Redbirds soar into role of national champions Junior Midgets and Midgets recognized for stellar season BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer       UPPER FREEHOLD - The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't stop most of themembers of theAllentown Redbirds Midgets and Junior Midgets from attending the Jan. 17 Township Committee meeting to receive recognition for their triumphs in the national championships this year. More ... New Egypt boys hoops fighting to make postseason With 7-7 record, Warriors need to step up before qualifying deadline BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer       As the deadline for qualifying for the state tournament creeps closer, the New Egypt High School boys basketball team finds itself battling for its playoff life. With an overall record of 7-7, the Warriors need to put forth a huge effort thisweek to get and stay above the .500mark. More ... Warriors wrestling in the midst of a strong season BY MIKE WHITE Staff Writer       When the New Egypt High School wrestling team graduated nine seniors from last year's squad, coach Kevin English was concerned about the lack of experience and leadership. English wasn't sure who was going to emerge and direct a young squad into the 2007-08 campaign. He was hoping to have one or ... More ... To our readers       Items for Sports Shorts may be e-mailed to sports@gmnews.com. They also may be faxed to (732) 780-4192 or mailed to the attention of the Sports Coordinator: Greater Media Newspapers, P.O. Box 5001, Freehold, NJ 07728. More ... Fish On Even in frigid weather, anglers are still out there RON NUZZOLO       Capt. Howard cures cabin fever for local Garden State anglers. The 125-foot Jamaica from Brielle sails special offshore wreck trips for giant sea bass, cod, pollock and hake. Capt. Howard's 18-hour 60- to 80-mile wreck trips are no joke. The Jamaica sails at 12:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Friday, Sat... More ...