GMCT title in hand, Bears chase state crown Old Bridge tops CBA to reach state semifinal BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       The St. Joseph High School volleyball team knows what it takes to win championships. First and foremost, somewhere along the line, you have to beat East Brunswick. The Falcons got yet another chance to unseat the four-time defending Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament cham... More ... A healing Healing leads RU to Big East title BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer       As Steve Healing of Brick left the mound in the ninth inning at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn on Saturday, he was greeted with a rousing standing ovation. "I was all smiles; guys were hugging me. It took a tremendous weight off my shoulders. More ... Lunkenheimer's four medals pace local athletes BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer       Old Bridge's Allan Lunkenheimer has certainly earned his place among the state's top track stars. The Old Bridge senior put forth a virtuoso performance at the Central Jersey Group IV championships over the weekend to lead his team to a strong second-place showing (72) points behind t... More ... Sports Shorts       The Cheesequake U12 baseball team captured the Old Bridge Mayor's Trophy by winning all three of their games with a combined score of 24-0. While outscoring Madison Park, Old Bridge, and Laurence Harbor Little League, Cheesequake allowed only three hits, while pounding out an outstanding 23, ... More ... Sports Shorts       The Old Bridge Hustlers U12 softball team won its 28th straight game recently by defeating the Lady Yellow Jackets 5-2 in the championship game of the ISA Fast National qualifier at Bert Willis Park in Neptune. The Hustlers went 5-0 over the weekend by defeating the Yellow Jackets, 4-0, Wall ... More ... Anglers hit pay dirt with season's best fishing Ron Nuzzolo Fish On       Capt. Steve from Reel Fantasea Charters, Barnegat Light, reported back-bay fishing remains on fire. Dave Hook, with girlfriend Becky Wilson, was out for nonstop action, snagging large blackfish up to 9 pounds and also caching striped bass as well. More ...