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NJ school district backtracks on plan to charge fee for busing
DEPTFORD — A controversial transportation plan pitched by the Deptford Township School District is now being put in reverse. There was a change of heart after backlash from community members and partners, including Mayor Paul Medany. The idea for the 2024-2025 school year, which was shared on Friday, mentioned...
Big catch, big win: Big Red wastes no time hitting W column
PAULSBORO – The Paulsboro High School football team wasn’t going to wait until October for its first win this year. Big Red turned the page on one of the program’s toughest seasons and delivered a 12-7 victory over Penns Grove in the ’24 opener on a hot Saturday afternoon. ...
CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR STARS: Wayne Adair, Delsea Regional football
When you think of Delsea Regional Crusaders football, you picture in your head a kid like Wayne Adair. The kind of kid who looks like he could pick up a car if there was a puppy stranded under it or toss hay up into a barn for eight hours and still have the energy to get in a quick workout.
H.S. football: Freshman Alexander leads Williamstown by Seneca in coach Fucetola's return
WILLIAMSTOWN — Resiliency and character, two virtues that coach Frank Fucetola preached the entire offseason, were stamped all over Williamstown's opening-night win over Seneca. "We have a different mentality," running back Trey Alexander said. "Coach 'Fuce' is back, and he told us to come out with energy, and that's what we did in the second half." ...
Battle at the Beach: Brooks' record-breaking effort highlights Day 2 action
EGG HARBOR TWP. – On the stage where he first introduced himself to high school football, Lotzeir Brooks’ final Battle at the Beach appearance was even more jaw dropping. The senior wide receiver for the Millville High School football team displayed the skills that have made him a fan favorite along with a...
FOOTBALL: Timber Creek hangs to beat Pleasantville in season opener
SICKLERVILLE — The Timber Creek High football team needed one first down to ice a victory over visiting Pleasantville in the season opener on Thursday night, and the Chargers got it via a Greyhounds penalty. That play was emblematic of Timber Creek’s 21-14 win over Pleasantville, as both teams...
Temporary swing space ready for Camden Eastside High students
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- The Camden City School District is kicking off this year's back to school festivities on Thursday with giveaways and a farmer's market.It's at Eastside High's temporary home, the Alfred Cramer Elementary School, which will serve as a swing space for students over the next five years while the new Eastside school is being built. The dust has settled and now workers are putting the finishing touches on the temporary home of the Eastside Tigers.Superintendent Katrina McCombs says construction crews have been working against the clock, transforming Cramer to meet the needs of Eastside students. The new...
DeNick leads Kingsway past Eastern - Football recap
Cole DeNick proved to be too much as he finished with two touchdown runs to lead Kingsway past Eastern 23-6 in Woolwich Township. DeNick rumbled 30 yards into the end zone to give Kingsway a 23-6 lead with 4:35 left in the game. He also had a four-yard score that gave it a 16-6 lead midway through the third quarter.
Vineland powers past St. Joseph (Hamm.) - Football recap
Vineland opened the season with a win for the first time since 2017 after defeating St. Joseph (Hamm.) 24-0 in Hammonton. Saquan Anderson set Vineland up with prime field position following a 50-yard kick return that he took all the way down to the two. Omar Davis rushed it in one play later to give his team an 8-0 lead with 47 seconds left in the first quarter.
Embattled Camden school advisory board president resists calls to step down as meeting ends in chaos
The Camden City School District Advisory Board meeting abruptly ended Tuesday evening after more than 25 speakers called on embattled Advisory Board President Wasim Muhammad to resign or be fired. The contentious meeting at the Camden High School campus comes after the school district reached a $2 million settlement with...
KIPP Cooper Norcross makes history with season-opening win over Gateway - Football recap
Led by a pair of key plays by Jaheim Edmonson, KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy made history in its 16-0 road season-opening victory over Gateway in Woodbury Heights. The outcome gave KIPP Norcross just its second win in program history. The fledgling Camden-based charter school last secured a win during an Oct 6. 2023 contest against Wildwood. The team went winless in its inaugural season two years ago. The season-opening win also marked the school’s first game competing as part of the WJFL.
Hobbled QB leads Manchester Township past West Deptford in football season opener
Manchester Township senior quarterback Aidan Lunn ran all over West Deptford in the first half in the opening game of the New Jersey high school football season Thursday. Lunn gained 98 yards on 11 carries but as he led a last-second TD drive that sent the Hawks into the half up 17-8, he injured his ankle.
Balanced offensive attack propels Paul VI to win over Nottingham - Football recap
Thanks to a pair of big performances from Nate Klecko and Daulton Phalines, Paul VI cruised to a 42-7 season-opening victory over Nottingham in Haddonfield. Phalines, a junior quarterback, went 11-for-16 passing with 116 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. Paul VI also rushed for 173 total yards as a team, with Nate Klecko leading the way with 110 yards on 12 carries.
Simmons leads Bishop Eustace past Sterling - Football recap
Mekhi Simmons had a pair of scores to lead Bishop Eustace past Sterling 24-7 in Somerdale. Delano Mann opened the scoring for Bishop Eustace with a 10-yard touchdown catch from Roman Faiola before Simmons made it 16-0 with a two-yard run and two-point conversion. Sterling cut it to a 16-7...
Triton, Morris, takes down Cherry Hill West in season opener - Football recap
Jaylen Morris threw for 182 yards, including a 58 yard touchdown to Ryan Morley to help give Triton a 30-0 victory over Cherry Hill West in Runnemede. Morley had three catches for 110 yards and also rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown for Triton (1-0). Jayden Menk and Jon...
Bailey helps Overbrook blank Buena - Football recap
Axcel Bailey finished with three touchdowns as Overbrook blanked Buena 36-0 in Buena. Bailey kicked things off for Overbrook (1-0) with a two-yard run in the first quarter and added to the lead with a run for a two-point conversion before expanding the lead to 16-0 with a 37-yard run and another two-point conversion.
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