Wildcat Hoopsters Hope to Build Off Last Season’s Big Turnaround

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After struggling in head coach Fred Johnson’s first season, the Pinelands Regional High School boys varsity basketball team went 15-11 (10-4 in the B-South division) last year. That was a big jumpfrom going 3-21 in 2016-17. “We are only one week in, but so far our players have done a good job showing up each daywith the intent to get […]

Tuckerton Beach Grille, ‘Reinventing’ Post-Sandy, Adds Sushi Chef

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Tuckerton Beach Grille has added sushi to its menu, employing a chef from the fire-destroyed Caffrey’s in Forked River. Chef Jose Vargas is attracting customers who say they knew of his talent at sushi from his last place of employment. He chops and assembles with more than 20 years experience. The restaurant patrons are excited about the fresh new choices […]

Experienced Seniors Will Lead Pinelands Girls Basketball Team

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The 2018-2019 Pinelands Regional High School girls basketball team is going to miss Jessie Rising, the squad’s leading scorer last year, and Jackie Peschko, one of last year’s leading rebounders, who were both lost to graduation. On the other hand, coach Keith Lowe is buoyed by the thought of having four experienced seniors on this year’s roster so he hopes […]

Tuckerton Urges Residents to Prevent Pipes From Freezing

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A cold snap Thanksgiving night found Tuckerton public works crews struggling to shut off water at two vacation houses in Tuckerton Beach, where owners had yet to turn off the water and pipes had burst. During the Dec. 3 municipal meeting, Borough Council President Sam Colangelo said residents had been lulled into a sense of security because of warm temperatures […]

Little Egg Harbor Police Donate for ‘No Shave November’

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During the month of November, you may have noticed Little Egg Harbor Township police officers showing a little more facial hair than normal. Officers participated in the “No Shave November” fundraiser, along with several other local and state law enforcement agencies. Little Egg Harbor officers raised $900 from donations submitted by each participating officer. Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 295 matched […]

Wildcats Pursue Progress This Winter in Girls Bowling

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It’s almost a given that most of the girls bowling teams in the Shore Conference South B division won’t touch Manchester, the squad at the top of the standings for the past few years. But Pinelands coach James Becker isn’t too concerned with trying to chase down the Hawks for the top spot in the division. Instead, just some more […]

Pinelands Wrestlers Aim to Reach Higher This Winter

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If there’s any proof to the fact that Joe Adelizzi is a good wrestling coach, all you’d have to do is notice the number of youngsters who had walked into the wrestling room during the preseason. It seems the buzz about the wrestling program is again becoming prominent. “The numbers within our program are way up,” Adelizzi said.”With 36 kids […]

Led by Makar, Pinelands Raises Bar in Girls Indoor Track and Field

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It’s safe to say the Pinelands Regional girls indoor track and field team is on the rise. Last year, coach Matt Fuller’s crew sent three athletes to the NJSIAA Group II meet, and just missed sending a few others. The best part is that all those athletes are back for another season. “We’re definitely a team that’s on the way […]

Pinelands Cheerleading Team Spirit Overcomes Adversity

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Cheerleading is a year-round sport for members of the Pinelands Regional High School team. “The cheerleading season really begins as soon as last year’s ended,” said coach Ashley DeBella-McNemer. “Even before tryouts, cheerleading team hopefuls are making class appointments to help gain new skill, as well as doing recommended exercises and circuit training to help improve their strength and flexibility. […]