Stick save       CHRIS KELLY staff Old Bridge goalie Travis O’Brien gets his stick on a shot during the Knights’ 3-3 tie against Middletown North on Tuesday at the Wall Ice Arena. With the tie, the Knights improved to 2-3-2 on the year, while the Southern White Division Lions improved to 5-0-1. More ... Sports Shorts       University of Rochester senior forward Brian Tuohy has been named to the ESPN The Magazine College Division First Team Academic All-America Team in men’s soccer by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Tuohy is a native of Sayreville. More ... South River program a true work in progress BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       South River head wrestling coach Bobby Young made it clear what his expectations are for his team this winter. “We’re not going to win a lot of dual meets, that’s for sure,” the fifth-year coach said. “We’ll be an exciting tournament team, though. More ... Sports Shorts       On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the East Brunswick Elks conducted its annual Local Hoop Shoot contest. Over 20 area children attended the event, which was held for the third consecutive year at East Brunswick High School. Winners of each category will represent Lodge No. 2370 at the district level Hoop S... More ... Knights take home Ice Breaker team title BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The Old Bridge High School wrestling team opened its campaign by winning Matawan’s Icebreaker Invitational for the second successive season, and coach Brian Garnett is optimistic that his squad can better last season’s 16-6 dual-match record. More ... Karpell hopes to bring glory back to SJV BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer       The St. John Vianney High School girls basketball team is looking to rebound after uncharacteristically failing to qualify for both the state sectional and Shore Conference tournaments. New coach Dawn Karpell, a former SJV player who graduated in 1995, said she will emphasize the defe... More ...