returning behind the mike after a scary bout with tonsillitis. Get well Stinger!
*Rob Nosari suffering an extreme identity crisis as he teaches/coaches at Nottingham but fills in for Hastings as Steinert’s “Voice”
*Lisa Mazukewicz.
*More people asking Brian Giallella why he’s called “The Chef.”
*Griffin Hutton.
*Tom Hoglen gnashing his teeth during a tense NFC final between the Saints and Packers.
*Mike Papero filling in flawlessly for a wilted Hoges as “Voice of the Hornets” if the Pack goes down.
*Ryan “Roll Tide” Larkin backing out of her commitment to Alabama and heading to Bridgeport after LSU wins BCS Bowl. Ryan vows to become the first Larkin to ever set foot in Bridgeport library.
*Rick Taylor providing an intimidating security presence at Nottingham events, while Wes “The Media Mogul” Kirkpatrick takes his picture and Joe Demyon takes Wes’s picture.
*Steinert grad Rob Riley reffing a big time college basketball game on TV.
*Jack DeStefano running Hamilton Little Lads Basketball for the zillionth straight year. We need more like him.
*Dan Caruso picking out patterns for his wedding. Congratulations Dan and Nicole!
*Jim “Jules” Giglio maintaining the same hairstyle for the 44th straight year.
*Lots of JV and freshman basketball results. OK, that’s not a definite. But if you are a supporter of those teams, make sure results are submitted! *Dr. Joe Tobias, a former Steinert JV baseball legend, landing a plumb role as a cartoon voice in “The Family Guy”
*A bunch of other stuff that I can’t really think of right now. But look for it!
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Who won the 5 Points/East State Street Extension/Whitehorse Circle/Nottingham Fire Co. Bowl? Oh wait, that’s not being added 'til next year, sorry.
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Apologies to all my friends (about 6 of which read this blog) for not sending Christmas cards out for a second straight year. But Fish4Scores chores have kept me so busy that I just wasn’t able to do it the way I like.
And by that, I mean I don’t want to send the same family picture to everyone with no signature, or a card that just has my signature.
I like to personalize each card to let everyone know I’m thinking specifically of them during the season. If I can’t do that, than it ain’t worth sending.
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Well, I’m happy to report that Rich Giallella paid off his bet to Vince Ardery after Steinert beat Neptune in the CJ III football game. Ardery and his lovely wife Barb enjoyed a JoJo’s pizza, courtesy of Richie G.
“Vince wanted to pay since his team won,” Giallella said. “But I said no, a bet is a bet.”
Rumor has it, however, that when Ardery tried to order the pie with sausage and mushrooms, that got nixed.
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Giants-Dallas? Who to pick? Going by Tony Romo’s track record in big games, the Giants. Going by the fact that nothing in the NFL ever plays out like it’s supposed to, Dallas. Or the Giants. Or Dallas.
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John Giordano where were you!?!?!?
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Obado, Riese sign on the dotted line 
Steinert senior quarterback Adam Riese is all smiles as he signs his Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play for the University of New Hampshire. Enjoying the day in the Steinert media center are (front row, from left) father Steve, Adam, mother Beth (back row) Spartan coach Dan Caruso, guidance counselor Frank Gatto and brother Jamie (Photo by Mike Dill/purchase photos at michaeldillphotography.com). 
Nottingham's Esayah Obado is flanked by his supporters as he signs his Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play for Delaware STate University. In attendance at Nottingham's library are (front row, from left) Athletic Director Dee Taylor, sister Faith, Esayah, mosther Christine, mentor John Stetzick; (back row) Nottingham coach Jon "Big Dawg" Adams and Principal Mike Giambelluca (Photo by Mary Malone).
After a record-setting career at Nottingham, Esayah Obado will sign on Wednesday to accept a full scholarship to play football at Delaware State (Photo by Dennis Symons/purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Jan. 31 Football Letter of Intent Eve
Obado gets reward he deserves from Delaware State
Steinert's Adam Riese gave himself an unforgettable birthday present when he decided to sign with the University of New Hampshire on his 18th birthday (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Jan. 31 Football Letter of Intent Eve
Riese is headed for FCS powerhouse New Hampshire
Dan Caruso gives his toughest post-game talk in four years as a head coach as a group of dejected Spartans lament after coming so close to winning a Central Jersey Group III championship (Photo by Mike Dill/purchase photos at michaeldillphotography.com).
Dec. 3 CJ III State Final Football
Steinert didn't win championship but played like champs
The thrill of playing at Rutgers dulled by tough defeat
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Today's THE DAY!!!!
Good luck Spartans!
Video: Steinert football coach, captains discuss season and Neptune
Steinert's football team hopes to blowing the winningest note in school history sometime on Saturday evening, and Principal Kelly Mattis said the school is buzzing with exctiement as the CJ III championship game draws near (Photo by Michael Dill/purchase photos at michaeldillphotography.com).
Dec. 2 CJ III State Football Final
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Prinicipal Kelly Mattis Gives Her Take
Spartans have been solid citizens and good for morale
Neptune's multi-talented quarterback Jaheem Woods signifies that he has just scored one of his four of his four touchdowns against Colts Neck in the Fliers 26-21 victory on Nov. 5. Much like Steinert’s Adam Riese, Woods presents a challenge with his arm and legs for the Spartans this Saturday (Photo by Peter Ackerman/Staff Photographer/Asbury Park Press/purchase photo.
Nov. 30 CJ III State Final Football
Neptune and its coach know all about playoff success
Bob Ziegler, along with his lifelong friend Mike Costello, have pointed Steinert's football team in the right direction as defensive and offensive coordinators.
Nov. 30 CJ III State Final Football
Costello, Ziegler the link between Steinert playoff eras
Nov. 30 CJ III Video Roundtable Discussion
Caruso and his captains talk about season and Neptune
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is one of numerous well-known Steinert alumni who are on the Spartan bandwagon when it comes to this Saturday's CJ III championship game against Rutgers. Justice Alito and several other high-profile former Spartans were happy to share their words of support to the Spartans with Fish4Scores.
Nov. 29 CJ III State Final Football
Esteemed alumni, township leaders and former coaches send shout-outs to Spartans as big game approaches
Steinert sophomore place kicker Barri Deptula, with the help of her right-hand (foot?) man Tyler Zandemenego, has been a PAT-producing machine in Steinert's drive to the CJ III state championship game (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 28 CJ II State Final Football
When it comes to kicking PATs, Spartans say 'You go girl!'
Nottingham's Ayoub Kamara turned Notre Dame's world upside down after scoring this touchdown on Nottingham's opening drive of the game. Unfortunately for the 'Stars it didn't last as ND rallied for a victory (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 25 Football
Nottingham comes up short in season finale at ND
Thanksgiving was a day to wave the Spartan flag with pride as Steinert scored its most points ever against Hamilton in taking a 40-22 victory over its arch-rivals (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Football Notebook/Photos
Riese and Stroman prove their worth in Township battle
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Jordan Dunn takes off with a 63-yard touchdown catch to give Steinert a 6-0 lead en route to a 40-22 win over Hamilton in Thursday's Thanksgiving tilt (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr/purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 24 Football
Steinert's first-half eruption leads to big win over West
Check back Friday for videos, more stories and photos
Rest assured, everyone on Steinert will have their eyes on Hamilton's Bret Stroman Thursday, as the Hornets running back enters the Thanksgiving war with 1,144 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. (Photo by Donna Brihn).
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Football Preview
It's heeeeere! Steinert-Hamilton: Round 53
This year's game is for more than just bragging rights
Q&A with Hornet players about taking on Green & White
Q&A with Spartan players concerning their oldest rivals
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Jordan Dunn and the Spartans need not make plans for Dec. 3, as they have a late afternoon engagement in Piscataway (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
NJSIAA CENTRAL JERSEY GROUP III TITLE GAME
Steinert vs. Neptune, Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.
At Rutgers Stadium, Piscataway, N.J.
BE THERE!
Steinert's Jeff Mattonnelli takes off for some yards during Friday night's win over Woodbridge, which Mattonelli termed "crazy." (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 19 CJ III Football Playoffs
Latest Steinert win came against very formidable foe
Steinert quarterback Adam Riese celebrates his third-quarter touchdown run with lineman Mike Remboski (72) during the Spartans 32-27 victory over Woodbridge in the CJ III semifinals Friday night (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos at jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 18 CJ III Football Playoffs
Steinert moves within one win of CJ III championship
Click for play-by-play highlights of Woodbridge-Steinert CJ III game
Whether he's pulling upfield or firing straight ahead, Shaiful Ali (54) and his fellow offensive linemen will be trying to open holes for Adam Riese and his running backs when Steinert invades Woodbridge Friday night for a Central Jersey Group III semifinal (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 18 CJ III Football Playoffs
Steinert looking to make more history at Woodbridge
Head coach Dan Caruso (left) and quarterback Adam Riese both took over their roles in 2008 and have grown together to help Steinert's football team reach new levels this season (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 17 CJ III Football Playoffs
Caruso-Riese relationship has aided Steinert's success
The aggressive play of senior linebacker Kazier John (33) has energized a Steinert defense that has played a major role in getting the Spartans into Friday's CJ III semifinal game at Woodbridge (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr/purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 17 CJ III Football Playoffs
Spartans 'D' went from a question to a strength this year
Nov. 7-14 12th Man TD Club
Kamara, Mostrangeli honored for their special efforts
We gathered as many players as possible for a Sunday afternoon photo shoot, as the entire Steinert varsity football team is the Fish4Scores Athlete of the Week after its history making win on Friday night (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 13 Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week
Steinert football team beat Wall, Shore and history
Hamilton's Javed James goes through a nice hole en route to a sizable gain during the Hornets NJSIAA consolation game with Brick Township Saturday (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Nov. 12 NJSIAA CJ III Consolation Football
Brick Twp. stages second-half rally to overtake Hamilton
Nottingham gets past Hopewell behind Obado TDs 
Keon White's 60-yard touchdown run to start the third quarter pretty much solidified Steinert's 19-7 win over Wall in Friday night's CJ III playoff game, which gave the Spartans their first playoff victory in school history (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr/purchase photos at www.dennissymons.com).
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Adam Riese will be lining up behind center for his third straight CJ III playoff game when the Spartans visit Wall Friday night (Photo by Dennis Symons/purchase photos at www.dennissymons.com).
Spartans football team looks to scale Wall in CJ III playoff
Nov. 7 Football
Spartans travel to Wall for first-round playoff game
Nov. 7: For the second straight year a Hamilton Township team gets Wall in a first-round Central Jersey Group III football playoff game. The Spartans visit the Shore Conference team for a 7 p.m. game Friday. Check Fish4Scores later in the week for game preview.
Nottingham will host Hopewell Valley at 1 p.m. in a Saturday consolation game, while Hamilton West hosts Brick at 11 a.m.
With Saquan Hampton leading the way, Troy Scales (3) returns his second interception of the game against Princeton, which sealed Nottingham's 42-28 victory. Scales made two huge late defensive plays to keep Nottingham in the lead (Photo by Mary "Mom" Malone).
Nov. 5 Football
Late heroics tip Scales in 'Stars favor against Princeton
Tyler Zandomenego looks for running room against West Windsor-Plainsboro South during Saturday's Senior Day game at Steinert. (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 5 Football
WW-PS takes advantage of flat Steinert in big showdown
Little goes right for Hamilton in loss at Rancocas Valley
Late heroics tip Scales in 'Stars favor against Princeton
Check back for photos of Nottingham-Princeton game
Steinert's Dean Lucchesi (29) and Jeff Mattonelli would love nothing more than to make this celebration pale in comparison to what they could have if they gain a playoff-clinching win over once-beaten West Windsor-Plainsboro South Saturday (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Nov. 4 Football Previews
Spartans in Game of the Year; 'Stars and West must win
Oct. 31 Football
Hamilton's Stern earns TD Club's O-Lineman of Week
Steinert's AJ Mostrangeli (left) and Jordan Dunn display their Fish4Scores shirts and JoJo's gift cards after being named this week's JoJo's Tavern/Fish4Scores.com Athlete(s) of the week along with Sam Park, who was unavailable for the picture (Photo by Rich Fisher).
Oct. 30 JoJo's/Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week
Clutch plays, lockdown coverage key to big Steinert win
Hamilton's Bret Stroman tries to keep his feet and gain some yards during Hamilton's 6-0 win over Trenton in Saturday's bizarre October snowstorm. Stroman finished with 139 yards (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 29 Football
OT win over Trenton makes Hornets feel snow good
Nottingham linebacker Stuart Hasty tracks down Rancocas Valley's Deshawn Jones during Saturday's game in Mount Holly. The 'Stars stifled Jones but couldn't stop the Devils (Photo by Mary Malone).
Oct. 29 Football
Nottingham playoff hopes crippled with loss at RV
No matter what side you were looking at it from, it was a happy band of Steinert players listening to their coach's post-game speeches after the Spartans topped Notre Dame, 21-10, Friday night for their first win in Lawrenceville since 1997 (Photos by Ryan "Roll Tide" Larkin).
Oct. 28 Football
Spartans topple Notre Dame for sixth straight victory
Motivated Steinert receivers show everyone just how good they are
Jameel Bailey and Nottingham hope to reach out and pluck a big win at Rancocas Valley Saturday (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 28 Football Previews
Steinert visits ND, 'Stars at RV, West welcomes Trenton
Nottingham's Obado, Steinert's Ali 12th Man honorees
Esayah Obado had his eyes wide open against Trenton Saturday, as he produced four touchdowns and over 250 yards of total offense to earn JoJo's/Fish4Scores Athlete of the Week honors (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 23 JoJo's Tavern/Fish4Scores Athlete of the Week
After a long wait Obado returns to form against Trenton
Nottingham Super Soph Jameel Bailey catches one of his two touchdown passes against Trenton in the Northstars 28-6 win Saturday (Photo by John Blaine/puchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 22 Football
Nottingham's early outburst enough to throttle Trenton
Steinert safety Eddie Ashley puts a hit on West Windsor North's Tyrone Parker during Saturday's game in which the Spartans allowed just 25 yards of offense (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 22 Football
Mattonelli runs wild as Steinert pays back WW-P North
Hamilton's Michael Craig tries to slow down WW-P South quarterback Christopher Evans during the Pirates big win over the Hornets Saturday (Photo by Mike Dill/purchase photos by e-mailing michaeldillphotography.com).
Oct. 22 Football
Undefeated WWP South too much for Hamilton to handle
Ayoub Kamara and Nottingham hope to catch that winning feeling as they come off a bye week and host Trenton Saturday (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 21 Football Previews: Week 6
'Stars host Trenton, West at WWPS, Steinert hosts WWPN
Steinert quarterback Adam Riese displays his Fish4Scores t-shirt while accepting his complimenatry JoJo's gift card from waitress Lauren Mulryne after being named the JoJo's Tavern/Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week (Photo by Rich Fisher).
Oct. 16 JoJo's/Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week
Riese's value went beyond stats in latest Steinert win
Jeff Mattonelli dives forward for a few extra yards after making one of his three catches in Steinert's win at Trenton Saturday (Photo by Mary Malone).
Oct. 15 Football
Steinert starts fast and never looks back against Trenton
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After having a week off, Steinert's Jeff Mattonelli (3) and Vanel Dossous hope to resume celebrating victories as they visit Trenton Saturday (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Oct. 14 Football Preview
After week of upheaval, Steinert ready for some football
Wroway Williams dives for extra yardage while getting hit by West Windsor-South's Ryan Richards during Thursday's game at South (Photo by Mary Malone)
Oct. 6 Football
Big plays by WW-P South send Northstars down to defeat
Hamilton falls to Northern Burlington, 27-21, in overtime
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Hamilton's Steve Clayton (right) and Nottingham's Matt Hedden and Michael Olmeda (68) are ready for some Thursday football as the Northstars visit West Windsor-Plainsboro South and the Hornets head for Northern Burlington in a night game (Photo by Donna Brihn).
Oct. 5 Football Previews
'Stars visit unbeaten WWP-South, Hornets invade NBC
The hard-hitting blocking of veteran lineman Zach Baker (66) earned the Nottingham senior this week's 12th Man TD Club Offensive Lineman of the Week (Photo by Donna Brihn)
Baker shakes defenders to earn 12th Man Club honors 
Ruben Desane takes a shot from a WW-P North defensive back after making a sizable game in Hamilton West's 47-0 Homecoming victory Saturday. Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Oct. 1 Football
Steinert defense rebounds, West takes care of business
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While Luke Westerberg (9) and Nottingham will try and bounce back from their first loss of the season against Lawrence Saturday, Jordan Williams and Hamilton will try and hold on to a winning streak that is three games and counting against West Windsor-Plainsboro North (Photo by Donna Brihn).
Sep. 30 Football
Township trio meet 0-3 teams better than their records
Ruben Desane, who rushed for 69 yards in Saturday's win over Nottingham, picks up 30 of them here as he rumbles into the endzone to give the Hornets a 14-0 first-half lead. Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Sep. 24 Football
Hamilton snaps Brawl losing streak with win over 'Stars
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Adam Riese heads into the endzone for one of the seven touchdowns he was involved with during Saturday's win over Lawrence. To see the aftermath of Riese's score, click the link below (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Sep. 24 Football
Riese amasses 396 yards, 7 TDs in Spartans victory
Members of Nottingham's football team await their coach's instructions during Thursday's practice, as they prepare for Saturday's always-unpredictable Backyard Brawl at Hamilton (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Sep. 23 Football Previews
Hamilton-Nottingham rivalry wonderfully unpredictable
Coming off first victory, Steinert travels to Lawrence
Stroman and Hedden earn 12th Man TD Club honors
Hamilton West senior running back/safety displays his complimentary Fish4Scores t-shirt and JoJo's Tavern gift card after being named the JoJo's/Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week (Photo by Rich Fisher).
Sep. 18 Fish4Scores.com/JoJo's Athlete of the Week
Stroman plagued Lawrence from both sides of the football
And just what is Hamilton receiver Damar Russell looking and reaching for during Saturday's game at Lawrence? Click on the link below and we promise to show and tell you (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Sep. 17 Football
Stroman's 353 total yards pace Hamilton past Cardinals
Steinert gets past Rancocas Valley as Riese runs wild
With the grass flying, Ayoub Kamara (right) hauls in a touchdown pass from Esayah Obado during Saturday's win over Hightstown (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at www.dennissymons.com).
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Linebacker Willie Leach, shown here sacking Hightstown quarterback, and the Hornets will play their second straight road game to start the season when they visit Lawrence Saturday morning. Nottingham will try and get the same kind of pressure on Kollman when they host the Rams (Photo by Donna Brihn).
Sep. 16 Football Previews
Steinert on rebound, West visits Cards, 'Stars host Rams
Nottingham senior center Matt Hedden sports his complementary Fish4Scores t-shirt while accepting his gift card from Jo Jo's Jamie Jones after being named the JoJo's Tavern/Fish4Scores.com Athlete of the Week (Photo by Ken Weingartner).
Sep. 12 Fish4Scores.com/JoJo's Athlete of the Week
Hedden a welcome Matt on Northstars offensive line
Steinert's Jeff Mattonelli hurdles into the endzone to cap an 11-yard touchdown reception from Adam Riese in the third quarter of Saturday's Klockner Klash. Nottingham's Stuart Hasty (52) and Troy Scales are in pursuit (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr. /purchase photos at dennissymons.com).
Sep. 10 Football
Nottingham survives Steinert in opening-day thriller
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With Bret Stroman (16) providing a shield and intended receiver Kevin Lenart on the ground, Hamilton's Gregory Williams clutches his game-sealing interception in the Hornets 28-22 victory at Hightstown Friday night (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at dennissymons.com.)
Sep. 9 Football
Stroman leads Hornets to exciting opening-night win
Steinert quarterback Adam Riese will be one of the game's key figures when the Spartans open the season by hosting Nottingham in the always-exciting Klockner Klash (Photo by Dennis Symons Jr./purchase photos at www.dennissymons.com).
Sep. 9 Football Previews-Week 1
West at Hightstown tonight; Steinert-Nottingham Saturday
Quarterback match-up adds zest to the Klockner Klash
Dennis "The Manster" Hernandez, shown here blocking a punt during a preseason scrimmage, and Billy Churchman (in background) will be key figures for Nottingham's football team this year (Photo by Wes "Media Mogul" Kirkpatrick).
Sep. 7 Football Previews
Hamilton confident it can replace graduation losses
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With Obado leading the way Northstars look for success
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Winning attitude, seasoned offense should help Spartans
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Gonzalez, Young win inaugural Rossi Scholarship awards
Nottingham's Zak Baker (above) tosses a tractor tire while Northstar Kevin Menus (below) gets ready to hoist some kettle bells at the recent CVC Lineman Challenge at Notre Dame High School. Notre Dame won the event, while Steinert took second and Nottingham was third. Hamilton West and Hopewell Valley also competed (Photos by Mary "Mom" Malone).
With his coach the Big Dawk smiling in the background, Nottingham's Robert Wiggs proudly displays his Sunshine Classic MVP trophy after catching six passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns at The College of New Jersey Thursday (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Wiggs earns MVP honors as East wins Sunshine Classic
The Hamilton Township players, all 17 strong, along with the three high school head coaches and some assistants, gathered as one big happy family after helping the East win its fourth straight Sunshine Classic Thursday night (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Township made its presence felt all over the football field
It was a happy family gathering for the Williams's Thursday as they celebrate Hamilton West senior Jamie "Deuce" Williams' (red hat) signing for a full football scholarship at Stony Brook University (Photo courtesy of Hamilton High West)
June 2 Football
Williams accepts a full ride to Stony Brook University
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The Colonial Valley Conference’s Player of the Year recently made his decision as Nottingham receiver Robert Wiggs signed to continue his football career and education at Wesley College in Delaware. Participating in the signing celebration were (front row, from left) guidance counselor Jon Schwartz, English teacher Lauren Niewender, Wiggs, grandfather Robert Wiggs and mother Pat Wiggs; (back row) coach Jon “Big Dawg” Adams and academic advisor Tony Piscotta (Photo by Wes “Media Mogul” Kirkpatrick).
Hamilton's Christian Sanchez (56), Yvens Dessalines (5) and Steve Joseph (3) were all named as defensive players for next month's Sunshine Football Classic (Photo by Donna Brihn).
May 19 Sunshine Football Classic
Township players comprise 42 percent of East's roster
Those Iowa cornfields better look out because a Tank is steamrolling through the state next fall as Nottingham senior Tom "Tank" Ingra (seated, at left) recently signed to continue his education and football career at the University of Dubuque. Looking on is his mother Pat, 'Stars coach Jon Adams and academic advisor Tony Piscotta (Photo by Wes "Media Mogul" Kirkpatrick).
Several more college football programs will be getting some ’Star power as four more Nottingham players gathered for a photo to celebrate their decisions. Sitting in the front are Robert Wiggs (Wesley College, Del.) and Ken Aboasu, who will join teammate Andy Vital at Pace University in New York. In the rear, flanked by coach Jon “Big Dawg” Adams and academic advisor Tony Piscotta, are Justin Capiello and Robert Pressley-Harris, who will be teammates at Lycoming in Pennsylvania (Photo by West “Media Mogul” Kirkpatrick). 
Flanked by his sister Gennie, on the left, and his mother Avigne and brother Roodinz, Nottingham’s Andy Vital is happy to sign a letter of intent to play football at Division II Pace University in New York (Photo by Wes “Media Mogul” Kirkpatrick).
Mar. 19 Football
Pace’s vital signs show improvement as Vital signs
Nottingham holding 2nd Annual Alumni vs. Pros basketball fundraiser
Hamilton senior Emanuel Kromah, shown pressuring Steinert's Adam Riese on Thanksgiving, received one of New Jersey's biggest honors this past week when he was named a member of the South team for the June North-South All-Star Football Classic (Photo by Donna Brihn).
Mar. 11 Football
Kromah to play in NJ North-South All-Star Classic
Nottingham lineman Patrick Swisher is one of three township players who will be honored at Sunday's DelVal Scholar-Leader-Athlete Dinner at the Princeton Hyatt, along with township resident John McKenna for his special contributions (Photo by Wes "Media Mogul" Kirkpatrick).
Mar. 10 Football
Franks, Swisher, Donnell to be honored at DelVal dinner
Nottingham's Esayah Obado and his mom, Christine, display the "Super 100" plaque Obado received for being named one of the Top 100 junior football players in New Jersey at the NJ Football Coaches' Association dinner at the Pines Manor in Edison. Obado threw for 24 touchdowns, ran for three more and became just the third player in Mercer County history to throw for over 2,000 yards in a season (Photo by Wes "Media Mogul" Kirkpatrick). 
Flanked by some of the most important people in his life during his rise from the depths to playing college football, Nottingham senior Chris Burton prepares to sign with Citrus Junior College in the Nottingham library Thursday afternoon. Participating in the celebration are (front row, from left) uncle George Hafesh, Burton, mom Florence Wood, mentor/friend Sam Jones and guidance counselor Phil Tenaglia; (back row) teacher Dave Perry, friend/officer Clarence Stockton, Northstars coach Jon Adams, PR director Tony Piscotta, Nottingham Principal Mike Giambelluca and cousin Sean Evert (Photo by Wes "Media Mogul" Kirkpatrick).
Feb. 4 Football
Burton rises from 'deep hole' to realize his college dream
Father of NFL linebacker makes major impact on Burton's life
Flanked by his dad, Mamadee (left) and his mom Angie, Hamilton West senior Emmanuel Kromah signs his letter of intent to play football at Youngstown State University next year. Hornets coach Tom Hoglen was also part of the festivities (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Feb. 2 Football
Hamilton's Kromah signs with storied Youngstown
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Members of Nottingham's football team await their coach's instructions during Thursday's practice, as they prepare for Saturday's always-unpredictable Backyard Brawl at Hamilton (Photo by John Blaine/purchase photos by e-mailing jbsportsphoto@aol.com).
Sep. 23 Football Previews
Hamilton-Nottingham rivalry wonderfully unpredictable
Coming off first victory, Steinert travels to Lawrence
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