Top-seeded Holmdel falls to Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs shut down Hornets offensive attack BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       Ask most people around the Shore about the Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School football team, and the vast majority of them will immediately mention quarterback Matt Wassel and senior wideout Ryan Kirchner. And for good reason, as the Wassel-to- Kirchner combination has been one of the most pr... More ... Colts, Caseys run well at X-country MOC BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer       The New Jersey high school cross country season concluded Saturday with some small wins for area teams. Christian Brothers Academy did not add on to its state record for NJSIAA Meet of Champions wins (15), but, the Colts did come up with their best team average of the year at Holmdel Park, 16:50.... More ... Long Branch cruises to a big victory over Monroe 39-7 blowout sets up state title game for Green Wave BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent       It didn't take long for the Monroe Falcons to realize they were overmatched on Saturday. Facing Long Branch in the Central Jersey Group III semifinal in Matawan, the Falcons knew they would need to step up their defense to slow down one of the state's most versatile and dynamic offensive attacks. More ... Fish On Locals having trouble getting any bites RON NUZZOLO       It's the time of the year when the weather and the bass bite never seem to fall into place. Anglers find it hard to pick a day when the weather will cooperate. The bass will hit green one day and yellow the next. Clams, eels, jigs, troll - what do you use, or do you just try everything? More ... Sports Shorts       The Rutgers University Men's Basketball program, under the leadership of second-year head coach Fred Hill, today announced that Mike Rosario (Jersey City, N.J./St. Anthony's), Christian Morris (Bronx, N.Y./South Kent School) and Patrick Jackson (Brooklyn, N.Y./Boys & Girls) have signed National... More ...