Sports
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•August 10, 2022
Still Time to Get in on Early Registration for Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars
Step aside, COVID. The Dog Day Race is back in action this year.
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•August 4, 2022
Barnegat Light Edges Harvey Cedars for Third in Ship Bottom Invitational
With the 60th Long Beach Island Beach Patrol Tournament coming up, Zak Westerberg understood the implications of his team’s placement in Ship Bottom’s annual Jack Donlon Memorial competition last…
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•August 4, 2022
Stafford Little League 10-and-Under Squad Falls in State Tournament
The hopes were high when Stafford Little League’s 10-and-under all-star baseball team embarked on Anderson Field in Bloomingdale for its first-round match-up of the state tournament on July 27.…
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•August 3, 2022
Chaytors Wins Tiebreaker to Snag Top Spot in BBYC Optimist Regatta
The annual Brant Beach Yacht Club Optimist Regatta was settled by tiebreaker criteria on July 28, and the home sailor captured the title.
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•August 3, 2022
Haven Beach, St. Francis Battle Stroke for Stroke in Rivals’ Dual Meet
Parents were using their fingers to plug their ears. Trying to talk was an exercise in futility. And, no doubt, some sailors on the bay nearby heard the decibel level bursting from the St. Francis…
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•July 28, 2022
With Webber in His Sights, Barnegat’s Spagnola Has Solid Run at Junior Gold Championships
Heading into his freshman year at Barnegat High School four years ago, Joe Spagnola had no interest in bowling.
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•July 27, 2022
Stafford 12-Year-Olds Climb All the Way Back to Section 4 Final But Fall to Haddonfield
For any team, navigating through the loser bracket of a double-elimination tournament is always hard. Day after day, the pressure is on to claw your way back into contention.
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•July 27, 2022
Stafford Little League 10-and-Under Squad Becomes First to Advance to State Tournament
For a Little League all-star team to still be playing in late July, it takes a special group of boys. Head coach Nick Venuto’s Stafford 10-and-under squad is just that.
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•July 26, 2022
Barnegat Light, Surf City Yacht Club Teams Make Swimming in Bay Look a Little Easier
Trying to swim competitively in the bay isn’t exactly easy. The water’s not too clear, and it’s nearly impossible to see much farther than a couple of feet. The current and wind shifts make for…
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•July 21, 2022
Surf City Yacht Club’s Pearce Battles for Top Spot in Laser Nationals at BBYC
Carrson Pearce has sailed in locations across the world. But there’s little doubt he’s most at home sailing the bay off Long Beach Island, since he grew up in Manahawkin.
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•July 21, 2022
Stafford’s Abigail Krill Swipes Second in National Junior Home Run Derby
Abigail Krill was busy last week, playing in the USSSA Great Lakes national tournament with her NJ Gators 14-and-under softball teammates in Evansville, Ind.
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•July 20, 2022
As Surfing and Fundraising Go Bigger Every Year, Where Can Jetty’s Coquina Jam Go From Here?
Two years ago, local apparel company Jetty held a responsibly planned and safely distanced 12th annual Coquina Jam during the pandemic, raising $88,000 jointly for its nonprofit arm, the Jetty Rock…
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•July 19, 2022
Former Pinelands Regional Pitcher Noah Dean Drafted By Boston Red Sox
Hard-throwing, left-handed relief pitchers are a commodity for Major League Baseball teams, and after the past two seasons Noah Dean has had at Old Dominion University, it’s not a surprise he’s been…
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•July 15, 2022
Veterans and Newcomers Deliver in Epic Ways for Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol
The Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol competition squad debuted several newbies during the Surf City Epic tournament on July 6. Joe Pantaleo wasn’t one of them.
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•July 13, 2022
Stafford Township 13-Year-Old Takes Aim at National Junior Home Run Derby Crown
Abigail Krill has dreams of someday playing softball inside Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium for Tim Walton’s Florida Gators or Love’s Field for Patty Gasso’s Oklahoma Sooners. But, for now, the…
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•July 13, 2022
With New Coach at Helm, Haven Beach Club Swimmers Off to Great Start
Jennifer Duffy isn’t afraid to yell a little, probably because she can do so and make it look like something encouraging.
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•July 13, 2022
Student-Athletes Wanted for Esports, Soccer and More at Atlantic Cape Community College
For students taking the community college route in the fall, several new and returning athletic opportunities are coming to Atlantic Cape Community College for the 2022-23 school year.
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•July 12, 2022
Hnaatt and Crew Fend Off 16 Other Boats to Win Central Atlantic District Laser Title
Barnegat Light Yacht Club in Harvey Cedars was the site of the Central Atlantic District’s Lightning Championship June 25-26, and the results are in.
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•July 7, 2022
Now Southern Regional Graduates, Laureigh Twins March to Different Tunes
When they were much younger, Kennedy Laureigh didn’t mind competing alongside or even against her brother Chris. Games. Roller hockey. Sailing. It was all good. But there was one thing she absolutely…
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•July 7, 2022
Heavy Wind Sets Stage for Some Fun Races at Surf City Yacht Club
Turner Ryon and Belle Placa have been sailing together a lot the past seven months. Whether the Orange Bowl International Regatta in Florida or the Commonwealth Cup in Virginia, the 15-year-old…
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•June 30, 2022
With 60th LBI Lifeguard Tourney Coming, Stakes Are High for Harvey Cedars
In 2008, the Surf City Beach Patrol completed a two-year domination of the Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament, which happened to be the second time in the tourney’s history SCBP won the title in…
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•June 30, 2022
High Point Fire Co. Welcomes Back the Annual Dog Day Race
Finally, after a two-year hiatus, the Dog Day Race is back.
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•June 30, 2022
Sailors of All Kinds Can Find a Regatta to Suit Their Competitive Spirit
With most yacht clubs back to operating full slates of events following the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer’s sailing season should be chock full of fun. From juniors to experienced international…
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•June 29, 2022
After Stellar Career at Southern, Sarah Lally Looks to Make Her Mark Elsewhere
Sarah Lally has a lot going for her. Just ask one of her best friends to explain.
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•June 29, 2022
Overcoming Challenges Since Birth, Gosser Looks Forward to Division I Track Career
Valencia Gosser returned from a hamstring injury just before this past spring’s Shore Conference Championships and qualified sixth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 13.10 seconds. A short time…
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•June 23, 2022
Gracie Cordasco Becomes First Southern Regional Female Wrestler to Sign With Collegiate Program
Gracie Cordasco almost missed the party. Of course, it’s hard to say if she even knew there was a party.
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•June 22, 2022
Southern Regional’s Enterline Caps Career, Grabs Two Medals at Meet of Champions
In the fall, Kelly Enterline will begin a whole new experience called Division I athletics, specifically throwing for the women’s track and field team at Rutgers University.
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•June 17, 2022
Local Special Olympian Takes Home Silver Medal
Barnegat Township resident Jacob Coupe last week won a silver medal for golf at the Special Olympic Games USA in Orlando, Fla.
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•June 15, 2022
Southern Regional Offers Athletic Camps for Boys, Girls of All Ages
Each summer, Southern Regional High School athletic coaches provide opportunities for youngsters to hone their skills in a variety of sports – from baseball, football and lacrosse to softball, field…
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•June 15, 2022
Southern Regional Falls to Old Bridge in State Final for Second Consecutive Year
Entering the NJSIAA Boys Volleyball State Championship match on June 9, many probably had figured Southern Regional was the favorite to win a seventh state crown. On paper, it certainly looked that…
