Sports
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•August 5, 2026
ALO Longboard Classic Slated for Sunday, Gaudioso Prepares to Defend Titles
About 10 summers ago, the finless, soft hybrid of a bodyboard, surfboard and skimboard called the Beater Board, made by Catch Surf, was the most sought-after craft for kids on LBI. Surf shops…
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•August 5, 2026
Surf City Women Surge to Top in Township Invitational
At one time, maybe 15 years ago, there was no such thing as a women’s lifeguard tournament on Long Beach Island. Nowadays, there are three, and it’s always great to see the women test their immense…
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•August 5, 2026
Stafford Softball Squad Reaches Semifinals of Regional Tourney
After finishing 3-1 in pool play, the Stafford Township 9-10-11 all-star softball team breezed through the quarterfinals of the Little League Eastern Regional Invitational on Aug. 3, securing a spot…
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•July 30, 2026
Going With Current Proves Beneficial for Ocean Mile Swimmers
Following last year’s Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim, Lucas Schiff ended up in the emergency room of a hospital.
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•July 30, 2026
Ship Bottom Invitational Provides Viable Tuneup for Island Tourney
Jim LaMarco quickly glanced around to the spaces at his sides. He was missing a crucial piece of equipment, and without it he and Shawn Hannon weren’t going to get too far.
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•July 29, 2026
Register Soon for Upcoming Strong Grounds Events
The Strong Grounds Foundation is planning to close out the summer season with some fun, and runners, walkers and volleyballers are invited to be a part of it.
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•July 29, 2026
Donohue Jr. Passes the Torch, Heads Into New Role at St. Joseph
Growing up in Hammonton, Chuck Donohue Jr. spent some of his summers working at Glossy Fruit Farms, helping with the process of culling and packing tomatoes and cucumbers.
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•July 29, 2026
Stafford Softball Squad Snatches State Championship
Dominant pitching, clutch hitting, aggressive baserunning, strong defense and a team-first mentality from every player on the roster were on display during the Little League 9-11 Softball state…
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•July 26, 2026
Long Beach Township Women Score Second Behind Sea Girt
Allie Fenska has enjoyed lifeguarding on Long Beach Island so much during the past two years, she implored former Ohio State swimming teammate Annie Krusinski to join her in Long Beach Township this…
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•July 23, 2026
Swell, Wind, Good Karma Make Memorable Jetty Coquina Jam
There’s something fairly amazing about the all-female Jetty Coquina Jam that happens year after year. There’s the outpouring of community support. There’s the level of surfing, which the women seem…
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•July 22, 2026
Claim a Spot in ALO’s Longboard Classic on Aug. 8
Register now to take part in a surf contest that celebrates community and bolsters ocean conservation. Nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean will hold its 18th annual Longboard Classic on Saturday…
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•July 22, 2026
Harvey Cedars Pulls Away From Pack to Win Midsummer Meltdown
The sticks made the right picks so Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol could finish strong.
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•July 22, 2026
Stafford 11-and-under All-Stars Find Way to Capture Section 4 Title
Maybe the third time is the charm, and a Stafford Little League baseball all-star team will make it past the state tournament.
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•July 20, 2026
Stafford Hockey Player Has Experience of a Lifetime in Canada
Luke Hometchko may fit some of the standard profile for a 10-year-old from Southern Ocean County. He’s a chocolate milk freak, loves his ice cream and enjoys hopping on a quad to go for a spin on…
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•July 15, 2026
Stafford Juniors Cruise to Section 4 Softball Championship
The Stafford Township Junior League all-star softball team made all its opponents cry out for mercy in the Section 4 tournament last week, and now it will play for the state title for a second time…
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•July 15, 2026
Junior Commodore Jumps in Last Minute, Wins Sunfish Class at SCYC Event
It’s been a few years since Harris Buddha sailed a Sunfish boat.
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•July 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club Tandem Excited for World Championships
Cecilia Birkelund and Elisabeth Marzolf developed a friendship because they were wearing the same type water shoes at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club when they were little girls. Now, seven years later…
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•July 9, 2026
Jetty Gears Up for Coquina Jam Selection, and All-Female Surf Fest July 19
Excitement is on the rise for the 2026 all-female Jetty Coquina Jam, which is slated for Sunday, July 19 on the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach.
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•July 8, 2026
Register Now for One of Summer’s Hottest Races
Jack Holub won last year’s Dog Day Race after finishing fourth the previous year. Julie Straley finished 778th after months of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer.
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•July 8, 2026
Zellman Heads to St. John’s With Great Joy, Gratitude
Emily Zellman learned a valuable lesson when she was a young softball player.
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•July 8, 2026
Stafford Junior Softball Squad Eyes Return to East Regional
Two years ago, the Stafford Township Little League’s Junior all-star softball team pulled off the unthinkable, reaching the Junior League East Region tournament semifinals, just two victories from a…
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•July 2, 2026
Plenty of Boat Racing Action in Store This Summer
It was suggested to Emily Haig following the first day of competition during last year’s Down Bay Invitational Regatta that she may want to pursue a sponsorship from Bass Pro Shops. After all, Haig’s…
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•July 1, 2026
Registration Ongoing for Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim
Whether you’re planning to finish at or near the front of the field, in the middle of the pack or somewhere toward the caboose bringing up the rear, the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim has a spot for…
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•July 1, 2026
Surf City Holds Off Island Beach for Epic Title
It didn’t take long for race commentator Tony Nitti to start giving a lesson in ancestry to the spectators watching the Surf City Epic Lifeguard Tournament on June 29. In fact, he began regaling the…
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•June 25, 2026
Manahawkin Women Compete in NYC HYROX Competition
Running is deceptively simple. To friends and workout partners Megan Dramis and Karen Davis of Manahawkin, it’s been a meaningful way to challenge themselves and support each other on their fitness…
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•June 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Is Next Stop for GOAT of Barnegat Bowling
Jamie White didn’t bowl a three-game series of less than 600 for most of this past bowling season. In early February, it finally happened. She rolled a 498 series against Brick during the second to…
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•June 25, 2026
From Horse Riding to Skateboarding, an Array of Surf-Based Camps and Experiences on LBI This Summer
For both folks who live in the area or enjoy a lot of time here, there are two great ways we remember summer. The first is the classic LBI, or general shore town memories. In New Jersey, it’s a lot…
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•June 24, 2026
Young Athletes Can Excel at Southern Regional Sports Camps
Every summer, Southern Regional High School athletic coaches provide opportunities for youngsters to have fun and improve their skills in a variety of sports, from track and field, soccer and…
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•June 17, 2026
Southern Lacrosse, Barnegat Softball Squads Already Contenders for Next Year
During Championship Week of the spring sports season, it’s not an unusual thing for at least one team from Southern Regional High School to compete for a state title.
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•June 17, 2026
Ridgewood Pulls Away From Southern in Group 4 Title Clash
For 21 minutes, the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team proved it belonged on the field against one of the most storied programs in North Jersey.
