High School Swimming:
Township dispatches Camden Catholic

By Rod Smith
SJSports Staff Writer

Mon 12/22 - GTT - Washington Twp. vs. Camden Catholic

Washington Township's second meet of the season saw the Minutemen at full strength after an opening loss to Triton at which several premier Twp. swimmers, tapering for an upcoming USS meet, did not swim. Tonight, however, the Minutemen avenged their reputation as last year's Division Champs and soundly dispatched a strong Camden Catholic team 105-80.
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High School Swimming:
Mustangs Break THREE School Records !!!

By Rod Smith
SJSports Staff Writer

Mon 12/22 - GTT - Triton vs. Cumberland

Coach Gorsky was ecstatic at his swimmers' performance against an undermanned Cumberland team in the Mustangs 117-68 victory. Three school records were toppled in the 200 medley relay, the 200 IM and the 500 free. Helen Schumacher won the 200 IM with a new record of 2:25.74; Greg Heubach won the 500 free and set a new school mark at 5:45.17; and the medley relay team of Owen Gigliot, Jodi Ambrose, Jered Stanley and John Hugan set the new record at 2:04.85, knocking over 3 seconds off the old mark.
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High School Ice Hockey:
Yes!! Washington Township Does Have An Ice Hockey Team

By Rick Murro
SJSports Special Correspondent

In fact, Township has 4 ice hockey teams. Three teams play in the South Jersey High School Ice Hockey League and 1 team represents the Middle School. The High school teams consist of a Varsity, JVA and JVB squad which play against some of the best teams in Southern New Jersey area. Teams such as Eastern, Shawnee, Clearview and Cherry Hill just to name a few, comprise a very competitive league. Over the past 3 years the Township Varsity squad has gone deep into the playoffs winning the 1996 SJHSIHL (South Jersey High School Ice Hockey League) championship and reaching the finals twice. The 1996 JVB team captured the 1996-1997 Wilmington Tournament Championship last winter. Currently the Varsity, JVA and JVB are atop their respective divisions.
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High School Basketball:
Washington Township Rolls Over Edgewood

Friday, December 19, 1997

By Art Redd
SJSports Staff Writer

Washington Township went into Edgewood on opening day to follow their game plan which Coach Costa had scripted for them. Her team did exactly that and defeated the Eagles. Township had an extreme height advantage and dominated the boards on both ends.
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Team Profile:
Seniors Are Edgewood's Strength

By James Vacca
SJSports Staff Writer

The Edgewood girls' indoor track team has eight returning starters this season. Seniors Ohlaysha Gonzalez, Christina Matthews, and Lanae Thomas all won honors last year and are looking to add to their accomplishments. The three captains, along with their coach Rob Ayers, believe they may have one of the strongest teams in the conference. Look for the lady Eagles to have a great season.

Team Profile:
Edgewood's Enthusiasm Overcomes Inexperience

By James Vacca
SJSports Staff Writer

The Edgewood girls' basketball team is looking forward to their upcoming season. Although the majority of the team is inexperienced, coach Dave Ernst believes their enthusiasm for the game could help them be a spoiler. Look for captains Sayra Minatee, Lisa Mohrmann, and Isabel Williams to play an important role in the team's success. The biggest challenges the girls will face in their conference will be Triton, Cherry Hill West, and Cherokee.