BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent

Middlesex County all-stars huddle together for a group cheer during a practice held at East Brunswick High School as they got ready for the July 19 Snapple Bowl. The Middlesex stars will be facing a team of all-stars representing Union County in the game at East Brunswick. ERIC SUCAR staff I f youre going to set goals for yourself and your team, you might as well shoot for the stars.

Timothy Darrar plays basketball for South River High School and he wants nothing more than to help the Rams win division and state sectional titles. His personal ambition is to average a double-double in points and assists.

The way Darrar sees it, achieving his personal objectives will help bring the Rams closer to realizing their teams goals.

He has been a member of the South River varsity team for three years and, while the Rams have flirted with a .500 record as a member of the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division, they havent been able to finish above that mark. Darrar believes his leadership at the point guard position, along with the return of most of the teams starters, will be key. One of those returning players is Darrars cousin, Tyler Harris.

Darrar believes in his team and the town where he grew up.

Playing basketball for South River is an honor, he said. Especially playing for my uncle [Tylers father, Rodney]. This is where I was raised and I love this town. I never would have considered playing anywhere else.

The 6-footer started playing basketball as a 9-year-old for the St. Marys CYO team, which was also coached by his uncle. Darrar developed into one of the most reliable ball handlers for the teams quick transition defense to offense.

Darrar played football for a short time, but he admitted, My heart wasnt in it.

In the spirit of putting the team first, Darrar felt strongly that if he didnt give 100 percent to his teammates, he didnt belong on the field.

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